Originally Posted by
Deja Vu
I just noticed that the ROAR rules state minimum weight for VTA class at 1450g. Our local track runs USVTA rules (1550g), so I am not personally concerned. Also, though they mention several motor classes, there is no mention of 25.5.
I realized this has likely been discussed before, but it should be addressed by ROAR soon.
Please recognize first that ROAR did not invent nor did it develop the national rule set that has become the lighthouse for this class. Basically this class became so popular that ROAR had to develop its own rules and its own version of the class. Their rules are modeled after the USVTA rules, but they are not identical to them. So once you realize that there are two separate rule sets you will understand why everyone doesnt jump when you quote ROAR. (Love them but I'm just saying.)
Also you will hear people talk about a ROAR VTA car and a fully legal car, which is a USVTA rules car. They are not completely the same.