What happen to 1/8 Latemodel in E. TN.?
#1
What happen to 1/8 Latemodel in E. TN.?
Like it says, what happen to it, just to suddenly die like that?
Are there any plans for a track in the Knoxville area?
I know about the one in Karns.
I'd like to see it come back as a spec class, using the rules old C&S is using for their limited classes minus the foam tires and run the rubber tires
Are there any plans for a track in the Knoxville area?
I know about the one in Karns.
I'd like to see it come back as a spec class, using the rules old C&S is using for their limited classes minus the foam tires and run the rubber tires
#2
Tech Master
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hmmmm....
..."the rules old C&S is using for their limited classes minus the foam tires and run the rubber tires..."
I think some people just wanna come out and "run what they brung". Too many rules seem to take the fun out of the hobby, sometimes. The short course revolution has replaced the oval car, you get the same feel of scale racing w/o all the drama of the local oval-tollah Khomeini complaining about your cars set-up being "illegal".
I'm just saying...
I think some people just wanna come out and "run what they brung". Too many rules seem to take the fun out of the hobby, sometimes. The short course revolution has replaced the oval car, you get the same feel of scale racing w/o all the drama of the local oval-tollah Khomeini complaining about your cars set-up being "illegal".
I'm just saying...
#3
..."the rules old C&S is using for their limited classes minus the foam tires and run the rubber tires..."
I think some people just wanna come out and "run what they brung". Too many rules seem to take the fun out of the hobby, sometimes. The short course revolution has replaced the oval car, you get the same feel of scale racing w/o all the drama of the local oval-tollah Khomeini complaining about your cars set-up being "illegal".
I'm just saying...
I think some people just wanna come out and "run what they brung". Too many rules seem to take the fun out of the hobby, sometimes. The short course revolution has replaced the oval car, you get the same feel of scale racing w/o all the drama of the local oval-tollah Khomeini complaining about your cars set-up being "illegal".
I'm just saying...
You mean there are no rules in SC?
No I think it was track owners trying to please everyone just to get an entry fee, there has to be a entry point for any kind of racing.
C&S rules for Limited class is that it has to be a production car, with little to no mods allowed, but when you allow cars that cost 1000.00 before motor and electronics in a limited/ beginner class that will run racers off.
And the fact alot of guys dont have the knowledge to set up an oval car didnt help either.
There has to be 3 levels to any racing, an all out run what you brung
A mid level with rules setup to put things in the drivers hands not money spent.
And a true rookie class.
You say its fun, but racers have a competitive nature, you run mid to back of pack the fun soon ends and they sell out
#10
Tech Elite
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As my fellow drivers know....with my skillset I can take a Tyco from Radio Shack and school any local driver we have....
Yeah, I hear ya. I have never raced oval, but I can tell you this. I am not the fastest driver out there, but with offroad its not all about being the fastest down the straights. Its finesse through jumps and corners with consistency. I think that levels the playing field. I have felt competitive just about every time I go out and I run a Slash 4x4 that is bone stock. You can take a rich guy like Heath and buy him the best of the best stuff and he will still end up in the chicken wire. I am biased I know, especially since I haven't raced oval and could see where the dough would be a factor with oval. I don't feel like it applies to offroad. I could be wrong....its happened before....I think it was '97.
#11
Tech Elite
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I have been around 1:1 scale racing with carts and tq sprints and I would agree 1000% about money being a factor. Who builds your motors? Do you? Or do you send it off to an expert and he tweaks the booger and you get an edge....but that edge costs a lung and or a kidney.
All comes down to money when it comes to being competitive unless there are rules in place to level the field.
Come race off-road and then everyone can pick on Heath.....
All comes down to money when it comes to being competitive unless there are rules in place to level the field.
Come race off-road and then everyone can pick on Heath.....
#12
As my fellow drivers know....with my skillset I can take a Tyco from Radio Shack and school any local driver we have....
Yeah, I hear ya. I have never raced oval, but I can tell you this. I am not the fastest driver out there, but with offroad its not all about being the fastest down the straights. Its finesse through jumps and corners with consistency. I think that levels the playing field. I have felt competitive just about every time I go out and I run a Slash 4x4 that is bone stock. You can take a rich guy like Heath and buy him the best of the best stuff and he will still end up in the chicken wire. I am biased I know, especially since I haven't raced oval and could see where the dough would be a factor with oval. I don't feel like it applies to offroad. I could be wrong....its happened before....I think it was '97.
Yeah, I hear ya. I have never raced oval, but I can tell you this. I am not the fastest driver out there, but with offroad its not all about being the fastest down the straights. Its finesse through jumps and corners with consistency. I think that levels the playing field. I have felt competitive just about every time I go out and I run a Slash 4x4 that is bone stock. You can take a rich guy like Heath and buy him the best of the best stuff and he will still end up in the chicken wire. I am biased I know, especially since I haven't raced oval and could see where the dough would be a factor with oval. I don't feel like it applies to offroad. I could be wrong....its happened before....I think it was '97.
Money affects offroad just as much as it does oval. you mat not see it in the SC class but its there.
#13
Tech Regular
If you have been racing for 38 years and are still in the middle and back of the pack then that may tell you to go and find another hobby.