JAMROCK Remote Control Car Club (JRRCCC) kicks off the sixth season of its Island Nitro series on Sunday.

The event is scheduled for the Sovereign Centre on the Boulevard, Washington Boulevard in St Andrew.

Action is slated to begin at noon.

“We want people to come out and not only enjoy the racing, but get information on this exciting hobby,” Franklin Thomas, JRRCCC director of promotions, told Auto.

Thomas expects an exciting start to the five-round championship series, which concludes on May 15, 2016.

“A lot of the membership has been revved up by the international meet in August,” he said.

Facing off against their Caribbean counterparts and the information exchange has resulted in JRRCCC’s members waiting in the wings to test out all they’ve learnt.

The 2015 champions, including Jason Givens, Michael Clarke, and Thomas, are on the cards to return and defend their titles.

There have not been any rule changes for this year and the racing format remains the same: two rounds of qualifying, then a timed final for each class — 1/8 scale Open, 1/8 scale GT Nitro, and 1/10 scale Sedan. The club is also expecting an increase in 1/8 scale GT Nitro class, again due to August’s international meet.

Thomas explained that the Caribbean Invitational renewed the interests of many dormant RC racers who were impressed by the professionalism the club displayed in hosting the event.

The series is free for competitors and spectators, and is open to non-club members as a further enticement to those who may have mothballed their RC cars. Sign-up can be done online at the JRRCCC website or on race day.

The second round will be on November 15, round three on January 10, 2016, and round four on March 13, 2016.

“We’ve put out the schedule to give everyone the opportunity to plan their participation. Overseas competitors can plan their vacation time around these dates. Local drivers who have been out of it for a while can get their cars prepared to meet the regulations of any of the classes,” Thomas added.

He was keen to point out that club members don’t need a RC car to be a part of the club or to contribute.

“The JRRCCC doesn’t just cater to RC car owners. Those with a healthy interest in the hobby are welcome. We are always looking for those that can serve in other roles such as technical inspectors, marshals, and race event managers.”