RC car Rules and etiquette
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- Опубліковано 20 жов 2024
- RC car racing is one of the most inclusive hobbies and you will often see multiple generations in the same race. Providing everyone is running the same spec cars and following the rules it is a level playing field for all.
fair fun racing is all we want, but there are a few things you can do to make it a more enjoyable experience for all...
Follow these simple steps to help your race meeting run smoothly.
best way i've found to stop people shouting at marshals and other racers is to film them and mock them and laugh at them. There is one reason for RC and one reason only...FUN. Those not having fun and shouting at others maybe need a new hobby. These are toy cars, toy cars crash, don't like it you're in the wrong hobby, go collect some stamps or spot some trains.
Hahahaha
Agreed. Fun! 😊
Agree and try decaf 😂
MARSHALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Guys great video and subject matter. 👍
Cheers Ian
Definitely Smith and Jones with the black background. You 2 are now my fav rc content creator love the banter. Cheers Lads 👍😎
Thank you so much
Thanks for watching
Angry people are not needed. Understand that a lot of people take it very very seriously, most though it is a fun hobby to 'escape' life... Good point about the qualifying rounds not being racing. 👍👍
My pet hate is those that do not marshal after their round, especially those that break their car in that round and then don't marshal as they want to fix it even though they have loads of time until their next round.
Agreed
Awesome, I manage to wake up early, and then have a new Popalong video to watch.Happy Days (and coffee time).Edit to add. Yeah that soldering was worse than mine ,and I am a Dog wearing flying goggles 😁
Coffee o clock and a popalong video
3 quid! They kept your Cornetto money! Great vid boys as usual. I agree with everything you said here. Well put fells. Thanks for the vid.
Hahaha cornetto money
I’ve got 2 more…
- Don’t just run out to rescue the stranded car without looking first. I’ve seen loads of races ruined by marshals treading on or kicking peoples cars.
- A group marshals are required to marshal just as much as the rookies are. At my local clubs the A group guys are much less efficient at marshalling yet are the first to shout out when they crash!
We are all marshals as much as we are drivers
Oh yea the fast ones are there on their phones for the beginners but want you there before they hit the barrier for their race sometimes 😂
Yes! We all pay the same to race, so we should marshall in the way we expect people to marshall our cars!
Man I got a few entitled racers thinking they don't need to Marshall on practice day....I am about to catch some jail time one day lol
I know who they are 👀😂. I've only ever swore at myself 😂. If someone takes me out I usually just say "that was a good move wasn't it" or the classic "well done" 🤣, I find it works really well you can't beat British sarcasm 😁
We don’t understand sarcasm here at Popalong RC
Little late on this topic,you guys are awesome keeping the rc scene going
Thank tou
You've raised some very valid points, and a few of those I've been guilty of to be honest. Race etiquette can be very hit and miss at some meetings, people taking other drivers out then disappearing off into the distance instead of giving the place back is very annoying, and shouting at each other when things go against you. We've all done it, sometimes difficult to keep the emotions in check, but if you do 'blow up' at someone in a race then please talk to them afterwards, and apologise if need be, it costs you nothing and keeps relations good. As for marshalling, one thing that does annoy me is when someone races then they get someone else to marshal for them, personally I think there should be a rule that if you race you have to marshal, and if you don't marshal you should be docked points, or have to start the next round at the back, or something similar.
Interesting… I do know that when you have kids if they are young you might want to mashal for them and equally if they are a bit older marshal for you so you can fix their car …
@@PopalongRC Well, in that sort of case I can understand, especially if there is an age limit for marshalling.
Also people who have 2 cars racing and next heat is after first class they have raced so they get someone to Marshall for them which is good for club also as it's more revenue having someone race 2 classes so dont think marshalling is revelent at all as long as we have Marshall's marshalling races
@@savie62 That is a good point, and that's fair enough. I used to race 2 different classes but I found it difficult to keep up with, so I only do 1 now (FWD)
I used to race r/c buggies 30+ years ago.
When I had my own kids, my son fancied trying r/c cars. There's a local carpet/Mardave club near me, so we thought that was the way to go...fun basic racing.
I couldn't have been more wrong. We arranged to go to a race night to spectate...but could not have been made to feel more unwelcome. Nobody seemed at all interested in a young lad getting involved...it was very elitist. It's no wonder people struggle to learn the etiquette with clubs like this around
Funnily enough there was a slot car club nearby and we visited them too. Totally different attitude. They explained everything, and ykur entry fee got you a decent club car to borrow for the session.
That is a same and I’d love to say I’m surprised but we have seen it a few clubs we have visited. Getting youngsters into the hobby should be a priority as they are the future …
Great video. Good topic. Lots of points that needed to be said ,but often not practiced....
Cheers Blue
So off I went to the doctors again. I said,"Doctor have you got anything for the wind"....He gave me a Kite .At that point I felt a little bit angry,then I looked at the kite and thought ......that kite,my wind combo will be some Fun.✌
Haha you need a new doctor
Hi guys. I live in Tasmania Australia. I subscribed to your channel to support you. I am impressed with your morals, values and respect. Keep it up. Yes win at all costs and cheating is everywhere. No different here. Anyway what you said is valid and true. A lot different when we were young.
Welcome thanks for kind words
Another great video chaps spot on
one thing that bugs me is the setting up of the track & packing away people rock up late hoping that the track has already been setup then you struggle to get the track packed away on time as people just stand around talking doesn't happen at our venue as much but other places do struggle
As we visit lots of clubs and don’t alway know where everything goes we still try to do our bit … normally involves some sort of carpet rolling
You guys are great! Enjoying your videos for the grassroots/club racer.
It's supposed to be FRIENDLY competition and fun. I've been racing in and off since 1984. I am ashamed to say that I have dealt out retribution due to being continuously roughed up many time during a race. Probably not very sportsman like for sure. It's understandable there will be occasional contact and I forgive that.
Keep them videos coming!👍👍👍👍
Cheers jozi
Man that one about getting out to Marshall on time is a real bug bear with me…I race in the slowest class at WLRC and man the amount of time wasted waiting for them to finish of their mother’s meeting and slowly almble to their marshalling point p*sees me off no end lol…I wouldn’t mind if everyone does it but we’re always out as soon as our race is done, no faffing around but sometimes the clock is paused and we have to wait to start our race/quali etc whilst these ladies finish their gossiping 😂 I’ll cling off my soapbox now hahaha. Great vid as always gents 👍👏👏👏😎
Ps you two really need to be munching on a Whispa next time lol
Good vid. Informative, and something that should always be talked about/refreshed.
Cheers buddy
Interesting one, your finally leading a race, nerves are there, the “better driver” is a lap down on you, if they start driving well and catch the leader up (but still a lap down), the current leader has the right to not let you through
I’d weigh it up and look at risk of contact resulting in costing you the race … letting them through does not cost you the win then not an issue for me
One of my biggest ones was when I was racing Large Scale it was common for someone to crash they would just start revving the nuts off the car, either out of frustration or thinking it would get the attention of the marshal quicker. Marshalling can be hairy at the best of times no matter the scale but large scale even more so. So if people started revving their car after they'd crashed I would just stand and watch the car until they've stopped as I didn't want to put my hands anywhere near those wheels.
Need to put safety first always
Stepping out onto the track can be daunting when the big cars are going round
That's very understandable. Cars these days have about as much power as a power tool, and you don't try and pick them up when they are running.
Wondering if you guys have checked out the new Team Associated Apex 2 ST550 Super Touring. Would love to see how it compares to the other cars you race. 👍
First look suggests it is similar to a tt01 more fun than performance . Nice looking car though
"Rules are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men."
Hahaha
Yeah, but was he talking about playing games?
Great video as always chaps . Benders made me laugh out loud 😂
If people are getting stressed.then maybe they need a new hobby??
Hobbies should be fun … some pressure and stress is ok … but you need to control it.
If you want to build a track then I suggest you speak with local council parks services as there are loads of disused bowling greens which can easly be repurposed. They are usally about 30-40 metres square. I'm in the process of getting approval for a track near me. Hope this helps.
Better to have it under your own control and events get tricky being public land but worth a shot for at least a decent basher club/small group of racers and open spce for beginners. Keep up the good work
I will see what we can do
That part at 4:38 is damn violation, all that bumping, and somehow you end up last while everyone else kinda just drives off.
That’s racing unfortunately
@@PopalongRC I've had pretty much the same results from early on crashes myself, but that double whammy once you got going again knocked down into last pos was just, brutal :D The top guys do mention to be a bit mindful of the start mess, and it seems its a bit of learning curve to navigate the mess as well. My first outings was just hoping that Moses would part the sea of cars when I arrived at the crash site LOL
Close your eyes and squeeze the trigger n hope for the best
A friend of mine actually threw down his very expensive transmitter down from the top of the rostrum and it exploded into pieces and none of the committee members said anything to him and he was swearing at the top of his voice with a few new members beside him.
As a friend you could of put him right … it would have been better received coming from his mate …
@@PopalongRC nah he had a nasty temper mate
When people are competitive, arguments and anger are going to happen. Just gotta handle it. I’m a car tech and sometimes working ok cars when somethings kicking my butt I have to just stop take a break and walk outside cool down. And come back and get it done
Take a break
Cool down
Great video ......yes we know....🤣🤣
Where did you find the thumb nail? I'm car number three and that was taken a good 10-13 years ago! It made me double take when i saw it.
I took the photo at Hemel a long time ago
@@PopalongRC oh wow, I recall it being taken but had no idea by who.
We were both there… we decided to pop along to see Gary
@@PopalongRC Gary was great when I first started, I think I was about 13 when this picture was taken as that's my AE B4.
Awesome
Takes you back I bet
'When you are qualifying, you are not racing'. 100% THIS!
100%
One thing that frustrates me is people who finish their run, then don't go out to marshall afterwards.
Another is people who think they have to win the race on the first corner on the first lap......C'mon guys, its a 10 minute final.......🙄
Hahahaha 10 min finals sound good
We only run 5mins
I've been racing in club meets for a few years ,I always have people bully me because I can't race fast enough.
ThT can’t be nice… focus on yourself
Keep it clean and on its wheels
Slow is fast.
What there are rules in this hobby? I thought all you have to do is just send it and cross the line first
Different levels different rule, etiquette and safety code
What if the race director makes up rules just for you? I raced sc truck in the modified class with a bone stock sc10 ..... At one race , I was talking to a friend about modifying my truck and was over heard by the race director . A short time later , I was told by the race director that I was not allowed to modify my truck because I win +90% of the time anyway. I thought this was unfair , so I made it a point to win every race for the next 4 months with my stock truck. After that season , I stopped racing at this track. At the next track , I was encouraged by the race director to do whatever I wanted so long as it conformed to the rules. I still race there to this day .
9:50 😆 .... slap him!
I drive for fun and drive loads off different cars and I have noticed there is a lot of people getting very angry and is making me want to stop. My daughter has been shouted at too.
There should be no shouting and in beginner classes rules should be made to encourage more into the hobby. As you move into more advanced races you need to adhere to rules as your experience grows.
I got another one …. How bout don’t be a British wanker on UA-cam? No sorry I’m just being a bit of a wanker myself sorry. I really do like watching guys do your thing!! Keep up the fantastic job fellas!!! Just added a comment to help the algorithm 👍
I got angry once as a reply to someone, it was a B final nitro x my pit man said number 1 is going lap me and coming up behind ,so a moved over off the driving line , said number then hit me saying I purposely blocked his way , so that was it I blew up shouting wtf I moved over and you hit me , good job my pit man calmed me down , we both got in the A main he was 1st me I 2nd 5 mins off the bell , number 1 cooked his engine , I was so smug , 😏
That was the only time I lost it at racing,
People spinning there wheels especially nitro when they've rolled when you marshaling bad friction burns
We all have that one race
People getting angry at a comp can be understandable but not acceptable. Losing your rag at a club meet is just pathetic. As you said 'you crashed it'
Onpoint
People sand bagging does me , purposely taking there time in qualifying ,get in a lower final say C final ,finish in the top 3 ,then getting boosted into the B and then A final, especially when there's prizes , seen this way to much , I get you use qualifying for getting a feel of the track and to set up your car , iv seen folk with nitro use loads of fuel tube for that extra run time it could be the difference from making 2 pits in a final instead of 3 ,
Oh yes I have seen a few of those over the years… I will take last in the B over winning a C final. As long as I am racing in a race where everyone is even I’m happy… benders and sandbaggers do upset the level playing field
Marshall please! Thank you!. Not hard to be polite while getting peoples attention.
Well said
I think wearing crocks should be a lifetime ban, just on fasion grounds alone 😂 i only shout a marshell if they havent seen my car, i feel thats allowed as we dont have eye’s in the back of are heads 😂
Yeah getting attention is fair
I had to laugh at the footwear left on track, maybe they thought an ever evolving racing circuit is fun 😂
Permanent raceways for all seasons would be a blessing I bet.
Crazy utopia