FSEARA - News and Notes for next season
06-02-2014, 02:18 PM
#32
I've been lurking ..... reading suggestions from everyone ..... so imho ..... would this seem like a respectable lineup of classes for next season ?
Modified
17.5 TC
13.5 TC
17.5 Novice (if enough entries say 3, otherwise they run with run what ya brung)
VTA
USGT
Pan Car class of choice, whatever has the best support
Run what ya brung class for new racers.
Put them all on there ....... with this stipulation.
Less then 3 USGT cars show up, they run WITH VTA but scored seperately IMSA road racing style .... if the support is there..... they run their own qualifier.
Less then 3 novice class 17.5's show up, they run with the run what ya brung scored seperately IMSA road racing style...... as these are both "beginner" classes.
I only say that as that may be a way to get guys to show up to run their own class more regularly..... if there isint enough then running them together would save time in the race program from running extra races AND if 2 guys travel to wherever ..... to race FSEARA they will get to run ..... otherwise if you do 3 or more to make a class ...... they would be out of luck.
If running a class within a class is a hassle ....... I get that ...... but its just an idea. I think this lineup though would give the beginner to the experienced racer a place to fit in and come run the series.
Rich Boehmler
Modified
17.5 TC
13.5 TC
17.5 Novice (if enough entries say 3, otherwise they run with run what ya brung)
VTA
USGT
Pan Car class of choice, whatever has the best support
Run what ya brung class for new racers.
Put them all on there ....... with this stipulation.
Less then 3 USGT cars show up, they run WITH VTA but scored seperately IMSA road racing style .... if the support is there..... they run their own qualifier.
Less then 3 novice class 17.5's show up, they run with the run what ya brung scored seperately IMSA road racing style...... as these are both "beginner" classes.
I only say that as that may be a way to get guys to show up to run their own class more regularly..... if there isint enough then running them together would save time in the race program from running extra races AND if 2 guys travel to wherever ..... to race FSEARA they will get to run ..... otherwise if you do 3 or more to make a class ...... they would be out of luck.
If running a class within a class is a hassle ....... I get that ...... but its just an idea. I think this lineup though would give the beginner to the experienced racer a place to fit in and come run the series.
Rich Boehmler
I think this is a great way to do things since rc scoring pro can score them separately and it could bring new racers to the series
06-02-2014, 02:45 PM
#35
06-02-2014, 02:50 PM
#37
No one is going to blast you, Bill. But here's the reality - you and Dave Willits are the only ones that have shown an interest in this class. You two need to do some lobbying to convert some others to your cause.
06-02-2014, 03:14 PM
#38
thanks once again for the consideration, either way it will be a fun year of racing
06-02-2014, 03:32 PM
#39
I've been lurking ..... reading suggestions from everyone ..... so imho ..... would this seem like a respectable lineup of classes for next season ?
Modified
17.5 TC
13.5 TC
17.5 Novice (if enough entries say 3, otherwise they run with run what ya brung)
VTA
USGT
Pan Car class of choice, whatever has the best support
Run what ya brung class for new racers.
Put them all on there ....... with this stipulation.
Less then 3 USGT cars show up, they run WITH VTA but scored seperately IMSA road racing style .... if the support is there..... they run their own qualifier.
Less then 3 novice class 17.5's show up, they run with the run what ya brung scored seperately IMSA road racing style...... as these are both "beginner" classes.
I only say that as that may be a way to get guys to show up to run their own class more regularly..... if there isint enough then running them together would save time in the race program from running extra races AND if 2 guys travel to wherever ..... to race FSEARA they will get to run ..... otherwise if you do 3 or more to make a class ...... they would be out of luck.
If running a class within a class is a hassle ....... I get that ...... but its just an idea. I think this lineup though would give the beginner to the experienced racer a place to fit in and come run the series.
Rich Boehmler
Modified
17.5 TC
13.5 TC
17.5 Novice (if enough entries say 3, otherwise they run with run what ya brung)
VTA
USGT
Pan Car class of choice, whatever has the best support
Run what ya brung class for new racers.
Put them all on there ....... with this stipulation.
Less then 3 USGT cars show up, they run WITH VTA but scored seperately IMSA road racing style .... if the support is there..... they run their own qualifier.
Less then 3 novice class 17.5's show up, they run with the run what ya brung scored seperately IMSA road racing style...... as these are both "beginner" classes.
I only say that as that may be a way to get guys to show up to run their own class more regularly..... if there isint enough then running them together would save time in the race program from running extra races AND if 2 guys travel to wherever ..... to race FSEARA they will get to run ..... otherwise if you do 3 or more to make a class ...... they would be out of luck.
If running a class within a class is a hassle ....... I get that ...... but its just an idea. I think this lineup though would give the beginner to the experienced racer a place to fit in and come run the series.
Rich Boehmler
+1 I'm ok with this, like I said before I'll will run VTA and USGT,cars are ready to go!
06-02-2014, 03:38 PM
#40
None of the classes NEED to be run together , was just a suggestion ....... might be more trouble then its worth in the long run ...... especially if the usgt guys wanna run VTA and vice versa..... kinda hard to run yer vta AND usgt at the same time 
There is plenty of time to get things sorted out and nothing is set in stone yet ......... this thread is just to kick around ideas and see between all of us what we can come up with.
There is plenty of time to get things sorted out and nothing is set in stone yet ......... this thread is just to kick around ideas and see between all of us what we can come up with.
06-02-2014, 03:56 PM
#41
How about open class Legends?
Any 2s lipo, any brushless motor, any speed control with all of the boost your heart desires. The only rule is it has to be a Legend chassis and body.
Jk.....
Any 2s lipo, any brushless motor, any speed control with all of the boost your heart desires. The only rule is it has to be a Legend chassis and body.
Jk.....
06-02-2014, 04:51 PM
#43
Last edited by chiefj48; 06-02-2014 at 06:19 PM.
06-02-2014, 05:27 PM
#45
I do not care what classes we run. However I believe the people who run in the series should be doing the voting. The people who do not support the series should not be making any suggestions. So many times people make suggestions, and then never show up!
We use to have a good Masters Class. But that went away so did a lot of those old racers.
Now if you really what to help the series. Help out Jeff, Troy and Katfish. I believe they all did an excellent job this year.
I would like to see something done about registration. I believe no one should be allowed to practice until they register. This way the heats can be set up in a timely manner.
With regards to what classes we run. What we have is fine with me but here is the problem with to many classes. You have only 3 or 4 for some of the classes show up at a race. So if that is what everyone wants go for it.
Here is my list:
17.5
13.5 or Mod? Which every the racers want or both if supported
VTA
USGT if enough support it. Could be a Novice class if you allow a person to run with everything the same but the body. Let a newbie run a TC body.
World GT - If enough racers support it. Least amount of entries every year.
If you want to get more people racing, help a newbie out! So many times I see seasoned racers chew out a newbie because they got in their way. Put yourself in their shoes. What would also help is setting up the heats by points and forget the resort. That way you can keep newbies or even slower racers in their own heats.
I enjoy this hobby a ton. I may be a B-Main racer (To Old and Slow) but I have fun doing it. It is always fun to see my racing buddies. I have made many friends. I race my car and take some pics for you all to enjoy.
We use to have a good Masters Class. But that went away so did a lot of those old racers.
Now if you really what to help the series. Help out Jeff, Troy and Katfish. I believe they all did an excellent job this year.
I would like to see something done about registration. I believe no one should be allowed to practice until they register. This way the heats can be set up in a timely manner.
With regards to what classes we run. What we have is fine with me but here is the problem with to many classes. You have only 3 or 4 for some of the classes show up at a race. So if that is what everyone wants go for it.
Here is my list:
17.5
13.5 or Mod? Which every the racers want or both if supported
VTA
USGT if enough support it. Could be a Novice class if you allow a person to run with everything the same but the body. Let a newbie run a TC body.
World GT - If enough racers support it. Least amount of entries every year.
If you want to get more people racing, help a newbie out! So many times I see seasoned racers chew out a newbie because they got in their way. Put yourself in their shoes. What would also help is setting up the heats by points and forget the resort. That way you can keep newbies or even slower racers in their own heats.
I enjoy this hobby a ton. I may be a B-Main racer (To Old and Slow) but I have fun doing it. It is always fun to see my racing buddies. I have made many friends. I race my car and take some pics for you all to enjoy.