Kevin K

iTrader: (32)

So what does everyone think of ROAR going to 6 minute races in 2009?

Will any of the bigger races follow....like Novak, Snowbirds, REEDY or IIC???

The ROAR Nats should be 6 minutes this year.

I think it should be fun I wouldn't mind seeing longer mains in some classes. But this is a nice step in the right direction.

timmay70

iTrader: (5)

Nice. We have the run time, and it will add minimal time to club racing. Larger events will have to plan accordingly, but shouldn't have too much impact to the day. Most of the time wasted is getting people to the line and marshals out to the track.

or8ital

iTrader: (38)

Im confused. Is this a statement of fact or a suggestion?

Dawn Sanchez

ROAR goes to 6 minute quals and mains in electric racing in 2009. (except 8th electric which is max 7 min quals and 10 min mains.)

Statement of fact.

Dawn Sanchez
ROAR President

tc3team

As already said, plenty of duration in cells these days so why not, sounds good imho

CarbonJoe

I assume that 1/12 scale is still 8 minutes?

Kraig

iTrader: (81)

Was this on the ballot for all ROAR Members to vote on? I remember back in the day that members were asked to vote on going 4 minutes to 5 minute racing. Just curious as to how this change was handled?

Kevin K

iTrader: (32)

http://www.roarracing.com/downloads/...ng_Minutes.pdf

Look at the very bottom of this PDF.....

Rich Mu.

I think its great.....Dawn you are doing a great job!!! Thank You.

1fastdude

iTrader: (16)

Dawn, could you expand upon this?

on-road--
touring
VTA
1/12 scale
etc, etc

oval --

??
??

Dawn Sanchez

The change was handled with the class committees (on road and off road) making the recommendation. For efficiency purposes, this was decided upon to support the proposal at the Excom meeting.

Nothing says club races have to follow this. 6 mins is the max and will be applied at national events. All rules apply to nationals and local tracks have the opportunity to alter as their program allows.

RLMW VQ

iTrader: (11)

I like this.
how many times have you needed an extra 2-3-4 laps to run someone down now with the extra time you might be able to.
we all can run 6 mins. these days with lipo and brushless being so efficient
i would also like to see the weight requirement reduced. less weight and the cars are more durable.

Dawn Sanchez

Yes. Apologies for the vagueness of my statement.

Dawn Sanchez

Sure if I understood what you are asking and where that was pulled from..

Kraig

iTrader: (81)

Thank you for the honest communication.