Exclusive Hire - Practice - Race - Eat - Shop! - Open 6 Days a Week!!

"Proud to be the home of the Derby Radio Control Model Car club, one of the oldest RC clubs in the country."

Until you try RC (Radio Controlled) racing you don't know what you are missing. At the Ardent Raceway in the East Midlands we cater for the 'Ardent RC Racer' but also for the 'potential' RC enthusiasts or those who are looking for something completely different to do at the weekend.

"At last, a permanent place to test and race your electric RC Cars and hang around with fellow enthusiasts."

Upcoming Events:

• 12th September - SummerSeries celebration finale and trophy collection Race.Top 10 winners from each formula will receive their personalised trophies and we will also have trophies for the winners on the day and will be doing a large group photo to be used to promote RC racing in the UK.
• 26th September Mardave National Circuit Series Round 4 see Mardave Online for rules and booking.
• 3rd October - Senior Champion 2010 Raceoff Those of age 40+ will battle it out alongside our normal club meeting for the title of senior champion 2010. Click HERE for more information.
• 17th October - Kick Energy On-Road Winter Series Round 1 The first round of this high profile indoor on-road winter series, click HERE for more information.
• 24th October - Help for Heroes Charity Race we are aiming to raise over £1000 for our wounded Heroes

• 31st October - Kick Energy Off-Road Winter Series Round 1 The first round of this high profile indoor off-road winter series, click HERE for more information.
• 7th November - Interclub Challenge Race 12th Teams from all over the UK will battle it out to be the best 12th team in the UK! We may have room for 1 more team!! Contact us if you are interested in entering a team.
• 14th November - Kick Energy indoor/on-road Winter Series Round 2 The Second round of this high profile indoor on-road winter series, click HERE for more information.
• 20th and 21st November - BRCA 12th Circuit National Round 2 See BRCA Website for more information.
• 27th November - Kyosho Mini-Z UK Championship Event
• 28th November - Kick Energy Off-Road Winter Series Round 2 The Second round of this high profile indoor off-road winter series, click HERE for more information.
• 5th December - - Kick Energy indoor/on-road Winter Series Round 3 The Third round of this high profile indoor on-road winter series, click HERE for more information.
• 19th December - Kick Energy Off-Road Winter Series Round 3 The Third round of this high profile indoor off-road winter series, click HERE for more information.
• 9th January - - Kick Energy indoor/on-road Winter Series Round 4 The Forth round of this high profile indoor on-road winter series, click HERE for more information.
• 13th February - - Kick Energy indoor/on-road Winter Series Round 5 The Fifth round of this high profile indoor on-road winter series, click HERE for more information.
• 27th February - Kick Energy Off-Road Winter Series Round 4 The forth round of this high profile indoor off-road winter series, click HERE for more information.
• 13th March - - Kick Energy indoor/on-road Winter Series Round 6 The Sixth and Final round of this high profile indoor on-road winter series, click HERE for more information.
• 20th March - Kick Energy Off-Road Winter Series Round 5 The last round of this high profile indoor off-road winter series, click HERE for more information.
• EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY!! - doors Open 18:00 racing starts 19:15, all electric on-road formulas welcome including (but not exclusive to) 1/10th TC Stock, 1/10th TC Pro-Stock, 1/12th Pan, 1/10th Pan GT, F1, Mini and Mardave. Cost £6 members, (£8 non-members, for membership details see Membership) 2-3 Rounds and a final, no pre-booking required.
• EVERY SUNDAY!! - Ardent 'Big Sunday Race meeting with prize giving, Doors Open 08:00 racing starts 10:00, all electric on-road formulas welcome including (but not exclusive to) 1/10th TC Stock, 1/10th TC Pro-Stock, 1/12th Pan, 1/10th Pan GT, F1, Mini and Mardave. Cost £6 members, (£8 non-members, for membership details see Membership) 3-4 Rounds and a final, no pre-booking required.
• CLOSED ONLY ON - Mondays, Wednesday Evenings, Saturday Evenings, and Sunday evening we just fly indoor planes and helicoptors :-)
• OPEN for Practice the rest of the Time, Check Calendar for more information.

The location is 5 minutes drive from Donington race track near Castle Donington and Derby and 10 minutes from East Midlands Airport and East Midlands Parkway railway station.

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