Discover Community Driven RC Car Racing In Prudhoe
We are a welcoming hobby club where families and
enthusiasts meet to have fun, tinker and share RC car hobby.
Our aspiration
We are awaiting charitable status to allow club to grow and be able to offer more people to have fun and a safe place to call their own.
We hope to be able to get our own venue and create a competition style Crawler and race track.
This will allow us to hold competitions and invite more people such as schools, clubs, to visit us. We aim to visit residential homes as any age can have fun not just kids

Bringing Local RC Enthusiasts Together

Inclusive Racing For Everyone
Whether you are unpacking your very first ready-to-run buggy or fine-tuning a competition-grade touring car, RCDC Racing welcomes you. Our mixed-ability meetings, ensure beginners learn alongside seasoned drivers, sharing tips, tools and plenty of laughs. Safety marshals and clear rules keep racing fair, friendly and fast, so every member can enjoy with confidence.
Community And Charity Focus
As a not-for-profit club we channel membership fees straight back into the community. We host charity fun-runs for local causes, partner with youth groups and provide loan cars so everyone can have a go, regardless of income. By fostering teamwork and problem-solving, our events give young people a constructive alternative while helping good causes across Prudhoe and the wider North East.


Visit us at Prudhoe Riverside
You will find us just a short walk behind train station in Prudhoe, where we play with, buggy’s and crawlers. Sessions run most weekends weather depending, with ample parking, either by Riverside cafe ,or train station car park all are welcome, so bring the family, grab a brew (Cafe) and experience the buzz of driving running and above all FUN
General RC Terms

RTR (Ready to Run)
Comes assembled โ charge and drive.

Kit
A build-it-yourself RC car.

Scale (1/10, 1/8, etc.)
Size of the RC car compared to a real one.

Bind / Pairing
Connecting the transmitter to the receiver.
Electronics

ESC (Electronic Speed Controller)
Controls motor speed and manages power from the battery.

Receiver (Rx)
Gets signals from the transmitter and tells the car what to do.

Transmitter (Tx)
The handheld remote you use to drive the car.

Servo
A small motor that turns the wheels (steering).
Batteries & Power

LiPo (Lithium Polymer)
High power, lightweight battery. Needs careful charging.

NiMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride)
Beginner-friendly, safer, less powerful than LiPo.

2S / 3S / 4S
Number of LiPo cells (2S = 7.4V, 3S = 11.1V, etc.). More cells = more power.

mAh (Capacity)
Higher mAh = longer run time.

C-Rating
How fast the battery can safely deliver power. Higher = stronger acceleration.
Motors

Brushed Motor
Simple, cheap, slower โ great for beginners.

Brushless Motor
Fast, powerful, efficient โ used in hobby-grade RC cars.

KV Rating
How fast a brushless motor spins per volt. Higher KV = more speed.
Chassis & Drivetrain

Chassis
The main frame of the RC car.

Differential (Diff)
Lets wheels turn at different speeds for smooth cornering.

Driveshaft
Transfers power from the motor to the wheels.

Dogbone
Transfers power from the motor to the wheels.

CVD
Transfers power from the motor to the wheels.

Suspension / Shocks
Absorb bumps and help keep traction.

A-Arms / Control Arms
Parts that let the wheels move up/down.

Toe / Camber
Wheel alignment settings that affect handling.
Wheels & Tires

Beadlock Wheels
Bolt together to hold the tire without glue. Popular for crawlers.

Foams / Inserts
Inside the tire to support it and increase grip.

Hex Size (12mm / 17mm)
The wheel mounting size. Must match your car.
Ready to rev up your RC passion with a welcoming community today?
Membership unlocks guidance, access to our cars, unlimited access to thrilling days.

