The British Radio Car Association (or BRCA) is an organisation that promotes the construction and racing of all types of radio controlled cars in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1971 by Ted Longshaw and Keith Plested, who was also the founder of PB Racing, a manufacturer of RC cars; they coordinate BRCA affiliated clubs in the UK, and offer insurance for any accidents that might occur. They also organise regional and national racing events for various classes. Each year the BRCA produces a rules booklet for every UK racing class, such as 1:10 Electric touring cars, 1:8 Nitro circuit cars and 1:16 Electric micro offroad cars with specific rules as regard to maximum and minimum dimensions, and homologated motors and cells. It is recommended (and at some clubs compulsory) to become a BRCA member due to its insurance and health and safety benefits. The BRCA is a member of the European Federation of Radio Operated Model Automobiles (EFRA). The BRCA is also affiliated with the Motor Sports Association who deal with motorsports in the UK, although deal primarily with full-size racing rather than scale model racing

Objectives of The British Radio Car Association

As outlined in the constitution of the BRCA their objectives are:

Sections within the BRCA

The BRCA is made up of 13 sections, each section maintain and hold their own construction rules for the classes they race:

Committee

Chairman

Major hosted events

1987 IFMAR 1:10 Electric Off-Road World Championships 1993 IFMAR 1:10 Electric Off-Road World Championships 1998 On-Track98 held in South Shields IFMAR 1/12, 1/10 (Pro10) and Touring Car World Cup 2016 First Reedy International 1/12 Race of Champions at centre:mk Milton Keynes 2017 First GT12 Worlds held at centre:mk 2020 IFMAR 1/12th World Championship at centre:mk Milton Keynes