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Batfish
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11.10.2005, 12:28 AM

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, 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.


Joe

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