ROAR drops MT and 1/10 Truck from Nats

[DRIFT_BUGGY]

"On April 22nd, ROAR President Dawn Sanchez met with manufacturer representatives and Fuel Off-road Committee members in attendance at this year's Truck Nationals held at The Nitro Pit in Phoenix, Arizona. This group discussed the viability of re-combining the 1:8 Buggy Nationals with 1:8 Truck Nationals. It was decided that in order for this to work effectively, Production Monster Truck and 1:10 Gas Truck would have to be dropped from the Nationals program.

Those in attendance at the meeting were unanimous in their decision that this would be the most cost-effective method of handling Fuel Nationals. Not only would this be more cost-effective for teams and manufacturers, it would mostly help the privateer who has to go out-of-pocket for their expenses."

[MetalMan]

Wow, say good-bye to racing the Revo 3.3 competitively... And the Associated GT2, Losi gas 1/10 truck, etc.

Just in time for the revo 3.3 platinum....

[DRIFT_BUGGY]

Originally Posted by BOOGIE444

Just in time for the revo 3.3 platinum....

Yep, thinking the same thing

Roar blows!!!!!

[jnev]

Wow, and I have been upgrading my Revo to race with sway bars, wing, etc. Oh well, they help for bashing anyway...

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by DRIFT_BUGGY

"it would mostly help the privateer who has to go out-of-pocket for their expenses."

Not if said privateer just bought either of the vehicles that are not raced now...

[killjoyken]

So are you guys saying that the Revo can't be competitive in the Truggy class?

[BrianG]

Why isn't there another organization like ROAR? It seems all I hear is how they follow the recommendations of anyone who has deep pockets. Not sure how true this is since I don't race nor do I follow the sport.

[crazyjr]

Originally Posted by BrianG

Why isn't there another organization like ROAR? It seems all I hear is how they follow the recommendations of anyone who has deep pockets. Not sure how true this is since I don't race nor do I follow the sport.

There is, It's called RC Pro. They are not affiliated with IFMAR though, may be a good thing. Instead of dropping their MT and gas ST classes, They opened them up for electric, 4 stroke and diesels. All the racing in my area run RC Pro rules, Except for the oval stuff. Here's a link, they cover onroad off road in both Nitro and electric
http://www.rcprosites.com/

[t-maxxracer32]

Originally Posted by killjoyken

So are you guys saying that the Revo can't be competitive in the Truggy class?

maybe it doesnt fit truggy specs?

[DRIFT_BUGGY]

Originally Posted by killjoyken

So are you guys saying that the Revo can't be competitive in the Truggy class?

I think it would be great if the REVO was aloud in the truggy class

[killjoyken]

Originally Posted by DRIFT_BUGGY

I think it would be great if the REVO was aloud in the truggy class

Why wouldn't they allow it in the truggy class? Can't you put a center diff in it? Or is it because of the 2-speed?

I just looked through the 2008 rules and can't find the rules for the truggy class. I hate ROAR, which is why I didn't bother to renew my membership.

[RCShocker]

ROAR = Roar Obviously Afraid of Revo

[lutach]

ROAR= Ruling Out Awesome Racers

ROAR seems to be run by folks who like to make rules that keeps real powerful technology from going main stream.