How a race meeting runs
Friday evenings at Sackville School, Hildenborough. Doors at 6:30 PM, racing wraps by 10:30 PM. Same format every meeting, four classes running in parallel.
Typical schedule
- 6:30 PM
Doors open
Set up your pit table, plug in chargers at the designated charging tables.
- 6:35–6:50
Off-road practice
Buggies and short course trucks.
- 6:50–7:05
On-road practice
Touring cars and Tamiya Tourers.
- 7:05 PM
Drivers' briefing
Race control runs through the night's order and any rule reminders. All drivers attend.
- 7:15 PM
Qualifying
Three 4-minute heats per class, up to 10 drivers per heat. Best performance counts toward grid position.
- ~9:00 PM
Finals
5-minute finals per class, split into A and B divisions if needed based on qualifying.
- ~10:30 PM
Pack up
Help fold tables, sweep the hall, and we're done.
Points & championship
- • Finishing positions in the A final award 100 / 99 / 98 / … pts (1st = 100, 2nd = 99, and so on).
- • Bonus point for fastest lap of the night.
- • Bonus point for winning the A final.
- • Your best results across the season's rounds count toward championship standings.
- • All results published to rc-results.com.
What every driver needs to know
Marshalling is mandatory
After your race, you marshal the next one (unless you're due on the start line). It's how we keep cars on track for everyone. Skipping marshalling duties costs you championship points.
Scrutineering
Championship cars must meet class rules. We check before your first heat — you get one chance to fix any issues found.
Pit etiquette
No running cars in the pits. Charge only at the designated charging tables, with a fireproof bag if you have one. No smoking on school grounds.
New drivers welcome
We'll find you a spot in a heat with similar pace and walk you through the format. Don't worry about being fast — worry about having fun.
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