WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF ON-ROAD RADIO CONTROL CAR RACING

Our Club caters for many classes of model car racing, from beginners to the more experienced racer.  If you have just purchased or have been playing around with a radio controlled car than why not try your hand at racing.  Our aim is for you to have fun while racing against other cars the same as your own. Bring your car to the track, you won’t be disappointed.

For more information contact the club by the below email.

Email: – newcastle.onroad@gmail.com

Our club caters for the below racing classes: 

Novice

For children and beginners who have very little experience and just want to have fun. We encourage beginners of all ages to our great hobby. The club has purchased a couple of club cars for new starters to come and try before they go and outlay their own money or Mum and Dad’s money in some cases.

If your interested in having a drive of our club cars then email the club with your expression of interest.

*ISTC 21.5 Sportsman Touring Car (sanctioned)

• All Touring Car minimum weight: 1320 grams ready to race including transponder, at all times during the race:

• 21.5T Roar approved motor

• Speed controllers eligible for Stock class must provide zero timing advance, along with disabling advanced motor control functions (i.e. Boost, Cheat Mode, Turbo, etc). When the “0 Boost” profile is enabled, it shall be indicated by a blinking LED while the ESC is  armed and in neutral position. The commutation sequence is limited to “6-step” type and commutation of the speed control must follow the motors hall sensor signals 1:1, e.g. NO shifted timing (no matter if advanced or retarded) is allowed at any RPM.

• Only Batteries that appear on the ROAR, BRCA or RCRA approved battery lists may be used. 2S LiPo batteries with a maximum

  nominal voltage of 7.6v

• Rubber tyres 

*ISTC 13.5 Stock Touring Car (sanctioned)

All Touring Car minimum weight: 1320 grams ready to race including transponder, at all times during the race:

• 13.5T Roar approved motor

• Speed controllers eligible for Stock class must provide zero timing advance, along with disabling advanced motor control functions (i.e. Boost, Cheat Mode, Turbo, etc). When the “0 Boost” profile is enabled, it shall be indicated by a blinking LED while the ESC is armed and in neutral position. The commutation sequence is limited to “6-step” type and commutation of the speed control must follow the motors hall sensor signals 1:1, e.g. NO shifted timing (no matter if advanced or retarded) is allowed at any RPM.
• Only Batteries that appear on the ROAR, BRCA or RCRA approved battery lists may be used. 2S LiPo batteries with a maximum nominal voltage of 7.6v
• Rubber tyres

*ISTC Modified (sanctioned)

All Touring Car minimum weight: 1320 grams ready to race including transponder, at all times during the race:

• No limit Roar approved motor

• Speed controllers are allowed to use Boost

• Only Batteries that appear on the ROAR, BRCA or RCRA approved battery lists may be used. 2S LiPo batteries with a maximum

  nominal voltage of 7.6v

• Rubber tyres

*1/12 13.5T Stock Pan Car (sanctioned)

The minimum weight limit, ready to run, is 730 grams cars including automatic timing equipment

• 13.5T Roar approved motor

• Speed controllers eligible for class must provide zero timing advance, along with disabling advanced motor control functions (i.e.

  Boost, Cheat Mode, Turbo, etc). When the “0 Boost” profile is enabled, it shall be indicated by a blinking LED while the ESC is armed

  and in neutral position. The commutation sequence is limited to “6-step” type and commutation of the speed control must follow the

  motors hall sensor signals 1:1, e.g. NO shifted timing (no matter if advanced or retarded) is allowed at any RPM.

• Only Batteries that appear on the ROAR, BRCA or RCRA approved battery lists may be used. 1/12th scale classes to be driven by only 1S LiPo batteries with a maximum nominal voltage of 3.8v LiPo

• Foam tyres

Formula 1

F1 minimum weight: 1000 grams ready to race including transponder, at all times during the race:

• 21.5T Roar approved motor

• Speed controllers eligible for class must provide zero timing advance, along with disabling advanced motor control functions (i.e. Boost, Cheat Mode, Turbo, etc). When the “0 Boost” profile is enabled, it shall be indicated by a blinking LED while the ESC is armed and in neutral position. The commutation sequence is limited to “6-step” type and commutation of the speed control must follow the motors hall sensor signals 1:1, e.g. NO shifted timing (no matter if advanced or retarded) is allowed at any RPM.
• Only Batteries that appear on the ROAR, BRCA or RCRA approved battery lists may be used. 2S LiPo batteries with a maximum nominal voltage of 7.6v
• Driving Aids – No electronic driving aids (steering control by gyroscope, Drag Reduction System, wheel speed sensors, etc). Transmitter functions are allowed

• Rubber tyres

TCR (FWD)

TCR minimum weight 1250g 

• 13.5T Hobbywing XERUN XR10 Combo (30112000) w 13.5 Justock 3650G2 (30408010)

• ESC Motor wires may be replaced – MAX 14AWG

• Zero Spec Speed controllers eligible for class must provide zero timing advance, along with disabling advanced motor control functions (i.e. Boost, Cheat Mode, Turbo, etc). When the “0 Boost” profile is enabled, it shall be indicated by a blinking LED while the ESC is armed and in neutral position. The commutation sequence is limited to “6-step” type and commutation of the speed control must follow the motors hall sensor signals 1:1, e.g. NO shifted timing (no matter if advanced or retarded) is allowed at any RPM.

• Only Batteries that appear on the ROAR, BRCA or RCRA approved battery lists may be used. 2S LiPo batteries with a maximum nominal voltage of 7.6v

• Wheels must have spokes no flat discs allowed – Rubber tyres

• Body’s must be reasonable scale representations of an existing segment Front wheel Drive Sedan/Hatchback/Wagon. Wings MUST be supplied with the original body and be paint (Not Clear)

Vintage Trans Am (VTA) 

• Minimum 1450 grams ready to run including transponder.

• Two-wheel drive to front or rear wheels or four-wheel drive is allowed. Chassis must have independent suspension on all four wheels. Each driven wheel must have a flexible joint, eg: dog bone/s or universal joint/s in its driveshaft. Drive train and suspension design is free from restriction. Flat Pan (1/12th and 1/10th Track Style) chassis are not allowed. The Chassis must not be shaped to gain an aerodynamic advantage. In principle the underside of the chassis must be flat and parallel to the ground along the entire length of the body shell.  Aerodynamic shaped parts (splitters/diffusers/tunnels/etc) may not be fitted to the chassis.

• Any ROAR or BRCA approved motor. All brushless motors for the Stock class will be wind rating of 21.5 turns, clearly indicated by the manufacture on the external casing.

• Speed Controllers as per ROAR BRCA list. Speed controllers eligible for Stock classes must provide zero timing advance, along with disabling advanced motor control functions (i.e. Boost, Cheat Mode, Turbo, etc). When the “0 Boost” profile is enabled, it shall be indicated by a blinking LED while the ESC is armed and in neutral position.

• Only Batteries that appear on the ROAR, BRCA or RCRA approved battery lists may be used. 2S LiPo batteries with a maximum nominal voltage of 7.6v

Bodies

• Any pre 1990 model, 2 door or 4 door road / race car. Deck lids and spoilers that come outwith the car are allowed. No additional skirts, raised/extended wings or air-controlled surfaces are permitted. Body must be trimmed to trim lines. Full rear bumpers required. If unsure check before racing. Bodies considered outside the spirit of the sport can be excluded without notice.

Tyres

• HPI tyre part No #4793 (Front) and #4797 (rear), using stock tyre insert provided with the tyre. Any HPI wheels designed to fit these tyres.

• Protoform tyre #PRM1014017 (white Front), PRM1013917 (White Rear), PRM1014018 (Black Front), PRM1013918(Black Rear) pre mounted

• G Spec VTA Tyres #GRC145W (White) GRC145b (Black)

• Wheels and tyres designated as “Front” must be used as front tyres/wheels, “Rear”wheels/tyres must be used as rears

• Some tyre tread must be visible. Grinding of tyre is not permitted. Tyre traction compounds and tyre warmers are not permitted, No altering, changing or softening of tyre is allowed.

1/8 GTE

Minimum weight is 3500 grams. The weight will be checked with battery/batteries, body and a transponder installed.

• Any motor up to a maximum rating of 2500kV on 4s Lipo.

• Any motor up to a maximum rating of 2000kv on 6s Lipo.

• 6s Systems are NOT to use any boost or turbo functions

LI-POLY (LITHIUM POLYMER) BATTERIES to a maximum of 6S, capacity open. Batteries must

be factory sealed in a hard case. No soft cased batteries allowed, for primary battery source.

• Bodies are to be any commercially available 1/8th scale GT1, GT2, Super GT, DTM, or V8.Supercar cars. Prototype (LM) P1, (LM) P2 and open cockpit bodies are NOT allowed. Wedge shape bodies are NOT allowed. For the definition of a wedge a body will be considered a wedge and therefore illegal if it includes an integrated wing which is equal to or greater than height than the roof line of the car. Body shells with a small kick up at the rear are legal for the purpose of the class (for example Serpent McLaren body).

• All cars must have operating brake(s) capable of stopping the car.
• Shaft-drive systems with front and rear differentials is required. Belt driven cars are not permitted.
• Single speed transmission only and must include a solidly mounted spur gear to a standard bevel gear centre differential or a solid spool (no one-way bearing). No other differential types will be permitted.
• One-ways, spools, locking “Torsion-type,” or externally adjustable differentials are NOT permitted. Differentials can only be tuned with the use of silicone-based oils.

• Front and Rear differential gear ratios must be identical. Front or rear underdrive or overdrive is NOT permitted.

• Any commercially available rubber tyre and insert GT8 or 1/8 Scale on road designed wheel and tyre is allowed. Full slick or tread pattern allowed.

• Tyres must be black, except for writing on sidewalls.

• Wheels must use a 17mm hex hub consistent with the dimensions and function of the hubs used in 1/8 offroad racing. The wheel must be affixed by a 17mm wheel nut, threaded on to the hex hub. Quick change mechanisms are NOT permitted.

• Tyre Warmers and Traction Compounds are permitted.

• Fans which must be powered from the main battery packs

• The use of traction control devices, active suspension devices and any steering control aided by gyroscopes/’G’-force sensors is strictly forbidden. Exemption may be granted for drivers with physical disabilities. This includes Spektrum and Traxxas Receivers with Stability Control unless those functions are specifically disabled.

Tamiya Truck

Legal kits: Item 58632 RC Team Hahn Racing MAN TGS (TT-01 type E chassis), Item 58642 RC Team Reinert Racing MAN TGS (TT-01 type E chassis), Item 58661 Buggyra Fat Fox Racing (TT-01 type E chassis) and: Item 58683 RC Tankpool24 Mercedes Actros (TT-01 type E chassis)

• Kit ESC (TBLE-02S or TBLE-04S) or aftermarket 60 amp brushed ESCs (eg: Hobbywing Quicrun 30120201, Yeah Racing Tritronic ESC1060WP). ESC wires may be connected direct to motor. Reverse disabled on ESC.

• The kit MUST be built exactly per the instruction manual.
• The ONLY Hop-Op Option permitted is Ball Bearings any type/brand, Alloy prop shaft set #54026, Alloy Prop Shaft part #53620

• Battery connector may be changed to DEANS.

• Kit 19 tooth pinion can be replaced with an aftermarket 19 tooth 0.6 pitch pinion (eg: Yeah Racing MG-06P19T, Robinson Racing RW0619). Kit 61 tooth spur gear can be replaced with aftermarket 61 tooth 0.6 pitch spur gear (eg: 3 racing TT01-28)

• Minimum Weight 1500g

• All body parts must be used. Minimal removal of Stick pack battery supports allowed

• Body may be painted in any scheme.

• Must use kit tires and wheels. Kit tires may be glued onto wheel. NO tire treatment allowed.

• Any grease or lube may be used to lubricate gears or moving parts. DIFFERENTIALS must NOT be LOCKED

• Only Batteries that appear on the ROAR, BRCA or RCRA approved battery lists may be used. 2S LiPo batteries with a maximum nominal voltage of 7.6