We race on a 50cm RCP track. RCP tracks consist of interlocking EVA foam tiles (basically anti-fatigue mats manufactured with precise tolerances). The layout can change from one event, but generally we aim to run a large-scale track with at least one full-length straight and several 3-wide sections.
Thanks to lending by fellow club members, we have access to many 50 cm and 30 cm track components.
If you'd like to contribute towards track maintenance or expansion, please let a club officer know. Thank you!
What's a timing system? Well, it's how we keep track of who's leading the pack! For timing hardware, our club uses an infrared-based timing system produced by EasyLaps. Each racer's car must be equipped with a transponder - all of our loaner cars include one.
For timing software, our club leverages Next Level Timing. NLT is an awesome technology. If you've never used it before and want to learn more, you should check out their site! https://nextleveltiming.com/
We love new layouts and encourage members to submit their own. Our 50 cm RCP inventory is listed below. Please use playrc.app to design your layout and submit it as an exported image, like what you see above.
Our RCP Inventory:
Blanks - 44
Straight - 98
Straight with Checker - 6
Checker - 3
Outside Turn - 12
Inside Turn - 12
Blank with Diagonal Corner Left - 2
Diagonal 1 Left - 2
Diagonal 2 Left - 2
Blank with Diagonal Corner Right - 2
Diagonal 1 Right - 2
Diagonal 2 Right - 2
Large Radius Inside Turn - 4