Gravity RC 2014/15 Midwest All-Star Carpet Series
07-03-2014, 06:52 PM
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Thank you Kevin for the reply. Please understand we will all be there for this series :-) However I think if you want to save time, watching 2 to 3 12th scale cars around the track for 8min seems to be another area to look. Also sportman should always by 4min anyway, these kids do not have good batteries and do not need to bash around for any longer time to break more parts. This year we will have a large amount of sportsman I know of 3 more because Grant will have to move back to sportsman with no mini, so please can they have a controlled practice maybe at the top of every hour so they are not wrecking other cars. Thank you. and on a side note I feel bad for everyone who spent $200 on and LM1 car that is now a paper weight! sorry for the rant I will see you all in October.
07-04-2014, 10:10 AM
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07-07-2014, 05:30 PM
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"Make shorter days?"
Mike,
We were looking to make the days shorter and Mini along with LMP1 were both left off for this reason this time around. The kids can always run their mini's in the sportsman class. The max motor limit on sportsman is set so that someone wanting to get into "sedan" has some place to start. 21.5 or 25.5's are just fine to be used in the sportsman class. We feel that with 3 sedan classes now...VTA, USGT and 17.5 then you add Sportsman we have a good way for people to start someplace and move up as needed. Yes Mini is a cheap class but you can also get some cheap sedans these days too. We hope you and all the Mini drivers all understand why we did what we did.
On another note we are about 12 weekends away from the first race.....
We were looking to make the days shorter and Mini along with LMP1 were both left off for this reason this time around. The kids can always run their mini's in the sportsman class. The max motor limit on sportsman is set so that someone wanting to get into "sedan" has some place to start. 21.5 or 25.5's are just fine to be used in the sportsman class. We feel that with 3 sedan classes now...VTA, USGT and 17.5 then you add Sportsman we have a good way for people to start someplace and move up as needed. Yes Mini is a cheap class but you can also get some cheap sedans these days too. We hope you and all the Mini drivers all understand why we did what we did.
On another note we are about 12 weekends away from the first race.....
Lets just suppose everyone running in Mini transfers to another class you'll probably have to add one or two more heats to those classes. Where is the time savings?
From what I have observed the last few years Mini has been getting pushed to the door. If you don't want the class just say so don't make excesses. I will gladly take my money and spend it on a different hobby.
07-07-2014, 07:29 PM
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"Make shorter days?" How is eliminating Mini going to make shorter days?
Lets just suppose everyone running in Mini transfers to another class you'll probably have to add one or two more heats to those classes. Where is the time savings?
From what I have observed the last few years Mini has been getting pushed to the door. If you don't want the class just say so don't make excesses. I will gladly take my money and spend it on a different hobby.
Lets just suppose everyone running in Mini transfers to another class you'll probably have to add one or two more heats to those classes. Where is the time savings?
From what I have observed the last few years Mini has been getting pushed to the door. If you don't want the class just say so don't make excesses. I will gladly take my money and spend it on a different hobby.
07-07-2014, 08:45 PM
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"Make shorter days?" How is eliminating Mini going to make shorter days?
Lets just suppose everyone running in Mini transfers to another class you'll probably have to add one or two more heats to those classes. Where is the time savings?
From what I have observed the last few years Mini has been getting pushed to the door. If you don't want the class just say so don't make excesses. I will gladly take my money and spend it on a different hobby.
Lets just suppose everyone running in Mini transfers to another class you'll probably have to add one or two more heats to those classes. Where is the time savings?
From what I have observed the last few years Mini has been getting pushed to the door. If you don't want the class just say so don't make excesses. I will gladly take my money and spend it on a different hobby.
First off, The All-Star/Gravity Series is Kevin and Brad's dea, maybe Paul's too. They make the series and class rules, we come to play by them.
From the last event there were nine racers in the Mini class. All but three of them were already running another class/es. Some may replace mini, other may not. That is up to them. Jonesy already noted that they can be added to other heat that are less full. Or use the time to split a full heat to make the racing better for everyone.
If no mini racing is going to stop your participation, I think we are all sorry to hear that. If you would like to try a different class I am sure we can help you find the equipment in a appropriate budget.
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07-08-2014, 08:43 AM
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"Make shorter days?" How is eliminating Mini going to make shorter days?
Lets just suppose everyone running in Mini transfers to another class you'll probably have to add one or two more heats to those classes. Where is the time savings?
From what I have observed the last few years Mini has been getting pushed to the door. If you don't want the class just say so don't make excesses. I will gladly take my money and spend it on a different hobby.
Lets just suppose everyone running in Mini transfers to another class you'll probably have to add one or two more heats to those classes. Where is the time savings?
From what I have observed the last few years Mini has been getting pushed to the door. If you don't want the class just say so don't make excesses. I will gladly take my money and spend it on a different hobby.
Nonenumber, Welcome to RCtech.
First off, The All-Star/Gravity Series is Kevin and Brad's dea, maybe Paul's too. They make the series and class rules, we come to play by them.
From the last event there were nine racers in the Mini class. All but three of them were already running another class/es. Some may replace mini, other may not. That is up to them. Jonesy already noted that they can be added to other heat that are less full. Or use the time to split a full heat to make the racing better for everyone.
If no mini racing is going to stop your participation, I think we are all sorry to hear that. If you would like to try a different class I am sure we can help you find the equipment in a appropriate budget.
Snowy.
First off, The All-Star/Gravity Series is Kevin and Brad's dea, maybe Paul's too. They make the series and class rules, we come to play by them.
From the last event there were nine racers in the Mini class. All but three of them were already running another class/es. Some may replace mini, other may not. That is up to them. Jonesy already noted that they can be added to other heat that are less full. Or use the time to split a full heat to make the racing better for everyone.
If no mini racing is going to stop your participation, I think we are all sorry to hear that. If you would like to try a different class I am sure we can help you find the equipment in a appropriate budget.
Snowy.
07-13-2014, 02:39 PM
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No Obama there will be no mod at any of the races. When Paul comes to race he will only race VTA.
07-13-2014, 06:11 PM
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If that's what you're after, I really would consider VTA or USGT for this series. I'm not sure how much you'd better your skills running against a handful of other people in mod instead of one of the announced classes. Limiting the classes will make the talent pool deeper, make the quality of racing better, AND help people get home at a reasonable hours.
Fewer classes, more entries per class = good
Fewer classes, more entries per class = good
07-13-2014, 06:54 PM
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The classes for the series are set for this go around. If you or any of the other throttle junkies want to run Mod rip it up and show up to the track on normal race days. I'm sure Eric will be more than willing to let you guys race. Mod isn't even raced that often locally at The Track once you guys show that your all willing and racing it on the regular maybe we can address it next year. Get a horse then latch ye'old cart to it.
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07-13-2014, 07:41 PM
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Relax Francis....that was a joke maybe Paul only racing VTA threw it off the mark.
The classes for the series are set for this go around. If you or any of the other throttle junkies want to run Mod rip it up and show up to the track on normal race days. I'm sure Eric will be more than willing to let you guys race. Mod isn't even raced that often locally at The Track once you guys show that your all willing and racing it on the regular maybe we can address it next year. Get a horse then latch ye'old cart to it.
The classes for the series are set for this go around. If you or any of the other throttle junkies want to run Mod rip it up and show up to the track on normal race days. I'm sure Eric will be more than willing to let you guys race. Mod isn't even raced that often locally at The Track once you guys show that your all willing and racing it on the regular maybe we can address it next year. Get a horse then latch ye'old cart to it.
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07-13-2014, 07:47 PM
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Well Kevin ye'old cart got latched to the horse to be kicked in the mud last year when we started running mod to start the year. Now ye'old cart will will attach to a horse somewhere else where I won't be talked to like an idiot for asking a question. Good Luck hopefully you are doing the right things some where to bring back on-road to strength.
