1/12th scale at Trackside

Old 03-05-2004, 07:37 PM
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So, is anyone thinking of running? I'd love to see this be a regular thing on Tues. night and I would most certainly run, even if I have to run my old 12L or one of the 3 other 1/12th scale cars I have until I can afford some new stuff...

A couple things that I'm wondering about though...

Why 19 turn, does anyone know the reasoning behind this? Scotty, I'm not sure how often you check these message boards and I'm wondering why not just a stock class?

Also, why 5 minute races? One of the best parts of 1/12th scale was always how long the races were, if you made a mistake you had a good amount of time to catch up if you had the better line and the faster setup. 10 or 15 years ago it was a pain with batteries, but it seems with these new cells making 8 minutes wouldn't be a problem.

Because of the 5 minute races won't people just overgear and it will become who can handle the most insanely fast car. I know with TCs this isn't a problem because of how important torque is, and how much strain it puts on the motor. But with the minimal drivetrain lose and minimal rolling resitance of a 1/12th scale car it doesn't seem like torque will be much of a concern. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, it wouldn't be the first time

Also, what are the chances of Trackside ever having a tiretruer or two for everyone to use? It seems like this would help people be willing to give 1/12th scale a shot. Even if Trackside doesn't want to foot the bill, what about a collection cup. I know I would have no problem tossing at least a couple bucks in a jar every week in order for this to happen. It would also be something guys that want to run foam in TCs could use.

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Old 03-05-2004, 08:44 PM
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No 5 min for me. 8min or nothing
Why dont we race them on Sunday?
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Originally posted by Skip109
No 5 min for me. 8min or nothing
Why dont we race them on Sunday?
I'd be up for Sun. as well, I'm not going to keep up with you guys but I'd sure have fun trying. As for the 5 min. races, I'd tend to agree, but I miss 1/12th scale so much that I'd have a hard time staying away in either scenario.

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If ne one needs to true tires, I usually have my truer along with me. Just ask.
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Skip maybe if the races were 5 minutes you could stay on pace.
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Originally posted by Skip109
No 5 min for me. 8min or nothing
Why dont we race them on Sunday?

skip...you coming to monroe this saturday?????
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Matt I think I will be there. I may bring my 1/12 also.

Jessie dont make me come race dirt
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cool...i may fix my 12th....but i dont know....can you sneek a pair of scottys tires for me to borow for the day??? i only have some skins...

let me know
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I would be a nice touch for them to have a truer to use but guys would just leave a mess. Just like back during dirt oval days.
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