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02-08-2015, 05:33 PM
Tech Adept
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Now that we hold a record in guinness book of world records for number of heats in 7 hours on a non permanent track, can we go back to an enjoyable 2 qual heats and some time between heats to charge batteries without requiring multiple batteries and a requisite dual port charger ? Maybe I'm in the minority though. just my 2 cents
Jake D.
Jake D.
Although the 3rd round was really fun with Korey, going back and forth for 6minutes
02-08-2015, 06:15 PM
Im not a fan of 3 quals with a compressed schedule. I was charging my batteries faster than I'm comfortable with just to make it in time....
Id much rather have a break between to get things sorted.
Id much rather have a break between to get things sorted.
02-08-2015, 06:42 PM
I danced with the Grimm Reaper at least 7 times in R2 in mod12. I am just glad that I didn't fold the car up. That was a hustle. I am a little for quality over quantity as well.
That being said, Nora just blew threw 2 rounds plus mains in 3.5hrs at the show today! 7 Heats. My adrenaline pump has been on hight for the last 24hrs!
I need a nap.
That being said, Nora just blew threw 2 rounds plus mains in 3.5hrs at the show today! 7 Heats. My adrenaline pump has been on hight for the last 24hrs!
I need a nap.
02-08-2015, 07:01 PM
02-08-2015, 08:59 PM
Thanks for the videos Jake, I can now see how Korey owned me over and over lol. Four rounds was pretty cool, not something I would want to do every Saturday night but it is fun to get that much track time on the big track.
02-09-2015, 10:17 AM
Tech Master
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Any way we can change the track slightly? Keep the same layout but revise the hard corner in the chicane. Possibly put a larger radius on that corner and maybe bigger dots on the inside so people don't cut the corner. No reason why your car should get destroyed because you make a mistake, sometimes you don't make the mistake but someone in front of you does taking you with him. In all the years SRCR has been racing this track is by far the most brutal.
02-09-2015, 10:21 AM
I hear you guys on the pace-of-the-night question. I'm keen to maximize the return on investment, both in terms of effort to attend and entry fees.
We now know what we're capable of, and there's no need to be intimidated by a short schedule. We can take that schedule, put a dog collar on it, and make it walk on all fours and bark on command.
7 heats is the threshold. Just one more Mod TC racer would have meant 8 heats--and 2 quals instead of 3. It would also have meant a few minutes between rounds and an overall easier pace. Which way should it go? Is open track between rounds more valuable than the truly controlled time of the additional heat? From a track time perspective, I'd favor the heat over the open track. (That's clearly my own opinion.) From a pace-of-night perspective, sure, no question, the 2 quals is easier. More enjoyable? Better ROI? I suppose it depends on the night, and the person answering the question. Sometimes a relaxed time with our buds is what's best. Sometimes a head down "I'm on a mission" blast is best.
We now know what we're capable of, and there's no need to be intimidated by a short schedule. We can take that schedule, put a dog collar on it, and make it walk on all fours and bark on command.
7 heats is the threshold. Just one more Mod TC racer would have meant 8 heats--and 2 quals instead of 3. It would also have meant a few minutes between rounds and an overall easier pace. Which way should it go? Is open track between rounds more valuable than the truly controlled time of the additional heat? From a track time perspective, I'd favor the heat over the open track. (That's clearly my own opinion.) From a pace-of-night perspective, sure, no question, the 2 quals is easier. More enjoyable? Better ROI? I suppose it depends on the night, and the person answering the question. Sometimes a relaxed time with our buds is what's best. Sometimes a head down "I'm on a mission" blast is best.
02-09-2015, 10:29 AM
There's also something to be said about safety. People running two heats blasting their batteries at 2C just to make their race isn't going to end well. I think this is mainly a problem for mod racers, since you could probably get a whole night of racing on 17.5 out of a 7000mah pack =P
02-09-2015, 06:12 PM
Sorry guys but us newbies love the 3 quals... we def benefit from the extra track time.
Breaks in between 2 quals means one thing to the slower folks... get out of the way theres a mod guy coming... and with the fast layout... you cant even get a good practice run.
my 2 cents.
Breaks in between 2 quals means one thing to the slower folks... get out of the way theres a mod guy coming... and with the fast layout... you cant even get a good practice run.
my 2 cents.
02-09-2015, 08:05 PM
Jacob .... you are not a newbie !!! LOL
02-09-2015, 08:25 PM
As far as track time its a 6 to 1 ratio of open practice vs one more qual.
The short 5 minutes of practice between rounds makes for added confrontation between cars with large speed differentials. IMHO its creating problems that wouldn't otherwise happen when more practice time is available. What I'm saying is patience is more easily achieved when people aren't rushed and all crammed together in one very short practice session.
But its not just about track time.. its about charging batteries and a bit of wrench time... heck, even time to chew on pizza rather than gulp it down.
Jake D.
The short 5 minutes of practice between rounds makes for added confrontation between cars with large speed differentials. IMHO its creating problems that wouldn't otherwise happen when more practice time is available. What I'm saying is patience is more easily achieved when people aren't rushed and all crammed together in one very short practice session.
But its not just about track time.. its about charging batteries and a bit of wrench time... heck, even time to chew on pizza rather than gulp it down.
Jake D.
02-09-2015, 08:29 PM
Jake's onto something, so is Jacob.
Perhaps the middle ground is scheduled controlled practice instead of the extra round?
Perhaps the middle ground is scheduled controlled practice instead of the extra round?
02-09-2015, 08:45 PM
As far as track time its a 6 to 1 ratio of open practice vs one more qual.
The short 5 minutes of practice between rounds makes for added confrontation between cars with large speed differentials. IMHO its creating problems that wouldn't otherwise happen when more practice time is available. What I'm saying is patience is more easily achieved when people aren't rushed and all crammed together in one very short practice session.
But its not just about track time.. its about charging batteries and a bit of wrench time... heck, even time to chew on pizza rather than gulp it down.
Jake D.
The short 5 minutes of practice between rounds makes for added confrontation between cars with large speed differentials. IMHO its creating problems that wouldn't otherwise happen when more practice time is available. What I'm saying is patience is more easily achieved when people aren't rushed and all crammed together in one very short practice session.
But its not just about track time.. its about charging batteries and a bit of wrench time... heck, even time to chew on pizza rather than gulp it down.
Jake D.
I will agree that If I had to wrench it would suck. Luckily my SS car is dialed.
My mod car, being 2nd time running it. Its to early to know if it's the car or the driver
so to me heck just drive it ��3 quals could work if we didn't have late start due to basketball
02-09-2015, 08:56 PM
We tried controlled practice at the ECC one year. It flopped, lots of wasted track time because nobody would make their "appointment" on time. On a club race night nobody wants to police it and a structured time is no different than a qual because if you miss your one window, you are hosed, hoser :-)
02-09-2015, 09:53 PM