Originally Posted by
Breezy1
Please excuse the "newbie" questions, but my son Blake will be going down to Texas and racing in the 17.5 blinky or as I believe Roar also calls it Sportsman Stock class. We were going throught the rules for the class and they brought up a question that we would like to verify.
They state no advertising of rc brands on vehicle, apparel or other sources?
So that means no stickers on car besides headlights and tail lights and no rc related t-shirts while racing if we understand correctly? It appears that this class is meant more for the beginners and not for the factory 100 off drivers if we understand correctly?
Maybe we are getting 17.5 blinky mixed up with a more beginner class?
Im certainly not the authority on this... but yes, it does seem that you are getting 17.5 blinky confused with a true "sportsman" class.
AFAIK, ROAR is no longer making a distinction between "sportsman" and sponsored drivers at National events. Events like the IIC and Snowbirds do offer an Amateur Sedan class, but that is not being offered at the Carpet Nationals.
You are free to put whatever stickers you like on your race bodies and wear whatever clothing you like. There will be sponsored drivers racing in the Stock/17.5 Blinky classes....