Racing to the podium
The GCN learns more about the world of radio control car racing with RC Superbowl.
Radio control car enthusiasts enjoyed a day out at RC Superbowl, recently.
The radio control car racing club for 1:10th electric off-road cars can be found at the Elsburg Sports Complex and offers fans of the sport a thrilling day at the track thanks to its carpeted track.
The GCN visited the club to learn more about the races themselves.
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Racers can compete in a number of different categories/divisions some of these include novice, Two Wheel Drive (2WD) Buggy Stock, Stadium Truck Stock, Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Buggy Stock, 2WD Buggy Modified, 2WD Short Course Truck and 4WD Buggy Modified.
“Each race is six minutes long,” explained Guilherme de Sousa, on behalf of the club.
“The races consist of a qualifying round in which the racer has to try and complete as many laps as possible in the six-minute time limit.
“This then determines their starting position for the finals.”
In the qualifying races the cars will set off in a staggered formation leaving the starting line one after the other.
This changes in the finals
“There are two rounds in the finals,” explained de Sousa.
“In the finals racers will line their cars up in a grid-like formation – just like you would see in a Formula One (F1) event on TV.
“Then once the buzzer sounds all the racers will fly off the line at once and jostle for the top position.
“Where you finish across the finish line is your final position for the race.
“Your final position of the day is determined by your positions in each of the two final rounds.”
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The top three overall finishers for each class will make it to the podium.
There is no limit to the number of races a competitor can enter.
“The racer can enter as many classes as he/she wishes,” explained de Sousa.
“Each race will have up to 10 racers competing, this means if there are 26 racers entered into one class the class will be split into groups/races.”
The next exciting date on the club’s calendar will be the South African Radio Drivers Association (SARDA) National Championships Polokwane between March 13 and 15.
After which the club will hold track days on April 5 and 19.
For more details about the club visit their website at www.superbowl.co.za or their Facebook page by searching RC Superbowl or call de Sousa on 076 084 0579 or Jeffrey Smal on 083 785 2841.
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