![]() Yes, you can upgrade parts to shiny alloy ones, but this isn’t a necessity. Spares are in plentiful supply, and despite what you might hear, you don’t need to spend a fortune to be competitive. Tamiya are probably the biggest name in MChassis racing, with their M07, M06 and M05 variants being the most commonly used at the Raceway. A set of tyres will last well in excess of 10 race meetings, sometimes more! You also, don’t have to get the most expensive chassis, there are many options available. ![]() Parts are cheap and you don’t need to spend £100s on the latest motor, Lipos etc. With very clear rules on motors, the racing is always very close between all drivers of this class. The most enjoyable and easy class to get involved with is the Spec MChassis class. However, again, these have their downsides with foam tyres wearing quicker than rubber and being tough to get to grips with in terms of additive use and shore hardness ratings. GT12 is a great beginners class for learning how to drive, with the enormous grip these foamed tyred cars produce and their tight turning angles. The 17.5t Touring Cars may seem easy to drive, but they are also very rapid and high speed breakages can occur often for new drivers. ![]() ![]() Without doubt, the most confusing part of picking up this hobby is which class to go into. The truth is, you don’t need much to get started! Hopefully, this small guide will go a long way to helping the newcomers to the club understand what is what, and why is why. To the outsider, it can seem like an utter minefield of kit that we all seem to use. We get many people turning up to the Raceway, who want to come and race, but haven’t a single idea as to the hows, the what’s and the whys that we use the kit we do. ![]()
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