Welcome to RC Drift QLD RC Drift Track, Please read our rules, if you don’t understand – please don’t hesitate to ask us.
Our state-of-the-art facility, spanning over 300 square meters, is dedicated to providing an exceptional R/C drifting experience. To ensure safety, fairness, and enjoyment for all our guests, we’ve established the following rules:
- Tire Specifications for Enhanced Performance:
- Mandatory Tires: At this point in time, We have Mandatory Tyres for the Rear of your car. They must also be clean and never run on asphalt etc. which will damage the track surface. The mandatory rear tyres must be DS Racing Competition III LF-3 Tyres. On the Front, we recommend the same or LF4 or similar, however, the fronts are NOT mandatory. Use of any other rear tyres on our surface will result in being asked to leave at a minimum. This is because it will damage our surface.
- Vehicle Type: Only 2-wheel drive (2wd) R/C drift cars are permitted on the track.
- We will ask to check your car before proceeding to the track to ensure our track is not damaged and is in good condition.
- Track Access and Fees:
- Track Admission: Every driver must register before using the track. This policy helps us manage the facility efficiently and ensures fair use for everyone. Do not proceed to the track until you have paid in full, signed an indemnity, and registered.
- Fee Structure: The daily pass fee is $30, allowing re-entry on the same day. Please note that this fee is non-refundable.
- We do not offer Free drifting to our friends or family. Please do not put us in a position to have to say no to you. Your Friends and Family are welcome to watch for Free, however they can not drive under any circumstances without paying.
- Pit Area Regulations for Comfort and Safety:
- Facilities: Toilets are located externally. Our RC Drift Track is Air-Conditioned for your convenience.
- Safety Measures: Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the property to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all. In addition the whole property is a no smoking zone. Please ask a staff member for directions to an area for smoking.
- Battery Charging Protocol: No charging is allowed by customers under any circumstances on the premises. Our Public Liability Insurance will not allow it under any circumstances. We do offer a charging service for you for a very small cost of $2 per battery.
- Track Etiquette and Safety Rules:
- Body Shell on Chassis at all times when on the Track: You must only drive your car on the track with a body shell installed to protect our track and other users cars.
- Direction of Travel: Driving in reverse or against the flow of traffic is strictly forbidden to prevent collisions and disruptions.
- Loading Zone Protocol: The loading zone is for quick transitions only. Please avoid stopping or parking in this area.
- Blocking Vision: When driving, Step Back from the Edge of the Track as you or your transmitter will be in the view of someone else’s car.
- When walking, Walk behind drivers, not in front of their view.
- Emergency Procedures: In case your vehicle becomes immobile, announce “straight” or “sweeper” to alert others and prevent accidents.
- Vehicle Stoppage Alert: If your vehicle stops whilst on track, you must also call out “LIPO” to alert other drivers to avoid accidents.
- Respect and Helpfulness: Be respectful to every fellow RC Drifter at all times, on and off the track. Never make anyone feel unwelcome or uncomfortable, be helpful to your fellow hobbyists whenever you can, and go out of your way to help new people entering the hobby.
- Speed and Overtaking: If you are struggling with speed, please move to the left as far as possible when trains and/or faster cars are approaching. This will reduce the risk of damage to the track and cars.
- Track Stopping: If you need to stop, move your vehicle to an unused part of the track to avoid obstructing others.
- Driving off Track: There is no driving off the track for the safety of both your car, other people, and our track.
- Sling shot driving: If you end up on the grass, do not use it to slingshot out onto the track surface intentionally. This puts others car at risk of damage as well as your car.
- Hire Cars: Hire cars are only permitted on the hire car track unless you have been given special approval beforehand by one of the RC Drift Qld Crew.
- Venue Conduct: Running inside the venue is prohibited due to the slick nature of the flooring.
- Rule Adherence: Failure to adhere to these rules may result in being asked to leave the facility.
Please note: We are located in a Historical Village and Museum. This means we have to respect our landlord and the neighboring facilities on the property. No rubbish is to be left on our premises or the area of the property under any circumstances. If something you are doing on-site or off-site, puts our lease / insurance in breach or damages our business, you will be requested to leave and possibly banned.
These guidelines are designed with your best interests in mind, ensuring a safe, respectful, fair, and enjoyable R/C drifting experience at RC Drift QLD. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to seeing you on the track!