Originally Posted by
Scottrik
Have you TRIED a Slider yet? Good God they're the most fun you can have with your clothes on. And talk about realistic looks!! I haven't raced oval since we were running gold tub RC10's on Walt Hale's (Hale's RC) property on South Hill/Puyallup 20 years ago but when I saw the Sliders I couldn't resist and can't wait to have a shot at racin' 'em wheel-to-wheel.
If yer bustin' for a "mini" event I can't see it making much sense to be choosy about the first one. Who knows...if this is successful enough I can see it being offered in the future as a dedicated "mini" event with road racing on one side and oval on the other. BUT...it has to be supported/nurtured first, and the way to do that is to support the HELL out of it.
Just my thoughts.
Scottrik
I have in fact run dirt oval before. In fact, its how I started racing all those years ago. It wasn't a choice, it all there was in Kentucky. So yes, I am speaking from experience.
I also have run and built Mini-T's for people.. they are ok other than the spindles being fragile and leaky shocks. I only run Xray 1/18th personally since 1/18th is my only class (since 1/28th isn't run), and I know quality products.
I totally understand supporting. People only can support what they are interested in however. That being said, I think you will get plenty since oval has a big following and the Slider is a great spec class!
So please don't misunderstand me. I think its great! Im sure it will be a success and hopefully as you say in the future it will lead to other classes/events for us smaller enthusiast racers.
Oh and PS. BUMP!