At HRCCC you can race any of the following classes of electric scale race cars:
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.
Frontie (September 2024 onwards)
We will be running similar rules to EWS, Rug Racers and 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 – 5.0 |
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.
Mardave Mini:
Please see the “Mini Mardave” menu for the rules (HERE)
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
Tamiya Mini:
Stock mini class Motors; 21.5 brushless or 27t brushed to allow for a steady and controlled pace. Any available rubber tyre (Mini Pin tyres are not permitted).. Hop-ups will be allowed.
Tamiya ‘M’ chassis;
type with front or rear wheel drive only. Motors will be brushed; sealed silver can type motors, with a wind of no lower than 20 turns.
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 in the school, 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.