2012 R.O.A.R. Electric On Road Paved Nationals
03-21-2012, 08:34 AM
#61
If you are into scale modeling, VTA on this track is one of the most realistic looking and driving classes there is anywhere. With scale speeds topping out around 240mph, it is much closer to real racing than any other class. But that's just for the guys that "get it." The ones that don't and simply have a "need for speed" will be bored by it. Fortunately, there are plenty of both. Actual lap times were only about 4 seconds slower on average than boosted 17.5 last summer. That's enough time to swat the bees away and scratch or maybe even pick your nose if you're quick, but not quite enough for lunch.
03-21-2012, 08:35 AM
#62
This race is going to be absolutely HUGE....Giant killer track..Center of the country..and the air conditioned pits won't hurt either.....I would highly suggest all that plan to attend.....come on out and do some testing....your gonna have a blast!!!!!
03-21-2012, 08:41 AM
#63
winebego time.
03-21-2012, 08:41 AM
#64
Of course I was exaggerating. 
Just stirring the pot a bit, cause I know how enthusiastic most of the VTA guys are. 
I raced some 21.5 blinky TC last year on a couple of tracks that were around half this size and they really don't seem that slow... until they hit the straight.
Just stirring the pot a bit, cause I know how enthusiastic most of the VTA guys are. I raced some 21.5 blinky TC last year on a couple of tracks that were around half this size and they really don't seem that slow... until they hit the straight.
03-21-2012, 08:45 AM
#65
Of course I was exaggerating. Just stirring the pot a bit, cause I know how enthusiastic most of the VTA guys are.
I raced some 21.5 blinky TC last year on a couple of tracks that were around half this size and they really don't seem that slow... until they hit the straight.
Just stirring the pot a bit, cause I know how enthusiastic most of the VTA guys are. I raced some 21.5 blinky TC last year on a couple of tracks that were around half this size and they really don't seem that slow... until they hit the straight.
http://snowyphoto.photoshelter.com/g...00eF7KwsZHKCQ/
03-21-2012, 08:58 AM
#67
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VTA Awesomeness!!!
http://youtu.be/V8irD6iE_qE
17.5 Greatness!!!
http://youtu.be/XLKAc0zV640
This is going to be a great race....
http://youtu.be/V8irD6iE_qE
17.5 Greatness!!!
http://youtu.be/XLKAc0zV640
This is going to be a great race....
03-21-2012, 09:54 AM
#68
VTA Awesomeness!!!
http://youtu.be/V8irD6iE_qE
17.5 Greatness!!!
http://youtu.be/XLKAc0zV640
This is going to be a great race....
http://youtu.be/V8irD6iE_qE
17.5 Greatness!!!
http://youtu.be/XLKAc0zV640
This is going to be a great race....
03-21-2012, 09:57 AM
#70
Didn't this come up last year and wasn't it stated something like as long as they don't call 17.5 "sportsman" then there is no restriction on running mod as well?
Looking at pics and video, even if they shorten the straight, its still huge, probably over 150' and the lanes are wide. Even though I ran vta at last years nats, with a 21.5 on a smaller track it felt slow. If I can manage to swing this race I'd much prefer to have some 13.5 or 10.5 option as well. (2s WGT 13.5 would be fun)
Looking at pics and video, even if they shorten the straight, its still huge, probably over 150' and the lanes are wide. Even though I ran vta at last years nats, with a 21.5 on a smaller track it felt slow. If I can manage to swing this race I'd much prefer to have some 13.5 or 10.5 option as well. (2s WGT 13.5 would be fun)
03-21-2012, 10:29 AM
#72
Didn't this come up last year and wasn't it stated something like as long as they don't call 17.5 "sportsman" then there is no restriction on running mod as well?
Looking at pics and video, even if they shorten the straight, its still huge, probably over 150' and the lanes are wide. Even though I ran vta at last years nats, with a 21.5 on a smaller track it felt slow. If I can manage to swing this race I'd much prefer to have some 13.5 or 10.5 option as well. (2s WGT 13.5 would be fun)
Looking at pics and video, even if they shorten the straight, its still huge, probably over 150' and the lanes are wide. Even though I ran vta at last years nats, with a 21.5 on a smaller track it felt slow. If I can manage to swing this race I'd much prefer to have some 13.5 or 10.5 option as well. (2s WGT 13.5 would be fun)
03-21-2012, 10:30 AM
#73
How about a warm up race in July!
03-21-2012, 10:33 AM
#74
Didn't this come up last year and wasn't it stated something like as long as they don't call 17.5 "sportsman" then there is no restriction on running mod as well?
Looking at pics and video, even if they shorten the straight, its still huge, probably over 150' and the lanes are wide. Even though I ran vta at last years nats, with a 21.5 on a smaller track it felt slow. If I can manage to swing this race I'd much prefer to have some 13.5 or 10.5 option as well. (2s WGT 13.5 would be fun)
Looking at pics and video, even if they shorten the straight, its still huge, probably over 150' and the lanes are wide. Even though I ran vta at last years nats, with a 21.5 on a smaller track it felt slow. If I can manage to swing this race I'd much prefer to have some 13.5 or 10.5 option as well. (2s WGT 13.5 would be fun)
About the speed.......VTA is not about the speed, it is about how you can win the event with 19 others all running the same speed. 1 brand motor, 1 brand tires...very limited choice of speedo. No timing software, no Ipad, no Iphone....all skill and setup.
20 cars or even 25 cars main for 15 ro 20 minutes main is what I am looking for. Anything less is just uncivilized. LOL
03-21-2012, 10:51 AM
#75
But really (not that ROAR or the track will go for this) the track and driver stand can support 20 cars on the track at one time. This would be great for VTA and USGT.... I would even say 15 for TC 17.5 Stock.... But that is me....