01 / CONTROL
Learn to drive
Build coordination, focus and confidence through progressive driving challenges.
After-school RC experiences
Your first lap is just the start.
Next Lap RC Academy gives young people a hands-on introduction to radio-controlled cars, building confidence, practical skills and great memories along the way.
Pilot programme
Launching soon at Heymann Primary School. Final details to be confirmed
Made for young people
A club they will want to come back to.
Fast cars get their attention. Learning to control, understand and care for them turns that excitement into confidence, patience and practical problem-solving.
- Beginner friendly
- Hands-on STEM learning
- Structured and supportive
- Progress over pressure
Designed with families in mind
Sessions are being built around clear safety rules, age-appropriate equipment, guided activities and a welcoming environment where beginners can take their time.
Club basics
Small cars. Big skills.
A welcoming after-school programme where every child can learn at their own pace, experience friendly competition and discover what makes the machines move.
02 / CREATE
Understand the car
Explore setup, simple maintenance and the engineering behind RC performance.
03 / CONNECT
Race together
Practise teamwork, resilience and fair play in a supportive club environment.
Years 5 and 6
Proposed initial audience
After school
Pilot format in development
Small group
Capacity agreed with the school
6 cars
Shared FTX Banzai touring fleet
The first club will launch at Heymann Primary School. Expansion to other schools may be explored in the future, but is not yet confirmed.
Safe and well supported
Clear rules. Checked equipment. Plenty of guidance.
The club will run in agreement with the host school and follow its safeguarding, supervision and site requirements.
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Beginner friendly
No previous RC experience or personal equipment will be needed to take part.
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Safety first
Equipment, driving activities and club rules will be designed around safe participation.
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Experienced guidance
Led by parent volunteer Alex Clark, who has hands-on experience in RC car racing, with additional school-approved support where available.
Partners wanted
Help young drivers get started.
We are looking for founding partners who believe in practical learning, accessible technology and giving young people a brilliant reason to get hands-on.
- Equipment supportCars, batteries, tools and track materials.
- Programme backingHelp us make sessions accessible to more pupils.
- Skills and mentoringShare real-world engineering and motorsport insight.
- Long-term impactHelp shape a model that could reach more schools in the future.
We are currently looking for funding
Current sponsors and partners
Next Lap RC Academy is being developed in close partnership with West Bridgford Model Car Club.
