This year’s BRCA 1:10 electric touring car series got underway over the weekend with round one, at the popular Cotswold track in Gloucestershire. The Associated on-road team had a nearly full complement of drivers, including Olly Jefferies, who was commencing the defence of his national title. Missing was Shane Walker who is recovering from ill health, get well soon Shane. A new format for this year’s season sees the re-introduction of the ultra-fast modified super touring class. Moving up to this class for the first time was Zak Smith, and along with Olly and Alan Bickerstaff, were on the pace form the start. In 13.5 stock, Ben Putt was representing the team along with Chris Gunter and Judy Walker, all three drivers showing well in the early rounds of qualifying.  Read more...