Formula 1 of RC?

Old 03-24-2004, 08:18 PM
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What about the Mini class, a test of ones patience lol
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Old 03-24-2004, 08:24 PM
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Originally posted by Andrew_XXXs
...For something in RC to be compared to F1 suggests that its more expensive (both in running and development) and requires a greater level of skill and teamwork than any other form of RC racing out there.
I think Andrew's got it in One!!

Prime requirement of "F1" status is no novices!

(and no Colts, no GVs...)
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Old 03-24-2004, 08:33 PM
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GENTLEMEN BEHAVIOR... when I grew up racing 1/8ths, the racing
line was automatically given to the faster car - that's a given.
There's no fast lane hogging by off-pace cars, there's very little
"dirty" driving & methink it was FUN & EXCITING for drivers/teams/spectators.
By comparison, ISTC is a demolition derby with road-raging idiots.
Oi! Haven't you seen full scale touring car racing? Does the name Ingall mean anything to you?
Hey if I had an hour to pull off the racing line every time someone comes within cooey, I would do it. But this is a 5 minute sprint buddy! Rubbin' is racin'.

Seriously, though, that comment about ISTC relying on technology and LUCK? I would have thought IC cars running for 45-90mins and finishing is more prone to bad luck! Multi-final racing for electrics compensates for some of the lucky wins and rewards consitency.

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Old 03-24-2004, 08:33 PM
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1/8 nitro is the F1 class. Mod TC is more popular but 1/8 is F1
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Old 03-24-2004, 08:35 PM
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Originally posted by Coxy
Also I think the same courtesy should apply to all forms of RC.
I totally agree, however its a culture change. Sounds like 1/8th has been like this for ages (which is good). The hardest part of making a culture change is starting, whoever decides to start must be prepared to also lose for a while.

Silly thing is, if you let the guys that are considerably faster past you, then you'll probably drive more consistently and turn faster laps anyway...
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Originally posted by Andrew_XXXs
...if you let the guys that are considerably faster past you, then you'll probably drive more consistently and turn faster laps anyway...
My favourite is to (1) let the 'faster' car through and then
(2) tail him as close as I can, follow his exact lines.

I have learnt a lot about racing lines from doing that.



If one is SLOW enough to be caught & overtaken on the track
then you should find out *why*. Could be driver skill, could be
sub-par equipment... so if you want to win, find the cause & fix it.

Not giving way & trying to slow down the 'fast' boys is immature,
stupid and pointless. A genuinely good driver will always find a
route around a backmarker anyway, whether moving or not.

And if the faster car taps you in the corner... "sorry pal, one-way".
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Old 03-25-2004, 04:07 AM
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Originally posted by WC
My favourite is to (1) let the 'faster' car through and then
(2) tail him as close as I can, follow his exact lines.

I have learnt a lot about racing lines from doing that.



If one is SLOW enough to be caught & overtaken on the track
then you should find out *why*. Could be driver skill, could be
sub-par equipment... so if you want to win, find the cause & fix it.

Not giving way & trying to slow down the 'fast' boys is immature,
stupid and pointless. A genuinely good driver will always find a
route around a backmarker anyway, whether moving or not.

And if the faster car taps you in the corner... "sorry pal, one-way".
Doesn't sound like F1 to me. I am sure you would lose your drive in F1 if you decided to let a guy past because he is faster but behind you.

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Old 03-25-2004, 05:58 AM
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1/8 is definitely the F1 of R/C. its the fastest, most skillful class in R/C. no way in hell everyone has the skill to drive 1/8, at those speeds only the most skilled drivers are able to handle those beasts properly, just watching 1/8 scale makes you admire those guys, with VERY deep wallets and the skills to match, it is the premiere and most prestigous class in R/C.
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Originally posted by Coxy
Doesn't sound like F1 to me. I am sure you would lose your drive in F1 if you decided to let a guy past because he is faster but behind you.
If one used that logic at the Melbourne GP 2004, you'd expect
a huge increase in the dole queue...
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Well its not 235mm, gone with the WIND..... lol

http://www.teamorion.com/global/global_news.asp?id=2339
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Old 03-25-2004, 03:37 PM
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235mm... now that's like HQ Holden racing. heeheehee

(still pretty fast & noisy, cheaper 'budget' racing, odd type of car that you won't find overseas - for which parts are probably getting harder to find)
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Originally posted by WC
235mm... now that's like HQ Holden racing. heeheehee

(still pretty fast & noisy, cheaper 'budget' racing, odd type of car that you won't find overseas - for which parts are probably getting harder to find)
Hmmm now that quote could cover a lot of classes in RC racing

Being a 235mm racer (were such easy going guys us 235 drivers) i wont take offence
after all if 1/8th racing is the fastest form of RC racing then 235mm is STILL the 2nd fastest form bar none
just look at lap records at the various tracks around the world including Australia
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Old 03-26-2004, 07:37 AM
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No offence intended!

At one stage, we even raced 4WD offroad buggies 1/10 elec & 1/8 gas mounted with foam tyres on tarmac.

What's that... Formula Ford & Formula 3000??
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