Chargers RC | Vintage

General Clubby Info

New for 2025 at Chargers RC is a separate schedule and events on our very own vintage/Dirt track within the existing compound at Carole Park, right next to our Sic Surface modern outdoor race track.

Racing will be mostly under lights on a Friday evening from 6-9pm, with dinner and drinks available to purchase. See our calendar for scheduled race days and events.

The cars we loved back in the 80's and 90's have made a comeback; igniting childhood memories when legendary RC cars like Tamiya Hornets or Kyosho Optima's ripped up the dirt in the back yard or down at the local park.

With manufacturers bringing to market re-releases of the old favourites, and seasoned racers blowing the dust off originals from 20+ years ago. Vintage racing is a great night out, hanging with like minded friendly people having loads of banter and laughs, resulting in a great evening out.

Being member of chargers RC will entitle you to half price race fees on both tracks. Membership and race fee information is available on this website.

Cars

Pre-2005 - 1/10 scale off-road buggy (original and re-release).

Classes

1. Run for Fun (Fun - the essence of what RC is all about)

What was cool in the 1980's and 90's and less racy (not built to be at the pointy end of state, national or world events). Examples include, but not limited to, Tamiya Frogs, hotshots and Hornets, Kyosho Pegasus and Scorpions. Racing in this class will be open every vintage meet and separated into 2WD and 4WD pending numbers.

Motor guide: silver can Mabuchi/Johnson, Tamiya Sports and Torque tuned motors

2. Competition Racer *

These are the cars that were built to win races from well known manufacturers with racing heritage such as Associated, Losi, Yokomo, Schumacher and Kyosho. Examples include the AE RC10, Kyosho Turbo Optima, Schumacher CAT and the Yokomo YZ-870c Super Dog Fighter. Racing in this class will be open every vintage meet and separated into 2WD and 4WD pending numbers.

Motor Guide ;

2WD 21.5T Brushless, open Brushed.

4WD 17.5T Brushless, open Brushed.

*pending numbers and type of cars, we may split this class based on car age.

3. Vintage Truckers

Stadium trucks becoming a very popular class in its own right. The stadium trucks and of pre-1999 such as the Associated RC10T and Losi XXT-CR Stadium truck have a class to themselves, pending numbers.

Motor Guide: 17.5T Brushless, open brushed.

4. Dirt Trucker (1999-2007).

Some of the newer trucks designed to run on the dirt, like RC10T3's and T4.1's, RT 5's, and XXX CR's. lets get them back out there in all their glory. (pending numbers)

Motor guide: 17.5T Brushless. open brushed.

5. OG Buggy (1980-1990)

These are the cars you thought you would never drive again, perhaps once a "shelfie". These are rare/sentimental and hold special memories for the driver. They will be driven with respect to their age and fragility, with extra care taken by all driving in this class. Keep original where you can, 2" wheels, period shocks, and silver can motors

It is ok to use re-release parts to keep that special of car of yours on the track. Must be period correct though,

6. Retro - Vintage

This class is designed for newer "vintage" looking cars,, designed to run on the dirt, such as the Masami Genova, Kyosho Dirt Trasher and Tamiya BBX. Also re-releases, such as the Hornet Evo, which has a vintage brother but has some modifications which were not there back in the day.

This class will be pending numbers, or combined with Run for Fun 2WD.

Motor guide: Silver Can Mabuchi/Johnson, or basic Brushless combo.

Motors

Motor selection will be at the discretion of the driver HOWEVER, a fast modified motor will not help you get around our tight and slippery dirt track. Having a fast modified motor is more likely going to result in a broken car and probably an expensive fix. Not to mention ending your fun early.

Below are the motors recommended for most classes. Refer to specific classes above for more details.

Original factory supplied or Johnson/Mabuchi silver can
Tamiya Sports & torque tuned
2WD/21.5T or 4WD/17.5T brushless/Blinky

* For events classes will specify motor types.

For 2WD Competition Racers, consider a 21.5T motor.

For 4WD Competition Racers and Truckers, a 17.5T brushless motor would be a good option.

Transponder

Our LiveTime scoring system will only identify MyLaps RC4 generation transponders. AMB, AMBrc and non-MyLaps branded transponders (e.g. MRT) are not supported at our track.

More Information

Visit our Vintage FAQ section if you need more information or contact us via email.

Be sure to check out our events calendar for vintage race days.