Billy Kelly

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probably true. But probably depends on when got into hobby. Did they start out racing right away. Or did they eventually move towards it. I’ve raced with a few that have never once, their words, even though of just goin to a park or parking lot to run something.

OffRoadJunkie

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I have competed in many types of competitions, from typical sports, motorcycle racing, RC Racing, sound competitions, shooting, fishing, etc... Everyone I ever talked to at these events were nervous to some degree. Being nervous is pretty much the same as being intimidated. Whether it's due having an audience or just being in the competition. Anyone who is able to walk up to a drivers stand without the slight bit of nervousness is either really arrogant or one chill and laid back person.

trackdesigner71

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Lemme tell you...when I I to Cleveland to run the US Carpet Offroad Champs last year, I could barely sleep ahead of day 1 of qualifying. Heck, I was a mess before my first club race with my T5M. There's something different about watching racing as opposed to being up on that stand racing yourself

RacingRookie27

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That’s a great idea to start at smaller events.

Billy Kelly

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First Saturday race I did. Got snapped at for not going up on drivers stand in order. Something never knew about. Since Wednesday night everyone just went up in whatever order the wanted

mrreet2001

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"In order" What order?

oldfool

I've never been intimidated playing with toy cars. =)
First time I saw rc cars was on the smallest driveway track ever.
I bought a car and was racing the next weekend.

Not really IMO. I didn't start getting nervous until I started making a-mains and going to regionals and nationals.

But once the race starts I'm fine.
When I raced karts I would be about to throw up and as soon as the engine fired... no problem.

Billy Kelly

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This driver expected everyone to go on to the stand in order they qualified/listed on starting sheet. So if you were listed as 5-6th. They expected you to wait till the other 4 went up first.

It’s only happened once. But still remember it clearly

mrreet2001

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Good grief.

Kregger

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Its not unheard of for trophy races and bigger events, never saw it pulled for club racing.

Billy Kelly

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The drivers stand was actually numbered. But most just usually picked what gave the best viewpoint.

Billy Kelly

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It’s more in the pit area. And more so with on road. I got a tool kit and the pit next to me has tire warmers, motor tester, soldering station, setup station, tool kit worth more then my cars.

First few on clay was very nervous. Had no idea what to expect. The first 10 buggy heat I didn’t breathe for about 2 minutes. Think there was a 6 lap difference between 1st and 10th. And I was I middle.

RacingRookie27

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Geez that sounds petty

OffRoadJunkie

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I get why people do that. They love the hobby and can't get enough of it. Look at the guys who build a show car. Although it has everything you can think of on it, they are still looking for ways to add more. I have a CR500 dirtbike. one of the most powerful dirtbikes ever made. There is no way in heck I would ever use all the power this things puts out. However, I am still adding mods to make it faster.

DirkW

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I've heard of it on big races (it's meant so that the fastest qualifier can choose his favorite spot, than the second, etc.) Not a bad system - but I have never been to a race where it was actually used. And if it was, it should be communicated better, earlier and friendlier - on the other hand maybe it was. Inevitably during the drivers' meeting, there's always some people who obviously don't listen to the race director and instead talk and joke around with each other, missing some information - or make others miss it, while some people don't even attend the meeting... lots than can go wrong there.