Manaia RC Raceway

Super5 GIZZY & HASTINGS coming soon. Get your entries in online at www.nzrca.co.nz

Hey team, I hope everyone is surviving the winter all good. Now that we aren’t actually too far from popping out the other end of it with spring starting September 1st I thought I’d make a quick post to let you know what RC events we have to look forward too.

First up will be the first of the Super5 series back for another season. Jules has had a great idea to compress the schedule by adding an extra double header weekend which gets the series done quicker, gives you more bang for buck and frees up other dates in what is a pretty hectic season.

The first Super5 will kick off at the awesome Gizzy facility on Saturday the 13th of September and will roll straight into Sunday 14th at Hastings. We are told this will be the last hoorah for the beloved Showgrounds track before HBRC move to their new location so let’s all get there to send it off with an epic days racing.

The super5 dates to mark in your calendar are:
- GIZZY Saturday 13th September
- HBRC Sunday 14th September
- CMR Sunday 4th October
- MRC Saturday the 14th November
- RIR Sunday 15th November.

Gizzy and Hastings entry’s are live so go get in there.

As for MRC our track has weathered the winter well and a quick mow and a whip round with the weak killer will have her ready to rip. We will be kicking off our Tuesday practices again as of Tuesday the 29th of September so get your winter builds buttoned down and get ready for a great summer of RC.

Lastly our postponed club champs is slated to take place on Sunday the 1st of November. Entry for that is already live so feel free to enter at

https://www.nzrca.co.nz/events/event-registrations/6992437c8305af0002547153 #

That’s all from me for now, more updates as the outdoor season approaches.

Stay warm
Matt.

Wairarapa Radio Control Car Club MRC - Masterton RC Club Champs 1st November 2026

Hey team, after assessing the current situation we have decided to postpone our club champs till Sunday the 1st of November.

We have made this call for a few reasons.

A- People are starting to focus on the indoor season.

B- Outdoor racers in central north island have likely blown their travel allowance on the recent super 5 double header.

C- it’s pretty cold now so weather is a risk and if weather is good it’s still pretty cold.

D- moving it out till November gives everyone plenty time to plan to make the event.

We would like a good turn out for this event and just reading the room I don’t think this weekend was the best timing for it. Hope no one is too disappointed, but we will see you at the new date which is already live on nzrca.

Have a great week
Matt.

Hey team, just when you thought the fun was over we have one more bash before we put the outdoor cars on the shelf for winter.

It’s time for our club champs. 19-21 June. Friday open track from 11-4pm for practice then sat x3 rounds of qualifiers and Sunday x3 mains.

Powered camp sites available at the Showgrounds if that’s something you want to do.

https://mastertonshowgrounds.co.nz/

https://www.nzrca.co.nz/events/event-registrations/6992437c8305af0002547153

Entries live on NZRCA now.

Matt.

Wairarapa Radio Control Car Club MRC - Masterton RC Club Champs 19-21 June

Some photos of Saturday’s action at MRC by Chris Hewer.

MRC R5S5 26 Round 4 of the Super 5 series of 1/10 off road RC car racing at Sol...

It’s been 7 days since we wrapped up the Super5 series with our double header at MRC and RIR and what a great weekend it was.

Thanks to all those who attended, especially to those who travelled from out of town, it was mint to see you all here. Thanks to Jules for all his work making super5 happen and thanks to our awesome MRC club members for making our club what it is. Thanks also to Tyler and Chris for putting their hand up to take care of timing on Saturday it was a huge help.

It was great to see our guys representing the club so well, from our new racers through to our regulars. Charlie and Spencer Croad are getting better every raceday and now have some well earned trophies to adorn their shelves. The boys took 1st and 2nd overall in juniors for the series. Well done lads, your driving has progressed in a short time and we all look forward to seeing you continue to improve and achieve in outdoors next season.

Another one of our young guns, Noah Dudley has really had a break out series. On Saturday at MRC Noah took out 1st in 2wd SCT and 2nd in Stadium truck and then went on to secure a series 3rd overall in Stadium truck and 2nd overall in 2wd SCT. Awesome work Noah your driving is really getting sharp bud.

Lastly our resident Vintage assassin:-Mr Elton Tauwhare-Lambert. Elt put in strong showings both days with his Top Force and RC10 taking Saturdays top spot in 2wd vintage and then 2nd overall in both 2wd & 4wd Vintage for the series. Shot Elton, your passion, humour and BBQ smoker are always a pleasure to have at the races, and your last lap, last corner pass in 2wd vintage where you jumped over Jules for the win was an absolute ripper.

Once again thank you to all who came to race toy cars with us,keep warm, stay safe, keep smiling and we hope to see you at Super5 next year.

Cheers
Matt

The day is progressing who is taking one of these home tonight??

Great morning everyone, beautiful day here in Masterton, but a little chilly🥶.
See you’all soon for a great day if RC and the penultimate round of the 2025/26 Super5 Series.

Have just extended entry close for any last Minute entries.

Matt.