Proposed R.O.A.R. rules change
01-11-2011, 10:47 AM
#17
This is from the second post that I put on here it is from Steve Pond of R.O.A.R.
01-11-2011, 10:51 AM
#20
Honestly I like the no-boost classes and enjoyed them when I traveled for a race...however outlawing the programmable ESCs in the stock class is the wrong way to go for a couple of reasons. First those that wish to stay in the stock classes will be forced to buy a new ESC...and new people who start out in stock will be forced to buy a new ESC when they step up to a modified class. Having the no-boost profile was a great way to keep costs lower so the ESC could grow with the racer.
01-11-2011, 10:52 AM
#21
My bad, went back & read it
we had a similar issue with VTA when they went with 25.5
we keep the 21.5's but went with the required speedos, saved the racers a few bucks at least
in the 17.5 TC class we currently run the Tekins/Castle's, I do most of the teching and have only had 1 racer 'bending' the rules so far.
Thankx for the explaination
I support ROAR, but our track is not fully compliant.
Thankx, Bill
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we had a similar issue with VTA when they went with 25.5
we keep the 21.5's but went with the required speedos, saved the racers a few bucks at least
in the 17.5 TC class we currently run the Tekins/Castle's, I do most of the teching and have only had 1 racer 'bending' the rules so far.
Thankx for the explaination
I support ROAR, but our track is not fully compliant.
Thankx, Bill
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01-11-2011, 11:03 AM
#24
Trying to and actually doing it are two different things. Not everyone worships at the alter of ROAR. VTA and RCGT seem to have done fine without ROAR intervention.
Your right shame on them for trying. Btw Isn't vta rcgt non boosted.
You will have to buy new hardware IF you want to participate in a ROAR event in STOCK class once they outlaw in 2012 firmware updateable ESCs.
Your right shame on them for trying. Btw Isn't vta rcgt non boosted.
You will have to buy new hardware IF you want to participate in a ROAR event in STOCK class once they outlaw in 2012 firmware updateable ESCs.
01-11-2011, 11:07 AM
#25
I for one will guess that roar wants to do away with programmable esc's so as not to run into any "issues" like they had with 208. Again just a guess.
But I generally support what ROAR is trying to do here.
01-11-2011, 11:18 AM
#27
If ROAR is saying it's too expensive, than why not have a dollar limit on the motor, esc, and battery? If ROAR is saying Stock is too fast than why not spec less motor and battery? IMO, I think the most logical solution would be to spec to less motor, or establish a Novice/Sportsman class.
01-11-2011, 11:21 AM
#28
2 Words "Silver Can".
As much as I know they are boring, at least it was even!
I've always thought that the ability to boost and change the software on the BL systems seemed a bit unfair. Lets accept that "Stock" in its basic form is gone. No longer are motors stock when you can change the profile of software to compensate for the limits of the motor. I'm all for having one PURE class that is stock.
My Motto has always been long live the Silver Can. I don't want to live in the past, but at least it was racing in its purist form.
MOmo
As much as I know they are boring, at least it was even!
I've always thought that the ability to boost and change the software on the BL systems seemed a bit unfair. Lets accept that "Stock" in its basic form is gone. No longer are motors stock when you can change the profile of software to compensate for the limits of the motor. I'm all for having one PURE class that is stock.
My Motto has always been long live the Silver Can. I don't want to live in the past, but at least it was racing in its purist form.
MOmo
01-11-2011, 11:28 AM
#30
I personally don’t mind ROAR for what ever reason they choose to keep or change in their rules. That is because I do it for fun.
the only time that ROAR rules will be totally enforced is if when attending some huge event. Unfortunately, I myself don’t have the cheese.
I wonder...the guys that "techs" the electronics in these "toys", are they knowledgeable on the Speedos that are out there on knowing if its "stock" or not....? Hell, majority of the Speedos that out there are programmable. At our local track out here, we had to school him on how he can tell if the Speedos are in "stock" mode. Once he was able to identify then all was gravy, and others had to re-tune or what have you.
the only time that ROAR rules will be totally enforced is if when attending some huge event. Unfortunately, I myself don’t have the cheese.I wonder...the guys that "techs" the electronics in these "toys", are they knowledgeable on the Speedos that are out there on knowing if its "stock" or not....? Hell, majority of the Speedos that out there are programmable. At our local track out here, we had to school him on how he can tell if the Speedos are in "stock" mode. Once he was able to identify then all was gravy, and others had to re-tune or what have you.