The runners up are closing the gap hopefully:-)

[killajb]

Speaking of..

I was marginally interested in the whole debate about R.O.A.R. due to the fact that I hardly race at all. That said, I've listened to pros and cons towards the whole sanctioning body and wondered what the fuss was all about until brushless became mainstream.

First it was brushless motors. Hell, my first brushless setup was a Novak SS 5800 back in 2002. I still have it, and it still works. Granted, you have to gear it properly and certainly won't be going any higher than 2s with it.

Then other companies seemed to come along and simplify things with sensorless technology. Not only were the products cheaper, but they were more robust. In essence, better stuff for RC fans all around. Ah, then R.O.A.R. set up rules which banned sensorless setups.

Next came lipos. At first they weren't even allowed by R.O.A.R. at all. Then there was this nonsense about safety and whatnot. Finally, after they were allowed.. R.O.A.R. has recently limited the thickness of hardcase lipo packs for some idiotic reason. I am more than convinced that R.O.A.R. is biased towards keeping certain manufacturers of inferior, yet more expensive products on the market.

R.O.A.R. should be ashamed of themselves..