Racing at Urmston started in November 1979 ...
... shortly after the 1/12th scale electric cars became generally available. At first the only cars were race cars, then in 1980 electric stock cars came on the scene, and they became so popular at Urmston, that a purpose built oval track was made.

Ministocks and Buggies came on the scene in 1982, and a fly-over bridge and ramp were made making this type of racing more exciting. Our club also ran an outside series for Buggies at a Scout Hut for several years. The bridge lasted for ten years. In the early days all cars raced on wood or lino floors, but now most clubs race on carpet.

Race meetings are held on  three Saturday mornings(9.30am), plus some Bank Holidays( afternoons), and also on Wednesdays at 7pm.   Once a year a National Stock Car meeting is held, when drivers come from all over the country and take part in a full days racing.

Our Club is a member of the BRCA (British Radio Car Association) of which the membership fee is £16 per annum. This membership fee covers third party insurance, and allows members to race at any national meeting in the country. Club racing fees are £3 for seniors, and £2 for juniors under 16.

We currently race Stockcars, Saloonstocks,  Bangers, and Drifters on an oval track. Drivers are graded according to their performance by different coloured roofs. Beginners have a white roof and start at the front, then come better drivers with a yellow roof, then come those with blue roofs, and the best drivers have a red roof and start right at the back of the grid.

Trophies are awarded at certain meetings, and drivers also get points for their positions, which add together after each meeting and count towards a track championship. Traffic lights control the racing, and an automatic lap counting system keeps track of the results, with monitors for anyone to see who is in what position during the races. There is also an LED display sign in use at meetings, which advertises the club and also shows which race is on.

The club mascot is "K9" the dog, who occasionally does a lap of honour round the track.

Track records, points tables, and other information is listed on special notice boards, and also on our website:- www. urccc.co.uk Spectators are welcome, and there is a canteen selling tea, minerals, sweets chocolates, hot dogs, burgers, toast, and even a full breakfast on the Saturday morning meetings.

On race days the Club has its own Spares Shop, selling parts for the cars, in fact selling all the parts sufficient to build a Saloonstock, Stockcar, or Banger.

Items for sale by members are written on special 'For Sale' cards, and these cars are ideal for beginners.

Several items available for members to use are soldering iron, drill, fast fan, and tyre truer. There are now 36 power points available for use in the main hall.

The club also has a frequency scanner which indicates which 40mh frequencies are in use - or any that should not be on. It will also test automatically for faulty transmitters during the racing.

There is a mobile phone so that members and parents can make contact during a race meeting if urgent.