Below is an approximate timetable of a typical race day at the club at which racers drive in four qualifying heats and three finals for each race class entered. Depending on driver numbers, race days usually finish between 3:30PM and 4:30PM.
Time | Activity |
07:30 | Gates open: Drivers arrive and set-up their pitting equipment, tables and chairs. A covered pitting area is available as well as space for gazebos. The pitting area has mains power points for battery chargers, soldering irons and blower cleaners only – no kettles please! |
07:40 – 08:30 | Booking in: Drivers book in and pay race their fees. Subject to numbers, drivers are sorted into 4-8 qualifying heat groups of 6-10 cars based on model type and driver ability. On occasion, qualifying heat groups comprise cars of more than one model type if fewer than six cars of a particular type are available. |
07:40 – 08:40 | Practice session: For drivers that have booked in, the track is open for free practice with marshal support provided by volunteers which should include all those practicing. |
08:45-08:55 | Drivers briefing: Drivers congregate on the track in front of the rostrum where a club official delivers a briefing on site facilities, safety guidelines, marshalling responsibilities and driving etiquette. |
09:00-13:00 | Heat qualifiers: Depending on the number of heats, all drivers complete three or four rounds of timed qualifying heats of 5 minutes duration with 3 minute gaps between them. Each driver’s best two rounds of qualifying count towards their starting grid positions in the final races. All drivers marshal the track for the heat that immediately follows their own. |
13:00 – 13:30 | Break: Timing and length of this break is approximate and will depend on the number of heats. The track will usually be open for practice during this time. |
13:30-16:30 | Final races: Drivers compete against each other in three 5 minute races. The overall winners are determined from the combined positions of drivers’ best two race results. Any tie breaks are decided by best race times. |