115LikesUSA TOP 10 ON ROAD RC DRIVERS
12-16-2021, 11:18 AM
#62
12-16-2021, 01:42 PM
#64
Not sure who that is, only Modified at this time. no stock racers
Heck, if you want to throw the old guard in there, don’t forget Joel Johnson - saw him run at the Nitro On-Road Nats earlier this year. He was kicking butt until his car broke. For someone who does not really run competitively anymore, that was a great showing!
No...just the newest at thsi time.
Makes me wonder, are guys like Rick Howhart still driving competitively? I know Ralph still does - I saw him at the Miami Nitro Grand Prix last weekend, as was Tosolini. I also have to ask if we are comparing EP drivers, or just On-Road in general, because Ralph and Chris are just running Nitro now, AFAIK. If we’re going to include Nitro, DJ Apolaro has been doing consistently well at major events even with the switch to Wallace/Infinity from Capricorn - usually changing brands takes a while to adjust.
No...just the newest at thsi time.
Makes me wonder, are guys like Rick Howhart still driving competitively? I know Ralph still does - I saw him at the Miami Nitro Grand Prix last weekend, as was Tosolini. I also have to ask if we are comparing EP drivers, or just On-Road in general, because Ralph and Chris are just running Nitro now, AFAIK. If we’re going to include Nitro, DJ Apolaro has been doing consistently well at major events even with the switch to Wallace/Infinity from Capricorn - usually changing brands takes a while to adjust.
Yes Joel still doing his thing... spoke with him this past weekend at SCS race for kids.
to the king of asphalt racing since we have mostly asphalt tracks. I guess we may need to put the best carpet and asphalt racers
their is a difference in my opinion.
I appreciate all the feedback👍🏿
12-16-2021, 02:46 PM
#66
There are a lot of great drivers in the US from coast to coast, a lot of which nobody has ever heard of because they enjoy it as a hobby and don't travel. I wouldn't assume the big name guys are always the best of the best. Donny Lia is as good as anyone in the US for 12th scale, and he's been beaten by John Themelis more than once at the track Donny owns. There are guys like that all over the place that race for fun and big events mean absolutely nothing too. Just my 2 cents on the subject
12-16-2021, 03:11 PM
#67
What are you doing for points scoring? I did some live RC digging on my phone last night while I had a child sleeping on me and started making a points score for the last few years. Just curious more than anything! Curious how your points system works.
Last edited by MikeO; 12-23-2021 at 10:58 PM.
12-16-2021, 03:19 PM
#68
There are a lot of great drivers in the US from coast to coast, a lot of which nobody has ever heard of because they enjoy it as a hobby and don't travel. I wouldn't assume the big name guys are always the best of the best. Donny Lia is as good as anyone in the US for 12th scale, and he's been beaten by John Themelis more than once at the track Donny owns. There are guys like that all over the place that race for fun and big events mean absolutely nothing too. Just my 2 cents on the subject
12-16-2021, 03:25 PM
#69
Yes I'm on the west coast, but I asking for nationwide best...I notice a lot of east coast rc racer don't come to west coast
to the king of asphalt racing since we have mostly asphalt tracks. I guess we may need to put the best carpet and asphalt racers
their is a difference in my opinion.
to the king of asphalt racing since we have mostly asphalt tracks. I guess we may need to put the best carpet and asphalt racers
their is a difference in my opinion.
12-16-2021, 04:05 PM
#70
I’d put young John Dickson up there. He travels pretty often and places pretty well. Plus he always is helpful weather at the track or by text, something the hobby needs more of. Also Marc Livermore is climbing fast with his runs and answers any and all my questions
12-16-2021, 04:25 PM
#72
There are a lot of great drivers in the US from coast to coast, a lot of which nobody has ever heard of because they enjoy it as a hobby and don't travel. I wouldn't assume the big name guys are always the best of the best. Donny Lia is as good as anyone in the US for 12th scale, and he's been beaten by John Themelis more than once at the track Donny owns. There are guys like that all over the place that race for fun and big events mean absolutely nothing too. Just my 2 cents on the subject
system results.
I'd say there should NOT be separate lists between Asphalt and Carpet. the best racers can win/be competitive on both surfaces. i would say we could maybe split 1/10th EP from 1/12th EP.