Originally Posted by
Travis S
I really do like the real type body variation vs the other then paint everything looks the same touring car class. I also like that it is also 21.5 since 17.5 is just seems to be getting faster and faster. That makes it much harder for people who are just starting out racing and even people like myself who have raced on an off for many years, but are not able to practice much if any… 17.5 to me just seems to fast on the small indoor carpet tracks and one mistake can easily cause a broken part. I just wish this class was offered at more large events. At least some have added the class on per request of some of us.
Thats me in many ways. If I get a few chances to race during a season then I will become average and maybe a little better. If not then I just get obliterated every time I race. I have been around it for years, but if you don't tinker every day and drive a couple times every week then you will not be on pace with the class.
I hear them say that USVTA is not a beginner class, and I must say that I agree with that in that you can not show up as a beginner and just win. Its not that easy and guys with loads of experience and talent are going to smoke you. BUT if you are just getting in to racing and you need something cool to do with a touring car then I think VTA is the best option because when you make a mistake and you will make them, your car splatters in to far fewer parts than it does if you are a newbie trying that crap in touring. Or God forbid mod. USGT is still better than touring for noobs even though with a little more power than VTA its not quite as steady. More punch and go.