LAST Sunday’s torrential rains forced a shift in date for the first round of the JAMROCK Remote Control Car Club’s (JRRCCC) Island Nitro Series at Sovereign Centre on the Boulevard, Washington Boulevard in St Andrew.

The event is scheduled for this Sunday at the same venue at noon.

“The first heat had started. However, during the second heat the rain came,” Franklin Thomas, JRRCCC director of promotions, told Auto.

As the JRCCC was unable to complete one round of qualifying, Sunday will see the event restarted from scratch.

“Not enough heats were run, so we start all over,” he explained.

Thomas said the JRCCC members are still raring to go.

“A lot of the membership were revved up by the Caribbean Invitational International meet in August,” he added.

The 2015 Island Nitro Series class champions, including Jason Givens, Michael Clarke, and Thomas, are on the cards to defend their titles across the five rounds which conclude on May 15, 2016.

Sunday’s event will see the resumption of 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 series is free for competitors and spectators, and is open to non-club members as a further pull to the undecided.

Sign up can be done online at the JRRCCC website or on race day. The second round will be on November 15, round three January 10, 2016, and round four on March 13, 2016.

“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.”

— Rory Daley