Originally Posted by
mtbwrench
Bad mentality.
Making entry into RC racing as easy as possible is what we need to keep the hobby alive(in some places more than others). People that walk around with this mentality are exactly the people that cause folks to sell all their stuff and never come back to the track. RC, and especially when it comes to 1/12 scale, is a really hard thing to understand and master. Especially for those who are not naturally mechanically adept. A better way to think about this would be:
This would likely make it better for literally everyone, and contribute to a welcoming atmosphere that would encourage more folks to join.
Unfortunately we live in a world where everyone expects a trophy without realizing the dedication it takes to earn them.
It takes an old school (and lost) mentality to stay in this hobby and compete knowing you wont win all the time.
10 guys start racing - 3 stay. Those 3 are what the hobby needs to grow.
Those other 7 usually dont support local tracks, order online and give up when they break a tie rod.
Veteran racers know what to look for before they decide they're gonna take the time to mentor.
When asked, we help.
We dont need more classes and slow things down.
We need people to stop thinking they can do everything they see and just practice/learn.