The Home of EPP60 Slope Pylon Racing

5.....4.....3.....2......1...... GO!

It doesn’t get much more exciting than this! - Three, Four or even Five models with a maximum wingspan
of 60” crossing the start line and racing against each other over 10 laps of a 70m course along the slope edge. Flagmen at the far pylon signal when a model has passed this point and can return down the course.With up to five models competing for the best racing line, incidents can and DO happen.
The models though are made from crash resistant Expanded Polypropylene foam which helps them to withstand most of the rough and tumble involved in racing. Sometimes the rough and tumble is just too much though which is when a back up model might be a good idea!
To get a feel of what the EPP60 Slope Nationals is all about Click Here and you will be taken to
Steve Clarkes excellent report of the epic 2006 Slope Nationals held at the Hole of Horcum.
If you want to see a great movie clip by Tim Prevett of last year's Whitesheet Nationals then Click Here

What to compete with

One of the great things about EPP60 is that there are lots of reasonably priced commercially available models out there to buy and race. Most of the models are of plank configuration (no tailplane) which makes them more durable when incidents occur. This does not affect the performance though as
they are just as fast as a conventional model around the course.
If you're looking for a suitable model then the list includes Gulp SR, M60, Fastbak, Rampage,
Electron, S-15, TNG, HP60 and Lumberjack. Most models also just use two channels so the radio equipment costs are minimal too.

You don't have to buy a model though. If you're feeling creative and you have some EPP foam then
why not have a go at designing and building your own racer. Providing it complies with the rules you're
free to make whatever you want. Many of the successful models on the racing scene are 'own designs'
with names like Sniper, TNG, SBlitz, Polecat, Gazelle and Hornet.

Entering a competition

EPP60 is all about fun and close racing and all safe and competent fliers are welcome to come along
and have a go. You do need to be a BMFA member though. Don't worry if you've never raced before
as there will be plenty of friendly encouragement and advice to help you along throughout the day.
To see if your model is race legal and for rules of EPP60 please Click Here

This year's Events

April 25 - BMFA League 1 - Bwlch, South Wales
Result - 1st - Mark Abbotts, 2nd - Ronnie Lampe, 3rd - Paul Townsend - Full Report - Click Here

May 9 - BMFA League 2 - Hole of Horcum, North Yorkshire
Result - 1st - Ronnie Lampe, 2nd - Paul Townsend, 3rd = Neal Shead, Mike Evans

May 30 - BMFA League 3 - Bwlch, South Wales
Result - 1st - Mark Abbotts, 2nd - Steve Clarke, 3rd Ron Broughton

June 20 - BMFA League 4 - Eastbourne, East Sussex
Result - 1st Steve Clarke, 2nd - Mark Abbotts, 3rd - Tim Prevett

September 5 - BMFA League 5 - Whitesheet, Wiltshire

October 3 - BMFA League 6 and Nationals - Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Latest News and Contacts

For further information about EPP60 please contact Steve Clarke at

If you want to know the latest news, all up to date information about EPP60 events is announced
on F3F Yahoo Groups. If you are planning on racing then it's well worth registering

CLICK HERE to be taken to F3F Groups where you can register

More information about EPP60 can be found on Mike Shellim's excellent website - CLICK HERE

Finally, a great photo showing all of the competitors and the varied selection of models at the
Slope Nationals hosted by the Huddersfield Club in 2007

Thank you for visiting the website and we look forward to seeing you at some events in 2009.