The Basics of RC Car Racing
If your just starting out then you'll want to
know what RC cars are all about.
The best advice we can give is to come down to the club - we
don't bite! Take a look around, see how things are being run and
what everyone is doing. Get chatting to some of the drivers and see
what some of their kit looks like.
Everyone at the track will be able to give you lots of advice or at
the very least point you in the right direction, so don't hesitate,
get stuck in asking questions.
We race high performance RC racing cars - these are entirely
re-buildable, tuneable, and are quite a step up from the common "toy"
type from Argos!
If you buy your kit from a model shop and tell them exactly what you
will be using it for then they will guide you in buying the right
equipment. In doing this you will avoid making any mistakes by
buying a kit that may turn out to be uncompetitive or unsuitable.
You can also buy second
hand equipment to get you started. This could save you a lot of money but make sure that you know
what you are buying; again seek advice from the more knowledgeable
club members.
To race at Yateley you will need:
A chassis and bodyshell*
Wheels and tires*
A motor*
An electronic speed control
A radio set - transmitter, receiver &
steering servo
Basic tools for the build and maintenance of the chassis
Batteries and charger*
A 12v leisure
battery or equivalent - you can use the battery in the car that you
arrive in (if the driver doesn't mind!)
*manufacturer, specification or compounds depend on class you wish
to compete in