2020 1/12 Electric On-Road World ChampionshipStage 2 Report

The BRCA is proud to be hosting the 2020 IFMAR 1/12 World Championships, we lookforward in welcoming you to Milton Keynes in January for what promises to be a great
event.
This is the Stage 2 Report and Initial Information pack, please read the full document
as there is information in here, you’ll need to know.

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Contents

1. Location
2. Event format, timetable and information
3. Rules and Tyres
4. Getting Here
5. Hotels
6. Catering
7. Venue facilities and nearby things to do.
8. Model Motorsport Show9. Public Engagement
Contact for Further Information: WEB – https://www.brca.org/uk2020
Jim Spencer
Event Organiser
uk2020event@brca.org+44 (0)7976 623772

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Centre MK shopping centre, Milton Keynes, UK, MK9 3EP.
https://www.centremk.com

The 2020 IFMAR 1/12 World Championship will take place at Centre MK in Milton Keynes.
This shopping centre has a dedicated exhibition space of 1800sq meters situated within the main
shopping area, over the event the venue will receive some 100,000 visitors.
Milton Keynes is a city in the UK around 70 kilometres north of central London.
It is easily accessible from any of the major airports and has excellent public transport links.
Due to the location of the venue and the recommended hotels you may find that you will not need ahire car once at the track.

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2. Event format, timetable and information
Format & information
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The competition is for 1/12th LMP Cars to 13.5 Spec & Modified Classes - rules can be found at
the IFMAR website - https://www.ifmar.org/rules
All races will be eight minutes in length
The control additive is Spider Grip and will be supplied to competitors on the day.
The racing surface will be Track GT carpet measuring 35M x 16M
Track markings will be square white tube, carpet overlay and apex markings.
Race timing will use the My Laps system.
The pits will have tables and chairs for each driver plus mechanics as required.
The technical inspection service will begin on Wednesday during registration. Items will bechecked, marked and sealed as per IFMAR Rule requirements.
Timetable

Wednesday
8th Jan

10:00
12:00
19:00
21:00

Pits OpenRegistration & Tech Inspection Opens
Opening Reception/Buffet for All at the Track
Track closes for the Day.

Thursday9th Jan

08:00
09:30
21:00

Pits Open
Track open for Practice
Track closes for the day.

Friday10th Jan

08:00
09:30
20:00

Pits Open
Track Open for Qualifying
Track closes for the day.

Saturday11th Jan

08:00
09:30
20:00

Pits Open
Track Open for Qualifying
Track closes for the day.

Sunday12th Jan

08:00
09:30
16:45

Pits Open
Track Opens for Finals – finals for all.
Prize giving and depart.

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Contacts
For General Enquires - Jim Spencer - uk2020event@brca.org
For Sponsor Enquires – Mark Stiles - uk2020sponsor@brca.org
For Team & Competition Enquires – David Spashett - uk2020track@brca.org

Other Event Team Members
Race Control - Gareth Bevens & TeamTechnical Inspection – Peter Winton & TeamWith special assistance from – Paul Worsley (Motors) & David Gale (Speed Controllers)

Public Relations – Alan Leighton & TeamMedia & Commentary
The event will be streamed live, with a full commentary.
Additionally, there is a 3-person commentary team for the public and a separate system forinstruction to competitors.
All the supporters of the event will get recognition in all media streams.

Frequencies Allowed
2.4 Ghz, 40 & 27 Mhz – others possible by arrangement, please ask - prior to arrival at the event.

Electricity Supply
The UK operate to 230V and our plugs look like the picture adjacent(Google ‘BS1363’ for full details)
We will have some adapters available.
(Email us if you are struggling to obtain what you need.)
If you require 110v this can be arranged – just let us know before the event.
(Please be aware: - We may provide this, restricted to, specified areas of the pits.)Trophies & Awards
In addition to the normal trophies there will be a Concours D’elegance – this will be for the most
realistic body / paint scheme run during the event.
We will almost certainly have some fun awards too!

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3. Rules & Tyres
There are some notable differences between this IFMAR event and other competitions you may haveattended – do Read the IFMAR Rules and ensure you know what you need to do. In Addition, due tothe Spec Class being new we’ve ‘borrowed’ some homologation lists – they are linked below.
The event team will be there to help you, but a little bit of reading before you arrive will help.
However, to start with, check these items: Spec Motors are to the EFRA List
https://www.efra.ws/rules-regulations/homologation/?yr=2019
ALL Motors - must be in accordance with the specification submitted when the motor washomologated for IFMAR (Modified) and EFRA (Spec). Destructive testing will be used if required.
Spec Speedo’s are to the BRCA List (NOTE: - Modified is ‘Open’)
https://www.brca.org/rules-documents/18-electric-board/28-blinky-esc-homologation-lists
Checking will take place to ensure compliance with ‘blinky’ mode. Speed controllers found to be noncompliant can be refreshed by the driver using the relevant software. This may be checked at ANYTime – prior or post, race.
Bodies - from the IFMAR list only.
Chassis - will be marked in accordance with IFMAR Rule 3.1.2.
Batteries - from the IFMAR list only. When initially presented for inspection the battery must becompliant with Rule 2.3 of IFMAR Electric Racing Batteries and Motors Rules. In use slight swelling ofthe battery will be allowed but if considered unsafe it will be removed from the premises.
LiPo battery charging/discharging - all LiPo drive batteries must be charged/discharged in a LiPosack that is fully closed or the driver will be disqualified from the event.

Tyres
This event uses control Tyres – JFT Pink & Magenta.
12 Sets of Tyres (24 Pairs) are supplied by the organisers to each competitor (at the competitor’s cost)
the cost will be £150.00 - you will each receive instruction on how to pay this via email , or details will
also be on brca.org/uk2020 from circa the middle of November.
Additionally, you will be able to pre-order 3, optional, sets for practice (more available at the event)The tyres will be supplied at Registration in one box – You will get the opportunity to inspect andcheck you are happy with them before You apply scrutineering labels to the rims.
They will require truing to your choice of size – an area is provided, and some spare machines will beavailable.

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4. Getting Here
Milton Keynes is situated 70km north of London.
The Venue Postcode is MK9 3AQ, the recommended Hotel postcode is MK9 2HQ

Milton Keynes prides itself on having excellent public transport links.
There are Train and Bus links to all the major airports, services normally hourly during the daytime.
We can especially recommend the Bus service from Heathrow Airport to ‘Milton Keynes Central’(Train/Bus/Taxi hub) if flying into Heathrow we would recommend this option, together with a very shorttaxi ride this will solve all your transport needs without a hire car.
If you fly into Birmingham or Luton (the other 2 nearest Airports) then the Train is ideal, this will also
take you to Milton Keynes Central where you can take a taxi to the track or the venue.
Car hire should be unnecessary for most competitors while at the event.
The hotel we recommend is 800m / 0.5miles from the track, most of which is an indoor walk through theshopping centre.
While there are plenty of hotels very close to the venue you may need local transport with your race
kit, taxis are plentiful and will collect from right by the venue – we will have phone numbers to hand.
Full transport details, and link to service providers for all the above will be provided in the Stage 2report, though you will find them all with a quick ‘Google’

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4. Getting Here - continued
Local Map – use postcode MK9 3AQ

On Arrival in Milton Keynes / at the Venue‘Milton Keynes Central’ to the ‘Holiday Inn Central’ is 800m (see map above)
The track is 800m from the Hotel. (see map above – Note, most of this walk is indoors)
We recommend a ‘virtual’ look round on Google Maps!
If you zoom in you can get to a layout of the centre, or a plan of it is available here: https://www.centremk.com/centre-map
All routes are an easy walk, taxis are plentiful and not expensive.
If arriving at the venue by taxi ask for ‘Centre MK Door 11 – by ‘Next’’ go into the venue turn left andyou’ll come to the track – registration is at the far end.
If arriving by Car – see the following pages for parking information – the designated car park isopposite the same venue entrance door.
If walking from the hotel – go out of the front door, turn left for 100m, the right under the road via
the pedestrian subway, on the other side walk towards ‘M&S’ and enter the Centre via Door 2, turn toyour right and keep going!

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4. Getting Here – continued
Parking – use postcode MK9 3AQ
But
Look at the map for fine details!
Park in the central 3 rows of the car park indicated – display permit

IT is very important to follow the instructions on the Permit, youmust pay for 2 Hours parking per day– you then get the rest Free.
The Parking Permit is the last page of this document.

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5. Hotels
The Event Organisers Recommend: -Central Milton Keynes
500 Saxon Gate, Milton Keynes MK9 2HQ+44 (0)871 942 9057
mirka.davies@himiltonkeynes.co.uk
Available to Book as of now – please email
your requirements to; mirka.davies@himiltonkeynes.co.uk
A short walk, mostly through the shopping centre to this very nice, very reasonably priced, hotel.
This hotel is the one we normally recommend to racers at our events and is also the one used by theorganizing team.

Other nearby hotels include: -All these hotels, and more, are within easy walking distance of the venue

For more Information the organisers recommend; Tripadvisor.co.uk.

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6. Catering
The choices of places to eat within the shopping centre would more than fill this page, but it
includes:-And another dozen or so more..

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7. Venue Facilities & Nearby things to Do.
As can be seen by the picture on
the right the track location iswithin the shopping area (JohnLewis is a large department store
chain – their ‘cocktail lounge’overlooks the track)
As such the venue features allthe facilities one would associatewith a major shopping centre.
There are excellent toilets andchanging facilities a short walkfrom the pits.
The venue is fully disabled
accessible, however please do let
the organisers know if you areunable to use steps for therostrum.
The choice of shopping is huge, from major department stores, though to small specialist retailers, if
you want it; - it will be available in this centre somewhere

Nearby, in walking distance, there are numerous other things to do for
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In addition to the race meeting the BRCA incollaboration with the RC Car Industry
bring an exhibition of our sport to the public
at the events we hold in this location.
It is hoped that as many manufacturers as
possible will take a stand, or work with their
UK Importer to do so.
In addition (or instead or combined) there
will be the opportunity to have a boothwhere manufacturers can help their drivers
in the event.
It is totally acceptable, in fact we positively
encourage you, to sell at this event, to theracers, and/or the public – but please do soby taking one of the stands, if you’reinvolved in the event they’re free anyway.

Event Marketing
Centre MK, is part of the Intu Group, as one of the largest retail groups in the UK has aninternal marketing department and a retained marketing agency and we take full advantage ofboth to advertise what we and the trade do. This is a superb showcase for our sport and it
gives us access to parts of the media that are normally inaccessible to us.
As such we can fully expect a huge crowd of spectators and a significant media presence,from local to national media, newspapers to television, to enhance the spectator experience
the BRCA brings it’s ‘have a go’ track to the event to engage directly with potential newracers.
The pre-event publicity for the 2018 event saw the meeting as the fastest trending item in thecountry on the Friday afternoon, in itself this became a news worthy item.

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9. Public Engagement
The BRCA uses events like this to promote oursport to a wider audience.
We would normally conduct an event for thelocal schools and colleges on the weekdays ofthe event, where our public relations teamwould use our display fleet to run engineering
workshops .
These can vary in type depending on the agesof the children.

For the weekend we then change to a ‘Have aGo’ track, where we let the general public try oursport with a fleet of specially built cars.
We would normally expect over a thousandpeople to be able to try this in an averageweekend.

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Competitor Parking Permit----------------------------

Please park in spaces indicated on map in information pack.
Purchase 2 hours pay & display parking and display ticket on dashboard together withthis parking permit.
This will allow you a full days event parking.

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