ROSSA event scheduled for September 11-12th in the U.K.

U.K. Speed Event September 12-13th

The Brits have announced their Speed Run event for this year. It will be September 12-13 2009 at the Long Marston Airfield, Warwickshire England.

Official ROSSA classes here.

Fast R/C cars on U.K. "Gadget Show"

The presenters from the UK "Gadget Show", Suzi and Jason, try to break the Guinness World record for longest R/C car jump and fastest r/c car in the world. If you click on the picture above it will take you to the full 16m14s video. The 3 Parts below are the 16 minute video split up into Part 1 (worlds longest rc jump attempt), Part 2 (worlds fastest rc car attempt), Part 3 (worlds fastest rc car attempt 2):
Part 1 (worlds longest rc jump attempt)
Part 2 (worlds fastest rc car attempt)
Part 3 (worlds fastest rc car attempt 2)

The Gadget Show R/C speed run

More pictures on the set of "The Gadget Show"

Nic Case's record breaking 161 mph Schumacher Mi3 over in the U.K.

Gadget Show presenter Suzi Perry taking the wheel of a car

More pics here

Pics from the U.K. "Gadget Show" filming

Chris's car after a long jump attemp
Take a look at that huge ramp!

The U.K. "Gadget Show" filmed some speedy and high flying cars this week. There was a high speed contest and a long jump contest. A new Guiness World record was set for a nitro car of 85mph. The longest jump was 148 feet. Chris, who attended the event, had this to say:

It was a great day, unfortunatley Nic couldn't run as the ESC packed in and his spares hadn't arrived in time Sad
the long jump was 148ft it landed great but bounce and rolled once landing back on its wheels but that didn't count Huh?
the presenter Jason drove my twin and managed 85mph wich was enough for the GWR to recognise it as a new record. to be fair to jason he did pretty well for a novice and we got what we wanted another land speed record recognised by guiness.
It was an interesting day with a few problems but a great atmosphere, were going back friday to try set a long jump record but as the rules are so strict its not going to be easy.
the hybrid rocket car was spectacular to watch especially in the dark.
thats about it guys

chris

The show is expected to be aired on Monday December 15th at 8:00pm on Channel Five.

Video and results from the 2008 R/C Speed Challenge U.K.

Results are here.

Video: Another crash from the 2008 U.K R/C Speed Challenge

UK World RC Car Speed Chamionships 2008

This site is for info on the UK round of the World RC Car Speed Championships 2008. Info for rules and regulations will be posted here.

Event Details

World RC Car Speed Championships 2008 UK Round

Location
Shakespeare County Raceway
Long Marston Airfield
Long Marston
Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 8LL

Date
20th and 21st September 2008

Entry Fee
Single Entry: £12.00
Multiple Entry £16.00

A discussion forum for the event is active. Here is the link

UK Speed practice

Video from the UK speed event practice

From Matt:

We visited the second installment of the worlds fastest rc car championships again to get yet more practice before the worlds later in the year! Lots of good speed passes plus one smashed at 67mph into a concreate barrier! Worth the watch! www.modellinc.com

Results:

savagefreak (chris the mechanic)
Savage K.28 2 speed - 45.52mph

mattymaxx
Traxxas Rustler VXL - 73.67mph

Mel
X1-CR Falcon .28 CPP'd - 74.60mph

turnerboy
tamiya tt-01 MM'd - 66.20mph

chris52!
Inferno Twin C6 Engines - 73.31mph
Inferno OS .28 - 67.11mph
Fusion - 74.00mph

Ziggys V1RRR - 82.35mph

Electric Bike - 27.74mph
Nitro Bike - 51.89mph

Great coverage from the guys over in the UK! I cant wait to see higher speeds and better weather next time.

Video: UK Speed Event - 103 mph!

Fastest cars in the UK!