RC racing is not a sport!

[Cardnim]

I am meeting my local council in an effort to re-open an old rc track in my town.

Unfortunately, while the council have been so far very supportive, they hinted that because "rc racing is not a recognised sport" they can do little under their "sport & leisure activities" programme to help me.

Has anyone else come across this before, and if so, can you offer any advice about obtaining permissions from councils to open a track & club.

I am meeting with their sub-committee next Wed (29th June) to discuss my proposal.

Thanks guys