Could a US Nitro Series work?
11-19-2014, 06:40 PM
#62
It didn't come across wrong. You read something that wasn't even mentioned.
There is no future unless we know the past. I don't look at this as a way to benefit myself or our track. I think I look at the big picture and based on what you said it becomes all about you and the track.
I hadn't really thought about it but now that you have mentioned it. I don't think you or I have paid our dues in this sport to have a race when there are others have done more.
There is no future unless we know the past. I don't look at this as a way to benefit myself or our track. I think I look at the big picture and based on what you said it becomes all about you and the track.
I hadn't really thought about it but now that you have mentioned it. I don't think you or I have paid our dues in this sport to have a race when there are others have done more.
We all have paid our dues we as racers pay to race just like anyone else to support our local tracks to have fun so we need to continue to deliver In any form
11-19-2014, 07:04 PM
#63
On a different note because I really think that this could work and really help put nitro on the map in the united states.. Part of making this carry value as a series like ifmar is around the world (face it.. We don't follow them and we always think our ways are better) lol just being honest. Then those same tracks that make the claims of the best in the us racing at the best in the us cannot have another race crowning a gt champion much like ifmar doesn't have or recognize the class as a championship class. As long as those races are held at off the wall tracks it will never carry real value. Tracks like kissimme and fort Myers being in forgass or hosting other events is normal but nothing that conflicts with the goals of the serious always being the bigger picture
11-19-2014, 07:24 PM
#66
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11-19-2014, 07:32 PM
#67
On a different note because I really think that this could work and really help put nitro on the map in the united states.. Part of making this carry value as a series like ifmar is around the world (face it.. We don't follow them and we always think our ways are better) lol just being honest. Then those same tracks that make the claims of the best in the us racing at the best in the us cannot have another race crowning a gt champion much like ifmar doesn't have or recognize the class as a championship class. As long as those races are held at off the wall tracks it will never carry real value. Tracks like kissimme and fort Myers being in forgass or hosting other events is normal but nothing that conflicts with the goals of the serious always being the bigger picture
now it is being recognized 1st Roar then also Efra has now recognized the class
who knows how far it can go but it needs to be supported
11-19-2014, 07:43 PM
#68
......... Preserve the racing as it is so that the hardcore group can have something to call their own. We have already given everything else away to newbies that quit racing and left us stuck with their shit classes and rules as it is. Want to be a U.S. champion? Run open or tc. Make a title that carries value and prestige again like Cleveland did 20 years ago. Does anyone really care about a guy that wins 4 national titles in electric every year because he runs 6 classes?
11-19-2014, 08:00 PM
#69
That's how vta started and then the flood gates opened.. I'm talking about the 2 classes running for 20 straight years and your talking about helping a class be here 20 years from now. Nothing about racing has true history anymore. Be the one that 20 years from 20 changed that rather than adding to it 
11-19-2014, 09:45 PM
#70
Why i don't post
As a electric guy who now runs nitro... Do not split classes, keep it just tc, open and masters. All you have to do is look at electric. TC mod, TC 13.5, TC 17.5, usgt, vta, novice, 12th mod, 12th sportsman, 12th 13.5, 12th 17.5, 12th 21.5... Someone has to say it so here it goes. Racing at big races isn't for everyone. The people that attend these races are real and hardcore racers that love competition and competing.. That said keep you and your list of excuses at your local club and then you can all cry together. Tired of people creating new classes so that they can be competitive against other guys that aren't competitive. There is one world champion not a A champ, B champ and a I suck the least champ. If you can't handle racing with the best and enjoy it then you should run electric, I'm sure there is a class for you and if not they will create one. LEAVE NITRO ALONE
11-20-2014, 07:39 AM
#72
The track you are referring to in Vegas is 702 Raceway. I know the owner and the young guy has his shiznit together. Good indoor track to race at if you are visiting Vegas.
As far as "sponsored" drivers, you might need to have a "pro" class specifically for them. You never want to exclude anyone. Maybe set a rule of a racer having more than 50% sponsorship from a manufacturer/distributor for the bottom threshold of being in this group. I know that it is more complicated than that but you don't want to exclude anyone but give some a point to aspire towards (a young kid wanting to someday be a "pro" driver).
The main part of this discussion is to stimulate and energize on-road racing again. Some of the logistical things can be overcome and some can't, but, if it gets racing going again in many areas where it dropped off, isn't that what we are striving for?
As far as "sponsored" drivers, you might need to have a "pro" class specifically for them. You never want to exclude anyone. Maybe set a rule of a racer having more than 50% sponsorship from a manufacturer/distributor for the bottom threshold of being in this group. I know that it is more complicated than that but you don't want to exclude anyone but give some a point to aspire towards (a young kid wanting to someday be a "pro" driver).
The main part of this discussion is to stimulate and energize on-road racing again. Some of the logistical things can be overcome and some can't, but, if it gets racing going again in many areas where it dropped off, isn't that what we are striving for?
11-20-2014, 07:57 AM
#73
702 Raceway in Vegas is a nice in-door track, especially in the summer. The new place Sin City Raceway large out-door track. approximately 2/3's larger then 702. I thought this thread was only On-road. Anyway all up to you racers! Main On-Road track Silver Bowl Raceway had been closed 4 years maybe.
11-20-2014, 11:02 AM
#74
I can see the point taken of limiting the big dog classes in this, but please don't step on the GT8 class that has brought new blood into on-road and helped boost nitro racing with an affordable rugged and very raceable car. That is the POINT, to get more nitro racers out to the tracks.