Welcome to the 5th season of the Clubman series, returning to Eckington Civic Raceway and promising to be more thrilling than ever! Following an incredible last season, the Sheffield RC Racing team have worked hard to make this season epic.
This season, we are excited to introduce the new Clubman-PRO class to the series and fulfil the highly requested addition of brushless motors. The Clubman-E class will continue with its popular format and rules, though some of last season's top racers have been kicked out of the class to make way for a new champion.
Buckle up, it's going to be epic!
Dates & Meeting format Points System Clubman-PRO Clubman-E Mini-E Clubman-Team Rules Update Log Appendix A Clubman-PRO Chassis List
After a very successful survey, we have implemented several changes to the Clubman series to appeal to everyone and enhance the racing experience. We believe these changes will make the Clubman 5 season the best yet, offering something for everyone and elevating the competition to new heights. Thank you for your input and support!
Clubman-E Class
The Clubman-E class remains unchanged to continue welcoming newcomers and beginners, ensuring an inclusive and supportive environment for all skill levels. The only real change is that the rule for bodyshells has become more relaxed.
Mini-E Class
The Mini-E class has been adjusted to align more closely with other clubs. This change aims to attract additional racers and hopeful encourage inter-club challenges. The main change for the class is the power train has moved to a brushless Justock 17.5 system. It was felt that the top racers were pushing the motors and changing them every few meetings. A brushless set up should level the performance and reduce cost over a longer period.
Clubman-PRO Class
Introducing the new Clubman-PRO class! This addition is designed to elevate the series by offering top-level racing with budget-friendly costs. We hope this class will attract more skilled racers and provide thrilling competition.
Clubman-Team Championship
The Clubman-Team championship returns and has been refined to be easier to follow while still showcasing some of the outstanding liveries from last season. It will also allow teams to have racers competing in different class which will hopefully mean more teams in the championship.
Rules Approval Team
Further to the class adjustments we now have a team focused on ensuring the rules are being met and are working to create a healthy championship. They will also be in charge of approving and banning chassis and other parts/equipment that gets questioned in the series. The team will be announced here on the run up the Round 1.
To be part of this great club championship just make sure you are booked into one the championship meetings via our booking in system (one week before the race). These races have filled up in the past so please book in early to avoid disappointment. You have any further questions regarding the series please email us:
Dates & Meeting Format
Dates
- Round 1 - Monday 26 August 2024
- Round 1 - Monday 09 September 2024
- Round 2 - Monday 23 September 2024
- Round 3 - Monday 07 October 2024
- Round 4 - Monday 21 October 2024
- Round 5 - Monday 04 November 2024
- Round 6 - Monday 18 November 2024
- Awards Night - Monday 25 November 2024
Round Format
3x FTQ Qualifying Rounds
1x Final
Points System
Individual Championships
FTQ = 1 Bonus Point
Round win = 100pts, Second = 99pts, 3rd = 98pts, etc
Your championship score will be made up up from your best 4 rounds (out of 6)
Team Championships
Round points will be generated from the top two finishing racers within in the team.
Their round scores will be added together to make the teams round total
The Teams championship score will be made up of the 4 best rounds (out of 6)
Clubman-PRO Class Rules
Chassis
Budget chassis that is included on the approved Clubman-PRO chassis list.
If the chassis is not on the list then you will need to submit it to our rules approval team. This is a team made of regular Clubman racers.
See appendix A - Clubman-PRO chassis list for the full list along with a link for submissions.
Final Drive Ratio Restriction = Must be >5.00
Minimum Chassis Ride Height = 5mm
Power Train
Justock 17.5 Motor and Justock ESC
ESC must be set to 15000 RPM limit. The ESC should pulse green 5 times to denote this.
These are legal parts that can be used for the drive train:
- HW38020321 - JUSTOCK COMBO-G3-ESC+JUSTOCK -G2.1-17.5T MOTOR
- HW38020372 - JUSTOCK COMBO JS5 G3S ESC + G2.1 17.5T MOTOR
- HW30112003 - XERUN XR10 - JUSTOCK G3
- HW30408011 - XERUN JUSTOCK 3650SD G2.1 MOTOR 17.5T FIXED TIMING
- HW30112005 - XERUN XR10 JUSTOCK G3S
Hop-ups
Only hop-ups that are budget and focused at reliability. Exotic parts like replacement chassis' etc are not permitted. If you have any questions regarding the legality of various hop-ups please speak to the SRC team.
Tyres
Slick rubber or cut slick rubber tyres only
There are no restrictions on brand or compounds. Treaded or spiked tyres are not permitted at the club.
Body Shell
Minimum Bodyshell Ride Height = 8mm
All body shells are now permitted within this class. The body must be painted in a realistic racing livery with two base colours. Effort must go into making them look like a real car with clear windows and headlight detailing.
Batteries
Lipo or Ni-Cd cells are allowed with a maximum voltage of 8.4v. Lipo batteries must be charged in a lipo safe bag.
Tyre Additive
Only water based additives are permitted at the club.
Non-legal Cars
If your car does not fully meet the rules you may still be able to race at championship; however the following conditions will need to be met:
- The car must be checked and allowed by a race official to run
- You will not collect any championship points for the round
- Your qualifying position will be demoted behind all legal cars
- If there are any complaints from other racers then you will not be able to continue in the round
Clubman-E Class Rules
Racer Restriction
All racers who have won any other Clubman title are restricted from competing for this championship. This restriction can also be extended to other racers who have won similar titles at other clubs. Clubman-PRO and MINI-E have no racer restrictions.
Chassis
Any 1/10 scale chassis. Original RRP must have been under £300 on day of release or design must be over 15 years old.
4WD or 2WD Chassis's allowed
The Rule Approval Team can enforce a "race fair" rule to anyone they feel has found a chassis which has to much of an advantage within the budget cap. This will exclude the chassis from the series and the racer will be asked to change to a more suitable chassis to continue the wheel to wheel racing.
Minimum Chassis Ride Height = 5mm
Power Train
Core-RC 27t Motor and Hobbywing 1060 ESC
These are legal parts that can be used for the power train:
- CR712 - CORE 27 SILVER CAN BRUSHED 540 MOTOR
- HW30120060007 - QUICRUN - WP1060 - BRUSHED - SBEC
- HW30120060028 - QUICRUN - WP1060 - BRUSHED - SBEC-T PLUG
Hop-ups
Only hop-ups that are budget and focused at reliability. Exotic parts like replacement chassis' etc are not permitted. If you have any questions regarding the legality of various hop-ups please speak to the SRC team.
Tyres
Slick rubber or cut slick rubber tyres only
There are no restrictions on brand or compounds. Treaded or spiked tyres are not permitted at the club.
Body Shell
Minimum Bodyshell Ride Height = 8mm
All body shells are now permitted within this class. The only request is that effort must go into making them look like a real car with clear windows and headlight detailing.
Batteries
Lipo or Ni-Cd cells are allowed with a maximum voltage of 8.4v. Lipo batteries must be charged in a lipo safe bag.
Tyre Additive
Only water based additives are permitted at the club.
Non-legal Cars
If your car does not fully meet the rules you may still be able to race at championship; however the following conditions will need to be met:
- The car must be checked and allowed by a race official to run
- You will not collect any championship points for the round
- Your qualifying position will be demoted behind all legal cars
- If there are any complaints from other racers then you will not be able to continue in the round
Mini-E Class Rules
Chassis
2WD 1/10th M Chassis 225mm wheelbase cars only.
Minimum Chassis Ride Height = 5mm
Power Train
Choice of 3 options
- Core-RC 21t Motor with Hobbywing 1060 ESC
- Clubman-PRO - Justock 17.5 Motor and Justock ESC - Click here for more info
- BRCA National Spec - Any 21.5 Blushless Motor - Any ESC with a UK RRP under £75. The ESC must be in BLINKY mode with no dynamic timing or No third-party firmware. The ESC must also feature on the BRCA ESC list
Hop-ups
Only hop-ups that are budget and focused at reliability. Exotic parts like replacement chassis' etc are not permitted. If you have any questions regarding the legality of various hop-ups please speak to the SRC team.
Tyres
Slick rubber or cut slick rubber tyres only
There are no restrictions on brand or compounds. Treaded or spiked tyres are not permitted at the club.
Body Shell
Minimum Bodyshell Ride Height = 8mm
The body must be painted in a realistic racing livery with two base colours.
Only the following body shells are permitted for the class:
JCW - PHAT BODIES JCW CHALLENGE MINI FOR TAMIYA M CHASSIS
Batteries
Lipo or Ni-Cd cells are allowed with a maximum voltage of 8.4v. Lipo batteries must be charged in a lipo safe bag.
Tyre Additive
Only water based additives are permitted at the club.
Non-legal Cars
If your car does not fully meet the rules you may still be able to race at championship; however the following conditions will need to be met:
- The car must be checked and allowed by a race official to run
- You will not collect any championship points for the round
- Your qualifying position will be demoted behind all legal cars
- If there are any complaints from other racers then you will not be able to continue in the round
Clubman-Team Rules
Team Members
Teams can consist of a maximum of 3 racers per race meeting.
Racers can compete in different classes and still collect points for the team.
Bonus Points
Teams can collect an additional 10pts per meeting by running the same race livery. The following rules apply to collect bonus points:
- ALL team racers (2 or 3) must be running the same livery from the start of the meeting.
- The shells don't need to look identical but it must be obvious they are part of the same team. This can be achieved with either the livery design or the colours.
- The shells must be painted with at least two base colours.
- The shells do not need to be the same model number (Unless class restrictions enforce it)
Non-legal Cars
If your car does not fully meet the rules you may still be able to race at championship; however the following conditions will need to be met:
- The car must be checked and allowed by a race official to run
- You will not collect any championship points for the round
- Your qualifying position will be demoted behind all legal cars
- If there are any complaints from other racers then you will not be able to continue in the round
Appendix A - Clubman-PRO Approved Chassis List
Chassis Submission
Chassis List
| Chassis | SUGGESTED FDR | Notes |
| Tamiya TT01-E | Standard Gearing 55 Spur / 28 Pinion |
|
| Tamiya TT02 | Will require 48dp gearing | |
| Tamiya TT02 Type S | Will require 48dp gearing | |
| Tamiya TA05 |
63 Spur / 28 Pinion (Tamiya 51609) 68 Spur / 30 Pinion (Tamiya 51423) |
|
| XP-90034 - XPRESS ARROW AM1S | 94 Spur / 44 Pinion | |
| KIT-M4TCR/CL1 - 3Racing Sakura M4 Sport | TBC | |
| XP-90035 - XPRESS ARROW AT1S | 94 Spur / 44 Pinion (64dp) | This kit is on the limit of what is allowed. Users will need to be very careful when making any upgrades/changes. |
Rules Update Log
V5.0.0 - 02/07/24
Ruleset created
V5.0.1 - 15/07/24
Justock ESC rules updated on CLUBMAN-PRO & MINI-E to reflect 15000 RPM limit rule.
V5.0.2 - 20/08/24
Dates revised - The championship will now start on 09 September
V5.0.3 - 02/09/24
Rules updated for each class regarding non-legal cars wanting to race on a championship round
V5.1.0 - 05/09/24
MINI-E drive train rules updated with 3 option choices.
V5.1.1 - 17/09/24
Clubman-PRO Body rules update. Restrictions on specific bodies have been removed.
V5.1.2 - 22/09/24
Clubman-PRO updates with XP-90035 kit