What's your 2025 New Years Resolution to Improve your RC Racing?
It’s likely we’ve all made at least one New Year’s resolution at some point in our lives. Usually, they’re something health or finance-related, like eating better or saving more money. The fact is, about 50% of people make resolutions each year, but only 10% actually stick with them. For me, resolutions are a way to look forward, giving us a fresh start and a chance to do better. So this week, I wanted to explore how we can apply that mindset to our RC racing and make 2025 our best year on the track yet.
I think we can all benefit from having a structured goal for improvement. And let’s be honest, before blaming our motors or batteries, we should focus on our own racing. A slow motor might cost you a tenth down the straight, but improving your cornering could save you seconds!
Athletes in other sports make resolutions like this all the time. They’ll even review their entire year’s performance to help shape their plans for the next one. Why not take a page from their book and set some racing goals for 2025?
How to Plan to Be a Better RC Racer
To create the best resolution, it’s important to understand why long-term goals often fail. There are three main reasons: lack of commitment, forgetting about the resolution, and setting an unrealistic goal.
The first two could almost be resolutions in themselves, but the third is the real game changer. Setting yourself up for failure makes it far easier to quit. For example, if your goal is to win an A Final or a championship by the end of the year, you might spend the year counting every time you didn’t win and feeling disappointed.
So, how can we make better resolutions and plans?
- Set Specific Goals: People with clear, defined resolutions are 10 times more likely to achieve them than those with vague goals.
- Make Yourself Accountable: Sharing your goals with others or tracking your progress boosts success rates by 33%.
- Choose the Right Start: Starting on January 1 can have a psychological boost, but don’t be afraid to restart after setbacks or meeting achievable goals.
What RC Racing Resolutions are Our Followers Making?
We posted this question to our followers to gain more insights.
Many of our followers have plans to make fewer mistakes in 2025. One simple resolution was, “Keep off the walls!” while another focused on improving cornering: “Cornering without getting hung up on pipes.”
Others mentioned racing more and completing kit builds. One follower shared, “Get back to the track. I’ve still got to rebuild my Slash transmission and replace some bearings.” Another said, “Actually race. Built a new 2WD buggy last winter. Due to work commitments and some health issues, I have driven it literally once.”
Finally, some resolutions were all about achieving race results. While some seemed a bit ambitious, like “Finish in the top 10 of the outdoor series this year,” others were more focused on personal milestones. One follower commented, “Winning a final at my first 10th scale Euros in Slovakia is my goal for this year.”
How to Improve as an RC Racer with Better Long Term Goals
Here are some realistic goals that can help you step up your RC racing game:
Perform More Race Preparation
Make a checklist of tasks to prepare your car before or during each race meeting. Your resolution could be to complete this checklist at least 25 times during the year or aim for 2–3 times a month. Tracking how often you do it will keep you motivated, and we all know that better preparation means fewer breakdowns and more consistent results.
We have a 1:10 Touring Car preparation Checklist available here: https://www.rcclubhub.co.uk/index.php/rc-tips-guides/tc-prep-checker
Count the Crashes
A common goal is to “crash less,” but it’s hard to measure that without stats. Start counting your crashes to keep them at the front of your mind. For example, if you had 20 crashes in January but manage 18 by the end of February, you’ll feel driven to improve further. Remember, sometimes to go faster can require slowing down and staying safe.
Ask for Advice
Knowledge is a powerful tool in any sport or hobby. Push yourself to ask other racers for advice at every meeting. Aim to ask for at least one tip or piece of feedback each time you race. Over time, you’ll get better at gathering and applying local track knowledge. You don’t have to use every bit of advice, but be grateful, it might lead to a golden tip next time.
Plan Your Race Time
Many racers feel they need more track time, but that varies by person. Some race three times a week and still think it’s not enough! Instead, plan your track time around your specific goals. Practise at home with simulators or games, and focus on the surfaces you’ll race on in your main championship. Also, balance your racing with family and social commitments. With a proper plan, you’ll get more out of your time and enjoy a better race-life balance.
Try Post-Race Analysis
How can you improve if you don’t know what’s going wrong? A great resolution is to keep a diary of your races. This could be as simple as jotting down notes on changes you made to your setup. If you want to go further, create post-race setup sheets or even film your races to review your lines and racecraft.
For more information about Post Race Analysis in RC Racing, check out this Pit Post: https://www.rcclubhub.co.uk/index.php/rc-pit-post/pit-post-can-post-race-analysis-make-our-rc-cars-faster
Make Small Setup Changes
Avoid the habit of making big changes to your car, or worse, several changes at once. Instead, focus on small adjustments and always consider undoing changes that don’t improve anything. We’ve all been guilty of trying too much when the car doesn’t feel right, but staying methodical will yield better results.
So those are our suggestions for starting 2025 with better RC racing. If I suggested these to you in person, you might automatically respond that you’re already doing fine with these ideas. But the real question is the answer you give yourself and whether you can act on it.
Remember, performance doesn’t always come from having the best or most expensive equipment. A lot of improvement comes from working on yourself and planning better. Small, steady changes in how you approach racing can make a big difference over time.
Here’s to a successful and enjoyable 2025 season, on and off the track!
Next weeks Hot Topic will be:
What's the Best RC Gift You Received (or Sent) for Christmas? 🎄
This week, we’re talking all about RC car gifts! We all know RC racers can be tricky to shop for since the gear we really want tends to be on the pricey side. But there are always useful tools, upgrades, and memorabilia that can make the perfect gift.
So, what was the best RC gift you received this Christmas? Or perhaps you sent a gift that could help another racer out next year?
Drop your thoughts and stories in the comments on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/rcclubhub.
RC Pit Talk:
A Christmas Wonderland at BAGADAIS CIRCUS RC Track in Estonia!
This week, we were treated to something truly magical, a link to an incredible RC track in Sudiste, Estonia, called the BAGADAIS CIRCUS. But this isn’t just any buggy track; it’s been transformed into a Christmas wonderland with some of the best festive lights we’ve ever seen!
The dazzling display is so impressive that it had us wondering if IFMAR should consider adding a night track to the next world championships. A setup like this could definitely shine a spotlight on the hobby and get more people interested.
The track’s owner, Mr Lebon, didn’t stop at just lights. He also hosted a special Christmas event, inviting Santa to visit for the local children and racers. It’s heart-warming to see RC tracks bringing the community together, especially during the festive season.
Words and pictures can’t do it justice, you need to see it for yourself! Check out one of Mr Lebon’s videos here: https://www.facebook.com/100001213154498/videos/2383858048615431/
Ronald Völker Shares His Transmitter Secrets
Sponsored driver Ronald Völker, who represents the FlySky transmitter brand, has taken to social media to share his love for the FlySky Noble Pro and Pro Plus transmitters, along with some valuable setup tips to help users get the most out of their equipment and improve control. We always appreciate when professional racers share their insights, and this is definitely a great read for any Noble Pro users looking to enhance their racing experience.
In his post, Völker highlighted the customisable features of the Noble Pro series. Users can adjust weight distribution, personalise display settings, and fine-tune controls such as steering and throttle. The receivers bind to specific models, preventing confusion when switching between cars, and the auto-search feature makes it easier to select the right model. Other useful features include adjustable throttle mid-points for different racing conditions, a timer for practice sessions, and LED lights for added customisation.
These tips and features make the Noble Pro series a highly versatile and essential tool for RC racing. If you haven’t already, it’s worth checking out Völker’s setup advice for a better racing experience!
You can read the full post here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BQNPjLH59/
Phot Credit: Ronald Völker RC
RC Racing at the Autosport International Show 2025
Exciting news for RC racing! RC Vision and the BRCA will proudly showcase our hobby at the Autosport International Show, held at the NEC from January 9th to 12th.
The Autosport International Show is one of the biggest motorsport events, featuring the latest cars, cutting-edge technology, live shows, and opportunities to meet racing stars. It’s the perfect place to celebrate all things motorsport – and RC racing is joining the action!
While details of the RC display are still under wraps, plans include volunteer racers and a Mini-Z track from RC Vision, giving visitors a chance to try their hand at RC racing.
Tickets are priced at £38 for adults and £21 for children (ages 6-12). For more information, visit autosportinternational.com.
Photo Credit: RC Vision
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