At HRCCC we try and accommodate all classes of onroad racing. The following classes of electric scale race cars are what we normally race, however we will try and accommodate any other class in a similar speed race determined by race control:
Touring Cars
(ALL MOTOR CLASSES) As per BRCA rules, with the exception that any commercially available motor, battery, body shell and slick rubber tyres can be used. Motor classes will be as per the current BRCA series and the addition of a 21.5 Blinky class for TC/LMH bodies.
Frontie (September 2024 onwards)
We will be running similar rules to MICC for 2024-25. The table below outlines those rules and the differences to the MICC events.
MICC Frontie Rules for 2024-25 |
Hinckley R.C.C.C Difference in rules |
Tyres & Additive:Tyres: RI-36086-ID24/25 – Ride FWD Belted Slicks Tyre Additive: MR33 V4 Carpet Additive |
Tyres & Additive:Tyres: RI-36086 (any Variant) Ride FWD Belted Slicks or Any treaded/belted tyre Tyre Additive: Open |
Body & Wing:Any FWD body on the BRCA or ETS lists, the maximum wing dimensions are 35x15mm. |
The same. |
Construction:Minimum Weight – 1250g Minimum Ride Height – 5mm Chassis Rules – As per BRCA construction rules. |
The same. |
Motor & ESC:Motor – Hobbywing Justock G2.1 17.5 ESC – Hobbywing Justock G3 or G3S (The latest Software is required for the G3S to run 17.5K) RPM Limit – 17,500 Maximum Gearing – 4.5 |
The same.
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Battery & Charging:Battery – Any battery on the BRCA list, batteries must be in good condition and fit for racing. Charge Rates – As per manufactures recommendations. The maximum voltage is 4.2v per cell Discharge – No Maximum specified All Lipo batteries must be balance charged with quality leads in a Lipo Bag. |
Battery & Charging:Battery – Any battery on the BRCA list, batteries must be in good condition and fit for racing. Charge Rates – As per the manufacture’s recommendations or 20 amps whichever is the lower. The maximum voltage is 4.2v per cell Discharge maximum 20 Amps All Lipo batteries must be balance charged with quality leads in a Lipo Bag. |
GT12:
As per BRCA rules, with the exception that any commercially available motor, battery, body shell or speed controller can be used. Motors – 13.5t in ’blinky’ mode, battery will be 1s. The use of any other motor or any use of turbo / boost on the esc will be classed as modified. There will be a limit of 13.5 blinky for all club indoor events.
1/12 Mini’s:
Any Mini brushed or brushless are allowed. We will be reviewing these rules as we progress through 2025 and updating in line with what this group of racers want. Cars may be split into brushed and brushless heats dependent on numbers and spit into F1 and F2 for championship results.
LMP 12 and WGT10:
As per BRCA rules, with the exception of any commercially available motor and battery can be used.
Formula 1:
As per BRCA rules 21.5t Motors, 2s Lipo batteries, ‘Blinky’ ESC
Rookie:
This class is aimed at the junior / beginner in RC racing. The car may be any 1/14, 1/12, 1/10 vehicle. Advisory only – motors should be of a high wind, e.g. 21.5 brushless, 27t brushed
Batteries:
HRCCC has a maximum charge and discharge rate of 20 Amps , all other LIPO rules are as per the BRCA guidance.
PLEASE NOTE:
The club rules may be amended at any time by the committee subject to the rules as laid out under committee above. The constitution can only be changed at the AGM or any EGM.