The first race meeting at the new Barham track on Sunday 6th October was a great success. The aptly named A1 "Club" circuit chosen as the regular BRCT circuit proved to be superb. With a consistent smooth tarmac surface providing lots of excellent high speed racing. The drivers had a good time racing the flowing lines of the new layout. Future meetings will be run on circuits using the track layout options as shown on the BRCT race planner.
The friendly atmosphere at the Barham club makes it a popular venue for r/c car enthusiasts who like a great days racing. Enquiries have been received from all around the SE as the news of the new BRCT circuit spreads. The club welcomes everyone from total novices to the top level drivers. Heats are seeded according to ability to keep the racing as close as possible. Despite the popularity of 1/10 scale electric Touring Cars (scale saloons) other electric race classes are welcome to come along to BRCT. Formula 1 and Pro 10 cars as well as 1/5 bikes are expected in the future.
BRCT racers!!
The race format at BRCT is two 5 min qualifying races
with the best run counting as a drivers FTQ (fastest time in qualifying).
The drivers are then sorted into finals of up to 10 cars, with the A final
in each class consisting of the fastest qualifiers, down to eg a Z final
for the slowest. All the drivers then race in 3 leg finals with their
best 2 counting for championship points.
Separate races are run for stock motors (27 turns) and
modified (including 15 turn control motors). Juniors under 13 also compete
for junior honours.
There is plenty of time for practice so newcomers can
set their cars up and learn the track.
The official meeting start time is 9am but provided those
arriving early respect the local residents and occupants (track owners)
by keeping the noise down and driving into the BRCT car park slowly, their
keenness to race will be rewarded by extra practice. The track is available
for use on most week days and Saturdays provided Gary Horn the track owner
is notified (tel: 01227 831723). Fees are charged for racing and test days
as either BRCT members, U13's or visitors. It should be noted that the
track is sometimes closed for track maintenance so please phone before
travelling.
Hot and cold food and drink is available on race days,
with indoor pitting and toilets always available at the track.
Details of the BRCT race meetings are shown on the 2002
race calendar. The location of the BRCT race track is shown on the
Barham map. Further information is
available by either contacting Gary Horn on 01227 831723 or Terry Stockham
on 01303 259196. We look forward to seeing you!!
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
The race meeting scheduled for Sunday 20th October 2002
at Brooklands Circuit will now be held at the new Barham Circuit. Entry
fees as for BRCT club meetings. There will be i.c. racing at Brooklands
Circuit on the 20th
run by the Brooklands club and electric racing run by
BRCT at Barham.
