Slash Racing at Leisure Hours Raceway
So if a person runs this class, can they then run their lipos? How about the penalty for rough driving?
02-21-2010, 08:30 AM
#17
If the ROAR stock sc class is run i will be there.... I do not want to buy sub c cells to run my truck... 17.5 and a lipo is fantastic... probably be a nice size class too.. once people realized it is offered
02-21-2010, 10:11 AM
#18
Have the Stock SCT Class go by ROAR Rules with 2 exceptions: a treaded SC tire must be used, any SC stock motor, 27t brushed motor, or 17.5 brushless motor can be used. You would be allowed to run Slash tires on a Blitz or SC10 vice versa, run a Slash motor in a SC10 vice versa, you get the idea.
I understand LH wants to keep the Stock Slash Class for beginners but having this battery rule doesn't save them money, LiPo batteries and chargers are almost as cheap as NiMH nowadays and they would only need one LiPo-that would save them money.
I understand LH wants to keep the Stock Slash Class for beginners but having this battery rule doesn't save them money, LiPo batteries and chargers are almost as cheap as NiMH nowadays and they would only need one LiPo-that would save them money.
02-21-2010, 06:03 PM
#21
Is it possible to have negative laps in a race? If so, there would be a lot of slashes with that problem.
02-21-2010, 06:17 PM
#22
That would be fine if thats whats needed. There is a difference between "bad handling" and out right hacking. I think all who have raced slash have seen it. We have all heard John asking for clean driving I just suggest a penalty system to try and stop the hack style of driving. As far as the batteries I like the nimhs as its less for someone who is on a budget.
02-21-2010, 06:24 PM
#23
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That would be fine if thats whats needed. There is a difference between "bad handling" and out right hacking. I think all who have raced slash have seen it. We have all heard John asking for clean driving I just suggest a penalty system to try and stop the hack style of driving. As far as the batteries I like the nimhs as its less for someone who is on a budget.
As for the Stock Slash, I like the class, but the 3800 rule is just silly. You can get a brand new lipo cheaper then one of those 3800 sport packs. There's no savings.... I don't get that rule AT ALL.
02-21-2010, 06:29 PM
#24
At Trackside Scotty uses a "Stop and Go" penalty. It seems to work very well. The thing is that his track is 1/4 the size of LHR. It's much easier to see the entire race...and he runs around 8 vehicles in a heat/main. The question becomes who gets the penalty? Do you have 2 sets of rules? One set for leaders and abother set for those back further back in the pack? I don't run SC any longer but I see what happens when I'm out with my truck/buggy. The general lack of respect for any driver is getting way out of hand. I've heard lots of complaints about the rough driving of 1/8 scale from SC drivers. But those same drivers will gladly run over my truck/buggy given the chance. It goes back to something a former instructor told me many years ago "How you practice is how you race". Someday many, and I say many because not all SC drivers are hacks, SC drivers will learn thats is easier to check-up than it is to deal with crashing and sometimes to get ahead you need to get along.
Not flamming anyone....just my .02
Not flamming anyone....just my .02
02-21-2010, 06:43 PM
#25
Wait a sec?!?!? Since when? I called up there at the beginning of the indoor season since and asked about a "stock" SC class and was told point blank no, there's Spec Slash and Open Mod. If you have anything besides a Slash you'd have to run in Open Mod. The only possible exception was the Strike. If that's not the case please let me know and I'll be coming up on a regular basis!
And as other's have mentioned Scotty @ Trackside has a great set of rules for Stock SC. You can do pretty much anything to the chassis you want but the truck must retain the gear diff, tires are limited to the kit SC10, HPI, Slash or Strike tires and any 17.5 or kit motor. This worked wonderfully for the Spektrum race in December and was a ton of fun.
And as other's have mentioned Scotty @ Trackside has a great set of rules for Stock SC. You can do pretty much anything to the chassis you want but the truck must retain the gear diff, tires are limited to the kit SC10, HPI, Slash or Strike tires and any 17.5 or kit motor. This worked wonderfully for the Spektrum race in December and was a ton of fun.
02-22-2010, 08:38 PM
#27
Wait a sec?!?!? Since when? I called up there at the beginning of the indoor season since and asked about a "stock" SC class and was told point blank no, there's Spec Slash and Open Mod. If you have anything besides a Slash you'd have to run in Open Mod. The only possible exception was the Strike. If that's not the case please let me know and I'll be coming up on a regular basis!
And as other's have mentioned Scotty @ Trackside has a great set of rules for Stock SC. You can do pretty much anything to the chassis you want but the truck must retain the gear diff, tires are limited to the kit SC10, HPI, Slash or Strike tires and any 17.5 or kit motor. This worked wonderfully for the Spektrum race in December and was a ton of fun.
And as other's have mentioned Scotty @ Trackside has a great set of rules for Stock SC. You can do pretty much anything to the chassis you want but the truck must retain the gear diff, tires are limited to the kit SC10, HPI, Slash or Strike tires and any 17.5 or kit motor. This worked wonderfully for the Spektrum race in December and was a ton of fun.
+1 That's what I was told also. My buddy showed up with a DTX 3800 and couldn't use it because the batteries were arranged side by side and not a "stick" pack, they were the same batteries in the stick pack but arranged differently!! BS!!!!!!!! Take that battery rule and chuck it!!!!!!!!!!!
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02-23-2010, 12:41 PM
#28
The racers who spend their hard earned $$$ at LH should be the ones who decide what classes to run!
+1 That's what I was told also. My buddy showed up with a DTX 3800 and couldn't use it because the batteries were arranged side by side and not a "stick" pack, they were the same batteries in the stick pack but arranged differently!! BS!!!!!!!! Take that battery rule and chuck it!!!!!!!!!!!
+1 That's what I was told also. My buddy showed up with a DTX 3800 and couldn't use it because the batteries were arranged side by side and not a "stick" pack, they were the same batteries in the stick pack but arranged differently!! BS!!!!!!!! Take that battery rule and chuck it!!!!!!!!!!!
good question. As long as they are'nt matched packs, what difference does it make if they are side by side or stick? I am sure theres an answer out there. Also agree with you on John or who ever announces is the one to make the penalty call.
02-23-2010, 08:55 PM
#29
The racers who spend their hard earned $$$ at LH should be the ones who decide what classes to run!
+1 That's what I was told also. My buddy showed up with a DTX 3800 and couldn't use it because the batteries were arranged side by side and not a "stick" pack, they were the same batteries in the stick pack but arranged differently!! BS!!!!!!!! Take that battery rule and chuck it!!!!!!!!!!!
+1 That's what I was told also. My buddy showed up with a DTX 3800 and couldn't use it because the batteries were arranged side by side and not a "stick" pack, they were the same batteries in the stick pack but arranged differently!! BS!!!!!!!! Take that battery rule and chuck it!!!!!!!!!!!
