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Over 50 Al wrote:In my opinion this last rule change made the Can Am class into the Thunderslot class which we basically already had with the Open Class . This rule change will put my Slot It Cam Am cars on the shelf. I voted for the Cam Am class for one of the points race classes as it was which was a good competitive class. To change the rules within a week of confirming the point race classes with little discussion and a questionable vote does not seem quite right to me.
I thought you said you were on board last odd Thursday night race? we can all have a discussion about it again these next race and move the the class to the end of the season to get more feed back from more racers in you feal that is what is needed. Im good with what ever we has a group want to do. I was thinking change would be more towards the new racers. coming in.
Over 50 Al wrote:I think Monte is better at math than Doc. Seems like this rule change pretty much eliminates most of the interest in the Open class.
or we can change open to gt3 open and have some fun with those type of cars..most clubs across the world have such class and there is big proxy out there with over 30 cars trying to make the race.
my math is fine race 3min heat times three right there 10 sectors to the track .5 is half a lap so 1.5 after 9min of racing...
I agree for most of classes that might be the case.
sport car one and two there are a number different make of cars and scratch built and all seem to run very close. the rest are manufacturer base classes that have only one or two makes running in them top..
le mans
trans am
gt3
maybe the can am will all go thunderslots but I think the racing going be very close either way.
kidvolt wrote:"A few and a couple" against the standard out-of-the-box car. Imagine what that Thunderslot might be like with time invested in it like was invested in the few and a couple - which is what will be next.
I'm ok with this but for the majority it's just buy a Thunderslot and go racing.
We could also do lap adjustments for those that still want to run non thunderslot car in the class. Would have to see what the lap times are before jumping to any conclusions. But say .5 per heat that would be 1.5 laps. Or set the track break out to 6.0 seconds and if you have a non rider brake out lapp does not count. But all that can be adjusted as we start to race and see were we are at between manufators.
we discussed it at the last race and all were aboard. posted here to see if anybody wanted to chime in, few did so seeing no negative response...
I dont see anybody so far speaking out against so I say it is a go and remove the thunderslot from not eligible list for can am class.
I dont see anybody so far speaking out against so I say it is a go and remove the thunderslot from not eligibleist list for can am class.
i dont think the track will fit the bad motor scooter....
ant but if there is any then Sunday works say 130ish
I take the the 14 and 18 k h&r motors both needed in projects cars I'm building.
That is six confirmed yes and zero no so far
Another odd Thursday night racing as come and gone.. we had 5 racers show up to do battle on the course know as Rippin' Ridin' Raceway.. the battles on the track were close and the slightest mistake or touch cost you time on the track that once lost was hard to get back. So with that said, it was who ever made the least amount mistake would come out on top to night.. 1st class run was classic 1 and Al put in 3 clean heats with only a off to slow him down to take the win with Mitch taking a hard earn 2nd.
Up next was the always fast and close battles. hand down the number uno class people want to run... let hear it for Le Mans
these was the class to watch as the top three battle neck and neck for 9 min straight there was no quarter given as the drivers battle to pull out a lead on the other cars . once again it was who ever made the least mistakes was going to take the win tonight.... drum roll please......... and the winner to night was Doc taking the win by two laps. with Al taking 2nd and Mitch just two tenth back. on the same lap.
up next was open and once again doc took the win with Al and Mitch 2nd and 3rd.
was good to see Gregg and Jeff back from his west coast tour. and thanks To Al for opening his doors so can be little boys again.. hope once the rain sets in we will start to see more racers show and join in the fun... till next time stay safe and do not eat the yellow snow...
Current rules states
Thunder slot brand cars are NOT eligible for this class (2/4/2018)
These thread is to see as a club that we drop the non eligible and allow them to run in the can am class. only thing I would add is drop the magnet for new racers in can am if a thunder slot is used
1. these will help new racers getting into the class get up to speed faster.
2. keeps cost down
3. well tuned slot it are just as fast
we also have the following rule that can be used ;
4. In the event a racer wins more than one race with the same car (thus establishing a pattern of dominance in any class) a vote may be taken of the racers in attendance to determine if the racer will be assessed a handicap (of 1 lap or more) for future races when racing that particular winning car. The handicap only applies to the winning car/driver combination. The racer can de-tune the car with a substantial motor downgrade, or switch to another car to avoid the handicap.
we only had 5 racers make the show tonight and all were in favor of running the Thunder slots in the class.
the sponser of the class has given the ok for the change. just need to hear from the rest of the club on yes or no..
so please reply with a yes or a no thanks and lets go racing...
rules rules rules. here i sit laid up in bed with my back messed up and nothing better to do than surf the nest and such...
I'm thinking we should drop the no Thunderslot rule for Can Am. thinking the reason behind it at the time was good but we are running times with current non Thunderslot cars running Thunderslot times. now nsr has the 917k that is a legal car per the rules. after all can am in real life was balls to the walls almost anything goes kind of racing.
yes we all put alot of work. well Zack did in getting these slot cars to perform. and I would understand if we do not... but also think it would help new racers get up to speed faster. .
Still time. Dont let these chance pass you by. Let your voice be heard across these great country and vote..
off all next week on stay home vacation so pick any day after monday
No mitch you have all wrong. Need two or more.
i mean more than once every blue moon....
wb0s wrote:Let me break this down....1/24 cars....able to run circles around most all 1/32 cars on my track, Bob's track, and Howie's track............for less than you can buy a Scalextric, Fly, or Carrera car.......all of which would require an additional $40 to be just decent runners!
This IS a no brainer!!!!
I would but would like them to go to home were they will be raced they gather dust with me ..
Well that sucks. But family stuff comes 1st.need to get him into slot cars and problem solved..
Buy them anyways and have two spares and loan me one so I can race if I every get off work in time. You know I treat them with much love
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