Looking to start racing, Help!!

[codieskid]

Hi Guys

I am looking at trying to start taking part in some race events but don't really know where to start. I have a Kyosho lazer Zx-5 and am ideally looking for somewhere to start racing in the midlands.

Can you guys either recommend some places in the midlands for 4wd buggy racing or give me some tips into starting out in RC racing

Cheers

Trev

[Stu]

have a look at

www.brca-midwest.co.uk/ (http://www.brca-midwest.co.uk/)

All you should need - contacts and stuff - are here.

[jimmy]

The most important thing for me is only go as fast as you can handle. A lot of people try to go too fast, buy motors that they can't handle etc. For racing when you are starting out, slow and steady is much faster than fast and crash. going round a track with other cars is loads different to driving your car around a field or what have you.

I started out with a 14 turn in my 2wd, I think a 19 turn spec would be a similar motor and ideal for a 4wd. I have used a 19turn at nationals and really it just loses out on the straight a bit, around most tracks its competitive and easy to drive.

just my opinion though, I just think speed is important, and too much of it just makes you slower.

[PaulRotheram]

agreed with the jimmeh man, get a 19 turn to start with.. they are pleanty fast for the club/regional racer - it wil lbe ideal for some one starting out also.. they are great all round motors.

[bert digler]

have a look at

www.brca-midwest.co.uk/ (http://www.brca-midwest.co.uk/)

All you should need - contacts and stuff - are here.

dudley are holding an indoor meeting the sunday at coseley leisure centre its usually a friendly affair with plenty of racers to help u out
:)

[Arn0]

A good advice... some reading!!! (http://www.petitrc.com/view_news.php?id=5332)

The previous version of the RC Handbook is available on AE website (http://download.teamassociated.com/pdf/RC_HandbookV2.pdf) but is not updated regarding tires and motors!

[ashleyb4]

Where abouts in the midlands are you from?

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[codieskid]

I am based in Leamington Spa

[ashleyb4]

Dudley is proberly wuiet close to you but look on theBRCA website for your local club. I recomened also what jimmy said i have only been racing offroad for a year and i have run a 19t motor and i think im a better driver for doing so.

A

[losixxx]

closest place to you for racing this winter is coventry

http://www.dammit.org.uk/cmcc/index.htm

there running a joint winter series with kidderminster club

[alrg500]

If you are from leamington pop along to the Wednesday night at DDMC racing.
http://www.dammit.org.uk/ddmcr/index.htm

[codieskid]

Damn it I am going out tomorrow night so won't be able to make it. Do you know how often there are indoor meetings in leamington?

[alrg500]

every week, only normally a couple of buggy's so you race in amongst the touring cars and its a small track but its very usefull if you are just starting and need some practice.

[jim76]

i wouldn't run that 3* brushless you are getting there as you will end up with a very large repair bill!!

definitely go 19 turn to start with.

[alrg500]

I ran a 27t in the buggy and that is far fast enough for the track,