Originally Posted by
drsfly
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.
You are correct Darrald....that was our thinking behind this class.
Originally Posted by
TimPotter
John,
Good points and very valid. What spec'ing a speedo will do it is take one thing off the table. Not as many variables, so the new racer can concentrate on other items and get faster, quicker ( in some cases ) . It also helps the new racer with the fact they KNOW they have the right speedo. But spec'ing things like speedo are good for the overall class, and not just the new racers.
Tim....I agree with what you are saying it does take one thing away on the list of things that add up. With this class we wanted it to be in the middle so you can go up from it or come down from it if 17.5 open was too fast for you. A spec esc wouldnt be a good idea to go along with that idea. We said why make people buy a ESC just to race this class rather then use what they already have? If they are new they need to buy something and also if they buy an open esc they will not have to make another purchase later if they want to move up a class.