ROAR, your incompetence is showing again...
10-27-2005, 11:28 AM
#91
Dawn -
"David Lee
ROAR Director of Competition
We reworded the rules on foam tires at the ROAR meeting 10 days ago to make it clear the JACO two stage tire complies. They have been racing it in our events for a little over an entire season of racing.
THE CHAMPS HAVE ALWAYS USED THE ROAR RULES AS A GUIDELINE FOR THE RACE SO IN LIGHT OF THIS RULING WE WILL ALLOW THE JACO 2STAGE TIRES AT THE INDOOR CHAMPS"
This statement came from Mr. Bill on 10/24, which means on 10/14 two stage foams were clearly written into ROAR Rules as being legal. This is one of the biggest problems I see with ROAR, continuous confusion and people commenting on issues that really have no idea on what is going on...
"David Lee
ROAR Director of Competition
We reworded the rules on foam tires at the ROAR meeting 10 days ago to make it clear the JACO two stage tire complies. They have been racing it in our events for a little over an entire season of racing.
THE CHAMPS HAVE ALWAYS USED THE ROAR RULES AS A GUIDELINE FOR THE RACE SO IN LIGHT OF THIS RULING WE WILL ALLOW THE JACO 2STAGE TIRES AT THE INDOOR CHAMPS"
This statement came from Mr. Bill on 10/24, which means on 10/14 two stage foams were clearly written into ROAR Rules as being legal. This is one of the biggest problems I see with ROAR, continuous confusion and people commenting on issues that really have no idea on what is going on...
10-27-2005, 11:29 AM
#92
Originally Posted by jamescam
I want to promote ROAR and to see ROAR succeed. If ROAR's priorities and the priorities I feel a rc racing organization should have lined up they could have my chest pumping $30 
If you are curious here are what I think the priorities should be...
1. Grow the popularity of RC racing!
2. Help get costs under control!
3. Communicate with members!
4. Have a predictable set of rules!
In my opinion ROAR's priorities are...
1. Nationals
2. Catering to their base of hardcore racers.
I do not think there is anything wrong with these two priorities but I do not think these priorities will get ROAR to the next level. Also keep in mind that I am not the most qualified to define their priorities, I can only say what is important to me and what would get that $30 out of my greedy hands.
If you are curious here are what I think the priorities should be...
1. Grow the popularity of RC racing!
2. Help get costs under control!
3. Communicate with members!
4. Have a predictable set of rules!
In my opinion ROAR's priorities are...
1. Nationals
2. Catering to their base of hardcore racers.
I do not think there is anything wrong with these two priorities but I do not think these priorities will get ROAR to the next level. Also keep in mind that I am not the most qualified to define their priorities, I can only say what is important to me and what would get that $30 out of my greedy hands.
10-27-2005, 11:29 AM
#93
Originally Posted by jamescam
I think this is all anyone could ask for and a good example of character.
do I infer you question my character therefore my integrity because I became frustrated as any normal human might??
I'm sure that's not your suggestion.......
10-27-2005, 11:31 AM
#94
Originally Posted by Doug D
Dawn -
"David Lee
ROAR Director of Competition
We reworded the rules on foam tires at the ROAR meeting 10 days ago to make it clear the JACO two stage tire complies. They have been racing it in our events for a little over an entire season of racing.
THE CHAMPS HAVE ALWAYS USED THE ROAR RULES AS A GUIDELINE FOR THE RACE SO IN LIGHT OF THIS RULING WE WILL ALLOW THE JACO 2STAGE TIRES AT THE INDOOR CHAMPS"
This statement came from Mr. Bill on 10/24, which means on 10/14 two stage foams were clearly written into ROAR Rules as being legal. This is one of the biggest problems I see with ROAR, continuous confusion and people commenting on issues that really have not idea on what is going on...
"David Lee
ROAR Director of Competition
We reworded the rules on foam tires at the ROAR meeting 10 days ago to make it clear the JACO two stage tire complies. They have been racing it in our events for a little over an entire season of racing.
THE CHAMPS HAVE ALWAYS USED THE ROAR RULES AS A GUIDELINE FOR THE RACE SO IN LIGHT OF THIS RULING WE WILL ALLOW THE JACO 2STAGE TIRES AT THE INDOOR CHAMPS"
This statement came from Mr. Bill on 10/24, which means on 10/14 two stage foams were clearly written into ROAR Rules as being legal. This is one of the biggest problems I see with ROAR, continuous confusion and people commenting on issues that really have not idea on what is going on...
DOUG ... AND AS I STATED, IF I AM INCORRECT, ALLOW MY APOLOGY TO END THE CONVERSATION.
I will state, that is NOT how I recall the resolution to the matter during the Excomm meeting and I plan to investigate that very statement you posted.
10-27-2005, 11:31 AM
#95
I suppose you missed my response...
Originally Posted by JKA
jamescam - Actually I've been beating that point down their throats for months. I knew it wasn't in Black and white except hidden in some forum posts here and there. I just don't get on here and stick out my "internet chest" like some of you roosters.
10-27-2005, 11:32 AM
#96
Originally Posted by Carl Giordano
Dawn: as I'm not as versed with the ROAR rule book as you are...I'm am versed in the legal consequences of over stepping one bounds throughout Corporate America...the problem is no-one has enforced a fee to non-sanctioned events use of the ROAR rules...PERHAPS WE NEED TO...the incremental income should be put to use for a higher promotional budget..
I think ROAR has a whole lotta others issues to worry about before ever thinking they could go after a track for using "your" rules...
10-27-2005, 11:33 AM
#97
Originally Posted by Dawn Sanchez
I have requested ONE additional mailing of RevUp with an announcement of online only to clear up this matter.
could we let that drop now??
thanks!
could we let that drop now??
thanks!
I am all for letting it drop, I am just holding out for JKA to say something that rhymes with "Fall Snail SugaredHam".
10-27-2005, 11:34 AM
#98
Originally Posted by Dawn Sanchez
do I infer you question my character therefore my integrity because I became frustrated as any normal human might??
I'm sure that's not your suggestion.......
I'm sure that's not your suggestion.......
10-27-2005, 11:37 AM
#99
Originally Posted by jamescam
Let's not cost ROAR more $ that could be used to promote the hobby just so you have it in print, unless that is the only way you feel you could communicate with members.
10-27-2005, 11:39 AM
#100
Originally Posted by Doug D
Dawn -
"David Lee
ROAR Director of Competition
We reworded the rules on foam tires at the ROAR meeting 10 days ago to make it clear the JACO two stage tire complies. They have been racing it in our events for a little over an entire season of racing.
THE CHAMPS HAVE ALWAYS USED THE ROAR RULES AS A GUIDELINE FOR THE RACE SO IN LIGHT OF THIS RULING WE WILL ALLOW THE JACO 2STAGE TIRES AT THE INDOOR CHAMPS"
This statement came from Mr. Bill on 10/24, which means on 10/14 two stage foams were clearly written into ROAR Rules as being legal. This is one of the biggest problems I see with ROAR, continuous confusion and people commenting on issues that really have not idea on what is going on...
"David Lee
ROAR Director of Competition
We reworded the rules on foam tires at the ROAR meeting 10 days ago to make it clear the JACO two stage tire complies. They have been racing it in our events for a little over an entire season of racing.
THE CHAMPS HAVE ALWAYS USED THE ROAR RULES AS A GUIDELINE FOR THE RACE SO IN LIGHT OF THIS RULING WE WILL ALLOW THE JACO 2STAGE TIRES AT THE INDOOR CHAMPS"
This statement came from Mr. Bill on 10/24, which means on 10/14 two stage foams were clearly written into ROAR Rules as being legal. This is one of the biggest problems I see with ROAR, continuous confusion and people commenting on issues that really have not idea on what is going on...
In any event, I disagree that this incident is an example of ROAR's inconsistancy...all the back and forth on the Jaco thread was from non-ROAR officials.
10-27-2005, 11:41 AM
#101
ok, first of all.. we did not REWORD the rules... dang.. talk about promotional nightmare with that terminology...
we cleared up the vagueness of the rule and if the Jaco 2-stage tires follow the rules and are not considered capped, then they are ROAR legal.
I still don't get it... are the Jaco 2 stage tires, two glued on tires or how are they manufactured? Just asking for my own education... relax... if ROAR says they are legal, they are...
Although, Indoor Champs is not a ROAR sanctioned event, is it?? We appreciate the following of the rules but hard to begin to argue something that isn't even ROAR related.
What's funny is that statement was supposed to come from the ROAR President and the Excomm was directed as that..... oh well.....
we cleared up the vagueness of the rule and if the Jaco 2-stage tires follow the rules and are not considered capped, then they are ROAR legal.
I still don't get it... are the Jaco 2 stage tires, two glued on tires or how are they manufactured? Just asking for my own education... relax... if ROAR says they are legal, they are...
Although, Indoor Champs is not a ROAR sanctioned event, is it?? We appreciate the following of the rules but hard to begin to argue something that isn't even ROAR related.
What's funny is that statement was supposed to come from the ROAR President and the Excomm was directed as that..... oh well.....
10-27-2005, 11:43 AM
#102
Carl - you have a PM.....
10-27-2005, 11:44 AM
#103
Carl - Your missing my point completely...
As I said earlier, "continuous confusion"....
As I said earlier, "continuous confusion"....
10-27-2005, 11:46 AM
#104
Oh my.....switching to Li-Po's will do nothing to save anyone money.
First, everyone will have to get a new charger! Great......thousands of chargers, that are completely worthless.
Second, while offroad won't be hit.....onroad sedans will have to be completely redesign for better weight balance, as most rely on the batteries to be offset with the mo tor and electronics......sweet! New cars for everyone (hey, the losi might not need it though!)....and don't tell me the Lipo companies are gonna make the cell work for rc....they could give a rats ass about it.
Third, do you REALLY think battery matchers are not going to find a way to increase the performance of the cells, while also making sure the cells are matched. People like having the BEST in RC.....thats just the way it works. Companies like SMC and Orion will figure it out and we will be buying the same high performance packs....
Fourth, Lipo batterys, like any battery.....will fade.....just look at your camera or cell phone lithium batteries...so people will fresh packs will have an advantage...
Fifth, guys can buy pretty good 3700 or 3800 packs for $50.....a 3700 Lipo is $75-90....
long ways till we even need to start an arguement.......especially one that will leave the consumers with a hefty bill to remain competitive...
Later EddieO
First, everyone will have to get a new charger! Great......thousands of chargers, that are completely worthless.
Second, while offroad won't be hit.....onroad sedans will have to be completely redesign for better weight balance, as most rely on the batteries to be offset with the mo tor and electronics......sweet! New cars for everyone (hey, the losi might not need it though!)....and don't tell me the Lipo companies are gonna make the cell work for rc....they could give a rats ass about it.
Third, do you REALLY think battery matchers are not going to find a way to increase the performance of the cells, while also making sure the cells are matched. People like having the BEST in RC.....thats just the way it works. Companies like SMC and Orion will figure it out and we will be buying the same high performance packs....
Fourth, Lipo batterys, like any battery.....will fade.....just look at your camera or cell phone lithium batteries...so people will fresh packs will have an advantage...
Fifth, guys can buy pretty good 3700 or 3800 packs for $50.....a 3700 Lipo is $75-90....
long ways till we even need to start an arguement.......especially one that will leave the consumers with a hefty bill to remain competitive...
Later EddieO
10-27-2005, 11:47 AM
#105
Originally Posted by Doug D
Are you kidding me????...
I think ROAR has a whole lotta others issues to worry about before ever thinking they could go after a track for using "your" rules...
I think ROAR has a whole lotta others issues to worry about before ever thinking they could go after a track for using "your" rules...
So you know...the rules are copyrighted and clearly the property of ROAR. Which means written consent is needed in order to use said rules at a non-ROAR snactioned event....
I find it ironic that so many so-called non-ROAR events which have gained in popularity continue to mock ROAR sanctioned events as meaningless, when they want to use ROAR guidlines...
ROAR needs to run itself like a business in order to provide the level of services your complaining we fail in!!!!!!!