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Originally Posted by KE4PJO
(Post 14752260)
I’ve been around the hobby for awhile, 30+years, and I’ve seen a lot of change. I miss some of the old ways, like two classes, stock and modified. But, it is what it is…lol.
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Originally Posted by KE4PJO
(Post 14752260)
OK, here’s my 2 cents:
I’ve been around the hobby for awhile, 30+years, and I’ve seen a lot of change. I miss some of the old ways, like two classes, stock and modified. But, it is what it is…lol. I like the controlled practice seeding rounds, it seems to sort talent levels very well. I like triple A mains, especially for Modified. Not so much for the others. I don’t like so many classes. Too many TC classes in the mix. A limit to three should be enough for most races. I’m thinking 17.5, 13.5 and open Mod. USVTA has several races a year for the VTA and GT classes. Just my opinion, don’t jump on it too hard. Lol 17.5 Amateur, no sponsored drivers.. 13.5 Open to all Modified hold on as best you can. But I'm all for usgt being the new stock class and 17.5 being the new superstock |
Random sort rd 1, no seeding
Rd 2 sort 3 consecutive. Rd 3 & 4 sort fastest over all Shorter qualifier times, 3 min each class Qual points. every round should count equal. Mains longer then quals, i.e. 3 min 1/12 qual 8 min main.... 3 min sedan qual 6 min mains Bumps or ladder both have every racer still racing for the top spot through the mains! Bumps work better when class counts are lower then 30. |
Hmm good points.... Having USVTA classes at big races like the big 3 iic birds champs... Is overkill. I personally would like the same support for the official USVTA big 3 events Summit Southern and Asphalt, and possibly return of Scale.... I love that 60 racers ran USGT and 20+ ran USVTA and F1.... But having that same amount at half the cost is something I would love to see
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Originally Posted by dawgmeat
(Post 14752268)
There's no need for a National race to take entire week i.e. Snowbirds
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Originally Posted by jlfx car audio
(Post 14751630)
1. 3 race days isn't a bad idea if entries are below 300 but if they are above that 3 days are either unfilling or very long days .
2. Again triple A-mains would be a chore on 3 day events but great for iic or birds. 3. Less classes ! TC Usvta Usgt Stock Mod 1/12 Spec (spec tires/17.5) Stock (open tire 13.5) Mod 4. Limited entries per class isn't a bad thing 5. Holding races at hotels are cheaper than civic center rentals I would imagine . But love I idea for sure ! Remember racing in parking lots in Memphis tons of intrest from people passing by . Also, combine usvta and usgt into one scale class with one set of rules. Limiting entries into few classes makes events more prestigious. This allows organizers to set up qualifying events. (Roar) This also allows for triple A-mains. |
Originally Posted by EAMotorsports
(Post 14752501)
The snowbirds has to because its basically two races in one (onroad and Oval). SO for the amount of people racing they get done with it pretty quickly.
EA For the amount of days vs. the actual track time is not even feasible if you run 1 class. You literally have to run 2-3 classes just to get enough wheel time |
Reduce the class options. Things were a lot stronger and simpler when we had TC and 1:12. Back to the foam days.
TC x 3, 1:12 x 3, VTA, USGT, WGT, WGTR, F1, 235 pan, etc.... Too many classes. |
Qual Points
Triple Mains (double lower mains if time does not allow) Less Classes Handout motors for spec classes Call driving penalties 3-day races the norm, 4 day only for large events (IIC, snowbirds, Reedy, USIC) Basically all of these are in use by the ETS series, which consistently gets 300+ entries per event across only 3 classes. I enjoy doing some races that have unique qualfying structures, like the SoCal Scale series we had in this area a couple years ago. It ran with a 2-minute qualifying session, taking your 3 best hot laps and adding them together to seed your races. Then 3x 10 minute mains. It was a blast, but its something I would like for the odd event, not as the norm. |
Originally Posted by dawgmeat
(Post 14752517)
For the amount of days vs. the actual track time is not even feasible if you run 1 class. You literally have to run 2-3 classes just to get enough wheel time
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Originally Posted by EricPF
(Post 14752614)
Qual Points
Basically all of these are in use by the ETS series, which consistently gets 300+ entries per event across only 3 classes. The spread of racers for the ETS is a lot closer than the US base of racers distance wise. EA |
Originally Posted by Chris Adams
(Post 14752506)
How much can a big spot in a car show actually be? Dont people pay to get into those events? I doubt the car show charges much for a car to come in. It would be part of the entertainment for the weekend. I imagine at a big car show, people would be stacked up ear to ear to watch small cars battle it out at speeds they didn't even know could be possible.
Also, combine usvta and usgt into one scale class with one set of rules. Limiting entries into few classes makes events more prestigious. This allows organizers to set up qualifying events. (Roar) This also allows for triple A-mains. |
Originally Posted by EAMotorsports
(Post 14752644)
The problem that most here dont realize is with the ETS there are 300+ entries because most of the countries involved in it over there are basically within 6-7 hours driving time of each track. If every RC Racer here in the US was in a 6-7 hour driving distance of a race I am sure you would sell it out in days too.
The spread of racers for the ETS is a lot closer than the US base of racers distance wise. EA |
As someone who doesn't get to go to all the races i would say 2 out of the 3 "BIG" races this year have been a disappointment. If a major event doesn't have live national coverage with video, sponsor sheets for recognition and so on then im sorry.. its not a major event. Its hard to believe in this day and age both of the Ohio major events dont even have what half of the clubs/tracks in the united states have. Im really not on a ranp but its super disappointing and feel like people have really dropped the ball on this.
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Originally Posted by EricPF
(Post 14752821)
Right, my point was more that its successful with only a limited number of classes. 300 entries at a US race are usually made up of 100-150 guys running 2 or 3 classes each, spread out across 10 classes. At ETS, very few racers run more than one class and guys will go race even if they know they're going to be in the K main. I'm not sure American racers would go for this.
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