Off-road Racing

Originally posted by Batfish
I think any organization needs restrictions, but I'm all for a less-restrictive option as well. First off, let me say that I'm not a ROAR member, nor have I participated in any "sanctioned" events.
That said, I am an avid racer (the only bashing I've done in the past year is to test project vehicles and parts replacements) and would definitely like to join a national organization that actually allowed the vehicles and electronics I prefer to run.
I think if ROAR would have an "unlimited" option for each class, keep the physical requirements, and make electronics/powerplant un-restricted that would go a long way towards making the official R/C racing world friendlier to the types of things we do here.
I'd have to say that close to 90% or more of the projects people work on here would not fit into an official ROAR class. We're pretty die-hard R/C fans here...it's a shame that the major sanctioning body for R/C doesn't officially "recognize" us.
These are the types of things I'd like to see change/adapt to the technologies as they progress.

I've got a thousand ideas on how to create a new organization,

agree agree agree. My mindset is to be more inclusive, I think my "product" would please your palate. The biggest uphill battle I face are the gasheads that really enjoy the long mains and pitting (which *does* have its entertainment value).

Originally posted by Batfish
but it would take a HUGE amount of racer buy-in to make it a viable option to get started, unless it was strictly a local/regional organization.

Workin' on it. ;-)

I'm doin' a little fishin' here and there. Talkin' to track owners and organizers is part of the deal.

Valuable input, thx.