Astro Track
Our primary timed track, mainly for 1/8 scale racing, with 1/10 scale also welcome.
Hardwick RC Track
Track Information
Explore Hardwick RC Track, plan your visit, meet our team drivers, and find race results and lap data.
Our Tracks
Take a look around the venue, then explore our astro, dirt and crawler tracks.
Dirt Track
A dirt circuit for 1/8 scale racing, with race timing available.
Crawler Track
A dedicated crawler course with varied sections, bridges and obstacles.
Trackside Model Shop
Tyres, fuel, glow plugs, and more, available on running days and at events.
Team Drivers
Meet the racers representing HRCT.
Stephen Henson
Grumpy!
Ryan Bowman
Started racing at a very young age in the late 17th century and still going strong!
Jack Slassor
Always on fire, sometimes literally!
Jude Moralee
Only 11 years old!
Planning Your First Visit
Come to practise, take part in an organised race, or simply watch from trackside.
When the Track Is Open
Subscribers can use the track Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm. Most Sundays are open to everyone, with the usual track-day pricing applying.
Confirm Before Travelling
Outside organised events, non-members can visit on Sundays when a keyholder is opening the track. Check for a confirmed opening before travelling.
Check the Facebook groupCheck In and Pay
When you arrive, check in with the keyholder, register for the session, and pay the applicable track fee directly to them.
Cars and Facilities
The tracks are generally for 1/8-scale vehicles unless a special occasion says otherwise. Power and utilities are normally available on Sundays, with pitting tables at the astro track.
Organised Race Days
At events, the organisers sort drivers into heats and run the racing. BRCA membership is only required after your third race visit.
Visitors Are Welcome
You do not have to drive to come along. Anyone is welcome to visit, watch the action, and take photos when the track is open.
See the subscription page for weekday access details, or contact an organiser on WhatsApp if you need confirmation before travelling.
New to RC Racing?
A simple guide to what happens during your first organised race meeting.
What Happens on Race Day
Every meeting is a little different, but the day will usually follow this pattern.
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Arrive and Set Up
Check the event page for the gates-open and sign-in times. When you arrive, check in with the organisers, find your place in the pits, and get your car and equipment ready. Let someone know it is your first race so they can point you in the right direction.
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Drivers’ Briefing
Before any practice or racing begins, the organisers explain the timetable, safety points, track rules, race format, and how marshalling will work. This is the best time to ask about anything you are unsure of.
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Practice
Once the briefing is complete and the track opens, practice gives you time to learn the layout and check that your car is working properly. The event page will say how many practice rounds are planned.
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Qualifying and Heats
Drivers are organised into timed heats and race control calls each one. Check the event details for the number and length of qualifying rounds, and which results count. Your qualifying results decide which final you enter.
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Marshalling
Drivers also help marshal other races, putting cars back on track safely after a crash. The organisers will explain when and where you need to marshal.
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Finals
After qualifying, drivers are placed into finals. Listen for announcements so you know when to prepare, marshal, and head to the rostrum, and check the event details for the exact final format.
Start at Your Own Pace
Complete beginners are welcome. You can watch a meeting first, practise during a confirmed open session, or enter an event when you feel ready. Tell an organiser you are new and they will help you understand the day.
What Is a Transponder?
A transponder is a small device fitted to your car. The timing system reads its unique number to record your laps and race time. If you do not have one, or are unsure whether yours is compatible, ask an organiser before the event.
After the Racing
Once a meeting is complete, find it under Past Events. For meetings with recorded timing data, choose Race Overview to see the results, final positions, and individual lap data together in one place.
Race Data
Browse meeting results, lap times, and race data on RC Results.
Share Your Photos
Browse photos and videos from the track community, or add your own to the gallery.