2014 U.S. VTA+ Southern Nationals in Music City U.S.A.
08-31-2014, 08:32 AM
#526
It's a bigger deal than you think for some. If you're one of the top drivers there is no doubt where you're going to race. Same for the newer slower drivers. But as someone who has won the D main at one of these big events, that puts me dab smack in the middle of the field of 60-70.
So what do I do? Do I run Sportsman and risk not having any fun or do I run at the back of the top 35 and challenge myself. My goal is to finish in the top 30 or C main. Can't do that if I run Sportsman...
So what do I do? Do I run Sportsman and risk not having any fun or do I run at the back of the top 35 and challenge myself. My goal is to finish in the top 30 or C main. Can't do that if I run Sportsman...
08-31-2014, 10:16 AM
#527
Tech Addict
Or here is an idea....
Run everyone as one class, but at sign in let the eligible "sportsman" drivers claim this. An "s" could appear after thier name on the results, Then run the 60+ drivers together for the entire event. Once the mains are done and final results figured, go down the list and hand out the sportsman awards in the order they finish. ( for example, if the top sportsman driver was 3rd in the b, then the next sportsman driver won the c, then the next was 4th in the c, those would be your podium for the sportsman class)
That way everyone runs together, all 60 drivers are national points eligible, and sportsman guys can race with the pro guys of their speed while still being recognized for their own achievements without having to split it up into 2 groups.
This make sense? I think it's the best and most fair way to handle this situation.
Otherwise guys sitting in the low 20s may try to sand bag and get to 31 so that can be awarded a "first place in sportsman" instead of 8th in the pro c.
Run everyone as one class, but at sign in let the eligible "sportsman" drivers claim this. An "s" could appear after thier name on the results, Then run the 60+ drivers together for the entire event. Once the mains are done and final results figured, go down the list and hand out the sportsman awards in the order they finish. ( for example, if the top sportsman driver was 3rd in the b, then the next sportsman driver won the c, then the next was 4th in the c, those would be your podium for the sportsman class)
That way everyone runs together, all 60 drivers are national points eligible, and sportsman guys can race with the pro guys of their speed while still being recognized for their own achievements without having to split it up into 2 groups.
This make sense? I think it's the best and most fair way to handle this situation.
Otherwise guys sitting in the low 20s may try to sand bag and get to 31 so that can be awarded a "first place in sportsman" instead of 8th in the pro c.
Do you really think a top 30 driver (overall) would really sandbag to get a trophy in Sportsman? I guess that thought had never even occurred to me.
08-31-2014, 03:10 PM
#529
You do realize how the regular system works right? After one qualifier, you're running with people real close to your ability for the REST OF THE EVENT. You'd have the exact same amount of fun EITHER WAY.
And frankly, that was the beauty of the 1 minute qualifier. It was a great pre-sorter in so many ways. If you were an A-sort driver you could go for it or play it safe. If you went for it and had a problem, you had to work your way back up the ladder. If you were an last-sort driver, you went directly there. 2nd best drama of the weekend.
And frankly, that was the beauty of the 1 minute qualifier. It was a great pre-sorter in so many ways. If you were an A-sort driver you could go for it or play it safe. If you went for it and had a problem, you had to work your way back up the ladder. If you were an last-sort driver, you went directly there. 2nd best drama of the weekend.
08-31-2014, 03:36 PM
#530
We will be trackside with parts available for the racers. If you need anything, please let us know and we can have it there. The Alabama guys are ready to have some fun!
R1 Wurks Motors and Lipos
Gravity RC GT Tires
HPI VTA Wheels and Tires
SpeedKingz Gription and Bearing Oil
Associated Onroad Parts
64P Spurs and Pinions
TQ Sensor Wires
Xray Parts
Novak Motors and ECS's
www.speedkingzracing.com
Southern Nats Trackside Special
$35- Full set of VTA Wheels and Tires
Thanks
James
R1 Wurks Motors and Lipos
Gravity RC GT Tires
HPI VTA Wheels and Tires
SpeedKingz Gription and Bearing Oil
Associated Onroad Parts
64P Spurs and Pinions
TQ Sensor Wires
Xray Parts
Novak Motors and ECS's
www.speedkingzracing.com
Southern Nats Trackside Special
$35- Full set of VTA Wheels and Tires
Thanks
James
08-31-2014, 04:24 PM
#532
Pro VTA:
Sponsored drivers of any level, incl hobby shop and track owners, or you have made the A-main at any National level RC event incl ROAR Nats, Vegas,Birds,Cleveland,Summit Nats,Scale Nats, or Southern Nats.
Sportsman VTA:
No sponsors at any level,incl track and shop owners, never made the A-main at National level events, 90% out of pocket racers(wifey,gifts,ect make up the other 10%..lol)
08-31-2014, 04:45 PM
#533
Tech Addict
08-31-2014, 05:10 PM
#534
Tech Fanatic
We will be trackside with parts available for the racers. If you need anything, please let us know and we can have it there. The Alabama guys are ready to have some fun!
R1 Wurks Motors and Lipos
Gravity RC GT Tires
HPI VTA Wheels and Tires
SpeedKingz Gription and Bearing Oil
Associated Onroad Parts
64P Spurs and Pinions
TQ Sensor Wires
Xray Parts
Novak Motors and
Southern Nats Trackside Special
$35- Full set of VTA Wheels and Tires
Thanks
James
R1 Wurks Motors and Lipos
Gravity RC GT Tires
HPI VTA Wheels and Tires
SpeedKingz Gription and Bearing Oil
Associated Onroad Parts
64P Spurs and Pinions
TQ Sensor Wires
Xray Parts
Novak Motors and
Southern Nats Trackside Special
$35- Full set of VTA Wheels and Tires
Thanks
James
09-01-2014, 07:09 AM
#539
09-01-2014, 10:20 AM
#540
Where is Jack's BBQ from the track