2004 IFMAR ISTC & 1/12th On Road Worlds at Full Throttle Speedway
11-04-2004, 07:00 AM
#1966
Originally posted by Anders Myrberg
Seems to be a nice place.
Seems to be a nice place.
Giuseppe
11-04-2004, 07:01 AM
#1967
Tech Regular
big tracks
Anders,
as far as big tracks go, if you are ever in ohio you should check out our track in Hamilton. I don't think it is humanly possible to gear a 1/12 scale car high enough for that track. i think the overall track length is 1300' with a back straight of 280'. We have some trouble gearing nitro sedans high enough. The 2003 1/8 onroad worlds were held here. it would be fun to see 15 or so 1/12 cars on that track at the same time.
as far as big tracks go, if you are ever in ohio you should check out our track in Hamilton. I don't think it is humanly possible to gear a 1/12 scale car high enough for that track. i think the overall track length is 1300' with a back straight of 280'. We have some trouble gearing nitro sedans high enough. The 2003 1/8 onroad worlds were held here. it would be fun to see 15 or so 1/12 cars on that track at the same time.
11-04-2004, 07:10 AM
#1968
Tech Master
With too long straits, there will be major problem with motors going out of balance. Perhaps a geared up 12 turn will be better. It is actually 0,5 sec quicker with 12 turn than with 7 turn on the 1/8 track here in Gothenburg.
But who knows? We might race brushless then?
But who knows? We might race brushless then?
11-04-2004, 07:22 AM
#1969
Tech Master
Andreas ---I thought you were going to japan this week...
11-04-2004, 07:40 AM
#1970
@Rangulo: It's Anders, his father!
11-04-2004, 08:04 AM
#1971
Originally posted by tonyv
I agree with Anders. My vote goes to Collegno!
Marc, many congratulations on an excellent display of driving. In my opinion your car wasn't handling any better than those of your closest competitors. In my book the World's best driver won the World Championship fair and square. You fully deserve this win!
Oscar, many congratulations to you too. The hard work over the past years has finally paid off. The V2 design is a force to be reconned with and is here to stay! Also my thanks to both Joe Pillars and yourself for the great support provided to all the Orion and Peak drivers at the event!
As to the organization, off course there are things that can be critisized and hopefully the next organizing committee will take note. BUT, given all the problems before (e.g. hurricanes!) and during the event, as a participant I can only thank the organizers in general and Jorge in particular for a job well done!
Reading through this thread I am surprised about the amount of controversial topics discussed. As a driver I didn't feel there was a lot of controversy, in fact a lot less than is usual for these types of events...
I agree with Anders. My vote goes to Collegno!
Marc, many congratulations on an excellent display of driving. In my opinion your car wasn't handling any better than those of your closest competitors. In my book the World's best driver won the World Championship fair and square. You fully deserve this win!
Oscar, many congratulations to you too. The hard work over the past years has finally paid off. The V2 design is a force to be reconned with and is here to stay! Also my thanks to both Joe Pillars and yourself for the great support provided to all the Orion and Peak drivers at the event!
As to the organization, off course there are things that can be critisized and hopefully the next organizing committee will take note. BUT, given all the problems before (e.g. hurricanes!) and during the event, as a participant I can only thank the organizers in general and Jorge in particular for a job well done!
Reading through this thread I am surprised about the amount of controversial topics discussed. As a driver I didn't feel there was a lot of controversy, in fact a lot less than is usual for these types of events...
11-04-2004, 08:19 AM
#1972
Tech Master
OH!!!!!
Good luck Andreas
Good luck Andreas
11-04-2004, 11:27 AM
#1973
What is IFMAR's reasoning in the rule that says the track must be changed 60% between warm up and race ?
I have to agree with Anders here; what's the point having a warm up then !
Rangulo's comment about X Ray's arm twisting - or rather, let's be kind to them and call it persuading attitude is not surprising. They really thought they had the Worlds all wrapped up, didn't they.
So that's the Italian trackat Collegno that's going to be used in a couple of years. That should keep X Ray happy. It's big and blindingly fast, and not too far from home for them. So there shouldn't be any excuses this time.
At the end of the day the best drivers with the best cars made the A final and won. And yes, Mark R is certainly among the best, if not the very best.
I have to agree with Anders here; what's the point having a warm up then !
Rangulo's comment about X Ray's arm twisting - or rather, let's be kind to them and call it persuading attitude is not surprising. They really thought they had the Worlds all wrapped up, didn't they.
So that's the Italian trackat Collegno that's going to be used in a couple of years. That should keep X Ray happy. It's big and blindingly fast, and not too far from home for them. So there shouldn't be any excuses this time.
At the end of the day the best drivers with the best cars made the A final and won. And yes, Mark R is certainly among the best, if not the very best.
11-04-2004, 11:53 AM
#1974
Marc- WC at 17.
Cavaleiri wasnt too old either.
I am uhhh-well nearing 40 quickly. Doesnt this news make you happy-and yet bummed too? I mean-I'll never be as good as marc is now. But-what if I started when i was 12 or 13??
Hmmmm-the mind reals at the possibilities.
I LOVE racing!!
Ray
Cavaleiri wasnt too old either.
I am uhhh-well nearing 40 quickly. Doesnt this news make you happy-and yet bummed too? I mean-I'll never be as good as marc is now. But-what if I started when i was 12 or 13??
Hmmmm-the mind reals at the possibilities.
I LOVE racing!!
Ray
11-04-2004, 12:09 PM
#1975
Originally posted by johnbull
What is IFMAR's reasoning in the rule that says the track must be changed 60% between warm up and race ?
I have to agree with Anders here; what's the point having a warm up then !
What is IFMAR's reasoning in the rule that says the track must be changed 60% between warm up and race ?
I have to agree with Anders here; what's the point having a warm up then !
11-04-2004, 01:46 PM
#1976
Tech Master
JohnBull- You hit the nail on the head. Sounds like you have experience with them.....Good luck
11-04-2004, 02:00 PM
#1977
Tech Elite
Any of you guys going to the U.S. Touring Car Championships at www.trackside.com in January ?
Rafael was there last year. ROAD TRIP!
Rafael was there last year. ROAD TRIP!
11-04-2004, 02:01 PM
#1978
Originally posted by johnbull
So there shouldn't be any excuses this time.
So there shouldn't be any excuses this time.
11-04-2004, 02:21 PM
#1979
Tech Master
Doug----I will try to go but your crazy if I will drive from FLorida to Wisconson WHOA!!!
It is by far the best run and competitive race in RC.....Only thing is you freeze you nuts off....
It is by far the best run and competitive race in RC.....Only thing is you freeze you nuts off....
11-04-2004, 02:28 PM
#1980
Tech Elite
Last time was way colder than normal. So I bet in January it will be sunny and 20.