Circuit Usage Guide
Please join Galenaro's operating policies for a healthy and enjoyable circuit culture. * Guidelines are provided with the usage agreement when registering for circuit use.
A track designed for radio-controlled (RC) cars to drive and race, a hobby and sports driving space with a form similar to a scaled-down version of real automobile racing circuits.
Casually driving RC cars in any suitable space is called Bashing. However, circuits (tracks) are a completely different world. In circuits, competition is key - 'who can drive faster' on the same course. While competing with others is interesting, the greater fun is measuring your assembly skills, setup abilities, and driving techniques through lap times (time to complete one lap of the course) and continuously growing. For this precise record measurement, you must mount a device called a transponder on your vehicle to start true competition.
RC stands for 'Radio Control', a method of controlling cars remotely through radio waves. Basically, it's about people directly watching the car with their eyes and operating it in real-time. Circuits are places where various cars race on such fixed courses for time competition, and naturally, rules exist for safety and fair competition.
RC cars come in many types in terms of size, form, and components. Vehicles capable of driving on dedicated circuits are categorized according to the circuit environment. Before visiting the circuit, please check the drivable vehicle information in the 'Circuit & Usage Information' menu. If you leave a consultation inquiry with photos of your owned vehicle, we'll gladly provide detailed answers.
RC cars - these small cars you directly control and drive - contain precision and technology comparable to real automobiles. When starting, 'which RC car should I choose' becomes the biggest concern. On-road, off-road, RTR (ready-to-run), kit (assembly type)... there are so many unfamiliar options. If you're 'not confident about assembly', we recommend starting with RTR models; if you 'want to learn techniques while completing it', start with kit models. Most importantly, first think about what environment you want to drive in and how often. If you need consultation, please inquire. We'll introduce various RC car types and vehicles suitable for your purposes.
At Galenaro, most basic equipment can be rented, but for long-term enjoyment, we recommend gradually acquiring personal equipment. Usually, RC cars only need hex wrenches (drivers), batteries, and chargers to get started. Batteries are typically Li-Po type, and you must use dedicated chargers for them. Since performance varies by charge level, discharge rate, and weight, it's good to consult with experts to choose the most suitable battery for your RC car.
1/10-scale RC cars typically use a 6-point hex driver. Since tools are available in both imperial and metric sizes, make sure to check which one you need before buying. Electric RC cars run on batteries—usually LiPo cells—and require a charger that supports charging, discharging, and storage modes. Batteries come in a relatively short “shorty” format or the standard LiPo size (approximately 97 mm x 50 mm x 20 mm). Price and performance vary based on capacity, discharge rate, weight, and other specs. In an RC setup, the battery connects directly to the ESC (electronic speed controller).
1:10 RC cars for circuit driving are rarely supplied as 'finished products'. Most require self-assembly, and if you have questions about assembly or assembly services, please seek advice from Galenaro Circuit's Manager Kang In-mo. Also, if you're considering purchasing a vehicle, we strongly recommend consulting at Galenaro Shop first. Without expert advice, you're likely to make wrong choices that don't match your purposes.
1/10 scale cars can significantly change driving characteristics with even small setting changes. However, to feel these subtle driving characteristic changes, you need to spend time at the circuit getting familiar with your car and the circuit environment. Most RC cars are 4-wheel drive, and for 2-wheel drive, front-wheel drive is more mainstream than rear-wheel drive. For rear-wheel drive, there's a special genre called 'drift' separate from circuit racing. Scale indicates 'how much smaller the car is compared to regular real cars', with various scales like 1:5, 1:8, 1:10, 1:12 existing, and Galenaro operates 1:10 scale.
To remotely control RC cars, you absolutely need a transmitter and receiver. Transmitters and receivers usually use the same brand, and today's transmitters use the 2.4GHz band, the same as WiFi. The action of connecting transmitter and receiver is called 'binding', with slightly different methods for each brand. Transmitters are supplied by various brands, and RC car control typically uses 'gun type' shaped transmitters. Of course, using traditional RC transmitters is also possible. Receivers are mounted in RC cars to receive signals from transmitters and move the car. Some include only functions related to major operations, while others additionally provide functions to exchange additional car-related information or steering servo functions.
Motors are classified by turn count, typically proposing 21.5T and 17.5T as standard motors. Lower turn count motors also exist. For ESCs, in Stock (spec-limited) races like GT2500 class, you must use motors/ESCs specified by Galenaro Circuit. ESCs connect to receivers to transmit user acceleration/deceleration operations to motors and also supply power from batteries to each device in RC cars.
Chassis refers to the entire lower base of RC cars, including the bottom base, suspension, and structures that transmit motor drive to wheels, with slightly different structures by brand. Bodies are FRP material molded parts responsible for RC car appearance. They can be made based on real vehicle shapes through licensing, or aerodynamic bodies that maximize airflow. Bodies are sold separately from chassis and must be cut and painted by users to fit the chassis. Bodies have class-specific regulations, so you must refer to these when participating in races.
Upon arriving at the circuit, first purchase a pit usage pass. For consultation on vehicle purchase or settings, please get help from Galenaro Circuit's Manager Kang In-mo. After setting up your environment at the assigned pit number, you can check sessions and classes for each indoor/outdoor time slot through the TV monitor provided at the pit. While charging batteries or maintaining vehicles, when the session time matching your vehicle specs arrives, start driving. When your session ends, finish driving and clean your vehicle thoroughly using the air compressor prepared outdoors. Then return to your pit to change vehicle settings or charge while waiting for your next session time.
At Galenaro Circuit, only 1:10 scale RC cars can drive unless there are special events. Also, engines are not yet permitted, and only motor-based electric drive systems (EP, Electric Power) can be used. This place is recognized as a world-class RC car racing venue where you can experience professional racing.
Everyone drives together at the circuit. When first coming to Galenaro Circuit, you might be overwhelmed by various cars racing at high speeds. But don't worry. Everyone knows you're new and will be considerate. However, please check some basic etiquette. Don't touch others' vehicles or equipment, maintain distance to avoid collisions while driving, and always remember this is 'a space to enjoy together', not just your personal space. For enjoyable circuit use, please check the guidelines in 'Circuit Usage Guide' and 'Facilities & Usage Information' menus before visiting.
You must comply with circuit operating hours, and to end pit use, you must first organize all your belongings and clean thoroughly. Various trash should be properly separated and disposed of in the trash area prepared in the direction of Galenaro Circuit restrooms.
RC cars have various setup elements. Looking at each brand's car manuals, you'll find detailed setup tables included. Basically, even when setting the same RPM, you can consider various factors in the process, such as different spur/pinion gear ratio combinations and motor timing adjustments. In 4-wheel drive, usually no 'differential' is installed in the front wheels, only in the rear. Think of it as forcibly installing LSD in the front wheels unlike human-driven cars. Also, suspension system setup elements are very diverse, including toe/camber setting changes, shock oil, differential oil, high-speed bearing oil, joint shafts, bearing configurations, and numerous variables. For tires, you must use indoor/outdoor appropriate tires (available at Galenaro Shop), and it's possible to increase tire-road grip using grip agents or tire warmers.