Colin Sawyer was a founding member of Chippenham Model Car Club in the early 1980’s and has supported the club in many ways over the years. Colin competed in last years Olympiad Off Road event and was looking forward to this years event. Sadly earlier this year Colin was diagnosed with CJD, which is currently incurable. He sadly passed away at the age of 66 years in April.
It is therefore very fitting to run this years Olympiad offroad event in his memory. Part of the entry fee will go towards fundraising for Cure CJD
Colins family will be selling cakes and other refreshments at the event and all proceeds will go to Cure CJD.
Overview and Rules
The Colin Sawyer Memorial is being held on the 7th December 2025 and the meeting caters for 1/10th Electric scale buggies.
The meeting will include the following classes, click on a class to view detailed rules;-
2wd Buggies
2wd Classic buggy Pre 1989
2wd Classic buggy 1989 – 1998
2wd Modern buggy
4wd buggies
4wd Classic buggy Pre 1989
4wd Classic buggy 1989 – 1993
4wd Classic buggy 1994 – 2004
Rules and information for all classes
A minimum of 8 drivers per class are required to best ensure a class will run and is also subject to the overall number of entries. A maximum of 12 heats can be accommodated.
Each event will comprise qualifying and a final for all competitors. A practice round will also be held if time permits.
The meeting will also be fundraising for Cure CJD – a portion of your entry fee will go towards Cure CJD along with contributions from the food sales and other fund raising activities.
The meeting will be held at the Olympiad Sports Centre in Chippenham.
There are viewing galleries overlooking the main hall.
Race day information
Timetable
08:00 The hall opens
08:30 Drivers briefing
10:00 Qualifying session commences – 3 rounds of FTD based qualifying, finishes around 13:00
14:00 Finals commence Z-A format in class order – all finals are DOUBLE leg
16:30 Finals finish – all kit to be packed away
17:25 (Approx) Presentation of trophies
17:55 Hall to be fully evacuated
18:00 Hall closes
Notes:
During round 1 a number of transponder checks will be performed. Instructions will be given on the day.
During the break between the heats and the finals the Sawyer family will be having a ‘fun race’. Additionally will also be looking to have one of Colins many cars on the track and would invite everyone to join in a celebratory applause.
Heat listing
The provisional heat listing is available here: HEAT LISTING
Results
The results for the event will be available here;- RESULTS
Event Entry and payment
30 Nov 2025 – entry to the events has now closed to enable the heats to be sorted and trophies to be obtained. If you are looking for a last minute entry please email us;
cwic@cmcc.org.uk
The entry to the event uses the familiar Google Forms based entry method. Please ensure you provide all the necessary details.
Online entry is available here. Online entry will close once there are sufficient entries.
If you wish to update your entry and/or advise us that you are unable to attend please email us at cwic@cmcc.org.uk – please state the competitors name and BRCA membership number in the email subject.
Payment will be requested via PayPal, emails will be sent out approximately two weeks prior to the event via email requesting payment. The entry fee is £25 per class for seniors and £10 for Juniors. A portion of your entry will become part of the overall contribution to Cure CJD
Trackside shop
We are pleased to advise the L & L Models will be providing a trackside shop for this event.
If you have any specific requirements it is suggested you contact them ahead of the event so that items can be bought along for you.
The L&L website can be accesses by clicking the banner above.
Venue
The Colin Sawyer Memorial meeting will be held at the Olympiad Sports Centre in Chippenham.
Full address: Olympiad Sports Centre, Sadlers Mead, Chippenham, Wilts, SN15 3PA
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Google maps: Olympiad Leisure Centre – Google Maps
The main sports hall will be the location of the track, race control, scrutineering, etc. The adjacent hall “River bank” will be the main indoor pit area. There are ample chairs and mains sockets, please bring a table and mains extension lead. Mains power should only be used for the principle purpose of charging batteries, no kettles, heaters, etc.
There is a multi-story car park adjacent to the Olympiad sports hall – top red box on the drawing below. This is currently a pay and display car park, please ensure you pay. The adjacent street parking is for local residents only. The small car park at the bottom of the hill is primarily for Olympiad Staff.
Food and Drink
The Sawyer family will be providing and selling various cakes and refreshments, all proceeds will go towards Cure CJD – please support this great cause. The family are aiming to also provide teas and coffees from late morning.
Coffee van (Cafe2U) will be located in the loading / unloading area during the morning.
Vending machines within the leisure centre
Boswells café including takeaway – Emery Gate (3 min walk)
Tesco Store – High Street (3 min walk)
MacDonalds and Burger King and other food outlets are a short drive from the Olympiad