Next Race - August 8th

DRCRC Club Rules & Policies

The Durham R/C Racing Club is a club for 1/10th scale model car racing. It welcomes youth and adults and is intended to provide enjoyment and friendly competition.

Membership Fee

New for 2010, DRCRC will not be collecting membership fees. Instead, we will be implementing a pay-per-use system. There are 5 scheduled race events this season. Races will be held on Sunday, and the track will be available for open practice the preceeding Saturday.

Saturday Practice Fee: $10.00/person (9am to 9pm). No partial fees or refunds for early departure.
Sunday Race Fee: $25.00/person (1st class) plus $5.00 per additional class.
*NOTE: Non-club race events (i.e. TCS Qualifiers) may be subject to changes in fee.

Track Usage

Our track materials consist of 2x4 spruce lumber with vinyl bumpers which allow the vehicles to deflect off the barriers with minimal risk of damage. Although every precaution has been taken to ensure a safe racing environment for both drivers and their vehicles, we cannot be held responsible for any damage that may occur as a result (directly or indirectly) of the use of our track.

We will occasionally alter the layout of the track to provide different challenges and experiences to our members and guests. Although the layout may change from week to week, it will not change between our Saturday practice events and our Sunday Race events.

We use the AMBr/c timing system which will recognize all AMBr/c and compatible transponders. Compatible transponders are required for all race events, and the club does not provide transponders. Please notify an official prior to your race events if you are sharing a transponder with another driver.

Club Rules

Have Fun

The club is for all who wish to run their cars in a controlled environment and have fun while learning to race. This club is tailored to suit amateurs and youth as a learning tool for future growth in the hobby and to allow seasoned racrs an opportunity to stay sharp. It is very important that this remain a safe and enjoyable form of competition, not to be taken too seriously... which should help with the next rule.

Behaviour

FOUL Language, Physical Abuse and Verbal Abuse WILL NOT be tolerated and will result in a ban from the club. Re-instatement will be determined by club vote. This is a club for all ages and we encourage family participation. Please set a good example for our younger members.

Frequency Clips

Frequency Clips are mandatory for all drivers using non-DSM radios. Everyone is required to check in with the timing tent so that your frequency can be entered into the system. For safety reasons, no radio is to be powered on without a frequency clip. Anyone not following this rule resulting in interference with another driver will be banned for the day and incur all costs of damages that may result.

Marshalling

Marshalling is mandatory on race days. Racers from each completed heat are expected to marshall the next race. It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that someone is marshalling in their place if they cannot do so themselves for any reason. Failure to attend your marshall position may result in penalities or disqualification. Children under the age of 12 years will not marshall any races.

Safety

At all times, only Marshalls and DRCRC Officials are permitted on the track surface. Always walk to the outside of the track and the marshalls will get your car back to you. Spectators and fans are asked to stay in pit and spectator areas out of harms way and so as not to obscure the driver's view. Fail Safe's are mandatory, both electronic and manual are allowed, but is recommended that both are used on the nitro class vehicles. NO PETS ALLOWED. Children under the age of 12 are to be supervised at all times and are not permitted on the track surface.

Garbage and Clean-Up

All members are expected to use the provided garbage containers to help keep the track area, pit area, and spectator area clean. The space has been provided to us by the property owner as a courtesy. We are guests, and it is expected that we clean up when we are finished. Failure to leave your pit area clean may result in penalities for non-compliance.