WHAT WE RACE
For 2020, we're sticking with GT12 cars as our primary race class.
Lap Timing
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We use an analogue bbkRC system for lap timing and hand out transponders to each racer for the night. Please remember to hand them back before you leave!!
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These are powered transponders so you will need a spare socket on your receiver to power it. We supply Velcro if needed to allow you to fix the transponder into your chassis. Simples!
Heats & Finals
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We will generally run 3 heats and a single final.
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All heats are 5 mins duration, whilst the finals run to 6 mins.
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We occasionally run 3 heats and 2 finals if it's a quiet night, but only the first final will count for championship points. The 2nd final would generally be run as a reversed grid - just to make it more fun...
GT12 Class
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Any 1S/4cell GT12 chassis is allowed, using BRCA GT12 regs as a guide, although the only regulations we strictly apply for Championship Points are:
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Minimum weight limit of 950g, all up race-weight including transponder.
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"Blinky" esc timing only.
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We assume 13.5T motors, no lower turn motors allowed. 17.5T is acceptable.
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We try to run with a maximum of five or six GT12 cars per heat/final
LMP Class
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BRCA 13.5T regs will be used as a guide.
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We'll allow 13.5T or higher turn motors, running "Blinky" mode, whilst we investigate whether they are a realistic proposition in the hall.
General Racing Arrangements
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We run three 5-minute heats, followed by a single final
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Your positIon for the finals is based on (your total laps from) your best two heat results.
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LiPos or NiMH/NiCd batteries are allowed, but all LiPo charging must be carried out in a LiPo sack, on a non-flammable tile, using a LiPo-compatible charger.
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Anyone charging LiPo's beyond the manufacturers suggested C rating will be asked to leave (1C is the expected norm)
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Tyre Additive is needed but must be on the BRCA approved list - "Spider Blue" is the current driver preference.