Originally Posted by
ApexSpeed
There isn't anything like walking off of the driver's stand after a main where ALL of the drivers are laughing and joking and patting each other on the back.
Agreed...we have as much "buzz" at the scale for post-TA race weigh-in as we do for any other actual race in the house.
All I'll offer is that your "federation" absolutely CAN offer two different motor specs (hell, TC and 1/12 have been running THREE motor specs for YEARS via ROAR) then leave it to individual clubs to support what class(es) they will. THIS is the "inclusive" means to build a truly nation-wide federation. We give a little (eliminate weight restrictions, etc) and you give a little (allow that more than one class can STILL create a healthy federation). I agree that Open/Mod would be a complete waste of time, but don't blind yourself to other possibilities that are out here. We're experiencing EXACTLY the same re-patriation of old and introduction of new racers you are.