Last Fall, Doc Mertes and Ray K started a TT01 Race Series (Senior Spec) at our local Hobbytown USA track in Frederick, MD.
The rules are simple:
- TT01 or TT01e
- limited Tamiya hop-ups permitted (alloy shaft, adjustable front toe, oil filled shocks)
- battery limit (7.4)
- HPI X pattern tires
- pretty much any 1/10th body
The best part, Doc and Ray provide the Red Dot motors (blind draw). They even make loaner cars available with radio! They did this assuming all the expense and time.
The series has been a great success and begins its 2nd season this Fall.
News Flash:
It looks like we are going to have a Mini Spec Series this Fall also. Rules regarding hop-ups and tires has not been finalized, but the motor guidelines will almost certainly be the same as the Senior Spec class.
I can hardly wait. I already bought my M05.
I have been racing RC touring cars since the early 90s. I would have never guessed buying and racing a "Tamiya TT-01" could be so satisfying.
Fun and affordable spec racing is possible.