Information
The Neo Race is a 4 day race held 14-17th April 2017 title sponsored by SOAR.
Located at Harper Adams Agricultural University by the soil halls, TF10 8NB
270 1/8 nitro buggy spots and 74 in the Modeltune.com sponsored 1/8 E-Buggy class, using BRCA & EFRA adapted rules; with practice on Friday, Qualifying on Saturday, Sunday with some lower finals, higher finals on Easter Monday. More info to be announced. Max 25% Nitro fuel.
Rules on tyre usage Statement_Tyres_Neo17
Questions and/or enquiries; please contact info@theneorace.com
The Organisers employ a selective entry policy due to high demand experienced during previous years in order to assemble as strong an entry field as possible. Selected Entrants will be invited to confirm their entry at the organisers’ discretion, in such case your status will change to ‘Awaiting Confirmation’, you will receive an email with details on how to transfer the entry fee monies, you will be expected to transfer the monies within a set time period, failure to do so will result in your entry status reverting to ‘entry requested’. Once the entry fee monies have been received by the organiser your entry status will be listed as ‘Confirmed & Paid’.
Timetable
A Detailed Timetable will be posted closer to the event.
| Thursday 13 April |
Friday 14 April |
Saturday 15 April |
Sunday 16 April |
Monday 17 April |
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| Booking In | Practice | Qualifying | Quali & Finals | Finals |
| 16:00-18:00 Booking In |
0700-08:00 Booking in 08:00 Drivers Briefing 08:30 Start of Practice (3 rounds) |
07:45 Qualifying (3 rounds) |
07:45 Qualifying (2 rounds) Lower Finals Special Events |
08:00 Lower Finals EL Final Semis Last Chance 17:30 Main Final |
Location
Harper Adams is located in the small town of Newport, Shropshire just north of Telford. Birmingham is the closest large city.
Arriving by air:
Birmingham airport is the closest option, but may not be an option available to everyone, further afield you have Manchester and Liverpool – both slightly closer than London – which itself is served by many airports for international flights; Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton.
We strongly recommend everyone to have printed copies of the maps when travelling to/from the event. Finding your way on the motorways isn’t too difficult but once you get on to smaller roads detailed instructions and maps will prove very useful.
Address:
Harper Adams University,
Newport,
Shropshire,
TF10 8NB
Entry Fee Payment
The organisers will send an email with payment options once your entry is listed as ‘awaiting confirmation’.
DO NOT send any payment before your entry is listed as ‘awaiting confirmation’.
| Payment Methods | ||
|---|---|---|
| UK Drivers | Rest of World | |
| Cheque | Yes | No |
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes * |
| Paypal* | Yes | Yes (prefered) |
* Paypal & international bank payments will incur a fee.
If you have any problems / questions email us. Please remember to include your name in the payment so we know who the entry fee is for.
Accommodation
On site Student Accommodation & Camping
The rooms are single en suite student accommodation and are supplied with towels & bedding, limited kitchen facilities.
Situated about 60m / 200ft from the track hall – these rooms are ideal for a weekend of racing, easy access and proximity.
Cost is GBP 35.00 per night per room or Camping (per tent or caravan /motor home) @ £12.00 per night
Book onsite accommodation & Camping here
Hotels
Listed below are three hotels in close proximity to the track. Others are available.
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4 miles 6 km 9 mins |
Premier Inn – Newport Stafford Road Newport, Shropshire TF10 9BY 0871 527 8812 |
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9 miles 14 km 15 mins |
Travelodge – Telford Shawbirch Shawbirch Cross Roads Whitchurch Drive Telford, Shropshire TF1 3QA 0871 984 6110 |
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12 miles 19 km 20 mins |
Telford Whitehouse Hotel Watling Street Telford, Shropshire TF1 2NJ 01952 250700 |
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Services
By no means comprehensive, here is a list of amenities close to Harper Adams, with links to their location Google Maps. Please note that the race happens over a Bank Holiday weekend (UK Public Holiday) consequently opening times may vary.
Takeaway & Fast Food
Harper Adams is in driving distance to the market town of Newport, Shropshire and the large town of Telford. There are hundreds of dining options, you can explore on Google Maps.
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5 miles 8 km 11 mins |
School Road Donnington, Telford Shropshire TF2 8HH |
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11 miles 18 km 22 mins |
Telford Bridge Retail Park Old Park, Telford Shropshire TF3 4PB |
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2 miles 4 km 6 mins |
Jones Fish & Chips 43 Audley Rd Newport, Shropshire TF10 7DL |
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2 miles 4 km 6 mins |
40 High Street Newport Shropshire TF10 7AQ |
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Supermarkets
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3 miles 4.5 km 7 mins |
Audley Road Newport Shropshire TF10 7DS |
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10 miles 16 km 22 mins |
Wrekin Retail Park Arleston, Telford Shropshire TF1 2DE |
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11 miles 18 km 22 mins |
Telford Forge Retail Park Colliers Way Oldpark, Telford TF3 4AG |
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Restaurants
Harper Adams is in driving distance to the market town of Newport, Shropshire and the large town of Telford. There are hundreds of dining options, you can explore on Google Maps.
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0.7 miles 1 km 2 mins |
The Lamb Inn 29 Shrewsbury Rd Edgmond Newport, Shropshire TF10 8HU |
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4 miles 6 km 10 mins |
Fox Pave Lane Chetwynd Aston Newport, Shropshire TF10 9LQ |
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Taxis
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There is a taxi phone in the bar its about £3 from the college to Newport or £9 from the college to Telford Town Centre | Ultimate Taxis 01952 813 636 |
Hospital
The closest hospital is The Princess Royal in Telford. It has an A&E on site, just 10 miles from the track.
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10 miles 16 km 16 mins |
The Princess Royal Hospital Apley Castle Grainger Drive Telford, Shropshire TF1 6TF |
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Nightlife
The nightlife in the local town of Newport can be rather underwhelming for the late-night connoisseurs amongst you – the student bar at Harper Adams will be open each evening and is usually the social hang out to grab a drink or two and have a chat.
For the more adventurous there are a few options –
Central Square Nightclub – Newport
The Square, Newport, Shropshire TF10 7AG, United Kingdom
+44 1952 814391 Central Square
Charlie’s Disco – Newport
76 Barnmeadow Rd, Newport, Shropshire TF10 7NU, United Kingdom
+44 1952 825191 Charlie’s Disco
Geisha Club (Adult Entertainment)
Eden Complex/Canongate, Telford TF2 9BF, United Kingdom
+44 1952 613063
Sinderellas (Adult Entertainment)
Exchange St, Wolverhampton WV1 1TS, United Kingdom
+44 1902 427999