1LikesU.S. Vintage Trans-Am Racing
01-12-2012, 01:37 PM
We are here racing every 1st and 3rd sundays, and our track just recently started racing. We do have a vta class, but pensacola is a long way away from jacksonville.
http://hobbycentralrc.com/content/
http://hobbycentralrc.com/content/
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01-12-2012, 04:47 PM
Tech Regular
Beat me to it. We have a pretty fun program going, and would be happy to have more racers join us.
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01-12-2012, 05:09 PM
Just because a track's area is 140 ft. long doesn't mean you MUST make a 140 ft. straight. If you're concerned about shortening it and not making enough straight for the faster clases, why not create shortcut sections for the slower class? Sounds like there is plenty of room for it. Just about every 1:1 racetrack in the world does this. Why not utilize the same concept here?
01-12-2012, 05:49 PM
One of the tracks here has a 225ft back straight (gas cars). It's not a problem. Ever draft a VTA car?
One solution that does work and is more fun than anything else is running as many cars as the computer will score. They have run up to 20 cars in a race at the track I'm talking about...awesome.
One solution that does work and is more fun than anything else is running as many cars as the computer will score. They have run up to 20 cars in a race at the track I'm talking about...awesome.
01-12-2012, 06:17 PM
Has this been discussed and decided if legal or not?
http://www.teamnovak.com/products/es...ive/index.html
http://www.teamnovak.com/products/es...ive/index.html
01-12-2012, 06:28 PM
Tech Fanatic
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Novak says "More power for nearly all applications." Unless it follows the motor phase firing strategy set forth by ROAR (which they seem to imply it does not), then it will have to be evaluated very carefully....what point is it if every VTA driver has to suddenly go out and run the thing because it has more power than all the havoc's, gtb 1's, cirtix, etc.?
01-12-2012, 06:40 PM
Tech Regular
Thats what I want to do. We already run rcgt as well, so any deviation from the official rules would start to seriously dilute things. I really think we could use a slower class for beginners (and honestly people who just don't have much skill at all). Non-boosted 17.5 is still pretty darn fast.
01-12-2012, 06:44 PM
There are cheaper ways of going faster in VTA than spending $150 on an extra two watts of power. 
01-13-2012, 05:45 AM
Tech Adept
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Are you guys running 25.5 or 21.5? I'm trying to broach the idea of running VTA at my track but I'm not getting much positive reception when I mention 25.5. Everyone thinks it will be too slow on our medium/large-ish parking lot track. Back straight is between 140 and 180 feet depending on the layout.
01-13-2012, 07:31 AM
Are you guys running 25.5 or 21.5? I'm trying to broach the idea of running VTA at my track but I'm not getting much positive reception when I mention 25.5. Everyone thinks it will be too slow on our medium/large-ish parking lot track. Back straight is between 140 and 180 feet depending on the layout.
01-13-2012, 07:40 AM
if you run the 25.5 Novak you will get it geared to your track, it will stay fun and fast enough to draw in new ppl
most of our VTA crowd are newer to onroad racers or ones with less skill..not many of the fast TC guys run VTA cause they like speed not scale control racing
most of our VTA crowd are newer to onroad racers or ones with less skill..not many of the fast TC guys run VTA cause they like speed not scale control racing
01-13-2012, 07:58 AM
Tech Master
if you run the 25.5 Novak you will get it geared to your track, it will stay fun and fast enough to draw in new ppl
most of our VTA crowd are newer to onroad racers or ones with less skill..not many of the fast TC guys run VTA cause they like speed not scale control racing
most of our VTA crowd are newer to onroad racers or ones with less skill..not many of the fast TC guys run VTA cause they like speed not scale control racing
01-13-2012, 08:32 AM
Our new GTB2 with X-Drive is our latest update to our premium Spec/Sportsman-only controller. This is what we say about the X-Drive update:
We have submitted several new controllers to ROAR for approval including this one. Since this is a spec-only controller---no PC interface, non-timing/boost, not externally programmable/updateable, no blinky led---we expect a speedy approval and addition to the ROAR approved list of Sportsman controllers.
These new features do not affect motor timing, but we always want to add new features that offer our customers the highest performance, affordable spec-only controller to compete in the "blinky" mode against the 250.00 escs.
As I have said before---in reference to USVTA 25.5T motor operation---high performance escs and hop-up motor accessories are not required to achieve satisfactory and competitive results.
WHAT IS X-DRIVE™?
Novak-developed X-Drive™ is the newest motor-firing technology. This revolutionary firmware and hardware delivers unmatched performance and provides:
* Unparalleled throttle response
* Smooth and controlled braking
* Cooler operating temperatures
* Faster lap times
* More power for nearly all applications
Customers and team drivers who have used X-Drive in side-by-side comparisons report a noticeable performance advantage. This update not only makes your speed control more efficient, it may very well make you faster and put you on the podium!
Novak-developed X-Drive™ is the newest motor-firing technology. This revolutionary firmware and hardware delivers unmatched performance and provides:
* Unparalleled throttle response
* Smooth and controlled braking
* Cooler operating temperatures
* Faster lap times
* More power for nearly all applications
Customers and team drivers who have used X-Drive in side-by-side comparisons report a noticeable performance advantage. This update not only makes your speed control more efficient, it may very well make you faster and put you on the podium!
These new features do not affect motor timing, but we always want to add new features that offer our customers the highest performance, affordable spec-only controller to compete in the "blinky" mode against the 250.00 escs.
As I have said before---in reference to USVTA 25.5T motor operation---high performance escs and hop-up motor accessories are not required to achieve satisfactory and competitive results.