Traxxas Slash Spec Class at OC/RC
06-19-2008, 05:14 PM
#106
Gentlemen- I wasn't going to post in this thread as it doesn't apply to HB products, but I do announce at OCRC on a semi-regular basis so I wanted to discuss some ideas.
I run a race for HB called the Underground Championships and I have been through a lot of these complaints.
My suggestion is to keep this class fun. Really fun. In the end a fun open class seems to result in higher entries. It doesn't make sense to me, or a lot of other serious racers but it's just the way it is. You could keep it 100% open and get away with it by not offering any crazy prizes at the end. People with stock stuff would be out classed, but that is just part of the game. You can get in nice and cheap and have tons of fun finishing wherever you end up. Over time you may want to upgrade to better stuff and get more competitive but it's totally up to you. I know this sounds strange and on this message board it will appear that the majority disagrees with this but in person it will be a success.
You will want a couple of basic rules, I like stock tires and body....but that's about it.
No one has to follow this lead and I can assure you that I'm not that concerned (being it's a Traxxas
) but I have experienced the rigors of spec class racing and seen ideas that us racers consider to be genius fall flat on their face.
Once again I think there have been great ideas from many people on this thread. I too am a racer, and have trouble embracing this philosophy, but the reality is people want to have fun.....and the easier you make it for someone to participate in something, the more likely they'll come out and do it.
I run a race for HB called the Underground Championships and I have been through a lot of these complaints.
My suggestion is to keep this class fun. Really fun. In the end a fun open class seems to result in higher entries. It doesn't make sense to me, or a lot of other serious racers but it's just the way it is. You could keep it 100% open and get away with it by not offering any crazy prizes at the end. People with stock stuff would be out classed, but that is just part of the game. You can get in nice and cheap and have tons of fun finishing wherever you end up. Over time you may want to upgrade to better stuff and get more competitive but it's totally up to you. I know this sounds strange and on this message board it will appear that the majority disagrees with this but in person it will be a success.
You will want a couple of basic rules, I like stock tires and body....but that's about it.
No one has to follow this lead and I can assure you that I'm not that concerned (being it's a Traxxas
) but I have experienced the rigors of spec class racing and seen ideas that us racers consider to be genius fall flat on their face.Once again I think there have been great ideas from many people on this thread. I too am a racer, and have trouble embracing this philosophy, but the reality is people want to have fun.....and the easier you make it for someone to participate in something, the more likely they'll come out and do it.
06-19-2008, 08:22 PM
#108
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Gentlemen- I wasn't going to post in this thread as it doesn't apply to HB products, but I do announce at OCRC on a semi-regular basis so I wanted to discuss some ideas.
I run a race for HB called the Underground Championships and I have been through a lot of these complaints.
My suggestion is to keep this class fun. Really fun. In the end a fun open class seems to result in higher entries. It doesn't make sense to me, or a lot of other serious racers but it's just the way it is. You could keep it 100% open and get away with it by not offering any crazy prizes at the end. People with stock stuff would be out classed, but that is just part of the game. You can get in nice and cheap and have tons of fun finishing wherever you end up. Over time you may want to upgrade to better stuff and get more competitive but it's totally up to you. I know this sounds strange and on this message board it will appear that the majority disagrees with this but in person it will be a success.
You will want a couple of basic rules, I like stock tires and body....but that's about it.
No one has to follow this lead and I can assure you that I'm not that concerned (being it's a Traxxas) but I have experienced the rigors of spec class racing and seen ideas that us racers consider to be genius fall flat on their face.
Once again I think there have been great ideas from many people on this thread. I too am a racer, and have trouble embracing this philosophy, but the reality is people want to have fun.....and the easier you make it for someone to participate in something, the more likely they'll come out and do it.
I run a race for HB called the Underground Championships and I have been through a lot of these complaints.
My suggestion is to keep this class fun. Really fun. In the end a fun open class seems to result in higher entries. It doesn't make sense to me, or a lot of other serious racers but it's just the way it is. You could keep it 100% open and get away with it by not offering any crazy prizes at the end. People with stock stuff would be out classed, but that is just part of the game. You can get in nice and cheap and have tons of fun finishing wherever you end up. Over time you may want to upgrade to better stuff and get more competitive but it's totally up to you. I know this sounds strange and on this message board it will appear that the majority disagrees with this but in person it will be a success.
You will want a couple of basic rules, I like stock tires and body....but that's about it.
No one has to follow this lead and I can assure you that I'm not that concerned (being it's a Traxxas
) but I have experienced the rigors of spec class racing and seen ideas that us racers consider to be genius fall flat on their face.Once again I think there have been great ideas from many people on this thread. I too am a racer, and have trouble embracing this philosophy, but the reality is people want to have fun.....and the easier you make it for someone to participate in something, the more likely they'll come out and do it.
Great points all.
Trying to make it spec class seems to open the never ending arguments.
Making it an open class keeps options out there for everyone - just call it the Slash Class Clash.
And the idea of the only rules being tires and body related is brilliant.
06-22-2008, 02:05 AM
#110
WOW... I tried starting a thread about this class on OCRC Forum but never got this kind of response. I beleive that an open class is the only way to go at OCRC. Some people might not agree, but i think it will be easier to run the track that way.
as far as track size for these trucks i think OCRC is big enough!!! Just because these cars look huge, you are not considering the fact that the wheel base is the same if not shorter there some 1/10 scale trucks. The Losi DT has a longer wheel base then the slash and it looks like the track will hold it.
This car will bring on a whole new driving style. There will be tight cornering, some rubbing to get past the leader. And maybe even some carnage in the straights. Just look at the actual race. i call it destruction derby on a offroad course. Most of the regular CORR guys are out for blood.
Well like i said on the other forum im going to be out at OCRC on thursday, since i hear that is the only time other SLASH guys are out. We can get a conversation going on how we like to play this out then if anyone is interested. I know RB is on board and has even made a sign-in sheet for the class. NOW we just need the racers.
as far as track size for these trucks i think OCRC is big enough!!! Just because these cars look huge, you are not considering the fact that the wheel base is the same if not shorter there some 1/10 scale trucks. The Losi DT has a longer wheel base then the slash and it looks like the track will hold it.
This car will bring on a whole new driving style. There will be tight cornering, some rubbing to get past the leader. And maybe even some carnage in the straights. Just look at the actual race. i call it destruction derby on a offroad course. Most of the regular CORR guys are out for blood.
Well like i said on the other forum im going to be out at OCRC on thursday, since i hear that is the only time other SLASH guys are out. We can get a conversation going on how we like to play this out then if anyone is interested. I know RB is on board and has even made a sign-in sheet for the class. NOW we just need the racers.
06-22-2008, 05:25 PM
#111
It looks like the people have spoken. I'll let Robert know that we've agreed on an open class with spec tires and body. He really wants to run his Desert Truck in this class, so we may have to give a little on that and hope that it isn't too much faster then the Slash. If it turns out that it is, maybe we can re-negotiate. Hopefully Robert is good with that..
06-22-2008, 10:38 PM
#112
It looks like the people have spoken. I'll let Robert know that we've agreed on an open class with spec tires and body. He really wants to run his Desert Truck in this class, so we may have to give a little on that and hope that it isn't too much faster then the Slash. If it turns out that it is, maybe we can re-negotiate. Hopefully Robert is good with that..
06-22-2008, 11:22 PM
#114
Yeah, it's kinda dumb to run it with the Slash trucks when there's already a class for a XXX-T.
===> "Stock truck"It's a very different beast -- it's like a mouse in the elephant cage -- it may be nimble, but one wrong step and it's getting flattened.
06-23-2008, 06:05 AM
#115
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From that line of thought it seems like they should both be in the "Stock truck" class, or maybe mod truck, since they both are 2wd stadium trucks.
But allowing one brand and not the other is being kinda prejudiced.
06-23-2008, 08:18 AM
#118
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06-23-2008, 08:31 AM
#119
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Did you honestly think that wouldn't be an issue at some point considering that both trucks were released so close to one another? And what are you going to do when ThunderTech releases there's - run those guys off too?
I mean, I always thought one of the problems with racing was the lack of competition and competitors. And one of the ways to grow it was getting people to race, regardless of what they show up with.
waving the white flag
