Welcome to the 1/12 Electric Circuit Section of the BRCA.
1/12 scale is one of the oldest RC racing classes still in existence and can trace it's roots way back to the 1970's. Traditionally it was a training and development ground for drivers who later went on to become champions in this and other classes. More recently the class has become more specialised, due in no small part to the development of a wide range of other RC categories over the years.
That said, 1/12 is still a class that caters for competitors of all ages and abilities. The recent introduction of the GT12 class has resulted in an explosion in popularity of 1/12 scale racing at club level, and our national championships continue to be well attended.
Whether you're just a casual club racer or a pro driver, the 1/12 section has something to offer you and we invite you to come and share experiences with us.
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By Chase Mackman A weekend of class from Ollie Payne as he takes his 5th and 6th wins of this season as he overtakes Mark Stiles in the Championship to put himself in pole position for the national championship.
Saturday was challenging for a lot. With the track adjustment being made after practice many struggled at first to come to terms with the shorter main straight. With many in the top heat of qualifying having huge accidents at the end of the main straight. After the early rounds of qualifying it looked to be a wide open window for Top Qualifier. With the advantage being in the hands of Schumacher's Finely Whitelock. With struggles early on. Ollie Payne showed off his talent as he snatched the TQ out of Finely's hands.
Come the final Ollie would drive a dominant and stress free main as he took his 5th win of the season. Schumacher drivers Finley Whitelock and Samuel Coult would join him on the podium. 4 Schumacher cars , 4 Awesomatix cars and 2 eXcellerate cars would cover the A- main.
Sunday seemed much more straight forward for most. Especially for Ollie Payne who took all four rounds of qualifying . eXcellerate teammate Morgan WIlliams joined him on the front row of the grid. 5 schumacher cars and 3 Awesomatix cars would make up the A-main. In the main Ollie would take his 6th win of the season over Schumachers Louis parker and Morgan Williams taking 3rd place.
On another note our next and final 2 rounds of the championship will be at the famous CARS club. However this year it will feels a little different. Unfortunately the section lost a true icon of our sport. Kevin Creasers death for many has made us realise how important he was for us he dedicated his life to RC and watched the sport progress into what it is today. As a section our thoughts go out to his family and friends who knew him best. May you rest in peace Kevin.
By Paul Thompson While the racing was fiercely contested across every final, the weekend ultimately belonged to Sam Coult, who marked his birthday in the best possible fashion — by securing a dominant overall victory and back-to-back National GP titles.
Saturday afternoon’s qualifying sessions immediately signalled Coult’s intent. Running the FTQ (Fastest Time Qualifying) format, Sam quickly established himself at the top of the leaderboard with a perfectly dialled-in setup.
However, by the close of Sunday morning’s final qualifying round, it was 2022 GT Champion Dan Robins who secured TQ (Top Qualifier) honours, placing his Schumacher Atom 3 on pole position for the triple-leg A-Final.
Joining Robins and Coult at the sharp end of the grid were Matt Gammons and rising star Freddy Parker, setting the stage for a high-precision battle where the smallest error would prove decisive.
The GP format featured three A-Final legs, with each driver’s two best scores determining the overall result.
Leg 1
Coult struck first. Delivering a calm, controlled drive under sustained pressure from Gammons and Robins, he maintained a narrow but consistent gap to secure the opening win.
Leg 2
With the title within reach, Coult again ran strongly — but this time Robins delivered a masterclass. Navigating the technical Tamworth layout with clinical precision, Dan claimed the leg win, setting up a winner-takes-all showdown in Leg 3.
Leg 3
A slightly untidy start shuffled the order, allowing Freddy Parker to emerge at the front, closely shadowed by Coult and Robins. At this level, margins are microscopic — and a minor mistake was all it took for Coult and Robins to move through and resume their duel.
In the closing laps, Robins searched relentlessly for a way past, but Coult’s defensive driving was flawless. The chequered flag confirmed the win — and a second consecutive GT12 National GP crown.
Sam Coult
Dan Robins
Matt Gammons
Freddy Parker
David Gale
The Junior title was successfully retained by Freddy Parker, whose outstanding pace earned him a well-deserved place in the A-Final.
Second and third in the Junior standings went to Charlie Hull and Elliot Wagstaff — congratulations to all three drivers on an excellent weekend.
In the Veterans category, David Gale once again claimed top honours. Impressively, all three category champions competed in the A-Final — a testament to the depth of talent within the class.
The Concours awards went to James Eaves and Josh Flanagan for their exceptional paint schemes, with prizes kindly supplied by Phat Bodies.
The Tamworth Radio Racing Auto Club delivered a flawlessly run event, providing a track surface that enabled some of the cleanest and most competitive racing of the season.
Congratulations to Sam Coult — 2026 GT12 National Grand Prix Champion.
