History and Key Facts
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Founded in July 1992
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DHORC: Derby HO Racing Club (“HO” Is The Scale = 1/64th)
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Section of Rolls-Royce leisure association but open to all!
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World famous international Le Mans 24 Hour race each November.
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Smaller scale version of Scalextric, once set up works all night!
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Four-lane, eight-lane and ten-lane circuits
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Computerised timing
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Statistics for every meeting and every member since July 1992
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26 race meetings each year
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24 circuit designs, up to 394 feet in length
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Three ten-lane ovals and an eight-lane purpose built Rockingham oval
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Two car categories – Tyco open wheel (F1) – Tomy enclosed wheel (GC)
The Club Nights and Magazine Coverage
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Racing starts at 19:30
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Four 3-minute qualifying races & at least one final for each member
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Championship points for all members
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Magazine produced for every single meeting
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Tracks & Facts booklet covering every track and all
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statistics produced each year
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Rules & regulations booklet covering all the DHORC rules produced each year
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Great family atmosphere, a help-all culture
Membership Fees, Car Costs and Prizes
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Membership prices are currently adult £20 and junior (under 16) £10
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Only £30 Total expenditure for two cars
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All cars and spares can be bought at club
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Adult and junior (under 16) championships – Best 16 of 24 meet’s
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Championship prizes adult / junior
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£100 - £70
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£50 - £35
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£25 - £15