Originally Posted by
Dieselpower
Okay, since I started such a turd storm with Mike and Raul about dropping sporstman.....let me explain a little.
Upon my first few practice sessions at RCHR, I was told that I would first have to enter sportsman class until I proved to be a good enough racer. I kinda shrugged at this idea and thought nothing of it as I had no intentions of running in that class. I have never raced at a track before that requires that racers basically pre-qualify for a club race. I was actually offended for a quick second at the thought of having to run sportsman. I also know that dude Will (who just won the series for that class) hasn't been driving an RC for all that long, but he's better then everyone in sporstman and even some in 2wd mod......but he's still in sporstman.
Believe me guys, I know we need the little ones around. (though I don't have any and never will) Without them, our hobby is done for. I just think it might be a better idea to refine the sporstman rules to reflect more of a novice setting or age restriction.
I agree that kids have to be welcomed and nurtured as much as possible in this hobby, but it couldn't hurt to have a B-Main every once in a while or like RB5 said.......throw em in the slash class.
Just some food for thought.
I don't know, I kinda like the Sportsman vibe...everybody cheers them on and encourages them, even when John gets on the mic for them he seems to be having more fun just like Slash was then in other classes.
I think the vibe of the class is very positive and I just might run it with either my VXL Rustler or the Slash if there is no other place to go. I don't know a good vibe trumps competition in my book which is why I love Slash so much. i could finish middle pack and still feel awesome at the end of the run. I don't mind if i have alot more experience then some of the kids/others running. I like the pat on the back people seem to get...it goes a long way especially when you finish low or don't make your best laps. I wish all classes could feel as good as Sportsman and Spec Slash.
Personally I know people race for competition and other things but for alot of us just having a good time and racing with some good buddies is better then a killer lap time.