I agree with the fact that the 'National' tag would come across that way, in reality it purely means that the championship travels around the country!
I think the championship could definitely do with more/better promotion through the associated media and shops network.
It's a very accessible class, there are a majority of racers that have supported the championship that don't race buggys or only at club level, there are a fair few drivers that have come into the hobby through the championship by being encouraged by the clubs that host the meetings.
What doesn't help is the keyboard warriors that have never tried racing the trucks or just don't have an interest in them that blurt out rubbish like they are slow, don't handle or jump or it's just a demolition derby with full contact smashing into each other... reality is that SCT racing is the cleanest racing i've done, much friendlier relaxed atmosphere and non of the BS politics or snobbery.
No they don't handle exactly like a buggy... because they are a big truck! but you only race them against other big trucks so it's irrelevant and there is the same scope for competition, it's a different challenge and a fun one too!
The class is perfect for beginners to the hobby since they are pretty easy to drive when set up (like any r/c car), bigger footprint so stable (when set up right) and they are tougher than a buggy with enclosed wheels, you can get away more with silly things like riding hoses with the bigger wheels or little grip rolls since they are more likely to roll over onto wheels again!
Stadium trucks is a declining class in USA so it's not just a UK hate for trucks, they are awesome to race but it's just getting enough fans together to kick it off... opportunity is there with SCT nationals open for the class to run, it was great to see a full heat of them at Broxtowe last year but those lads didn't attend the other meetings.
Great stuff Justin, spread the word if you know some guys to approach, the more the merrier, youngsters are welcome and you don't need experience, F gradings or expensive branded electrics/stickers/t-shirts to enter, the guys that support the championship will always help out the beginners with advice getting into the hobby
