The Large Scale Off Road (LSOR) of the BRCA is one of the newest sections and covers the largest scale of off road model vehicles on the market with BRCA affiliated clubs throughout the country.
Our national race series is open to any make of off road vehicle whether that is two or four wheel drive, 23, 26, 30 or 32cc petrol powered. Brakes on our petrol powered models can be a single layshaft rear brake, hydraulic or air brakes front and rear which all help to stop the large scale cars which are capable of speeds in excess of 50mph from their two stroke petrol primed engines.
As a rule the top end kits are complete with everything apart from radio gear, engine and fuel. Ready to run kits are also available with everything apart from fuel making large scale off road racing available to all. All models can be modified as and when needed to the drivers specification.
The BRCA national series runs throughout the summer months normally from March until October with our drivers visiting all four corners of the country. When the national series is over the majority of the clubs then run interclub meetings over the winter months, giving you all year round off road racing. In addition, our annual indoor fun event, the Indoor Masters is held every February.
Within the national series the BRCA run four classes, 2 wheel drive buggy, 4 wheel drive buggy, short course and open class with drivers competing for either National or clubman titles. Our normal race format is to run three rounds of qualification heats to determine the days qualification positions. Either single or double sided finals are undertaken based upon the drivers qualification position and by the end of the day we have our class winners.
Whilst the national series drivers may be competitive we have one of the friendliest and helpful series around so why not come and join us?
Not only is large scale racing popular in the UK, with numbers increasing year on year but also within Europe & there are many opportunities to enter European race meetings.
If you would like to join the largest form of model car racing in the world, with clubs all around the country, then visit the BRCA club section above for more details on your local venue, pay them a visit and see what you are missing out on.
By Oliver Whittleston After what felt like the longest winter off season since covid, partly due to the loss of the indoor masters from the race calendar this year, the Large Scale Off Road season got underway over the last weekend of March, coinciding with British Summer, the weather was set fair and the track dry all weekend set up what would be a fantastic opening round as the LSOR Nationals returned to Notts and Derby Raceway after a 10 year absence.
By Oliver Whittleston This statement is an official clarification regarding two key rules outlined in the association's regulations. These clarifications are issued on the grounds of safety and come into effective immediately and will remain enforce until the 2025 AGM where they will be reviewed.
1. Mandatory Drivers’ Briefing Attendance
As stated in Section 7 of the main association rules and Section 8 of the LSOR Procedural Rules, all drivers are required to attend the drivers’ briefing on every day they intend to race. The relevant main association rule states:
"All sanctioned meetings (e.g. Internationals, Nationals, and Regionals etc.) must have a drivers’ briefing before the start of the racing, all drivers are required to attend. The drivers are responsible for communicating all information to anyone else concerned (e.g. mechanics, guests). The drivers briefing must contain: Format of the event; Designation of the track area; Location of safety equipment; Location of Fire Exits; Explanation of any local rules; Marshalling requirements; Identification of Officials; plus any other information the organisers deem necessary."
"If a meeting is over more than 1 day, and consists of separate events, then a drivers briefing should be conducted before the racing commences each day."
To reinforce the importance of this rule, attendance at the drivers’ briefing is now explicitly mandatory. Any driver who fails to attend the briefing and subsequently participates in racing on that day will be disqualified from the event. This measure is necessary to uphold the highest safety standards and ensure all competitors are informed of essential race-day protocols.
2. Body Shell Visibility Requirement
To clarify the LSOR Construction Rules, all body shells must be either painted or fully wrapped. Clear or unpainted body shells are strictly prohibited. This rule is in place to ensure cars remain clearly visible to race officials, marshals, and other competitors, reducing the risk of incidents on track. All competitors are required to comply with this regulation before their car enters the track area. Any car found in violation of this rule will not be permitted to participate until it meets the required standard. Failure to comply with this rule will result in an immediate black flag and will be subject to the penalty equivalent to failing technical inspection as per LSOR Procedural Rule 14.5.
For any further questions or clarifications, please contact any member of the LSOR Committee.
Thanks in advance for cooperation.
Phil Chester
LSOR Section Chairman
