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Jump in and experience the excitement of Forest of Dean RC Club’s indoor track! Perfect for newcomers, our club is welcoming, fun, and beginner-friendly.

📅 Tuesday Evenings – Indoor Racing

Practice First:

  • Once the track is laid out, open practice begins before the first heat
  • Every 6 weeks, join a Pay & Play night — ideal for getting used to driving around the track

🏎️ Beginner-Friendly Classes

  • Tamiya Iconic Touring Cars – easy to maintain, ideal for on-road racing
  • 1/12 Mini – small, nimble, great for learning trackcraft

Tip: Watch a race before buying a car! Chat with our committee to pick the right class and avoid spending on the wrong setup.

🔧 What Happens on a Race Night

Track Setup

  • Carpet rolled toward the stage, barriers positioned (Purple = outer, Orange = inner)
  • After setup, you can prepare your table/pit area (chairs provided; limited “handout” tables available)

Qualifying & Finals

  • Qualifying heats: 4–5 minutes, racing the clock, not the other drivers – You go off in car number order (as defined on the heat listings). The computer will “beep” as you cross the timing loop. A high pitched beep means you’re on to improve, a low pitched beep means you’re slower than your previous best heat time.
  • Marshalling: Hi Vis vests on! Race then marshal — assist cars safely, stay alert, no phones. Watch the track in front of you, if a car crashes then place them back in the area they crashed. Only enter the track if there is a clear gap for you. It is not your fault the driver has crashed!
  • Finals: 5 minutes, seeded by Fastest Time of the Day (FTD) – Grid start, a 10s countdown and then a fast “warble” signifies the start. Remember to give way to faster cars (going wide on a corner is best).

Timing

  • Electronic timing via transponders
  • Loan units available; MRT transponders available via club group buys

Pack Down

  • Carpet & barriers → under stage (right-hand side)
  • Chairs & other items → left-hand side

💡 Top Tips for Newcomers

  • Arrive early, observe a few heats, and ask questions
  • Focus on learning the track and having fun, not just speed
  • Keep your gear organised on your pit table
  • Respect track etiquette: move offline when lapped, marshal responsibly

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