Originally Posted by
flyingm
The real problem with the USGT body rules is the term "GT". Nobody has given an exact definition of "GT"....mainly because there IS NO standard definition of "GT". It's silly to go by the terminology that has been given to full size cars, since they can make up what ever they want, certainly with no regard to RC classifications.
So, therefore we have a lot of confusion as to the approval of RC bodies for USGT, not only for the racers, but for manufacturers that would like to support the class producing bodies. I certainly have no idea what is acceptable for the class. Obviously I was wrong before. Again, I'm not knocking the USGT class, I just have no clue what the basis is for the bodies.
I think USGT is a great class. You have a tire rule with good reasonably priced tires. The motor rule is good. You can find good motors from a low price to higher price. If you are R/C cars you familiar with the esc rule. I agree with flying. The body choices are confusing.
According to dictionary.com this is the definition:"Also called GT car, grand touring car, grand touring. Automotive.
an automobile in the style of a coupe, usually seating two but occasionally four, and designed for comfort and high speed. a high-speed, two-door model of a four-door sedan.
According to the Collins English Dictionary:gran turismo: a high-performance luxury sports car with a hard fixed roof, designed for covering long distances
If you look into real racing of full size "GT" cars , there various levels of "GT" racing. I understand the problem of coming up with a list of bodies. Many contributors to this forum understand the variety classes in real "GT" racing. I do not. There is GTE, GT2, GT3, and GT4. Within the GT4 class there is a Supersport category for some unusual roadsters. I love the Donkervoort D8GT. You have to love the name.
Why not have a category for bodies like the McAllister prototypes which resemble real GT cars like the McClaren and others?