Sanity is rarely rewarded!
I am however glad to see some. Here are some opinions of mine which in no way reflect Kevin & Rob's thought process.
GT is not meant to be the entry level class. VTA provides that portal.
It is however not going to be so fast with the open speedo 21.5 that it will be prohibitively fast if someone with a little experience wants to jump in.
It is and should be a sizeable speed increase over VTA. It is and should be a step up that gives these drivers a new challenge both with set up and with driving skills required.
It should be a bridge toward TC. I think it is painfully obvious that the open speedo now makes it impossible for a beginner to step straight into open 17.5
and last more than a few weeks. We all pontificate on how to garner a portion of the new hobbyists looking at RC racing and how to keep those already involved. This is a step toward both.
There will be those that do not want to invest further in the hobby and for them VTA is satisfying. There are those who look for a different challenge and this can provide for that need.
If they do not already have an open class speedo(because you know a lot of us already do) that investment will be for this class and for the next step which is a move into TC.
Now, will there be a need to have a slower or somewhat spec version of TC, I do not know. That may not be necessary as open 21.5 is close enough to open 17.5 that it should be manageable for those looking to make that step.
This separation of classes also makes a reasonable second class for the VTA guys to test the water as well as a second class for the TC guys that want a
little less pressure.
By the way I also know the Rs version is readily available for $160. No need for a pro version in this class --- or TC other than Mod.
I still hate the tires and think it should be TC tire but as long as someone is not trying to claim intellectual property for the initials RC (generic term for all products related) and GT from a series predating any RC version, I will acquiesce.
I intended to stay out of this as I will probably run 12th this season anyway but as that comic Ron White said"I lacked the ability" to keep my mouth(fingers) shut.
Looks good for club and series level racing.
Later,
Darrald