NZRCA Electric Nationals 2020
The Canterbury Radio Controlled Car Club is proud to be able to host the 2020 Electric on road nationals event. Registrations are done via the NZRCA Event Page
Don’t forget to check out the important information below. Look forward to seeing you all in November!
General event time table
Wednesday, Thursday
Gates Open 09:00am – Gates Close 5.00pm
Friday
2 x 5 minute (minimum) sessions of controlled practice that is to be used for seeding purposes prior to the start of qualifying with your best consecutive 3 laps counting towards your total time.
Gates Open 08:00am – Gates Close 5.00pm
No Cars on track before 9am
Saturday
Qualifying
7:00 – 08:00 – Gates Open
08:00 – 08:20 – Drivers Briefing
09:00 – 17:00 – 5 heats x 5 minutes laps with Pro12 being 8 minutes
No Cars on track before 9am
Sunday
Race Day-Finals
7:00 – 08:00 – Gates Open
08:00 – 08:20 – Drivers Briefing
09:00 – 17:00 – Racing
No Cars on track before 9am
The timetable is approximate only, and subject to change. Dependant on weather, entry numbers, other factors. At the discretion of Race Control
Bank Account Information
CRCCC
03 0814 0183555 00
Please use EP NATS as a reference when making payment.
Important information for competitors
- The 2020 NZRCA Electric Onroad Nationals will be held over the weekend of 14th – 15th of November 2020 at the Canterbury Radio Control Car Club venue in Hasketts Road, Christchurch.
- Registrations are done via the NZRCA Event Page
- Practice times are:
Wednesday the 11th and Thursday the 12th. Gates will open at 9am and close at 5pm.
Controlled practice will take place on Friday 13th November 2020 between the hours of 9am and 6pm. - Electricity and charging facilities are available on site.
* Please be mindful of Health and safety around extension cords. It is the responsibility of each individual to make sure that the cords are covered where being walked over to avoid people tripping.
* CHARGING OF BATTERIES MUST BE CHARGED IN APPROVED LIPO-LIFE BAGS - All competitors are to have and work on their cars within the confounds of the concrete pad and within the track and pit area fence.
- A limited number of pit tables will be available as well as a limited number of gazebos for shade.
Visitors from outside of Christchurch requiring additional tables please contact Nelson Soper. - There will be an air compressor on site for cleaning cars and a porta-loo will be provided as well.
- Food and drinks will be available to purchase during the event.
- No alcohol or smoking is allowed on the track or in the pits. Smokers must smoke at least 5 Metres outside of the track and pit fence area.
- All instructions from the race director are final and must be adhered to. Any persons not adhering to the rules or ignoring instructions from the race director may be asked to leave and their entry forfeited.
- Entries close for this event at 11:59pm 28th October, 2020, Payment MUST be received no later than the 29th of October 2020. No late entries or payments will be accepted after these date. NO EXCEPTIONS
- NZRCA Rules can be found here: NZRCA Rulebooks
- A minimum of 5 entries are required for each class and in the event of a class being cancelled due to minimum requirements, entry fees will be refunded.