FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CAN I USE THE TRACK WHENEVER I WANT?
The Dirt Track will is only open during scheduled events
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BECOMING A MEMBER?
FREE Open Days
Discounted Club Race Days
Race Day points towards Club Championship
CAN I USE ANY RC CAR THAT I HAVE?
Within reason yes! On club open days, any RC car 1:8 and smaller can be used on the track.
For the Club Race days, the classes are set and very specific.
Note - If we notice any RC Cars with tires that may damage the track we may ask for those tires to be swapped.
CAN KIDS USE THE TRACK?
Yes and we encourage it! Kids will be able to use the track with other kids on race days or open days. If your kids are new to the sport we recommend they attend an club open day first so they can learn the basics.
WHAT HAPPENS ON A CLUB OPEN DAY
Gates will open to the public at 10am and close at 4pm. If the timing system is available we will run timing. Otherwise, we will follow the classes as outlined on the events page. With each class getting 15mins of track time per cycle.
WHAT HAPPENS ON A CLUB RACE DAY
Racing starts at 10am, with drivers briefing around 9:45am. The track will be open to practice from 9am. You will need a Transponder and understand the NZRCA rules. Each class will have two qualifying rounds followed by one main.
DO I NEED A TRANSPONDER?
You only need a transponder for Club Race Days. We may run the timing system on open days if we have members available to run the system.
WHAT IF IT IS RAINING OR WET ON A SCHEDULED EVENT DAY?
In most cases we will reschedule the event. We will post on Facebook if we this happens.
ARE THERE PRIZES FOR THE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP?
Yes! We will have prizes and trophies at the conclusion of the Club Race Days.
I CAN'T ATTEND EVERY RACE MEETING, WILL THAT MEAN I CAN'T WIN THE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP?
Not at all, we will take the top 9 results, meaning that you have two drop rounds available.
DO YOU SUPPLY POWER?
At this stage, WARCCC is unable to supply power for the charging of batteries. This is been actively looked into and as soon as we have a solution it will be available to all competitors.
ARE THERE ANY BATHROOMS?
Unfortunately not, however, BP service station is close who has toilet facilities.