Monthly Archives: October 2010

Racing Thursday Oct 28….stories here!

Our slack webmaster is working out of town this week, so no full race report.  We’ll upload the results as soon as we can, but in the meantime….click through to the comments and tell your racing story from tonight…including how … Continue reading

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Movember….a Launceston R/C Challenge?

Here’s a random thought for a Friday morning…. Our esteemed “Greenie” has donated his face and dignity to participate in “Movember” – a community initiative aimed at raising awareness and funds around men’s health issues – particularly prostate cancer and … Continue reading

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Next week’s racing….10 minute finals!

For next week’s (Oct 28th) race meeting Paddy is proposing a trial of a new format of racing for Launceston R/C. The plan will be to run just two rounds of qualifying (the usual five minute races), and then finish … Continue reading

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2010 Tasmanian 8th Offroad Championships

The 2010 Big Boys Toys AARCMCC 8th Offroad Tasmanian Championships are now less that two months away.  The first time this even has ever been run, it will be hosted by the North West R/C Club at their Latrobe off-road … Continue reading

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2nd Hand Gear

Got some gear to sell, but not sure where to list it?  In the market for second hand R/C gear? We’ve added a page to the site for Launceston R/C regulars to list second hand gear for sale. Look for … Continue reading

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Night of the Shockpopper: Race Report 14/10

  The new Rutherglen Raceway layout, courtesy a tonne of hard work from Chris, Paddy and Greenie, was the star tonight.  New challenges, longer lap times, and the mighty “shockpopper” jump put everyone to the test.  Those who responded best … Continue reading

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Inspired by Bathurst? Come race with us!

If you’re inspired by a weekend of full-on motorsports on the telly, come race with us next Thursday night (14th Oct) at Launceston R/C’s indoor R/C raceway at Rutherglen Holiday Resort (Hadspen, Tas). We’re unveiling our new race layout (hit … Continue reading

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New track = good times!

El presidente Paddy, and track guru Mr Brickwood have been busily working way out at Rutherglen, installing a brand new track layout. Word is that its nice and technical, and features a brand new, expanded off-road section, complete with a … Continue reading

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Winter Championship Series: Full Results

Our first Championship Series is run and won, with the completion last Thursday night of our Winter 2010 Championship Series.  Run over six race meetings spaced out through six months, the series saw drivers competing across five classes for the … Continue reading

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