OUR TEAM
Mark and Carl are Popalong RC, but if things go well we hope to add some sponsored drivers to the team . Please support POPALONG RC so we can support the next generation of racers
CARL ROWLANDS
VIDEOGRAPHER - EDITOR - WEBSITE DESIGNER - SHELL PAINTER
When it comes to RC Carl describes himself as a typical club racer. He enjoys a close race over an easy win. The hobby is about having fun and taking part. Often busy prepping multiple cars and cameras he does not maintain the tidiest pits in the world but he nearly always smiling.
He is proud of how many people have got into racing as a result of POPALONG RC.
FIRST CAR : TAMIYA HOTSHOT
FAVORITE CAR : TT01 and M210F have given the most joy this year.
NEXT CAR : A FRONTIE OF SOME SORT
FAVORITE TRACK : WEST LONDON
BEST RACE : this year it is Tamiya truck racing
POPALONG HIGHLIGHT : being able to visit the Schumacher factory was amazing and it will be hard to beat.
MARK BROOM
MUSIC PRODUCER - SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER - CHIEF RC BUILDER
When it comes to RC, Mark is a bit of a perfectionist and takes great pride in building and maintaining his fleet of cars. He does love a tidy car with clean soldering. He is highly competitive and he is practicing what he preaches, keeping his cool when under pressure.
FIRST CAR : MARDAVE
FAVORITE CAR : TEAM ASSOCIATED B6.4 TEAM CHASSIS
NEXT CAR : NEW TOURING CAR
FAVORITE TRACK : BROXTOWE ON ROAD
BEST RACE : Podium on road at Broxtowe in the Iconic cup
POPALONG HIGHLIGHT : POPALONG GP was a massive success and an event we hope to evolve again this year. Feedback from all involved was amazing and Gatwick Raceway was amazing.