General Info

We race 1/10th scale electric touring cars on purpose-made carpet. Since we are indoors, we do not race nitro cars of any kind. If you need advice on what kit to buy, please ask us. We always recommend the robust Tamiya TT-01 for a beginner on a budget.

The club is open for race meetings most Mondays throughout the year. We don't race in August, or on Bank Holidays. It is important to check our race calendar on the website before travelling to avoid disappointment.

If you are intending to race, we ask for you to arrive from 6.00 to 6.45pm. All drivers need to book in, please do this as soon as you get to the hall as it speeds up the process.

We race at Melksham Assembly Hall, which is in the market place in Melksham town centre - easy to find, if you travel into Melksham from the south, at the market place roundabout take a left just before the taxi rank. Parking is available in the market place (free after 6pm) or at Melksham House - please do not block any access to the hall when parking.

Race Format

After all drivers are booked in, we have a short practice session before beginning the heats. All races are five minutes in duration and are timed by our AMB computerised lapcounting system with result printouts at the end of each race. Race control will seed you into an appropriate 'heat' so you are competing against drivers of a similar ability.

The computer calls out the starting order of the cars at one second intervals - you are racing against the clock with the goal of completing as many laps as possible within the five minute race. You can expect 4 to 6 other cars on the track in the same heat as yours. Once your heat has finished, return your car to race control and return it to race control then find a suitable spot on the perimeter of the track to marshal the next heat. Don't worry if it sounds a little daunting - it really isn't! Our aim is to provide a casual, relaxed atmosphere at all times so if you have any questions on the night please do not be afraid to ask.

Race Fees

Membership

All drivers are expected to become members of the club after three meetings. For adults, this is a maximum of £12.00 for the year, renewable on June 30th, but is based on a pro-rata system (ie. you pay £1.00 less each month). For juniors, its a maximum of £6.00, less 50p each month.

Additionally, we ask you to register for membership with the BRCA (British Radio Car Association). This costs £15.00 each year and includes a fantastic third party liability insurance aswell as other benefits. See the BRCA website for information or download,print and return the membership form here.