Revving it up with Montclair's Bug Bashing RC Club
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What began as a small group of friends with a common passion for RC cars has grown into a thriving club that's looking to expand the thrill of RC cars to other community members.
Gareth Casey, one of the members of the club, said, 'A RC club is a gathering of people family, friends, anybody who enjoys radio-controlled cars ranging from electric cars, nitro cars and two stroke cars. It's a place where new friendships are formed and a place to have a great time, to learn new things and get to understand the ins and out of the hobby.'
Shane Edwards, long-time RC enthusiast and founding member of the club, said that some RC clubs closed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Years removed since Covid-19 and Shane was determined to rekindle his passion and started the new club with new friends.
'The actual club has been open for almost a year, but we have been doing this together for a few years, together we thought of opening a club for the community to come and have fun on a weekend, play with their cars and spend time with their families and to relax,' said Casey.
The RC club boasts four different tracks, a standard race track, drift track, crawler course and children's track for the young drivers. Casey said the club facilities also include braai areas, a bar, toilets and even a takeaway room for those who don't want to prepare food themselves. 'It's not about who's the fastest or who has the best car. It's about being part of something. The racing is fun, but the camaraderie is what keeps us coming back,' said Casey.
The club meets on Sundays and on public holidays, whereas the track is open seven days a week.
Anyone who is interested in joining with the Bug Bashing RC Club or learning more about the sport is invited to contact Shane Edwards on 061 267 0394. You can also witness what the club is about on Facebook at Bug Bashing RC or YouTube at bugbashing.
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