The Future of RC
03-27-2009 | 05:12 PM
#1
The Future of RC
Hi Guys
I first heard of this from our good friends at www.actionrc.com.au, it's absolutely awesome. I cant wait till they hit our shores.
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/12/v...eable-r-c-car/
Enjoy!!!
Cheers
Adrian
I first heard of this from our good friends at www.actionrc.com.au, it's absolutely awesome. I cant wait till they hit our shores.
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/12/v...eable-r-c-car/
Enjoy!!!
Cheers
Adrian
03-27-2009 | 11:27 PM
#4
If every racer had that attitude we would only have two classes of racing, 2wd and 4wd stock. All the well run clubs will allow for all the different types of vehicles that can be raced if the numbers are there. A lot of clubs will only push what they want their members to run and not do anything about other classes unless member numbers put the push on them to run the extra classes.
The important thing about pushing and having classes for the younger drivers to compete in is that they are what will help the club grow. It is from the steady influx of new members racing in any class of racing that can have the numbers to make up a race, and that class and more members because of that class, the benefits to the club is a stronger club, a wider variety of racing available, and therefore allows the club to continue to grow. Of course the club first has to take the step of actually being new member friendly and not just telling any prospective new member that turns up with a cheap basic car that the club doesn't really have a class for that car to race in, dump them into a race with the top racers with top cars, watch them get flogged and then tell them they would have to spend a load of cash to upgrade car etc. That is no way to try and attract new members because they will soon walk away from being beaten all the time even after upgrading. New members, and mainly the young one's, need a class to race and have fun in so they get the experience to go up another level.
I know the club I'm in tries to attract new members, but in reality the midweek racing is not the best thing for school age kids as they won't be allowed to stay up racing until 10.30 on a school night. This come about because nitro and ep offroad was run together and like me, a few of us stopped racing as we felt it was a waste of time marshelling nitro's for 30 min and racing for 6mins. It come down to being forced to join the nitro ranks and just about give up EP racing or give up, so a few of us gave up and this is what would happen to any club that has it's main focus on just one or two types of classes.
The important thing about pushing and having classes for the younger drivers to compete in is that they are what will help the club grow. It is from the steady influx of new members racing in any class of racing that can have the numbers to make up a race, and that class and more members because of that class, the benefits to the club is a stronger club, a wider variety of racing available, and therefore allows the club to continue to grow. Of course the club first has to take the step of actually being new member friendly and not just telling any prospective new member that turns up with a cheap basic car that the club doesn't really have a class for that car to race in, dump them into a race with the top racers with top cars, watch them get flogged and then tell them they would have to spend a load of cash to upgrade car etc. That is no way to try and attract new members because they will soon walk away from being beaten all the time even after upgrading. New members, and mainly the young one's, need a class to race and have fun in so they get the experience to go up another level.
I know the club I'm in tries to attract new members, but in reality the midweek racing is not the best thing for school age kids as they won't be allowed to stay up racing until 10.30 on a school night. This come about because nitro and ep offroad was run together and like me, a few of us stopped racing as we felt it was a waste of time marshelling nitro's for 30 min and racing for 6mins. It come down to being forced to join the nitro ranks and just about give up EP racing or give up, so a few of us gave up and this is what would happen to any club that has it's main focus on just one or two types of classes.
03-28-2009 | 05:26 AM
#5
If every racer had that attitude we would only have two classes of racing, 2wd and 4wd stock. All the well run clubs will allow for all the different types of vehicles that can be raced if the numbers are there. A lot of clubs will only push what they want their members to run and not do anything about other classes unless member numbers put the push on them to run the extra classes.
The important thing about pushing and having classes for the younger drivers to compete in is that they are what will help the club grow. It is from the steady influx of new members racing in any class of racing that can have the numbers to make up a race, and that class and more members because of that class, the benefits to the club is a stronger club, a wider variety of racing available, and therefore allows the club to continue to grow. Of course the club first has to take the step of actually being new member friendly and not just telling any prospective new member that turns up with a cheap basic car that the club doesn't really have a class for that car to race in, dump them into a race with the top racers with top cars, watch them get flogged and then tell them they would have to spend a load of cash to upgrade car etc. That is no way to try and attract new members because they will soon walk away from being beaten all the time even after upgrading. New members, and mainly the young one's, need a class to race and have fun in so they get the experience to go up another level.
I know the club I'm in tries to attract new members, but in reality the midweek racing is not the best thing for school age kids as they won't be allowed to stay up racing until 10.30 on a school night. This come about because nitro and ep offroad was run together and like me, a few of us stopped racing as we felt it was a waste of time marshelling nitro's for 30 min and racing for 6mins. It come down to being forced to join the nitro ranks and just about give up EP racing or give up, so a few of us gave up and this is what would happen to any club that has it's main focus on just one or two types of classes.
The important thing about pushing and having classes for the younger drivers to compete in is that they are what will help the club grow. It is from the steady influx of new members racing in any class of racing that can have the numbers to make up a race, and that class and more members because of that class, the benefits to the club is a stronger club, a wider variety of racing available, and therefore allows the club to continue to grow. Of course the club first has to take the step of actually being new member friendly and not just telling any prospective new member that turns up with a cheap basic car that the club doesn't really have a class for that car to race in, dump them into a race with the top racers with top cars, watch them get flogged and then tell them they would have to spend a load of cash to upgrade car etc. That is no way to try and attract new members because they will soon walk away from being beaten all the time even after upgrading. New members, and mainly the young one's, need a class to race and have fun in so they get the experience to go up another level.
I know the club I'm in tries to attract new members, but in reality the midweek racing is not the best thing for school age kids as they won't be allowed to stay up racing until 10.30 on a school night. This come about because nitro and ep offroad was run together and like me, a few of us stopped racing as we felt it was a waste of time marshelling nitro's for 30 min and racing for 6mins. It come down to being forced to join the nitro ranks and just about give up EP racing or give up, so a few of us gave up and this is what would happen to any club that has it's main focus on just one or two types of classes.
I was referring to the RC car that you can ride.
I definitely seems like your response is aimed at something else, which I agree with all the points you have raised.
I think a big RC thing you can ride is dumb. I bet you wouldn't allow that to race at your club
03-28-2009 | 06:38 AM
#6
I must admit I only had a quick look at that link and thought it was a scale kit, and thats what I meant in the post. If it being full size, I doubt any club would let them run on their track anyway. Maybe something a club could consider if they have a large track
03-28-2009 | 03:20 PM
#7
Hopefully they would come with a fail safe.That thing could kill.I wouldnt have anything to do with one.I agree on all your points Oldboy.Its a shame that no clubs seem to have a fun class allowing newcomers,especially kids to bring out their Hornets etc to run,allthough these cars would have trouble getting around most modern tracks..It would be great to see more people out there for the fun of it instead of the whingers crying about people getting in the way.I find it a challenge to get past less experienced drivers,even if it breaks my car.Just remember that you had to start somewhere and everyone needs to be freindly and helpfull to any newcomer.Sorry for getting of topic.
03-28-2009 | 05:06 PM
#8
Sorry guys, I know this thing wouldnt be allowed to race at any tracks and I didnt mean it to seem that way. It's just a novelty thing that looked quite cool if you were at the park for a family day out or something.
03-28-2009 | 07:44 PM
#10
Thats cool, I didn't take it personally. The thing weighs 200pounds, it is nuts! I wouldn't want to be anywhere near it!
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