🏁 BRITISH OFF ROAD GRAND PRIX – RETRO EDITION 2027 🏁

This is not a guaranteed entry, successful entries will be notified via email and payment is to be made via the BRCA site 

📅 26th–28th February 2027

📍 Centre MK, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Hosted by Silverstone RCMCC in association with VMR International

THE LEGENDS ARE BACK!

Get ready for three incredible days of vintage off-road RC racing as the British Off Road Grand Prix – Retro Edition 2027 takes over Centre MK!

We're turning back the clock to celebrate the golden eras of RC racing, bringing together some of the most iconic buggies, trucks and legendary designs from the sport's history.

From beautifully restored classics to original race machines, this event is all about celebrating the cars that made off-road RC racing what it is today.

Whether you're a seasoned racer reliving the glory days or a newer enthusiast discovering the history of the sport, this promises to be a fantastic weekend of competitive racing, nostalgia and great atmosphere.

With multiple classes covering different eras, there's something for everyone!

🏎️ RACE CLASSES

2WD Buggy (Rear Motor Only)

• 1984–1988

• 1989–1992

• 1993–1998

• 1999–2027 

4WD Buggy

• 1984–1988

• 1989–1992

• 1993–2005

• 2006–2010

Truck

• 1980–1990

• 1991–1993

• 1994–2000

🏁 RACE SCHEDULE

Friday 26th February

• 2WD Buggy racing

Saturday 27th February

• Morning: 2WD Buggy racing

• Afternoon: 4WD Buggy & Truck racing

Sunday 28th February

• 4WD Buggy & Truck racing

🛞 CONTROL TYRES

To ensure fair and competitive racing, the following control tyres will be used:

• 2WD & 4WD Buggy: Schumacher Honeycomb

• Truck: Any Schumacher or JConcepts tyre

Tyre Regulations

• One set of tyres permitted per class.

• All control tyres must be new at the start of qualifying.

• No tyre additives permitted.

💷 ENTRY FEES

£60 per class

📋 TECHNICAL REGULATIONS

Our aim is to preserve the spirit and authenticity of vintage RC racing while allowing a few sensible updates to keep these iconic cars on the track.

Motors & Electronics

• Maximum motor limit of 10.5T brushless.

• No motor limit for brushed motors.

• Maximum 2S LiPo battery.

• All LiPo batteries must be hard-cased.

• Battery weight and dimensions must comply with the battery manufacturer's specifications.

Chassis & Suspension

• Maximum shock diameter of 13mm.

• Slipper clutches are open.

• Maximum buggy width of 250mm. Cars must fit within the official measurement box.

• Manufacturer's original wheelbase must be retained.

• 2WD cars must be rear-motor configuration only.

Differentials & Drivetrain

• No modern differentials permitted.

• Differentials must be original to the manufacturer's kit.

• Where a model was produced in multiple variants, differentials from any original variant of that model are permitted.

• Dogbone, universal joint (UJ) and CVD driveshafts are permitted.

• Modern double jointed driveshafts are not permitted.

Body Shells & Wings

• Body shells and wings must be period correct.

• Maximum wing width of 5.5 inches.

Weight Regulations

• Maximum additional weight allowance of 100g.

• Up to 50g may be added using stick-on or screw-on weights.

• These weights must have their weight clearly marked.

• An additional 50g may be positioned underneath the LiPo battery.

Originality & Modifications

• Transmission orientation, servo position and battery location must remain as originally designed.

• Where modern electronics prevent this, installations must remain as close to the original kit layout as reasonably possible.

• Original plastic components may be reproduced in aluminium, provided they accurately represent the original part.

• Brass replacement components are not permitted.

• Cars deemed to have excessive modern modifications may be moved into a newer class at the discretion of event officials.

Important: The aim of these regulations is to maintain the character and authenticity of the original cars while encouraging enjoyable, competitive racing.

If you're unsure whether a particular modification or component is permitted, please contact the event staff for clarification before the event.

Full regulations will be supplied alongside offers of entry.

🏆 A CELEBRATION OF RC RACING HISTORY

The British Off Road Grand Prix – Retro Edition is about much more than just racing.

It's an opportunity to bring together generations of RC enthusiasts, celebrate the incredible history of our hobby and see some truly iconic machines doing what they were built to do – race!

Expect fantastic vintage machinery, close competition, familiar faces, old rivalries and plenty of memories from years gone by.

Whether you're chasing a podium finish or simply enjoying the chance to race your favourite classic again, we want this to be a weekend to remember.

A huge thank you to Schumacher Racing for their support as the official sponsor of the British Off Road Grand Prix – Retro Edition 2027.

Schumacher has played an important role in the history of off-road RC racing, making them a fantastic partner for an event celebrating the cars and eras that helped shape our sport.

We also look forward to welcoming racers and enthusiasts from across the UK and beyond to Centre MK for this special event.

🔥 THREE DAYS. MULTIPLE ERAS. ICONIC CARS. ONE UNFORGETTABLE EVENT!

🏁 BRITISH OFF ROAD GRAND PRIX – RETRO EDITION 2027

📅 26th–28th February 2027

📍 Centre MK, Milton Keynes

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