Similar to others in that I took a 20 year break between 1993 and 2013 when I re-started racing.
Was OK in the 80's and 90's (Scottish Champ and top 20 -30 at Nationals) and assumed that I'd come back and immediately be on the pace.
Nu-uh. No way. Miles off. The cars are faster and I am slower. As mentioned before, everybody is now fast and everybody now finishes a 5 minute race, so the skill in getting the car to run quickly for 5 minutes is gone.
So it's all down to car setup and driver skill. I'm getting there, but have to concede that A-Final wins at Scottish Champs level are a thing of the past. I turn 60 next year, but still absolutely love racing these things! It's a total blast! I plan to still be racing in 20 years time!
Jimmy
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1985, 1986 & 1987 Scottish 1/10th Off-Road Champion.
Re-started 2012. With Caster SK10
Driving Xray XB4 & Precirotate PRS1 V2 for 2014.
Hobby Pro PRS1 V2 2WD and PRSB10 4WD for 2015
Team Inside Line Racing with PR Racing buggies for 2016, 2017 & 2018.
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