View Poll Results: what's your tire choice?
Protoform
46
30.67%
HPI
104
69.33%
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U.S. Vintage Trans-Am Racing Part 2
#5596
#5597
Tech Champion
iTrader: (2)
Its in process, the USVTA will look and test every esc that is presented and at different tracks. Patience is the key. Its just now is available, so testing on the track and other configuration is in the works. We dont want it to be a mistake that the USVTA would have to eat.
Thanks
also, if a track is running roar vta, they might want to look at the vta entries at their event. If your track is roar and you are only getting an A, and maybe a B main. Maybe USVTA is a better option for you.
Myron
Thanks
also, if a track is running roar vta, they might want to look at the vta entries at their event. If your track is roar and you are only getting an A, and maybe a B main. Maybe USVTA is a better option for you.
Myron
#5598
I would say most tracks running roar VTA, started with USVTA
#5600
#5601
Tech Elite
iTrader: (66)
I know my local track switch due to motor issues. People wanted to run more than just the novak motor. I didnt mind running only the novak but it would have been nice to have a couple options. I like how each esc is actually track tested against a standard. Maybe the same could be done with motors???
#5602
The ROAR and USVTA rules have very different objectives - ROAR emphasizes the lack of preferential treatment toward equipment suppliers, whereas USVTA places an emphasis on equipment parity. I'm not advocating for one ruleset or the other - whatever attracts the most racers should be the primary determinant for a given racing venue - but IMO the USVTA rule set favors fair competition more than the ROAR rules do.
#5604
You will spend around $110 to get a 17.5 car legal for roar VTA with a Speed Passion motor, to get the same car up to usvta spec you are spending $250+
+1
We run both usvta & roar in FL, given a choice I prefer the roar rules.
We run both usvta & roar in FL, given a choice I prefer the roar rules.
#5605
Tech Legend
iTrader: (294)
To be honest, I think you will see racers regardless of what rules set is used try to find an advantage with their wallets. Sort of like those guys who buy multiples of the same motor to find that "good one" and then relist the ones that weren't strong enough in their opinion. Seen a few people do that with some Novak 25.5s not too long ago. Or, gravitate towards a certain ESC or spec battery if at their track its perceived to be faster.
Any class can be as much of a money pit as you want it to be. But I do credit USVTA for the willingness to test ESCs to look for parity based on what I am understanding. Not sure if ROAR does this at all with there stuff, but who knows, maybe it something that they should look into as well?
Any class can be as much of a money pit as you want it to be. But I do credit USVTA for the willingness to test ESCs to look for parity based on what I am understanding. Not sure if ROAR does this at all with there stuff, but who knows, maybe it something that they should look into as well?
#5606
Tech Legend
iTrader: (294)
I spent about $75 shipped for the Speed Passion Combo. came with there Reventon Stock only ESC and the V3.0 Competition 25.5 motor brand new.
Other than the whole messing with timing boards you have to do with Speed Passion gear, so far, liking it in the VTA class here.
But, heck, you can always dump the money into the car too lol. Crazy to see some of the top flight chassis running in the class.
Hey, does anyone sell prepainted driver figure bodies, maybe one that could be taken for being a "girl"? Think my daughter would get a kick out of that.
#5607
Tech Master
iTrader: (46)
From USVTA rules:
All cars must include a driver figure consisting of at least a head and shoulders.
#5608
Tech Addict
iTrader: (22)
I'm not so sure about this... Having unlimited choices concerning motors, ESCs and batteries might make things cheaper for someone to assemble a car if they already have electronics, but I see the long term result for all participants being similar to what you see in other spec classes where choices aren't restricted; racers would resort to chasing the motor, ESC, or battery of the week to get a temporary advantage over their opponents. Eventually, people get tired of the chase and abandon the class.
The ROAR and USVTA rules have very different objectives - ROAR emphasizes the lack of preferential treatment toward equipment suppliers, whereas USVTA places an emphasis on equipment parity. I'm not advocating for one ruleset or the other - whatever attracts the most racers should be the primary determinant for a given racing venue - but IMO the USVTA rule set favors fair competition more than the ROAR rules do.
The ROAR and USVTA rules have very different objectives - ROAR emphasizes the lack of preferential treatment toward equipment suppliers, whereas USVTA places an emphasis on equipment parity. I'm not advocating for one ruleset or the other - whatever attracts the most racers should be the primary determinant for a given racing venue - but IMO the USVTA rule set favors fair competition more than the ROAR rules do.