Scalextric and DiSCA are pleased to present Two days of digital BTCC action at the Hornby Visitor Centre. Test your skills in a series of intense races to claim the title of touring car champion!
Venue
Hornby Visitor Centre
Westwood Industrial Estate, Margate CT9 4JX
The circuit will be a two lane replica of Brands Hatch with working pit lane. It will be set in the HVC “make and paint” room which will provide ample space for paddock and pit boxes.
Races will be run using ARC Pro with Scalextric ARC Pro wireless throttles (supplied).
Event Format
Saturday 24th august – Arrive and Drive Day (magnets)
Race for prizes using equally prepared and shared scalextric BTCC cars. No equipment necessary! Simply register, turn up and drive.
Sunday 25th August – Owner Driver Day (non-magnet)
The ultimate test for drivers seeking BTCC glory! Prepare and race your own car against others to claim the top spot.
Both days will run identical schedules which include a warm-up, qualifying session and three separate races, split into groups, with a step-up mechanism. Race three will be a reverse grid for the top ten drivers. Points collected from each race will determine the overall positions.
Eligible cars and regulations (owner drivers)
Any Scalextric BTCC model released since 2016; BMW 125, Honda Civic, MG-6, VW Passat.
Must be fitted with unmodified C8515 digital chip & hatch.
Traction magnet must be removed.
Rear tyres must be Slotit PT24 P6 19 x 10
Front tyres, cables, braid and body screws are free choice.
MG and VW may have interior tray replaced with BLACK vac-form and ORIGINAL driver’s helmet. Interior must cover the full cockpit area so that no mechanical parts are visible through the windows.
Interior tray bearing retainer may be removed.
All other components must be standard fitment.
Minimum weights: 25.0g body, 75.0g total.
Prizes
Scalextric have put forward some incredible prizes for the top three racers of both days including tickets for the final race of the BTCC season at Brands Hatch and a range of goodies from the product line.
Fees & registration
All Drivers must pre-register online using the google form: click here
Entry fee is just £5.00 for adults and £2.50 for Under 16’s. Admission to the Hornby Visitor Centre is included with the entry fee.
Payment will be taken on the day.
