Paul Crawford - also known as 'Eyeball Paul' is the new superstar in the UK national series. Pauls years of training, hard graft and devotion, along with certain medical 'gifts' have allowed Paul to move his eyes independant from one another to monitor both his car on the track for any upcoming hazards. Like some sort of half-man half-chameleon hybrid racing genius.
Sometimes Paul will watch his competitors transmitters whilst racing with one eye to see how they approach an area of the track where Paul might be still perfecting his lines. This weekend however he was mostly using one eye on the skies to avoid rain drops.
How long have you been racing?
On and off for 20 years +
 Where do you mostly race?
Batley is my local club, or RHR. There aren't any tracks in Hull. Batley is the nearest club at 1hr away.
Proudest R/C achievements.
I ain't really got any. Was pretty good dominating the L final at Silverstone though and I might do that again today.
What do you aim to achieve in the coming year?
Not to come last.
What made you choose Hull?
It wasn't my decision really, to be in Hull. If I could move Hull to anywhere else in the world I'd take it somewhere nice and hot - possibly Grimsby although I haven't been there before.
How about telling us about your equipment?
I'm running the B44 and the c4.1 for the time being, Sanwa transmitter with sticks, LRP speed controller, Thunderpower motors 6.5winds, saddlepack orion cells, schumacher tyres, and yellow wheels - they go faster.
If you could have any superpower?
Bigger eyes, so I could see the track better and improve my driving skills.
Favourite book?
50 shades of smut. (not really, he couldn't think of any books)
Favourite food?
Chicken pizza. I can manage one and a half decent size pizzas.
Racing hero?
Bradders - he's a decent lad, and alright at driving too.
First r/c car.
TopCat - straight in with a good car. The shell was appaling though. I wanted purple with orange stripes - so I sprayed from a can and ended up with a brown stripe.
Eyeball Paul from Hull has been celebrating the launch of his exclusive range of parabollock ark visionary techniques this weekend. He was spotted in Stourport's top nightclubs surrounded by the local talent whilst consuming champagne using only his eyes. If your ark is due a servicing Paul is offering a whopping 3% discount off all full price products when paid for in cash. |
The final round of the 2012 BRCA 10th off road national series took place at Kidderminster - the all weather astro turf track in the West Midlands of England. The weather wasn't looking good for the weekend and heavy rain was expected for the afternoon. Overnight rain had soaked the track - making it tricky to navigate and very slick for the practice round.
This years 1/10th off-road national season has been another perfect example of how well races can be organised and run. The BRCA team have worked tirelessly to ensure each event runs as smoothly as possible, and with some strange weather front loitering over our island since the start of summer, they have definitely been presented with plenty of challenges. Paul Worsley, Stuart Whyman, John Cockill, Charlie Fraser, Brian Harris and all the behind the scenes team put on a great show to make our racing experience as seamless as possible. The commentators have braved all conditions to spice up the racing and boost the atmosphere, and all the clubs who have hosted events clearly put in endless preparation prior to, during, and after each event. 
Big props also to all other oOple advertisers and supporters. And massive thanks to anyone who has contributed in any way whether this is by taking photos, agreeing to participate in interviews or strange uber reporting activities such as being weight lifted by body builders or being zombified, regularly.