RCCO – the ‘big small’ racing series

RCCO is ...

>> ... a unique networking platform since almost 30 years (anniversary in the 2020 season)

>> ... the world’s most popular and longest established slot car series (1991)

>> ... a Championship combining 1/24 scale slot car racing with real motorsport and the automotive industry

>> ... open to participants from the world of media, motorsport, automotive industry

>> ... 10 unique events with different tracks and formats at unique locations

>> ... selected events at real motorsport events and other events (e.g. DTM, Formula E, IAA)

>> ... popular “real” racing drivers taking part in selected events as guest drivers

>>  ... followed by influencers in the “real” motorsport & automotive world

>> ... strong media coverage including TV, print and Social Media

The series – 30 years of great sport, networking and innovation

>> The fascination of experiencing electric mobility and advancing innovation – that is the motto of the ‘big small’ racing series RCCO that took off with an exciting new concept in 2017

>> The races are no longer held with models of existing racing cars, but with fascinating studies of possible future e-sports cars that are designed for the RCCO by automotive manufacturers and the automotive industry (similar role model: “Vision Gran Turismo” by Sony)

>> In a first step, e-sports cars have been developed by ABT, Audi, KTM, Lamborghini, Schaeffler and Volkswagen – additional cars are in preparation (eg. Volkswagen ID, Porsche)

>> In future, the ‘big small’ racing series could run up to twelve different e-sports cars

>> Sophisticated regulations ensure a level playing field for each brand

The makers of RCCO

The RCCO slotcar series is organised by a group of strong personalities from motorsport and the automotive industry. The six team bosses make the most important decisions. A number of consultants with expertise in various fields support the RCCO and are important for the further development of the #VisionRCCO project.

Consultants

• Frank Biela Racing driver, 5-time Le Mans winner, DTM Champion
• Marcel Czibulinski CEO Mac Racing Slotparts, experte for laminated slot car bodyworks
• Ossi Kragl CEO OK Speed Marketing, suedschleife.com
• Michael Niemas CEO Niemas Racecars, model artist
• Bastian Nitzel CEO Form-B, expert for 3D printing
• Fola Osu CEO Slotfabrik, chief developer of the #VisionRCCO-Chassis STEP 1
• Helmut Schmid Former Volkswagen and Volkswagen Motorsport Designer
• Fabian Weingart 3D Designer, CEO and founder of Berzerkdesign

RCCO Slot Car Sharing

RCCO Slot Car Sharing is aimed especially at VIP guests and newcomers. Six identical ABT Vision RCCO cars are available for guest starters at all events of the "big small" racing series, which are used centrally by the RCCO. One of these vehicles is reserved for members of the RCCO partner AvD.

Media Cup

Every team participating in the ‘big small’ racing series, is connected to a media partner. The logo of the media partner is visible on the cars and the team gear. In 2004, a specific championship has been created for media partners: the Media Cup. The best-placed cars of each race are counting for the championship. Each media partner has to cover the ‘big small’ racing series at least once a year. The list of winner includes prominent media like AUTO BILD motorsport, auto motor und sport, MOTORSPORT aktuell, the Auto Zeitung or uptrend, the lifestyle magazine from RCCO partner ABT Sportsline.

RCCO E-Sport Series

The RCCO celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2020. On the occasion of this anniversary the RCCO E-Sport Series will be staged in parallel to the "big small" slotcar racing series RCCO. Season 1 will be held with the game Gran Turismo Sport on the Playstation – as a one-make cup series with the electric concept car Audi e-tron Vision Gran Turismo.