RC Racing Competitions

NORRCA and ROAR are the two famous RC cars racing competitions. Other than the hobbyist and individuals there are many manufacturers or groups that take part as professionals in these racing competitions?

National Organization for Racing Radio Control Autos was established in September 1987 with an aim to give a thrust to the RC racing hobby. Another aim for the organization was to give much more receivables to RC clubs, racers, etc. It helps them to promote their existing infrastructure, facilities and operations. Thus its main aim is to provide a fruitful guidance for better enhancement of their endeavors in the RC racing hobby such that they feel that they have an organization that is formed to suffice their needs.

Norrca is a professionally run organization that does not allow any alcohol or drugs during any of its event. Further, all drivers must be member of Norrca to be able to participate in Norrca racing events. Its membership costs only $25 per annum. There is also an option available for per event membership.

Various companies are Norrca certified. These certifications not only stand for product quality or workmanship but also for the total customer satisfaction that these companies offer. Some of them are Team Losi, Reedy Modifieds, Trinity Products, World Class Batteries, etc. More details of the such companies are present on their website.

ROAR or Remotely Operated Auto Racers is the official US/Canada sanctioning, body for racing RC cars. It is a non-profit organization to promote the sports of remote control operated racing cars. It is responsible for maintaining rules such that fair parties are involved in racing events. All ROAR members are offered membership for Norrca at discount for the first year. Roar is responsible for organizing race teams that represent US and Canada at the world championship for all scales of RC cars.

ROAR also has set of rules designed over last 35 years that act as guidelines for RC cars and racing events. It does not run races however its members are eligible to participate in all racing events held for RC cars. Strength of ROAR lies in its regional presence. It is present as local clubs all over US and Canada. Weekly competitions, racing orientations, member interactions etc help drivers to perfect their racing skills. This also enables them to prepare for higher level championships at region, state or nations.

ROAR rules and guidelines are available in the rule book as well as on the website along with the corrections. Details on the administrative committee, executive formation, working pattern of the committee, results of the board meetings, etc are all present on the websites.

Details of the rules, guidance, membership details, voting patterns, committee formation, etc can be obtained from the respective sites for these organizations. These also give guidance about driving rules, scoring patterns, track rules, radio equipment, judging pattern, technical rules, driver classifications viz. novice, expert, factory, equipment rules, product legality and all other aspects that are mandatory for racing events.