ETS 2013-14
11-01-2013, 07:23 AM
#1
ETS 2013-14
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First day of Practice
Volker
Fischer
Sudhoff
Only drivers on 12.0 lap so far
Why oh why can't we have this kind of racing here in the US
http://ets.redrc.net/
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First day of Practice
Volker
Fischer
Sudhoff
Only drivers on 12.0 lap so far
Why oh why can't we have this kind of racing here in the US
http://ets.redrc.net/
11-01-2013, 08:32 AM
#5
Tech Master
Geography is not directly it, I have not seen any photos like this comming from a race in the states.
Look at the photo Syndr0me. That is in a large gymnasium. Look at the track, which is like 5+ rolls in depth. The venue is different and the layout is different. Both are bigger than what we get to race on here in the states.
Why are we not doing this? A few things come to mind. A: Nobody is setting it up. B: No venue will let us in. C: Cost above all, nobody is paying for it.
Snowy
Look at the photo Syndr0me. That is in a large gymnasium. Look at the track, which is like 5+ rolls in depth. The venue is different and the layout is different. Both are bigger than what we get to race on here in the states.
Why are we not doing this? A few things come to mind. A: Nobody is setting it up. B: No venue will let us in. C: Cost above all, nobody is paying for it.
Snowy
11-01-2013, 08:57 AM
#6
Oh, I was thinking more of the lack of a series in general, not the size of the tracks.
Of the two major races on temporary tracks in the US (IIC, Snowbirds) I think only IIC would have the room to consider adding another roll of carpet. I remember 'birds being pretty packed, and I'm not sure they have much incentive to add another roll since it's as much an oval race as 'road.
It would be fun to run on a bigger track sometime, though. We don't seem to embrace the whole gymnasium thing here at all, not sure why. Maybe the logistics of moving carpet across long distances?
Of the two major races on temporary tracks in the US (IIC, Snowbirds) I think only IIC would have the room to consider adding another roll of carpet. I remember 'birds being pretty packed, and I'm not sure they have much incentive to add another roll since it's as much an oval race as 'road.
It would be fun to run on a bigger track sometime, though. We don't seem to embrace the whole gymnasium thing here at all, not sure why. Maybe the logistics of moving carpet across long distances?
11-01-2013, 10:46 AM
#8
It's amazing to see this type of turnout at an event that only offers 3 rubber tire classes. The only race in the US that can come close is the ROAR gas off road Nationals. I wonder what the turnout would be at IIC and Snowbirds if they only offered 3 rubber tire classes? Probably not good.
11-01-2013, 11:22 AM
#9
Geography is not directly it, I have not seen any photos like this comming from a race in the states.
Look at the photo Syndr0me. That is in a large gymnasium. Look at the track, which is like 5+ rolls in depth. The venue is different and the layout is different. Both are bigger than what we get to race on here in the states.
Why are we not doing this? A few things come to mind. A: Nobody is setting it up. B: No venue will let us in. C: Cost above all, nobody is paying for it.
Snowy
Look at the photo Syndr0me. That is in a large gymnasium. Look at the track, which is like 5+ rolls in depth. The venue is different and the layout is different. Both are bigger than what we get to race on here in the states.
Why are we not doing this? A few things come to mind. A: Nobody is setting it up. B: No venue will let us in. C: Cost above all, nobody is paying for it.
Snowy
EA
11-01-2013, 11:31 AM
#10
Who wants to go to a race with fewer than 300 entries that only lasts three days?? That's not a big race.
Edit: And race only one class. No thanks!
Edit: And race only one class. No thanks!
11-01-2013, 12:04 PM
#11
Tech Regular
11-01-2013, 12:20 PM
#12
Tech Regular
iTrader: (10)
After being stationed over in Germany for 3 yrs, I was able to attend a few ETS events and enjoyed every one I went to! The on-road race environment is a lot different than in the US and the European racers are more dedicated than we are, that's why they have such high turn out's for these races. If you ever have an opportunity to travel over for an ETS race you will see the difference!
Patrick
Patrick
11-01-2013, 12:38 PM
#13
