Adur Off Road RC Club – Refurbishment and Regeneration
Adur Radio Control Car Club are pleased to announce the Refurbishment and Regeneration of the Off Road track and facilities. Due to various reasons the track has fallen into disrepair in recent years and despite a work party last Spring, the track continued to degrade.
With a few local tracks failing over the years Adur wants to re-home some of the local drivers, and offer a reinvigorated venue.
Well, the good news is that Andy Boreham who is a regular racer at Adur has agreed to step-up and take the reigns. First thing on the agenda is to sort out the track, not just now (same as last Spring) but to refurbish it properly and then have planned maintenance and allocated spend on improvements ongoing. This was agreed last night at the Adur Committee meeting, so it’s full steam ahead! The club are fully supportive of all their sections, and like all clubs then budgets have to be agreed, but funds have been allocated and will be considered for future work when needed.
The immediate plan is for a full refurbishment work party day on the 10th April.
This will be more than a lick of paint and a tickle with a rake. New surface soil has been secured and will be there to be used, at least one digger with operator is confirmed, possibly two. There will be at least one motorised roller also present as well as various other materials and hand tools. The intention is to totally re-lay the track using the new surface soil which has been specially chosen to be a suitable year round, durable surface. Improvements also to the pit areas and the track perimeter.
So why should I come and help? On the day, for those that turn up and assist there will be free tea and coffee, a free barbeque lunch and a free race day entry for all of those that attend for the day. Obviously you get the chance to come and be part of the improvements and then the enjoyment of a great new track to race on this summer, and beyond. And have your say on what goes on there.
The agreements are in place with the landlord, the spend is allocated and there is now a genuine long term commitment. Many hands make light work and so it would be great to see you all there.
Ongoing, the friendly and open racing atmosphere will certainly remain and be encouraged further still. Adur will continue to welcome all racers or bashers including Monster Truck owners who want a go at racing, and if the track is modified then also the new wave of short course trucks, 1:10 electric and 1:8 electric. Hell maybe even the new off road MX electric bikes too if there’s enough interest and attendance!
There is a new website recently launched, again embracing a new wave of content, information and pictures to show what the club can offer. This will be updated regularly. Adur Model Car club is proud to be able to run so many classes, with a top quality circuit track only 10 minutes away from the off road track, the club strives to offer everyone the chance to run at a friendly local track.
There will also be a new calendar of bash days, some with timing gear in attendance, for those who fancy a go before trying a race day too.
Future plans also include a covered rostrum/pit area for the British summer! Some banners from the sponsors for the track, improved race control and toilets. Some new jumps and other track features are planned also, with members input being sought.
This is an exciting time for the Adur track and so it would be great to see as many as possible on the 10th April to make it happen. Considering some of the recent sad track closures in the south, then this could be a great opportunity to get involved with your new ‘local’ !
Source: Adur Off Road RC Club
