Spec/Handout Speedo thoughts
04-18-2012, 04:59 PM
#211
Tech Addict
i would love to go to a big race that has a spec motor/speedo combination. everyone has the same stuff, the same problems to overcome, no one has a real advantage...take what you get and race it!
but mostly, have fun, and dont get caught up with the "that guy has new software that we dont have and cant get"!
but mostly, have fun, and dont get caught up with the "that guy has new software that we dont have and cant get"!
04-18-2012, 05:16 PM
#213
I would not be against 150.00-160.00 for the first class with a good 2nd class discount. Thats what IIC is now. If there is no big 2nd class discount then 100-120.00. If it averages out to around 100.00 per class I think it would be a big success. I dont think that for what ROAR offers to racers that they would be able to get more than 100-120.00 for it. But for what you get in your entry at IIC people dont mind paying it with all the extras that come with it.
EA
EA
i cannot believe the ETS race is so cheap.
EA - when are you going to start a thread about qual points racing in the USA? that is what i'm waiting for! im tried of getting 'rocket rounded' out..
04-18-2012, 05:20 PM
#214
04-18-2012, 05:22 PM
#215
Note: Speedo rental is 15 Euro and motor rental is 10 Euro if you are only running one series race or dont want to buy it.
I would be OK with Qual points here based on 5 qualifiers like they have. But 4 and 2 counting I am not sure about. So much stuff happens that is not your fault when racing....especially in the US!!
EA
04-18-2012, 05:29 PM
#217
Monday - Wednesday: Spec racing
Wednesday - Thursday: Qual Points
Thurs - Fri: TBD
Sat - Sun: TBD
04-18-2012, 05:30 PM
#218
1) limit entries (fat chance - where in the USA, land of the almighty $$)
2) dump classes that aren't, well, popular
3) have 'special' events that just have a minimal set of classes, like ETS
i'd really love to have double or triple mains too.
i guess we can dream
Maybe I should be more direct than some others on this thread. I think some will appreciate it. Hey Scotty - bring an ETS-styled series to the USA. Let Charlie run it
04-18-2012, 05:38 PM
#220
Have an ETS style mini series ( three races ) on the West coast , another mini series for the East coast and Central... then overall points winners ( and / or A main finalists ) from all three parts of the country settle the whole enchilada "old west style" in a Texas shootout. S c o t t y ! build it, and they will come !
04-18-2012, 05:43 PM
#221
if that is all it takes.. it should be that hard to find the time if we either
1) limit entries (fat chance - where in the USA, land of the almighty $$)
2) dump classes that aren't, well, popular
3) have 'special' events that just have a minimal set of classes, like ETS
i'd really love to have double or triple mains too.
i guess we can dream
Maybe I should be more direct than some others on this thread. I think some will appreciate it. Hey Scotty - bring an ETS-styled series to the USA. Let Charlie run it
EA
04-18-2012, 05:46 PM
#222
Have an ETS style mini series ( three races ) on the West coast , another mini series for the East coast and Central... then overall points winners ( and / or A main finalists ) from all three parts of the country settle the whole enchilada "old west style" in a Texas shootout. S c o t t y ! build it, and they will come !
EA
04-18-2012, 05:58 PM
#223
I hear you about adding so many races, but is it far fetched to think these races (Snowbirds, Cleveland, etc ) could incorporate a spec handout esc/motor combo for ONE TC class, say 13.5 ?
For example Snowbirds would be part of the East Coast series. Timezone II for one of the west coast, and IIC, etc.
Then the centrally located Texas Touring Car shootout for the points winners ( and or A main drivers ) of those races.
Over time the spec motor/esc combo classes would either grow or fail on its merit. If it grew it would most likely bring in pan cars and grow within the races already in place. Just add in a centrally located Race for the shootout.
Last edited by Magnet Top; 04-18-2012 at 06:14 PM.
04-18-2012, 05:58 PM
#224
OK - if we are dreaming, and speaking our minds ..then.. it is SUPER important that if a new event where to come along (or maybe the existing ones just mentioned) that you have GREAT announcing that can make even a boring race EXCITING. Think Chris Goetz circa 2010 Halloween Classic (maybe with a slightly less racy dialog ... depends upon the area of the country)
04-18-2012, 06:28 PM
#225
honestly,
if a manufacturer didn't come along and GIVE ( 100% sponsor ) the hardware for the first year of a handout esc/motor for a High profile National race series, I'd be questioning their business sense. The trickle down from being "first to market" would be a substantial windfall at the club level for the company that is willing to make the initial investment.
( and I'd even race it if Daffy Duck was calling the races )
if a manufacturer didn't come along and GIVE ( 100% sponsor ) the hardware for the first year of a handout esc/motor for a High profile National race series, I'd be questioning their business sense. The trickle down from being "first to market" would be a substantial windfall at the club level for the company that is willing to make the initial investment.
( and I'd even race it if Daffy Duck was calling the races
)
Last edited by Magnet Top; 04-18-2012 at 07:03 PM.