SORC 2013 ideas

[Racing Snake]

If you have any constructive ideas for the 2013 season then please post them in this thread.

We can always improve things

[D20MCK]

More big air!

[Dave77]

A season that doesnt stop in the middle of summer.

Since the F2s and Regional F345 is based on "previous year grading" there is no need to have the season complete by 12th August.

[D20MCK]

That's a good point Dave, I've been really busy lately and have been unable to attend the last few round but that's it all over now and I have not attended enough rounds to count in the championship this year. Would be nice if we had more outdoor running next year (when I'm not working!!).

[Mr Eccleston]

Originally Posted by Dave77

A season that doesnt stop in the middle of summer.

Since the F2s and Regional F345 is based on "previous year grading" there is no need to have the season complete by 12th August.

Need clarification from John, but although it's last years grades that are used, I think it's this years results that determine the EOS competitors. I always remember having to have the regionals finished before the EOS entries have to be in.

[Mr Eccleston]

Ideas for 2013

More people to turn up at the AGM to develope the ideas and guidelines.

More heats, prefer if it's more racers taking part in the series, but if we need less cars running in a heat so be it. Need it to allow time to get cars ready. If anyone has another format that would work don't be shy, please share.

Referee on rostrum with drivers watching driving, controlling entry and exit to rostrum.

Final rostrum position decided by qualification.

Sand available at all rounds to deal with any lipo problems.

[Dave77]

Originally Posted by Mr Eccleston

Need clarification from John, but although it's last years grades that are used, I think it's this years results that determine the EOS competitors. I always remember having to have the regionals finished before the EOS entries have to be in.

Valid point, understood.

[V6Jim]

Well, the obvious thing is to boost the entries. In my day there was no separate 2WD & 4WD classes. However, I think the two classes are a good idea - effectively boosting the racing numbers.

Publicity is the thing. We (listen to me - I don't even have a car! Yet.) need to make people aware of the existence of this racing series. Facebook is good. Local papers can play their part, as can local TV stations. Hard work by a small core of enthusiasts can make a huge difference in small local groups. Model or toy shops can be a useful hub.

Hopefully, along with this, we can generate one or two more venues. The way things are now reminds me so much of the way things were when we started out in 1985. 20 -30 racers and 3 venues. We developed back then quite quickly into a massively successful series attracting 100+ drivers at most events.

It can be done.

I feel a project coming on...

Jimmy

[Racing Snake]

yes the current seasons positions are used to enter people into the EoS finals however that doesn't mean we couldn't have a winter series

[KennyClark]

Run 2wd & 4wd rounds separate.
2 classes in 1 day is a nightmare.
Plus it would give us more racing.

[Racing Snake]

I've voted Yes to running the classes on separate days as with how stressful it can be I think it's the way forward. The only draw back to this is that I'm not sure we have enough numbers to do this yet but there again it may get more people running both classes.

A lot of thought needs put into this