FAQ’s / Contact Us

FAQ’s / Contact Us

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions. If you don’t find the answer to your query here then please use the contact form at the bottom to contact us direct.

 –  How long have you been in business?

We are a not for profit club run by volunteers. Mendip Model Motor Racing Club was formed in 1978 and has had the circuit as its home since the beginning.

 – Are the tracks available for practice?

The tracks are only available for practice to club members, for more information about joining the club see the relevant section in the menu. 

– Can I bring my children down so they can run their RC cars around?

Unfortunately because we are an organised venue there are certain restrictions placed upon us by our Landlord and our Insurance companies that mean we are unable to accommodate this, there is an option for Junior membership which would enable this but it does have some requirements, see our “Join the Club” section.

 – What are the tracks opening hours?

On days when club meetings are being held the pits are available from around 8:00am with racings usually starting between 9:30 and 10:30, national meetings may have different schedules so please check with the organiser if unsure.

– What RC Cars can use the tracks?

The Off-road track is only for 1/10 scale off-road models or smaller electric models.

The on road track can accommodate models up to 1/5 scale.

As of February 2023, Internal Combustion Engine Models are no longer permitted at Mendip.

 – Can we hire the track to have exclusive use?

No, it was decided that individuals and groups would not be permitted exclusive use, this was to ensure that all racers had equal opportunity to use the tracks for practice and preparation for major events. This is part of the committees commitment to fair racing for everyone.

 – Can children use the tracks?

The club positively encourages younger racers at our meeting and to practice and is currently offering free Junior membership to under 16’s. It is essential to remember that Juniors must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times on the site. This is to ensure the safety and supervision of junior racers. Junior racers will also need BRCA membership after their third race meeting, to join the club and to use the tracks for practice.

– Do you allow Spectators and is there a charge?

We do allow people to spectate and we do not charge, we do insist that if you have children with you, especially young children, that you supervise them at all times to ensure their safety. Motorsport can be dangerous and as such you attend the track at your own risk.

– We’re not local but would like to look for an RC Club near us?

There are clubs all over the country, running various classes and at various venues and whilst they are all unique in their own way we’re sure you would get a warm welcome and lots of help and support wherever you go. Follow this link to the BRCA website for a list of affiliated clubs to find one near you.

– Can I fly my RC Drone/RC Aircraft at you site?

No, due to insurance limitations and safety concerns we do not permit the flying of any RC Aircraft without specific prior approval from the Committee.

If your question is not answered above or you would like further information, please contact us using the form below.

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Mendip RC Raceway is an radio controlled car racing venue controlled and operated by the Mendip Model Car Racing Club. Mendip RC Raceway and Mendip Model Motor Racing Club respects your privacy and we will only use your information in the way we describe in this notice. When using your information we aim to be fair and transparent, and to follow our obligations under UK data protection laws. Your information is used for administering club membership, activities and competitions. The club committee is the data controller for the purpose of GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Our address is Accommodation Road, Bleadon, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS24 0AP . Our club contact for privacy and data is the current Chairman, and the contact details are info@mendiprcraceway.co.uk. Collecting your information We collect your information when you fill in membership or competition event entry forms. You can give us your information using online forms or paper based forms. The information you give us may include your contact details (name and email address), personal information and identifiers (date of birth), and other information we require to enable you participation in events. When you give us information about another person, such as a child, parent, guardian, or emergency contact you should let that person know that you have given us the information. If you are under 18 years old, we may also ask for information from your parent or guardian. Using your information We use your information to administer your membership of the club and when you enter club events. For race meetings we will publish some of your information in the heat listing and the results, which may be in the public domain. Your information is used in these ways to fulfil our contract with you. We may ask you for emergency contact and next of kin details which we will only use in an emergency, and which is use for a legitimate interest. You should let the contact and next of kin know that you have given this information to us. We might use your information to send you marketing messages by email, by providing us with your details you have agreed that we can do this – you can change your mind at any time just contact us on the email address above. We will not sell your information to another organisation. To support your long term relationship with the sport, Mendip RC Raceway and Mendip Model Motor Racing Club we may keep your information indefinitely, unless you ask us to delete it. Sharing your information We may share you information with the British Radio Car Association as required by its General Rules for governing the sport, with our landlord company, with medical personnel, or any other person if we have to comply with a legal obligation. Our website When you use our club website we may collect information about you, in particular your IP (Internet Protocol) address, by using cookies. We use this information to improve your web experience. Cookies help us to recognise you when you return to the website, and they may also help you to login securely to our web-based services, including on line entry and payment. The club website might contain links to other websites such as online entry and payment sites, partners, and advertisers. If you follow links to other websites please review the privacy policy for each site because we are not responsible for information you share on those sites. Security for your information Your information is held securely by us. We have taken all reasonable steps, and have in place appropriate security measures, to protect your information. Your information is not transferred outside the European Economic Area. Your rights 1. You may ask us not to process your information for marketing purposes. 2. You are entitled to a copy of the information we hold about you, and to ask us to correct any inaccuracies. 3. You may ask us to stop using your information, and to delete it, although we may maintain a skeleton set of your information. If you ask us to do this we will not be able to continue our contract with you. 4. You may make a complaint to the Information Commissioner (www.ico.org.uk).

 

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