Originally Posted by
billdelong
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.
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).
Thats good advice and I think ill go with it. Maybe upgrade a motor every once in a while. I'm going to the track tomorrow to see how things work now. From what I can tell so far most of my favorite classes are dead or on the larger track. Part of what i loved about 10th was the smaller technical tracks. Granted I prefer 8th but 10th helped me hone my driving skills more than 8th did. 10th 13.5 on a track meant for 8th just seems like driving mini 8th cars on a huge track even if it is shorter. We'll see. I wont fully knock it till I try it.