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New track layout almost complete

During the second half of 2019 we made some major changes to our track layout. These changes included new concrete kerbing. We are currently in the process of finishing the painting of this new layout.

2010 1/10th EP On Road Tasmanian Championships feature 

A look back at the 2010 1/10th EP On Road Tasmanian Championships has been added to our website.  It includes a full event report (written by Peter Townsend), photos and full results.

21.5T class splits!!

Due to the speed of the current 21.5T motors being so impressive and the class being the entry level point for new racers we have decided to split the class.

21.5T will now include the following Sub-classes:

21.5T Open
R1 ISTC 21.5T
R1 21.5T Sportsman
21.5T Sportsman

21.5T Open will permit the use of ANY ROAR/BRCA approved 21.5T motor as well as any brand of rubber tyre.

R1 ISTC 21.5T will only use the R1 V16 21.5 RCRA Control motor sealed as per RCRA specs. It will also use Volante V6T 36R as a control tyre.

R1 21.5T Sportsman will be run as per R1 ISTC 21.5T but will be restricted to new racers and existing racers who have been graded into this class.

21.5T Sportsman will be run as per 21.5T Open but will be restricted to new racers and existing racers who have been graded into this class.


At most racedays the 21.5T Open and R1 ISTC 21.5T classes will be run together and the R1 21.5T Sportsman and 21.5T Sportsman will be run together.

Photos from STMCC past

There have been a number of photos from the STMCC's past uploaded to our Google drive account.
There will be more to come, including State titles, old Newsletters and features on some old cars that have popped up.

Junior class joins the STMCC lineup

We have now added a Junior class to our lineup of RC classes available.

Called Junior Sportsman it caters for our younger members utilizing the conventional Touring car style chassis and a control motor and gearing.

We have already sucessfully held our first Junior races.

For more information see our Touring car page.
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STMCC on YouTube

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The Southern Tasmanian Model Car Club now has it's own YouTube Channel!!
Keep an eye out for new videos taken by our members uploaded for your viewing pleasure.
Having our own YouTube Channel opens up the exciting possibility of being able to do Live Streaming of races or Events such as our annual State Titles event.
Click the YouTube logo to be taken to our channel.

Alycat 9.5 Now in use

STMCC is now using the latest version of the Alycat timing software, V9.5.

This provides us with a more stable program as well as some new features for us to explore.

Use of Alycat 9.5 has now seen the return of Online entry capabilities.
Keep an eye out for when entries open for each race meeting (Posted on Facebook) or check the link below.  Ensure your transponder number is correct when your entry is placed.

Yokomo 2016 AARCMCC Australian Nationals

STMCC will be represented at the Yokomo 2016 AARCMCC Australian Nationals by four members from the 3rd to 6th November 2016

Lee Harvey and David Rush will be running their Xray chassis in 13.5.
John Batich will be representing us with his Xray in 21.5, while Leo Lorenzen will be doing double duty running his Team Durango in 13.5 and his Xray X1 in the F1 demonstration class.

Good luck guys

STMCC Cup race report

The 2015 STMCC Cup has been run and won, with all competitors agreeing it was a great event and a fantastic way to end the year.

Lee Harvey was at his usual dominant best, TQ'ing in TC-1, TC-2 and Formula One as well as taking all four heat wins in those classs.

TC-1 consisted of a small field of 3 cars.  Kye Gelston put up a challenge to Lee Harvey in the early laps, but just couldn't live with the speed and consistency of Harvey.  Leo Lorenzen had a day of difficulties with his electrics, sitting out the first two heats while trying to trace an issue, eventually changing motor and ESC to complete the day.

TC-2 had a very competitive field of 9 cars, although none could get close to Lee Harvey.  David Rush had a consistent run to second place for the day, but threw away a sure win in the third final after inheriting the lead when Harvey got tangled up in lapped traffic.  Third went to Matthew Wollington who enjoyed a close fought battle with Adrian Gray in the third final until losing the battery from his car.

 TC-3 continued the recent battles between Xray drivers John Batich and Kye Gelston.  Batich took TQ honours and continuing on to take three wins from four finals to take victory from Gelston.  Kim Dare had a solid run to third.

Formula One was fought out between Lee Harvey and David Rush, with Harveys pace just proving to be too strong.  Late entrant Kim Dare managed to take a suprise third place for teh day with a very solid run.  Adrian Gray and John Batich had a difficult day, Gray wiithdrawing his car with major handling issues and Batich breaking numerous parts on the debut run of his new Street Jam.

Mini was dominated by Matthew Wollington (also TQ), only being headed briefly by Kye Gelston in the early running.  Ian Scott was a suprise second place finisher while Gelston had transponder issues early but was finally beaten by stripped gears in his gearbox.

This brings 2015 to a close, looking forward to agreat 2016 starting on Sunday January 17th.

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STMCC in local media

Some members of STMCC were recently joined at our track by Damien Peck, the Cross Media reporter for ABC 936 Hobart.
This resulted in an On-Line feature and a broadcast audio piece.
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Thanks to Damien for his work on this piece. 

​The link can be found below.