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Welcome to Meyerton RC
Welcome to Meyerton RC Clubs’ Website, please feel free to browse our site for upcoming events and archives of past events.
A bit of background info: The founding meeting was held at the home of Henry Ogden, that is adjacent to the tracks, on December 10 th 2008.
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Code of Conduct
RULE 1 Track Respect
- Everyone is responsible for keeping his/her pit area clean. The property should be left as clean or cleaner then when you arrived. There are trash cans throughout the area, use them.
- Full size vehicles are restricted to 10 kph. If you are caught breaking this speed limit, you will be asked to LEAVE the property.
- These tracks are for RC cars only..NO other objects with wheels are allowed on any of the tracks.
RULE 2 Foul Language
- No abusive or foul language will be tolerated. We wish to maintain a family atmosphere and children may be present.
RULE 3 Alcohol abuse
- Alcohol abuse in any form is prohibited. By abuse is meant intoxication, public display of alcoholic drink and drunkenbehaviour.
RULE 4 Club disciplines
- The club will organise all the races held and will be in control of all the activities on the premises..
- The club will allow for competition of all categories eg. cars, trucks and buggies.
- It is the intent of the club to conduct all practices/races in a clean sportsman-like manner. Any attempts to deliberately bump or ram another car or run it off the track will be grounds for disciplinary action. Continuous disregard for other cars on the track will be assumed to be deliberate ramming. Disciplinary action can range from removal from the track to permanent ban from the track by vote of the club membership.
- Good communication is essential. Shout out when your car stops or is immobile on the track. This will help avoid accidents and broken parts /cars. Furthermore, shout out when entering the track to move or retrieve a car. You are a big blind spot to other drivers when on the track. This will help avoid collisions.
RULE 5 Driver Rules
- Do not switch on your transmitter or drive your car in the pit area. (safety reasons).
- Remember motor racing is a non contact sport. Try and avoid crashing into other cars. (repairs can be expensive).
- Faster drivers should remember that it is sometimes faster to driver around slower cars than having them make an unexpected move to get out of your way.
- If you crash, do not keep your thumb on the go lever. The marshal can and will put your car on it’s roof until the wheels have stopped (this is for safety reasons).
- Drivers must not swear at the marshals or other drivers.
- Drivers must NOT race their cars up and down the straight when tuning the car…it can cause costly accidents.
- During race events, never drive your car without it’s body.
- You must marshal the race after yours, even if you did not race. The laps from your fastest race will be deducted if you do not marshal.
- Drivers must not leave the rostrum until the computer has called race over.
REMEMBER THIS CLUB IS ABOUT RACING FOR FUN. ENJOY YOURSELF
RULE 6 Turn Marshalling
Everyone MUST turn marshal! After your heat race, you are required to turn in your transponders and radios, then turn marshal the next race. We are not a babysitting service. If you are caught not reporting to a turn marshal position when required, a 2 lap penalty will be enforced on your best heat race or final. This could mean the difference in winning and losing. We call all turn marshals to the track as a group. We will not call individual names to report. If you are physically incapable of safely turn marshalling, LET US KNOW. We will find a suitable substitute. Therefore, you must notify us of this BEFORE the next race. How can we know????
Marshalling Rules
Go to your marshalling point immediately after your race. (only one marshal at each point). Use the day-glow jackets. these are for your safety.
Remember to keep watching your section of the track.
When going to retrieve a car, watch out for other cars and do not obstruct the vision of other drivers. Take care to put the car back on the track facing the direction it was going before it crashed.
You may look for obvious problems with the car which are easy to fix, it is not your job to take the car to the driver during the race.
Take care not to put the car you are marshalling in front of on-coming cars.
If a driver has kept the power on and the wheels are still turning, place the car on its roof until the wheels have stopped.
You mate’s or son’s car is not the only one on the track.
You are expected to marshal even if you did not compete in your last race.
Remember. one day the favour could be returned and it could mean the difference between being a trophy winner or a second place.
RULE 7 Rules for kids
All kids must have an adult with them at all times.
Children are not allowed to run/play on the track at any time.
We want kids to race and have fun but they must have adult supervision and not be allowed to be unruly!
All running of cars is on the track only!!
Also abide by all the rules that the older racers abide to.
RULE 8 Spectator rules
Motor sport can be dangerous!
For your own safety please follow these simple rules
- Do not stand on the corners or too close to the track.
- Do not walk on to the track while racing is in progress.
- Unless you have volunteered or have been asked to marshal, please leave the cars and track alone.
- A race is not over until the computer has called race over.
We hope you enjoy watching the racing
RULE 9 Frequency Responsibility
There are only 42 channels we can run. The probability of someone else running the same channel is HIGH. When arriving at the track, report to covered area to get your frequency clip. This high tech device will save your truck. It’s just a laundry clip with a frequency number on it but is very effective.
Frequency clips must be displayed on your transmitter at all times when your car is on the track. (Spektrum and the like are excluded) Most importantly drivers should only turn on his/her transmitter when he/she has a clip from the frequency board. If you are found without a clip while running your machine, you will be asked to turn your radio in at a track official (radio impound). If your radio frequency is not available, a track official will assist you in making some arrangement to sort you out.
ALSO NO KIND OF RADIO CONTROL VEHICLE IS TO BE RUNNING IN FRONT OR ON THE SIDE OF THE VENUE AT ANYTIME!!! That Is Why We Have A Track! WE ARE SERIOUS ABOUT THIS RULE! If you break this rule, YOU are responsible for all damages to other vehicles or track property! OR YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE PROPERTY!
RULE 10 Passing slower cars
When driving on the track, where slower cars are being overtaken and passed by faster cars, the slower car should try to maintain a consistent path around the track. The faster car will be responsible for selecting and executing the proper passing option.
I have read and understand the track rules and code of conduct. I agree to abide by the rules set forth and understand that failure to comply will result in loss of track privileges (yes, it is a privilege and not a right).
RULE 11 Disclaimer
Because of the nature of this sport, MEYERTON RC RACING CLUB cannot be held responsible for any damages or injuries sustained on MEYERTON RC RACING property. Basically, you’re on your own. If you see any unsafe act on the property, report it to a track official and it will be addressed. Safety is everyone’s responsibility and should be taken seriously. We encourage and practices safe acts. We expect our members to do the same.
RIGHT OF ADMISSION RESERVED
22 December 2009
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March 2019 Nitro
Nitro GT club race March 2019:
Once again a fun filled club race day at Meyerton Raceway.
31 March 2019
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Our Costitution
ART 1 . NAME
- a. The name of the club is MEYERTON RC RACEWAY
- b. The name was compiled in such a way that it would identify the region where it is situated and associate it with the town MEYERTON.
ART 2. JURISDICTION OF THE CLUB
- a. The club is by law a person that can function independently of its members and thus may purchase and sell, hire and rent and engage in any transaction in the name of the club after obtaining permission from the committee members.
- b. The responsibility of the individual members is limited to unpaid membership fees.
- c. The club will operate as a non-profitable body and all assets will be utilized to further the aim of the club and its members.
ART 3. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE CLUB
- a. The club’s main objective will be to encourage and promote the 1/10, 1/8 scale RC car racing in a fair and friendly manner, in strict accordance with the rules and regulations of the SOUTH AFRICAN RADIO DRIVERS ASSOCIATION. ( S.A.R.D.A)
- b. To co-ordinate and administratively control all facets of radio controlled nitro / electric on- road and off- road model car racing in the Vaal Region.
- c. To give every member and/or new driver the opportunity to practice how to drive his RC car.
- d. To cater for all levels of driver skills; to accommodate from novices to professionals.
- e. To communicate with other bodies and clubs to promote the sport and encourage achievement at the highest levels.
- f. To accommodate all the events on one venue, e.g. off-road, on- road, oval racing, drifting and drags.
- g. It is also the intention of the club to awaken public interest in RC racing.
ART 4 CONSTITUTION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE CLUB
- a. The club recruits its members from persons who own their own RC cars, whether it is electric or nitro, off- road or on-road and who are interested in competing in RC racing in an organized manner.
- b. The members will elect committee members to further and safeguard the interests of the club.
ART 5 ELECTION OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS
- a. Committee members will be elected at the general meeting which will be held towards the end of the year i.e. second half of November.(Members may be re-elected)
- b. The newly elected officers will be required to serve with the old committee members until the annual general meeting which will be held in the second half of January each year.
- c. Management will consist of:
- Chairman
- Vice-Chairman
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Race organizer
- Three committee members - d. The members present at this meeting form a quorum and the majority vote is final.
- e. The running of the club is the responsibility of the elected officers (management). Chairpersons may take initial decisions, but these decisions will not be binding unless approved by majority of the committee members.
- f. The chairperson can also be re- elected.
- g. The secretary and a treasurer must also be elected by the members
- h. The above mentioned officers will be known as management who will be responsible to further the goals and objectives of the club. No binding decisions may be taken before permission from management is obtained at a formal meeting and such decisions must be minuted and countersigned by management.
- i. A quorum for any management meeting will be five members or more. Decision will be taken on a majority of votes.
ART 6 MEMBERS
- a. Members will be defined as persons whose annual membership fees are paid and who are in possession of a valid receipt.
- b. Honorary membership will be awarded to institutions promoting the intention of the club and this decision will be taken by management.
ART 7 MEMBERSHIP FEES
- a. Membership fees will be determined by management and can be increased or decreased as voted for. Membership will run for one year starting in January or in July. Member paying in January will renew their membership fees in December and those paying in July will renew their membership fees in June.
- b. Membership cards shall be issued as proof of membership.
- c. Full amount is payable
- d. Reminders will be send to members by e-mail or sms.
ART 8 APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
- a. Application for membership will be done on an official membership form accompanied by the membership fee.
- b. No reason will be made public on denying membership to a person but in such cases, all monies will be refunded.
ART 9 FINANCIAL YEAR
- a. A financial year will run from 1 November to the end (30) October. A six monthly financial statement will be published and shall be open to all members.
ART 10 FINANCES
- a. The committee shall keep a bank account in the name of MEYERTON RC CLUB where all incoming and out going money shall pass through..Such an account must have at least two signature bearers ; one of which should be the Chairman and the current treasurer.
- b. An accurate book keeping system must be in place to keep true accounting of the finances in the club.
- c. An up to date balance sheet must be available at the annual general meeting for inspection
- d. All expenses of the club must be approved at a meeting of the management and such minutes must be properly signed by the Chairman and committee members present.
ART 11 INCOME
- a. The income of the club will be derived from membership fees and race entries fees, as well as other means of income via other legal and acceptable means to promote the sport. And if possible, to recoup some of the owner’s capital lay- out.
ART 12 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
- a. At least one annual general meeting shall be held, preferably in the second half of January.
- b. The proposed activities of the club will be planned.
- c. The meeting will introduce the elected members.
- d. Matters deemed important by the Chairman may be discussed if prior notice there of was given in writing on the agenda. The agenda for the meeting may be altered before the meeting, but may not be compiled at this stage.
ART 13 SPECIAL MEETINGS
- a. Senior management may at any time (with in 14 days notice) call such a meeting.
ART 14 QUORUM FOR A GENERAL MEETING
- a. A quorum will be set on the following conditions:
- A quorum consist of at least 5 members
- Chairman
- Vice chairman
- Committee members - b. If a quorum is not present the meeting will be postponed for two weeks. If a quorum is still not present, the chairman, vice chairman and 3 additional members will serve as a quorum.
- c. This procedure and time taken must be noted in the minutes of the meeting and must be counter signed by all present.
ART 15 NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
- a. Notice of an annual general meeting will be given in writing or E-Mail to all members’ last known address in not less than 30 days in advance.
ART 16 MINUTES OF MEETINGS
- a. Minutes must be kept on all senior management and management meetings and must be signed by the chairman.
- b. The treasurer will be required to keep financial statements, which must be available to senior management at any time. The treasurer must submit a complete financial statement at the annual general meeting..
ART 17 TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP
- a. Any member who submits to unacceptable conduct, can after an investigation by senior management, forfeit his membership.
- b. Persons who forfeit their membership will immediately lose all privileges offered by the club and such person must immediately return all club property in good condition to the Chairman.
ART 18 RIGHT OF ADMISSION RESERVED
22 December 2009
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