Originally posted by Split Pin
Hi Richard
I agree with your comments about 540's. I think the original concept of 540 racing has been lost. It is basically a beginners class for fun & enjoyment for first timer kids & maybe Dads who tag along
RC racing could be compared to Motorsport where would the likes of all the top drivers be if they only stayed in go carts just to win trophys. When one class has been mastered it is time to step up a level to show your strength and ability. Having 540's in a high end chassis with matched batteries is like having a V8 Supercar with a bog stock V8 and racing it around all the V8 circuits. Like the 540 they JUST DON"T GO HARD ENOUGH to utilise the maxiumum performance of high end chassis.
Cheers Andrew
"JUST DON'T GO HARD ENOUGH"
why is it some people in 540 do the same laps as people in stock if these cars don't go hard enough. If you think we are just trophy hunters come down to bayside and give 540 a go. You will see winning is far from a certainty. 540 is just like "any" class you have your begginners and your experienced.
On your theory above Mark skaife should have moved to Formula 1 after winning the championship 2 years or so in a row. He is flat out finishing a race at the moment.
540 can still be for first timers and in some clubs they have a junior and pro class which is great. But at the end of the day it is a class which anyone can race and we shouldn't be forced to "show our skill in other classes"
If there are any begginers reading this DO NOT believe you can not win in this class as some people believe. It just takes practice then a little more practice and then when your finished have a little more practice.The car, batteries speedy and chargers might help but at the end of the day it comes down to you.