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Old 08-13-2009 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Stealth_RT
AFAIK, lipo and round cells will run in separate classes. I think all the major races this coming season are lipo only. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong. Round cells are going the way of the woolly mammoth. The motors are not changing, ie Stock is still 17.5, superstock is still 13.5, regardless of the battery. I personally think 1S lipo/17.5 stock will be the big class this year, but that will vary by track. Lower speeds, closer racing, less tire wear and parts breakage. The 1/12th equvilant of VTA, without the sanctioned hacking. You can buy several 1S lipos for a whole lot less than you'll spend on 4-6 round cell packs and a costmuchmore discharge tray. Also, good luck finding high quality round cells these days.
I race with a couple of heavily sponsored guys and have heard them say there running 17.5 at Cleveland. My take on it is, it should be 17.5 for non sponsored and then 13.5 is the big boys. I would personally run SS cause I want to see if I can hang with them. Plus stock is no fun for me. There almost as fast as SS but they feel super slow. Really starting to look like 17.5 is gona be THE class for 1/12th as much as I hate to admit it.

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