The Basics of RC Car Racing

If your just starting out then you'll want to know what RC cars are all about. It's best for you to come down to the club, take a look around to see how things are being run and what everyone is doing. Get chatting to some of the drivers and get to see what some of their kit looks like. People at the track will be able to give you lots of advice so don't hesitate in getting stuck in and asking questions.

We race high performance RC racing cars - these are entirely rebuildable and tuneable and are 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 and faulty. Here at YSCC we recommend that you get in contact with the guys at OneTenRacing and they will be able to sort all your racing needs. You can also buy second hand equipment and save a lot of money but make sure that you know what you are buying.

To race at Yateley you will need:

• A Chassis and bodyshell (Manufacture & specification depends on the class you decide)

• A Motor (spec depending on the class you will be racing in)

• Electronic Speed Control

• A Radio set - transmitter, receiver & steering servo

• Basic tools for the build and maintenance of the chassis.

• Batteries (spec depending on class)

• 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!)

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