Some may be making more of this than there is. There are no proposed changes that we are aware of other than class choices. We have already been running No boost stock classes at ROAR events. This news is not really about how we deal with Spec classes, it is that there will only be Spec Stock classes or Mod. We already have a definition of Spec Mode and all esc's currently on the ROAR approved list appear to perform equal and should continue to be allowed.

Remember that part of ROAR’s mission is produce drivers to represent us at the worlds in Mod classes. Another part is to help RC grow and get new people involved which is the purpose of stock class. Club racing is the farm teams where we do what ever we want to have fun.

Most tracks will continue to run some boosted classes because they still make sense in many cases. In club racing the middle classes are where the Mod drivers and the Stock drivers come together. For the broader racing community there is still a need for mild mod classes. Who can deny the advantages of being able to run in 2 classes with the same car. We think it is a good way to develop mod racers and give stock drivers a taste of some higher speeds without having to buy any new equipment.

So nothing is expected to change other than class choices and going to a 21.5 for stock in some onroad classes. We are also not aware of any proposed changes to the motor rules for 2012.

For those that want ROAR to limit everyone to a single ESC, or a short list of low end products I think you should think it thru further and consider how that may effect most club racers choice to attend a ROAR event. ROAR events are already often poorly attended and putting them on an island of special equipment required will not help. They are also hurting for manufacturer support and sponsorship and this will not help that either. If you want to have somewhere to race you better let enough people be involved to make it work.

The Spec mode lockout is simply a feature and we do not expect ROAR to require it. Any other discussions about the other advantages in our new software version should probably happen somewhere else.