wyd

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Every top driver started at the bottom. They didn't just wake up and become a great racer with the absolute best equipment.

Good thing I didn't quit because one of the top racers kicked my ass because I would of done that 24 years ago.

Go to the races to have fun, meet new racers, see some of the best in the world racers, and learn from the Pros as they very approachable and 99% are normal guys that just happen to be able to wheel an R/C better than most.

Riketsu

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Your probably one of those guys spending the big $$$s

bigemike

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If racing was quick and easy then everyone would be fast. It takes dedication, some natural talent and the right equipment to go fast. I am spending money to goto the nats, and I can tell you I won't make the amain in either class. But I will have fun, get to spend time with my buddies and I will be involved in some great battles with other people at my LEVEL. If you are a person that has to win to have fun, race the trans am class, or legends, something where driving skills and equipment aren't as key.

But if you are going to race with the big boys, shut up and quit crying when you get your arse spanked.

chubbspeterson

wow, all the hard work those "pro" drivers do and not a drop of talent among them. It is a shame, and hardwork? Who has time for that! I mean if you want to be good at something would it not be easyer to show up, unprepared, with little or no pratice and win? THAT would be great, I bet the "pro" guys would love that to! More time spent doing someting else, like sleeping. I guess your therory would also appy to PRO sports, like Tiger Woods, I mean if it wqs not for the light weight golf shirts, and those HIGHLY ILLEGAL golf balls we would all cream him on anyday.

If you want to be "JOE" Racer than be that, race for fun or what ever your motivation is. If you want to test your skills against the best then enter a race. Also the work these guys do helps to bring more products to the masses.

I guess the "PRO" racers were born with contracts in hand at birth. Heres your radio, and car you are now better than everyone else.

Must we forget where all these "PRO" guys started?

OR was Paul Lemuex Born with a X-Ray shrit on?

olhipster1

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This is the best thread ever....
sike...!!!!!

funny sh!zze ...dude...

to the original comment...
I think you're taking this too seriously...
only a few make into an Amain at a big event....
the average driver should be aiming for the C or B main...or whatever his average time would allow him to be grouped with...

example the Birds....I would never...in a thousands years think I would even make the B main...
I would happy with a D main showing..If I'm lucky...

Now if your good enough to make into a top Bmain or Amain then consider that you're probably good enough to get a sponsorship..even if you don't win that particular event
dude....reality check...doesn't this hold true for most sports and hobbies.....you have talent then get noticed...the get a sponsorships or endorsement. plain and simple same thing...

I race not only because of the competetion but more for the friendships, fun times...and a chance to get away from house + ball chains :P


I heard it's actually a Xray tatoo... :P

notateamracer

your post actually makes cents i just get frustrated i practice my a$$ off and i still suck and lose. yes i have spent a bundle and never make the A. I dont know maybe i am a crybaby loser but I just want to win once and feel what it feels like. i run an corally and now i hear i have to buy an aftermarket chassis for carpet i cant keep up.

syndr0me

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Longest "I suck" post evar!

Cain

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I think you really worded your post wrong, and a better attitude in it would have been better.

If you are saying that you think something should be passed rule wise concerning drivers using parts that are not commercially available for everyone to purchase, I can see some of your point on that and you probably could have a civil discussion about it. Especially if it deviates from a set rule or some approved list of items that can be used. Heck, I think I remember a big full page ad taken out about some sort of rule deviation at a big race in one of the bigger RC Magazines.

As for the comment however about drivers winning because of those changes only, can't go down that road. Those guys are pros for a reason because they started driving prior to all the protostuff came down the pipeline. The cars don't drive themselves, and throwing your wallet over the finish line doesn't win anything. You would be better served IMHO just buying cheap stuff and race that. Trust me, beating something using substandard gear when they have the wallet racing mentality is priceless.

Lastly, try to enjoy the hobby. Thats what this is supposed to be about. Its not like someone is going to be beating down your door for an autograph picture of you and the "toy" car and I don't mean that as an insult.

terryh

what a loser

sinisterRC

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One of the greatest things about this hobby is that you can actually pit next a world champion, talk to them and hell maybe even be in the same qualifier. That doesn't mean you are "worthy" it just means this hobby is that great. I raced ATV's for years and I never got a chance at racing the best, we weren't allowed in the same pit area, or even in the track at the same time. Face it not you are not the next Masami, keep your day job and race for fun. After all that's what it's all about..


It could be worse you could have more DNF's than finishes (me). Maybe one day they'll make the track out of rubber bumpers!!

ijump

I have a similar problem and see were your coming from as I have an RC12L3 and everyone says get the newest stuff to be fast but I don't really see it that way. In my mind RC Racing is about control and having a good time not who wins or loses. I mean comon nobodys perfect. I practice almost every day and take perfect care of my stuff but then the goody-goods come and my hope is gone. The main problem I have is only the SOME of the sponsered drivers take some time and offer to help

sinisterRC

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Gain Time

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You are absolutely correct!!!! I agree that you will never win and you need to give up. Just remember as long as I am around you will always be #2 (First Loser).

KE4PJO

The best part of the whole Team driver "advantage" is, they can beat me with my own stuff. And they can run almost as fast with my stuff as with theirs. Cracks me up.

RaceAce701

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"You will NEVER win a big race"

So what big deal

i go to a big race to have a good time meat new people see people i dont get 2 see that often and learsn some new things and beat the pants off a few local drivers

when i go away as long as i can qualify somewear near in the middle i am more than happy atleast i know i beat someone.