2011 Onroad Nationals @ Chaplin Connecticut
08-03-2011, 05:06 PM
#166
Tech Master
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Most 1/8th guys run 32 front 35 rears or 35/35.
I would def. bring a bunch of harder stuff just in case.
After the run you had at the Nova Challenge you should be giving out tips, lol. Really was a great run!
08-04-2011, 05:02 PM
#167
I know its only the begining of Aug but I have started counting the days.
After being at the Nova Rossi race, I am so looking forward to coming once again to a great track.
See you soon.
Greg Esser
After being at the Nova Rossi race, I am so looking forward to coming once again to a great track.
See you soon.
Greg Esser
08-06-2011, 02:52 PM
#168
Ok, now we'll have to open a can of worms here...... Obviously, I would vote for 5 minutes because fuel conservation is an advantage to me. However, that aside, I would like to know why 7 minute qualifiers are a good idea? Here are my thoughts on why it is not a good idea....
It adds to an already lengthy race program - this is bad
It brings pitting into play for qualifying - since when did pitting become a part of the qualifying process in auto racing?? Remember, this is to just get a spot on the grid for the real racing! - this is bad
I am not against a change to the qualifying process, as the 5 minute qualifier has now become a chore to try and make fuel mileage on many tracks, but my thought is this.....
The point of qualifying is to take your best shot with your car to laydown a good run and seed yourself as high as possible..... just YOU and the CAR. If the qualifier is 7 minutes and you make a mistake 1 minute into the race, the other 6 minutes are now irrelevant! If you have a perfect run on the track for the whole 7 minutes, but your pit guy dropped the fuel bottle or your car when you came in, your perfect run is no more. (in the race, fueling is part of the game, but it shouldn't be in the qualifying process).
Wouldn't it make more sense to SHORTEN the qualifying runs to say, 3 minutes? Not only would this eliminate the fuel mileage issue, but it would also shorten the race program allowing for more practice, longer mains, or even an extra round or two of qualifying. Personally, I would rather have 8 rounds 3 minute qualifying chances, than 6 rounds of 7 minute chances...... and it would STILL take less time to complete!
I am not claiming to have the right answers, and I am all for making any kind of change that helps grow our hobby. I just don't see the point of 7 minute (or 10 minute for that matter) qualifiers
It adds to an already lengthy race program - this is bad
It brings pitting into play for qualifying - since when did pitting become a part of the qualifying process in auto racing?? Remember, this is to just get a spot on the grid for the real racing! - this is bad
I am not against a change to the qualifying process, as the 5 minute qualifier has now become a chore to try and make fuel mileage on many tracks, but my thought is this.....
The point of qualifying is to take your best shot with your car to laydown a good run and seed yourself as high as possible..... just YOU and the CAR. If the qualifier is 7 minutes and you make a mistake 1 minute into the race, the other 6 minutes are now irrelevant! If you have a perfect run on the track for the whole 7 minutes, but your pit guy dropped the fuel bottle or your car when you came in, your perfect run is no more. (in the race, fueling is part of the game, but it shouldn't be in the qualifying process).
Wouldn't it make more sense to SHORTEN the qualifying runs to say, 3 minutes? Not only would this eliminate the fuel mileage issue, but it would also shorten the race program allowing for more practice, longer mains, or even an extra round or two of qualifying. Personally, I would rather have 8 rounds 3 minute qualifying chances, than 6 rounds of 7 minute chances...... and it would STILL take less time to complete!
I am not claiming to have the right answers, and I am all for making any kind of change that helps grow our hobby. I just don't see the point of 7 minute (or 10 minute for that matter) qualifiers
I agree 100 percent. I have been knocked out of races from pit people putting their drivers car down in front of mine when I was coming out of the pits from a fuel stop. Pit crews do not have any reason to be in the equation of qualifying. My two cents. Thanks Mike Keely
Last edited by THE DOCTOR; 08-09-2011 at 06:11 PM. Reason: spelling
08-06-2011, 06:02 PM
#169
I normally qualify with 32/35 fronts(glued) with 37/40 rears depending on grip levels. Kenny has been doing an excellent job of keeping the grip level enjoyable and not out of control and traction rolling.
Most 1/8th guys run 32 front 35 rears or 35/35.
I would def. bring a bunch of harder stuff just in case.
After the run you had at the Nova Challenge you should be giving out tips, lol. Really was a great run!
Most 1/8th guys run 32 front 35 rears or 35/35.
I would def. bring a bunch of harder stuff just in case.
After the run you had at the Nova Challenge you should be giving out tips, lol. Really was a great run!
08-08-2011, 11:48 AM
#170
Tech Apprentice
Fuel for Nat"s
Will there be fuel for sale at the race ? If so what brand ? Do we need to reserve it ahead of time ?
08-08-2011, 02:19 PM
#172
DJ Apolaro
08-08-2011, 02:48 PM
#173
What a bummer. I've been watching this thread and seeing the excitement build and we don't have a track here that can run 8th pan cars and our 10th nitro has vanished. We have a bunch of the 8th GT and we can't run them at a race like this. It sucks to be the unwanted step-child.
08-08-2011, 03:48 PM
#174
Tech Addict
What a bummer. I've been watching this thread and seeing the excitement build and we don't have a track here that can run 8th pan cars and our 10th nitro has vanished. We have a bunch of the 8th GT and we can't run them at a race like this. It sucks to be the unwanted step-child.
08-08-2011, 04:43 PM
#175
In Feb. , Steve Pond e-mailed me saying he would have the rules done in a month or two. It has now been six months and he has no intention of getting them in place this year. I hate seeing all these races I would love to go to just slip away.
08-08-2011, 07:24 PM
#176
08-08-2011, 08:20 PM
#177
Mark
08-08-2011, 08:41 PM
#178
Is there some way to see the entry list?
08-08-2011, 10:26 PM
#179
08-10-2011, 06:12 AM
#180
It's going to be the same as it was last year. There are no changes in any of the rules related to 1/8 on-road. A number of members had simply asked about running longer qualifiers related to this race, and I'm receptive to the feedback, but nothing is different for this event. Those are discussions for future consideration.