Winternats 2003
02-13-2003, 08:19 PM
#31
I don't see what is wrong with Serpent reporting about only how they are doing.
Sadly, R/C Media is a touchy area. You can either wait 6 months to read about an event in the magazines, or you can garner whatever info you can from the spotty net coverage.
I try to cover whatever I can for R/C Tech, but since I am sponsored by none other than my VISA check card, I can't go to too many events! It would be nice if there was better coverage on the net, but there has to be money in there somewhere for it to work. Websites like this one can't charge people to read their stories the way a magazine can. Similarly, a magazine is not going to put their stories on the web, since then no one will buy the magazine.
Personally, I am glad to see even limited, slanted coverage of races on the net. Four or five years ago, you had nothing but the magazines. That sucked.
Sadly, R/C Media is a touchy area. You can either wait 6 months to read about an event in the magazines, or you can garner whatever info you can from the spotty net coverage.
I try to cover whatever I can for R/C Tech, but since I am sponsored by none other than my VISA check card, I can't go to too many events! It would be nice if there was better coverage on the net, but there has to be money in there somewhere for it to work. Websites like this one can't charge people to read their stories the way a magazine can. Similarly, a magazine is not going to put their stories on the web, since then no one will buy the magazine.
Personally, I am glad to see even limited, slanted coverage of races on the net. Four or five years ago, you had nothing but the magazines. That sucked.
02-13-2003, 09:23 PM
#32
Originally posted by PUNISHER
Where did yall guys read the report??
UUmmmmm...
Where did yall guys read the report??
UUmmmmm...
Good one PUNISHER...futureal summed it up pretty nicely. I say take the reports wherever you read it from with a pinch of salt. At the end of the day, you'll know who is fast and who is not.
And to verify if indeed the reporters on these websites were full of ****, I do think that a big event such as this will be covered and reported (later) in RC mags like RC Nitro, Xtreme RC or the likes.
02-14-2003, 04:46 AM
#33
Tech Rookie
Futureal,
Thank goodness for forums like this. I think that there is an expectation that when we read something, we will learn the who, what, when and where of it. Of course, there is always some assumption that there will be a predisposed bias for whatever reason. I happen to feel that the reporting that covered the event up until now was some of the poorest I have seen yet. Team Serpent would like to project a certain image through their reporting and when it comes down to it, their antics on the track tell another story. It is a shame that this type of thing happens. The drivers that are sponsored by Visa and MasterCard deserve better than this for their efforts. It is just so bad for the hobby we love.
Thank goodness for forums like this. I think that there is an expectation that when we read something, we will learn the who, what, when and where of it. Of course, there is always some assumption that there will be a predisposed bias for whatever reason. I happen to feel that the reporting that covered the event up until now was some of the poorest I have seen yet. Team Serpent would like to project a certain image through their reporting and when it comes down to it, their antics on the track tell another story. It is a shame that this type of thing happens. The drivers that are sponsored by Visa and MasterCard deserve better than this for their efforts. It is just so bad for the hobby we love.
02-14-2003, 05:40 AM
#34
Originally posted by InitialD
And to verify if indeed the reporters on these websites were full of ****, I do think that a big event such as this will be covered and reported (later) in RC mags like RC Nitro, Xtreme RC or the likes.
And to verify if indeed the reporters on these websites were full of ****, I do think that a big event such as this will be covered and reported (later) in RC mags like RC Nitro, Xtreme RC or the likes.
Nowadays the lap counting programs can output results to HTML format ready to be submitted to a website.
02-14-2003, 06:49 AM
#35
From what little I have heard-the traction is amazing down there. Like running a gas race on sticky Ozite carpet!!! Even higher. Open practice was so busy-you couldnt even do a timed run for fuel economy.
Congrats to two Local Cleveland, Ohio racers in the A main in 235 4wd class. Kelly Bean and Jim Herrmann!!!
Congrats to two Local Cleveland, Ohio racers in the A main in 235 4wd class. Kelly Bean and Jim Herrmann!!!
02-14-2003, 06:38 PM
#36
traction
From pictures i saw i think someone got a little traction compound happy,i think such track conditions would be an advantage for the japanese drivers just like in sydney during the world champs.
02-14-2003, 07:08 PM
#37
Re: traction
Originally posted by JUN
From pictures i saw i think someone got a little traction compound happy,i think such track conditions would be an advantage for the japanese drivers just like in sydney during the world champs.
From pictures i saw i think someone got a little traction compound happy,i think such track conditions would be an advantage for the japanese drivers just like in sydney during the world champs.
02-14-2003, 08:19 PM
#39
yea...right on..
Mugen...go...go...go...!!!!
02-14-2003, 08:47 PM
#40
Re: Re: traction
Originally posted by Manticore
that is not the japanese home track ! why there is an advantage for japanese?
that is not the japanese home track ! why there is an advantage for japanese?
02-14-2003, 08:57 PM
#41
Tech Initiate
Don't forget, this is Ralph Burch's home track which is an obvious advantage for him and partly to Serpent.
02-14-2003, 09:07 PM
#42
Originally posted by Gemballa750
Don't forget, this is Ralph Burch's home track which is an obvious advantage for him and partly to Serpent.
Don't forget, this is Ralph Burch's home track which is an obvious advantage for him and partly to Serpent.
I agree w/ the fact at least we're getting some sort of reporting rather than wait 3 months for a mag. to put it out! Whoever gives it!
02-15-2003, 02:13 AM
#44
Originally posted by Gemballa750
Don't forget, this is Ralph Burch's home track which is an obvious advantage for him and partly to Serpent.
Don't forget, this is Ralph Burch's home track which is an obvious advantage for him and partly to Serpent.
I just read a report of a piston exploding,i've never heard of that happening before,stange and spooky..
02-15-2003, 02:46 PM
#45
traction was good, but not as good as cinn, ws, the track was very fun and a a big fuel eating track... fuel consumption was high...
was a lot of fun though..
the track was resufaced and no one had any advantage......
and everyone was fast but a wall at speed can kill a car, even though i think these were the best wall i have ever had the pleasure of hitting..
was a lot of fun though..
the track was resufaced and no one had any advantage......
and everyone was fast but a wall at speed can kill a car, even though i think these were the best wall i have ever had the pleasure of hitting..