Originally Posted by
Phillip F
Advice:
Run what you have .... remember, the only STOCK racer is the new guy....most of the guys who have been racing usually have moved on and spent hundreds of dollars on certified motor, low IR batteries, super dischargers/chargers, ceramic bearings to get that edge without being illegal. If you want to go faster.... go MOD ... cheaper (if you know how to drive).
This is very true and applicable to Thornhill as well, the stock classes have almost died off completely as most folks have migrated to the dirt track, although they offer a shortened 1/10 layout on the 1/8 track, most folks need a mod motor in order to clear the jumps more easily as well as take advantage of the longer straights with more power. There are a handful of 13.5 cars still running on dirt, but I rarely run my 13.5 stock anymore on turf, I just bring it to help fill a class if they need an extra driver.