Originally Posted by
redbones
I don't agree with the nitro part. The local racers top drivers all use some uber expensive engine with custom work done on them by professionals. There is a huge difference in top speed/power band vs. OTC engines.
Fast engines or not, you can only drive to the best of your ability. I've had many drivers either over power the turns or wear out their tires pre-maturely only for me to pass them by at a more controlled pace. Also the "tweaked" motors often flame out with minutes left in the main. I think that is the problem with electric because 5 min is too short.
Someone once suggested that the heats should be extended to 7 or 8min so that people would have to set up their car for run time such that they don't take all that power and "blitz" it in 5 min. 1/12th is like this and I've seen where a lot can happen in 8min. time. Racing should be about endurance. Right now its more like a 5min drag race.