The British Radio Car Association (or BRCA) is an organisation that promotes the construction and racing of all types of radio controlled cars in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1971 by Ted Longshaw[1] and Keith Plested, who was also the founder of PB Racing, a manufacturer of RC cars;[2][3][4] they coordinate BRCA affiliated clubs in the UK, and offer insurance for any accidents that might occur.
They also organise regional and national racing events for various classes. Each year the BRCA produces a rules booklet for every UK racing class, such as 1:10 Electric touring cars, 1:8 Nitro circuit cars and 1:16 Electric micro offroad cars with specific rules as regard to maximum and minimum dimensions, and homologated motors and cells. It is recommended (and at some clubs compulsory) to become a BRCA member due to its insurance and health and safety benefits.
The BRCA is also affiliated with the Motor Sports Association who deal with motorsports in the UK, although deal primarily with full-size racing rather than scale model racing
Objectives of The British Radio Car Association
As outlined in the constitution of the BRCA their objectives are:[5]
To promote the construction and competition of radio-controlled cars.
To facilitate the exchange of information and ideas relating to the sport.
To set rules and standards for construction and racing.
To encourage National and International competition within a co-ordinated calendar.
BRCA representatives at the 2013 EFRA 1/8 Off-Road Championshipone of the early logos of the BRCA (1970s-1990s)
Sections within the BRCA
The BRCA is made up of 13 sections, each section maintain and hold their own construction rules for the classes they race:
