Model Hobby

11/08/2026

Good morning all.
The track has now been up and running for 4 weeks with in excess of 170 cars over 2000 laps and amazingly we still have some green grass. The track has had four different layouts and alternate directions. Modern 2wd 4wd have been a great success however also the stadium trucks and vintage have just loved the surface. The rain has been our biggest issue definitely the lack of it but with careful planning the layouts have still worked well. The aim will be to run till end of September and then see how the conditions are and also keeping an eye on driver numbers.
Over winter there will be a large amount of work to improve the track in many ways. Plans in place already.
So if you have new or old buggy or truck why not come down on a Saturday afternoon or a Monday evening and come and give it a go. Contact me at the shop for more details. Until next time Race on Race well.

30/07/2026

Good evening all. The track has been a great success with three meets and an average of 40 drivers per meet it’s great to see so much interes. First track measured 215 metres and the second 150 amazing little difference in time.
The track as you can imagine is rather dusty in places but we still have a great foundation to work with.
This Saturday afternoon will be another meet. Track shall be laid hopefully tomorrow evening so can be pegged down Saturday early doors. We have raced several different class stadium trucks. Short course 2wd buggies 4wd buggies. Plus we have seen some vintage cars too. Gate will open at 1pm and run till around 4.30 pm 4 qualifying Amd one final for all.
Track will be anticlock wise Saturday Amd clockwise Monday evening look forward to seeing you there for some great racing.

26/07/2026

Good morning new and old.
It’s been several years since the last post. Loads has been carried out at the outdoor track and last Sunday we held our first race meeting there. East of England regional. With just under 70 drivers the track help up well and all seemed to enjoy a different surface.
Yesterday we held a trail Saturday afternoon meet this also had great positive feedback so we will now be running every Saturday afternoon from 1pm. 4 qualifying rounds and 1 leg finals. Do come down to watch or participate.
Mondays as some of you know we run at west winch village hall for the next roughly six weeks hall being closed for roof work due to this I shall be running on the outdoor track from 6.45pm gate will open at 6.15pm
3 rounds of qualifying with one leg finals for all.
stadium truck 2wd and 4wd buggies 1/10 scale will be running.
Look forward to seeing you there. More post will be done in the coming weeks with race results and pictures of the meet.
Enjoy your Sunday and it’s great to be back.

24/10/2022

Good morning all Drivers beginners, club and expert,
Well it’s been a long while since my last post…
Racing has been going well at West Winch with some challenging track layouts. The racing is closer than ever and more drivers getting back in to the swing of it..
Monday nights racing as most of you know start at around 7.15pm with doors open from 6.30pm
We aim to do four rounds of qualifying and one leg finals for all this is usually dependant on round three ending at about 9pm to give us time to do the last round and finals plus packing away and not being too late getting home as we all have work in the morning..
Great, always to see new faces..
4wd is growing in numbers and the racing is always close
2wd has seen a down turn however sure as the cold evenings hit more will be coming back to the racing scene.
Stadium trucks also have grown in previous weeks and so this means running a separate heat which is always great to watch plus they are nearly as fast as the 2wd buggies
The track is now fresh carpet with no holes and slightly more grip than previous, markers are still hose and down pipe this works great.
At present new jumps and ramps are being made and this will bring an exciting new perspective to the layouts.
If you have a car in your loft, garage and feel like giving it a go come down and see us and join in the fun
We look forward to seeing you tonight for another nights great racing..
Until then Race on Race well

10/02/2022

Good morning recovering Racers, Monday night was epic.
The track was laid and the drivers thought think we shall need a sat nav to get round this but could be fun.. The first heats found there was a race line but it was all about being smooth and controlled rather than force that throttle out of the transmitter.. 2wd and it was all about making sure you had pace in the flowing parts but full control on the technical sections. Jumps bunny hops and some slopped mesh to contend with really tested the drivers at ALL levels. Some of the drivers have set themselves a target of making mini spikes in yellow to last three weeks have to say looking at some nearly bald already with one week to go so that’s going to be interesting next week.
4wd and Trucks really found they had all the control needed to get round and even the trucks at the end of the night had overtaken some of the lap times in 2wd (think some of this was less vehicles on the track)
David was back on form in 4wd and was able to pole the final. 2wd and it was yet again always going to be a four way battle.
Points so far and there is a point gap on each driver between the top five racers, a gap then again it’s all change every week this is great to see and that we are getting some really close qualifying and finals.
Next week we shall see a more flowing track however that does not mean it will be easier as speed increases, the cars become less stable so it’s all about control!
I forward to seeing you all again this Monday for another nights great racing..
Until next time Race on Race well

03/02/2022

Good morning Racers, we hope you have all been enjoying getting back on the track for 2022.
We have had some fantastic weeks racing and each week the qualifying gets closer and closer.
New drivers are starting with the highest number this last Monday when four started their new hobby. We welcome Lee, John, Alfie and Braydon. By the end of qualifying their improvements were noticeable.
2wd in the last few weeks the battle through all the heats has been full on with Ronnie pushing hard to get his best time, Ben has shown great driving skills making some great moves and climbing the end of round places. Stephen, Paul and Kirk Peter have had some great qualifiers never giving up at all which is great to see. Tom Ben and Jenson and Richard all taking a top position in each round, great to see Jenson back on it and showing that he could easily be the top man very smooth and consistent on the track.
David, John and Richard in 4wd have again had some fabulous battles Richard with his all new 4wd Losi. Nice to see some trucks giving the 4wd’s something to think about. Positions for the first time are starting to change with Richard taking pole on the grid for the final David I am sure will be pushing hard in the coming weeks.
The overall positions in the series for January, February and March could not be closer in 2wd and 4wd with everything to play for in the coming weeks.
The rules on mask wearing have been changed by the government, however I feel that we shall carry on wearing masks and gloves this gives great protection to the drivers and Marshalls. Eating drinking must be done outside of the hall. If you feel ill or just under the weather please stay away this way we can keep the racing going.
We look forward to seeing you all again this Monday for another nights great racing..
Until next time Race on Race well

11/01/2022

Morning to you all, what a fantastic first night back racing for 2022, Track was laid, flowing and fast with some interesting jumps bumps and the awful bunny hops, booking in was complete and heats made, first round and for the first time for a while we had a full heat of 4wd this was going to make an interesting evening in itself, ( we are cheating a little the trucks are in the same heat but they are quick!!) David did not take too long to be back on form and showing the rest how it was done mind you feel others still very rusty and wont be long before there banging on the spot ..
2wd and the racing was always going to be fast and furious, qualifying was great with new TQ (top Qualifier best time) being set each round by different drivers, Points not being made this week as felt we needed to enjoy the moment back on the track, next week we are going to mix it up a little with 6 minute races with 3 rounds and one leg finals should be interesting plus give all the lipos a wake up call.. Look forward to seeing you all again there same time same place.. Until then keep safe and prep those cars ready,
Race on race well race hard

04/01/2022

A Very happy new year to you all, Its going to be a great one with Nationals Truck and buggy taking place locally plus regionals and the possibility of an inter-club outdoor challenge its all going to be going on and we shall keep you posted as these begin model Hobby will be trackside and looking forward to greeting new and old drivers...
So as the first day back to work its trying to clear the dust to be able to have a fresh start to the year...Its head down and crack on
Racing will commence on Monday night locally at West Winch doors to open at 6.30pm with first race at around 7.15pm...
Government guide lines will be adhered to if things change we shall keep you aware, in the mean time stay safe keep well and lets have a great year racing to the full....
Until next time
Race on race well..

20/12/2021

17/12/2021

So with just one race meet to go for 2021 its been an interesting 10 weeks of racing. Fast furious and with some great layouts its been a master class on remembering how to drive these great model cars... We look forward to seeing you all again back on the track in 2022. Great to see new faces and some regulars, next year looks like it could be a much better one than we have had for a while.. Stay safe and keep well. Model Hobby is open till Christmas eve for all your racing spares, kits and ready to run vehicles.. The website is behind and we have a lot more in stock so if you need anything just give us a call..