What Changes In Super Classes Would You Like To See

Maverick · 12-08-2010, 02:33 PM

I agree with Nitro Joe, There should not allow timers in a class that uses time as a base for the class

cal · 12-08-2010, 10:27 PM

Hello All
Thanks for your imput, it was very interesting. It really appears that leaving everything the way it is, is the best thing to do.

I am looking forward to this season. I just hope I can at least go a few rounds here and there. I hear there is a big learning curve in all 3 of these classes.

By the way for anyone wanting to know.
Calvin Starcher
Laplata MD

Owner Fas Trax of MD drag slot car racing in Hughesville MD

Cal
HR 177X

X-TECH MAN · 12-08-2010, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cal

Hello All
Thanks for your imput, it was very interesting. It really appears that leaving everything the way it is, is the best thing to do.

I am looking forward to this season. I just hope I can at least go a few rounds here and there. I hear there is a big learning curve in all 3 of these classes.

By the way for anyone wanting to know.
Calvin Starcher
Laplata MD

Owner Fas Trax of MD drag slot car racing in Hughesville MD

Cal
HR 177X

Hey Calvin....Hows the weather in Md. LOL ? What are you racing in 2011?
Terry Bell

cal · 12-09-2010, 09:09 AM

Hey Terry
Hows the weather down there.
I'll be there during the christmas holidays, sure hope its warmer then its is here.
BBRRRRRRRR in the 20s at night and only the mid 30s during the day.

I guess I'll be running S/ST & H/R plus Brackets of course, at the famous MIR.

Cal
H/R 177X

TS310C · 12-09-2010, 10:53 AM

For all of you that want to eliminate timers, how do you propose we slow our cars down then? Run the stop the entire length of the track or use a high gear stop? Sounds like a huge step backwards to me.

I will admit that I agree the class is terrible for the spectators. But I honestly don't care. Our classes support themselves. We pay for everything with our entry fees. I race for me, not for the spectators (all 10 of them). I will also admit that I enjoyed racing T/S much more than the super classes. But we soon found out that after the class was contested for a few years it got fast enough that it took more money than I was willing to spend and more crew help than I had available. It was very fun going fast and having spectators interested in your class. But that all comes with a price. So far I have not heard any ideas on changes that I think will make any difference on spectators. Unless we do a 5' wheel stand or run in the 6's, most people wont care to watch us.

Just my opinion.

billy leber · 12-09-2010, 01:02 PM

I can go 170 in S/G and I would still like to see throttle stops gone. Why spend $25000 on a motor when you can run 9.90 with a sub $10000 motor. Same pay out less expense, makes sense to me.

TS310C · 12-09-2010, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by billy leber

I can go 170 in S/G and I would still like to see throttle stops gone. Why spend $25000 on a motor when you can run 9.90 with a sub $10000 motor. Same pay out less expense, makes sense to me.

I do see your point. But for those of us that already have the equipment to go 170 what are we supposed to do with it? Sell it for .50 on the dollar and by a smaller motor? I also think there are a number of racers (myself included) that like to go fast and don't want to slow down. I don't think it is near as exciting to go 140 as it is to go 170+. If I wanted to go slow I would be racing stock.

cal · 12-21-2010, 09:54 AM

Hello Again
I would like to thanks everybody for responding.
Well it looks like everybody is kinda happy with the way things are.

I personlly like the S/ST H/R class, but would like to see it as a back half only type class.
But thats just me, Tube chassie type cars should be in S/G S/R. Again just my opinion.

I've already got my New motor ready to go in the car, got a new throttle stop, new Mega 450. So now I just gotta learn how to make it all work.

Looks like MIR has 2 events, Richmond should have 1 double header, and hopfully VMP will stay IHRA and have 2 events too.

I'm sure there will be a few other events for my 2011 learning curve.

So 1 last question, should I get out now while I'm ahead?

LOL

Merry Christmas & Happy New Years to All

Cal
HR 177X

CBS · 12-21-2010, 02:02 PM

We've been doing it for a long time.....and still enjoy it....just keep working your stuff till its good and I'm sure you will like it a lot....

The racers don't mind the stops.....everybody else does....lol

Rock Haas

12-08-2010, 02:33 PM	#1
Maverick Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 299 Likes: 3 Liked 36 Times in 26 Posts	Re: What Changes In Super Classes Would You Like To See I agree with Nitro Joe, There should not allow timers in a class that uses time as a base for the class

12-08-2010, 10:27 PM	#2
cal Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: southern md Posts: 370 Likes: 39 Liked 31 Times in 18 Posts	Re: What Changes In Super Classes Would You Like To See Hello All Thanks for your imput, it was very interesting. It really appears that leaving everything the way it is, is the best thing to do. I am looking forward to this season. I just hope I can at least go a few rounds here and there. I hear there is a big learning curve in all 3 of these classes. By the way for anyone wanting to know. Calvin Starcher Laplata MD Owner Fas Trax of MD drag slot car racing in Hughesville MD Cal HR 177X

12-09-2010, 09:09 AM	#4
cal Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: southern md Posts: 370 Likes: 39 Liked 31 Times in 18 Posts	Re: What Changes In Super Classes Would You Like To See Hey Terry Hows the weather down there. I'll be there during the christmas holidays, sure hope its warmer then its is here. BBRRRRRRRR in the 20s at night and only the mid 30s during the day. I guess I'll be running S/ST & H/R plus Brackets of course, at the famous MIR. Cal H/R 177X

12-09-2010, 10:53 AM	#5
TS310C Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Morton, IL Posts: 323 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What Changes In Super Classes Would You Like To See For all of you that want to eliminate timers, how do you propose we slow our cars down then? Run the stop the entire length of the track or use a high gear stop? Sounds like a huge step backwards to me. I will admit that I agree the class is terrible for the spectators. But I honestly don't care. Our classes support themselves. We pay for everything with our entry fees. I race for me, not for the spectators (all 10 of them). I will also admit that I enjoyed racing T/S much more than the super classes. But we soon found out that after the class was contested for a few years it got fast enough that it took more money than I was willing to spend and more crew help than I had available. It was very fun going fast and having spectators interested in your class. But that all comes with a price. So far I have not heard any ideas on changes that I think will make any difference on spectators. Unless we do a 5' wheel stand or run in the 6's, most people wont care to watch us. Just my opinion. __________________ Ryan Koener S/G 310C

12-09-2010, 01:02 PM	#6
billy leber Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: most places Posts: 211 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 1 Post	Re: What Changes In Super Classes Would You Like To See I can go 170 in S/G and I would still like to see throttle stops gone. Why spend $25000 on a motor when you can run 9.90 with a sub $10000 motor. Same pay out less expense, makes sense to me. __________________ Billy Leber 1150 SS, 1050 SG, 1962 STK, 185 SC

12-21-2010, 09:54 AM	#8
cal Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: southern md Posts: 370 Likes: 39 Liked 31 Times in 18 Posts	Re: What Changes In Super Classes Would You Like To See Hello Again I would like to thanks everybody for responding. Well it looks like everybody is kinda happy with the way things are. I personlly like the S/ST H/R class, but would like to see it as a back half only type class. But thats just me, Tube chassie type cars should be in S/G S/R. Again just my opinion. I've already got my New motor ready to go in the car, got a new throttle stop, new Mega 450. So now I just gotta learn how to make it all work. Looks like MIR has 2 events, Richmond should have 1 double header, and hopfully VMP will stay IHRA and have 2 events too. I'm sure there will be a few other events for my 2011 learning curve. So 1 last question, should I get out now while I'm ahead? LOL Merry Christmas & Happy New Years to All Cal HR 177X

12-21-2010, 02:02 PM	#9
CBS VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Commerce, Mi Posts: 1,387 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: What Changes In Super Classes Would You Like To See We've been doing it for a long time.....and still enjoy it....just keep working your stuff till its good and I'm sure you will like it a lot.... The racers don't mind the stops.....everybody else does....lol Rock Haas

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