Like Grayslick and Longrat, i'd prefer to all race together irrespective of motor limit. As I proved during the last meeting, no one is running in accordance with BRCA mardave rules anyhow
. The defected "stock" class was setup at the request of one individual but I do understand the logic and intentions of the split in class.
If a couple more people join the open class then we will probably achieve 6 cars per week which makes for more interesting racing. What the newbies don't appreciate is that it has taken me nigh on 2.5 years to get the Dave setup and going well. But in that time my driving style and consistency has come on leaps and bounds. You can not blame outright speed and motor power for not winning when every second corner your crashing into the barriers!! Running the two classes together allows the better drivers from each class to race in the same final. You can split the championship points over two classes if everyone agrees that this is fair.
Every class should be a fun class and this is the first time in 4 years at Glos that anyone has raised concerns over any class of racing to teh best of my knowledge.
I have spoken to the person in question and pointed out that he is the only person unhappy with the previous and current situation (people not adhering to his proposed rules). I'll speak to Steve during the next meeting and request that we are all placed together if there are 8 minis or less. If more "daves" turn up then I don't see any change in the quals/finals anyhow.
All those in favour of joint races between the two classes make it known to me on Friday. As Grayslick mentioned in a previous post, the thrill of getting into the A for the first time and beating other more experienced drivers is what rc racing is all about.
On a final note, joining the two classes would reduce the qualifying duration making time for everyone to have two finals on the night instead of one.
Si