Restricted class for youngsters/ newbies/ those on a budget??

[Nige]

I freely admit that my knowledge of rc racing isn’t great so this might be a rubbish suggestion, but as we all know buggy racing isn’t cheap so how can we make it more attractive (i.e. more affordable) to new members.


Now I’m not sure what other clubs do, but to go alongside our open 2WD and 4WD classes could a new restricted (probably 2WD) class be formed? Ideally the rules would make entry into racing cheap, but also limit their speed to slower motors than those currently being used in the open classes. This should hopefully ensure close racing, but as the cars are slower there will hopefully be less breakages which in turn saves £££ buying spares. When a member has learnt their race craft they can progress on to either of the 2WD or 4WD open classes. So the restricted class should be viewed as a stepping stone..........


With regards to what rules should be included within this restricted class, that I guess is open to debate.