ROAR approval of non novak ESC's and Motors

[George16]

Originally Posted by NovakTwo

When the brushless motors became available for approval, ROAR insisted on similar, strict requirements for the new technology.

But why? It does not make sense to me at all. Like you said, Novak do not sell brushed motors. So was it just a coincidence that the approved BL motors are pretty much Novak clones? Or was there a different reason why? If ROAR truly want to advanced the sport, it should get rid of the restrictions on the modified class. Let those competing companies duke it out and see who has the best product.

To me, having strict requirements for the new technology slows down the advance of the sport/hobby.

[NovakTwo]

Originally Posted by George16

But why? It does not make sense to me at all. Like you said, Novak do not sell brushed motors. So was it just a coincidence that the approved BL motors are pretty much Novak clones? Or was there a different reason why? If ROAR truly want to advanced the sport, it should get rid of the restrictions on the modified class. Let those competing companies duke it out and see who has the best product.

To me, having strict requirements for the new technology slows down the advance of the sport/hobby.

I think that your quarrel is with the organization, not Novak. They make and enforce the rules. ROAR makes rules about many, many products used for racing---they publish a very thick rule book every year.

The first BL motors submitted to ROAR for approval in '05 were offered by Novak and LRP(Associated). If you want to sell motors to be used in ROAR-sanctioned events, you follow their rules and work to get your motors approved.