British Radio Car Association
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The British Radio Car Association (or BRCA) is an organisation to promote the construction and racing of all types of radio controlled cars in the United Kingdom
. Founded in 1971 by Ted Longshaw and Keith Plested, who also founder of PB Racing, who manufactured RC cars; 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 1:10th Electric touring 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 + safety benefits.
The BRCA is a member of EFRA
(European Federation Of Radio Operated Model Automobiles). The BRCA follows EFRA rules and uses their lists of approved equipment used in model racing.
The BRCA is also affiliated with the Motor Sports Association
who deal with motorsport in the UK, although deal primarily with full sized car racing rather than model racing.
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. Founded in 1971 by Ted Longshaw and Keith Plested, who also founder of PB Racing, who manufactured RC cars; they coordinate BRCA affiliated clubs in the UK, and offer insurance
Insurance
In law and economics, insurance is a form of risk management primarily used to hedge against the risk of a contingent, uncertain loss. Insurance is defined as the equitable transfer of the risk of a loss, from one entity to another, in exchange for payment. An insurer is a company selling the...
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 1:10th Electric touring 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 + safety benefits.
The BRCA is a member of EFRA
EFRA
The European Federation of Radio Operated Model Automobiles is the governing body of radio-controlled car racing in Europe.- History :...
(European Federation Of Radio Operated Model Automobiles). The BRCA follows EFRA rules and uses their lists of approved equipment used in model racing.
The BRCA is also affiliated with the Motor Sports Association
Motor Sports Association
The Motor Sports Association , is the official governing body of motorsport in the United Kingdom.-Responsibilities:...
who deal with motorsport in the UK, although deal primarily with full sized car racing rather than model racing.