Originally Posted by EAMotorsports

I just LOVE how you took his simple sentence and introduced your own conclusion and turned it completely around. Asleep at the wheel? HELL NO....I myself have talked to Al a few times via Phone as well as Ron Shurr and we are working on it with AL and the rest of the EXCOM about the classes.

I guess you guys just think ROAR sits around and draws paper out of a hat to see what the hell we are going to try and screw you out of next.....Fact is Ive talked to about 5 guys in the last few hours about this stuff to get RACERS and TRACK OWNERS opinions on what THEY want to see in the future. My email has been posted here and its on the ROAR web site. Anytime you want to talk or have suggestions feel free...but guess what youd rather come on here and bitch behind a screen name...like most others do as well.

Its not something that any of us take lightly as pretty much all of ROAR are racers too now....Weather it be off road, on road or nitro. We are not idiots as you are trying to make us out to be on a few different threads now. We are not out to kill racing or make you and others spend more money. We want to try and offer the best classes for everyone around the US for all types of racers from newby's to pro's. Is it going to make everyone happy? NO and never will and not going to try.

I'll go ahead and put it on here for everyone to read....If I get kicked out of ROAR so be it but Fact of the matter is yes ROAR is considering making the Stock class for 2012 21.5. Is it in stone...most deff not but it is something being considered. Time zone wanted to run VTA or a slower class than 17.5 and liked the idea of having the "sportsman" or "amateur" or slow class or whatever you want to call it being 21.5 as its something they already have there in place. HOST for the nats are allowed to submit for a "Track Option" class. We figured if they want to run it why not test the waters so to speak and see how it works out. Or would you rather ROAR just go ahead and make 21.5 THE stock class for next year without ever trying, asking or mentioning it???

You know I have learned over the years that racers always seem to think they KNOW what they WANT in racing but usually realize after its to late that it probably wasnt the right thing to do......

IMO as a racer I would much rather something be tested like this now than change the class for 2012 and then we are stuck with it even if it dont work.

Flame suit on so bring it!

And my email is [email protected] for anyone with suggestions, grips, complaints, deaththreats or what ever!

EA

Originally Posted by skypilot

no sales tax, AND your not allowed to pump your own gas....

Originally Posted by jarrodh

maybe im blind.. but ont he raoar site i didnt see a 17.5 12th scale class?

am i blind or is it not there?

i shure hope it is.. its teh main class i was gunna run..

17.5 12th and 13.5 wgt

i heard 85$ a class?.. holy sheet.. does that include the spec tires if applicable?

Originally Posted by bigb11

What is ROAR going to do the tracks that dont have wheelchair friendly driver's stands. It's a rule and they dont enforce it . LIR in New York is hosting a ROAR regional race and says they wont have a wheelchair friendly driver's stand. Is Jackson Raceway, 2011 on-road National going to have to revamp their driver's stand?

Whats up EA?

Originally Posted by bigb11

I am in a wheelchair and race when I can find a track that has a ramp or you can drive from the ground. racing 20+ years.

Originally Posted by skypilot

we've had issues in the past you and I but I gotta say....bravo, bravo, loudly clapping bravo. its obvious from the other thread he had other issues as well.

Originally Posted by syndr0me

I want to hug EA. Anybody that willingly puts himself in the line of fire for the benefit of his fellow men must be an alright guy.

I'm working on a way to convince my wife my attendance at this race would benefit her in some meaningful way. Wish me luck.

Originally Posted by Troy Mckune

Mark,

I just want to clarify a previous post regarding who can run the 21.5 and 17.5 sedan classes.

As long as you don't run a mod class, sedan or 1/12th scale, you can run both 21.5 and 17.5 Sedan or 13.5 and 17.5 1/12th scale or any combination?

If you run either mod class you can also run 17.5 sedan or 13.5 1/12th but not the 21.5 sedan or 17.5 1/12th?

And finally no restrictions on who runs WGT?

Thanks,

Troy

Originally Posted by Al Sodano

Yes. Jackson will do whatever it takes to provde a handicap drivers stand. As long as we are made aware ahead of time there's a need for one

Originally Posted by bigb11

What is ROAR going to do the tracks that dont have wheelchair friendly driver's stands. It's a rule and they dont enforce it . LIR in New York is hosting a ROAR regional race and says they wont have a wheelchair friendly driver's stand. Is Jackson Raceway, 2011 on-road National going to have to revamp their driver's stand?

Whats up EA?

Originally Posted by MAD916

Good Morning Guys:.. well lot of activity on this thread last night. I will say it was NOT Timezone that requested the 21.5 TC class, but supported ROAR decision, gives the medium level TC racer two classes to run... Also stock 17.5 here is still only 1 to 1-1/2 laps off Mod TC..... and still within a sec of the WGT cars... again pretty sporty...

Alright ready to drop the other shoe, and announce the Spec Tires for the Event:

All Touring Car Classes shall run the Jaco Blues Rubber Tires, Maximum (4) set's per class, $25.00 each set. race tires must be purchased at the track.

WGT Class shall run the CRC Lilac Compound Foam Tires, Maximum (4) sets per Driver, $27.00 each set. Race tires must be purchased at the track.

The official Traction Compound for this event will be Corally "Jack the Gripper"
$10.00 per can.

We want to give a big thanks to the manufactures who have really stepped up to help us put the event on.

Thanks to Jack Rimer with Jaco Tires, Frank Calandra with CRC, and Rob Michaels at Corally USA/ Specialized RC for really stepping up. We have quite a bit of Class Sponsors and Event Title Sponsor to announce next week...

PS: If there are any drivers planning on attending which would require wheel chair access, please send us an e-mail and we will make sure you are accomodated. We have a 60" phenmatic lift that I am sure Rick can work his magic on and provide great access for those drivers.