NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (Page 34 of 82)

I vote we lift the NSR ban at least for one class.

I would nominate the GT class.  These all look they'd fit in well enough there, and it's in the spirit of that being the least-regulated, most inclusive class we run:

http://www.nsrslot.it/index_models.html

Although, if you were feeling saucy, you could down-motor and little-tire one and theoretically be legal in Classics 2.  That would seem like a waste of $'s though in my opinion.

Do we have a forum feature to have a poll?  Maybe would be better to start a separate thread with a poll or two:

1 - Lift the NSR ban? 
2 - Allow Thunderslots as class legal cars where applicable?

I am in favor of both, but that's what another thread would be better to discuss.  Maybe...

Maybe we just discuss it at the next Odd Thurs then?

I really had no intention of creating a hornets nest with my previous comment, I apologize to all.  However, I am opposed to letting Thunderslot and cars like it run in any class other than GT. These cars are purpose built racing machines and not simply toys like Fly, Scalextric and others and they do not compete at the same level. I know we have allowed de-motored, narrow tired cars to run in our Classic class but in my opinion it goes against the intent of the class even if it is within the rules.  Classic Sports cars should not lap faster than modern GT's, Can-Am's, etc.

Another great night of racing at Al's Rippin' Ridin' Raceway. Thanks again for hoisting us Bums. We even had a Bill show up. even if it just to stink up the bathroom for the rest of us and then leave with a smirk on his face. All I can say is more fiber Bill. Jeff was wild man last night. cars were flying right out his normally rock steady hands. mmmmm maybe you should not stopped of at Starbucks for that double shot extra tall Cappuccino before racing. dont hurry Greg said the paint will buff right out. By the way nice job the the vet Greg.

Results from the June 29th race:

GT3
1 Daniel    67.3
2 Al    66
3 Chris    65.8
4 Jeff    65.7
5 Monte    65.7
6 Greg    65
7 Mitch    62.8
8 Amy    58.4

Can Am
1 Chris    72.3
2 Daniel    70.6
3 Al    70
4 Monte    69.5
5 Mitch    68.6
6 Amy    67.5
7 Jeff    66.4
8 Greg    64.6

BRM
1 Al    74.2
2 Chris    72.8
3 Daniel    71.2
4 Monte    71
5 Mitch    65.4

Over 50
1 Mitch    69.5
2 Al    67.5
3 Chris    64.8
4 Monte    61

Also at Al's this past Odd Thurs was continued discussion on lifting the NSR ban.  It seems to be well received to lift the ban for the GT class.  I know we've discussed this for a while now, are we ready to pull the trigger?

It appears that GT is the only class in which they would be otherwise eligible.  Bill is the class sponsor, and in the end probably should get the final call, or at least a say in how the call is made. 

My take?  These cars were originally banned due to cost issues.  It appears that with currency fluctuation, the prices have come down while comparable others seem to have moved up.  There is marginal price difference (if any at all once the lesser brands are competitively tuned) between NSR and any of the other brands we run.  Based on this, I would like to see their exclusion lifted in any class which is appropriate (GT).

(Complicit in this is also to not ban Thunderslot for any of the classes in which they'd be eligible as well)

Chris

GT Class rules updated - NSR & Racer brand ban removed.