Last month I posted about the indoor RC track that just recently got set up by the Kuwait Science Club and today I finally got to pass by and check it out. When I got there I met up with Nawaf from the Science Club who was setting up his car. He took me through the whole set up process step by step explaining how everything works. These tiny radio controlled cars work pretty much like our large cars with similar features. They even have tires with different softness and hardness like proper race cars.
Once we were done setting up the car he let me take it around the track. Some of the drivers there were averaging around 10 seconds a lap and I think I managed to break their record for the slowest lap ever. Once I get back from my vacation next week I’ll be taking my own car to the track at least once or twice a week since it’s like the perfect summer activity due to the fact the indoor track is air conditioned.
Now the exciting part is that this year I will be participating in their outdoor buggy practices and races which are held from October to March at their super large outdoor track next to 360 Mall. They will be teaching me everything there is to know from building a car to setting it up to racing it. I will be driving the Xray 808 which is the car I had my eye on last year (pictured above) so it should turn out to be a lot of fun.
For information on the Radio Control Car Club of Kuwait click [Here]
Update: If you’re interested in getting into this hobby you can call or SMS Nawaf on 99625805
8 replies on “Around the track”
You will enjoy this as much as I did since Nawaf was the guy who taught me everything and he will surely give you my example on how I did in my first season… 🙂 Unfortunately due to my commitments with cricket tournaments…i cant participate in RC anymore… Good luck
Sounds like lots of fun actually. This should have been set up ages ago. I’m sure there are a lot of people that would like to practice such a hobby. I’d love to see this in a couple of years with a lot of people and maybe even have others do tracks to compete with this one.
Mark what i have to do to get in this RC car race track. i dont have a RC car. do i have to register with that club? and from where can i get a good but not expensive RC car?
thanks
Oh I can certify marks ability to drive super super snail speed :-P, dont worry been there done that, we all have to start somewhere.
For anyone interested to get into the hobby you can contact me on my mobile phone on 99625805 or txt msg me if i dont reply back.
BTW is there a go kart place in here ? indoor or outdoor
Mark, how much does all this cost? Membership, decent r/c car etc.
Cool.