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Post by ninjatek on Nov 13, 2011 18:32:33 GMT -7
First I would like to think everyone who participated in NTRA proxy racing this year. Special props go out to Sam (SKR) and RickV. Both have contributed their time and resources to bring NitroSlot members and guest, tons of fun and HO drag racing action during the 2011 NTRA racing season. NTRA is going into its planning phase to put together the 2012 NTRA Race Schedule. We would like to hear from you, some of the classes you would hope to see run during 2012. During the 2011 season we lost a long standing hosting venue for NTRA. However, we are anticipating the addition of a few new venues. Having recently polled the potential venues, most have attained the status of 'race ready', while two others are still under construction. Of the two under construction, one hopes to attain 'race ready status by the end of the year. The other track expects to attain 'race ready' status in early 2012. We currently have the resources to put on four events in 2012 with the potential for six events. Discussion is already underway to introduce Top Fuel classes. So we want to hear from you now. Below are a list of classes for which NTRA will be awarding points in the 2012 season. SPORTSMAN DIVISIONClass | Comments | Stock__ | Legacy TJet only__ | Super Stock__ | Legacy TJet only with minor mods | Muscle Car | "King Of The Sreets", Magna/X-Traction | N/PS | CAl TJet types;.480' tires; braids ok; no shunts__ | Ratt | All TJet types; shunts ok | N/FC | Stock 4Gear |
COMPETITION DIVISIONClass | Comments | Gasser | 5.0 All TJet types | Altered | 5.0 All TJet types | Nostalgia Funny Car (BB/FC)__ | 5.0 All TJet types__ |
PRO DIVISIONClass | Comments | Pro Mod | All TJet types__ | Pro Mod | 5.0 4Gear | Pro Stock | 5.0 4Gear | Top Fuel Dragsters__ | 4Gear TBA | IRSA MM/PS | Inline chassis |
Note -Not all of the classes listed above have been officially adopted by NTRA. However, NTRA will award points for the above listed classes provided they are run on an approved track. Complete rules for above listed classes can be found here: www.nitroslots.com/index.cgi?board=skrwww.nitroslots.com/index.cgi?board=klgkdlkl&action=display&thread=366
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Post by Blue on Nov 13, 2011 18:47:33 GMT -7
I would like to race Stock MUSCLE CAR N/PS N/FC PRO MOD 4 GEAR PRO STOCK TOP FUEL
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2011 19:09:17 GMT -7
I know I joined up too late for racing in 2011 so I dont know if my vote counts or not. But here is my two cents.
Stock Muscle Car N/PS (I already have cars for since it very similar to what my local superstock class rules are minus braids) Ratt Gasser (just finishing up my first one) Altered N/FC ProMod 4gear ProStock 4gear Top Fuel
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Post by Eagle Racing on Nov 13, 2011 20:37:07 GMT -7
I know I want to race:
Top Fuel Dragsters 4gear Pro Mod 4gear ProStock 4gear N/FC 4gear Muscle Car Gasser
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Post by bondoman2k on Nov 13, 2011 20:57:01 GMT -7
OK, here's my thoughts, for what they're worth..lol. First off, I really think we need to just eliminate the BBFC designation and class. I have been in the NTRA pretty much since we got it started (or shortly after) and I have never seen one run, or seen anybody even build one for that matter. I feel we have pretty much 'replaced' that class with the NFC 4 gear cars. Also, I think the "Altered" class should not be on a Tjet base, but on the 4 gear chassis. Would really open up the amount of bodies we could use, and plus the detailing level would go 'up' as well (at least that's MY opinion). And, one other 'thought to ponder', why don't we start a newer FC class, running a 4 gear with 5.0 arm and poly mags, any tires, any other mods legal? Since there is now a LARGE availability of the newer Funny Car bodies from Auto World, plus Rick (Hairy Canary) makes a couple of those bodies in resin, and I will have one available soon as well, I really feel this would be a somewhat 'popular' class. Plus, as an aside, I already have one of those almost ready to see how it runs...lol. Sam REALLY wanted to try to get that class going, but that was before his decision to close down his track (I know, me and him talked about it several times). Now, my list of classes I would like to see is this: Stock (although I won't run one, not a 'stock' kinda guy..lol. I know it IS a popular class, so no reason NOT to schedule it in) NPS, Ratt (very popular class since we started it), NFC (again, VERY popular), Gasser (one of the 'original' NTRA classes that I personally think got it 'started', and has ALWAYS been a fan favorite class!), ProMod (Doorslammer) 4 gear (my personal FAVE class), Pro Stock 4 gear (would be cool, again, lots of body options for this as well now), the TF Rail class should also DEFINITELY be added in (since AW has them out now, and I see them becoming a VERY big hit!), and I do like the idea of a Tjet ProMod class, especially since the cars the guys are building for Jim's upcoming proxy 'event' are actually just that, should DEFINITELY allow them with Poly mags, after all, they ARE supposed to be "Professionally Modified", right? As I said, these are just MY personal thoughts on this. Of course, I will 'go with the flow', whichever way it goes. I'm just happy to see more tracks 'step up' this year! Wanna say a HUGE thanks to Sam and Rick V, for what they've done up to this point. And a BIG thanks to the 'new' tracks for jumping in! NTRA's future, as far as I was thinking, WAS looking pretty bleak, to say the least! One final note, I will DEFINITELY make a promise to 'step up' in 2012 to sponsor the racing with more resin bodies for door prizes. I know I haven't really been very 'involved' up to now, but seeing as how I FINALLY feel my bodies are at least 'acceptible' to everybody, and I am working VERY hard to get them out there more now, and have a reasonable variety available (watch for photos VERY soon!), watch for Lonestar Resins to be a LOT more involved. And, on that note, I will let you guys continue the discussion..lol. And, thanks for a GREAT year of racing! Ron (Bondo) ;D
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Post by hairycanary on Nov 13, 2011 22:33:32 GMT -7
Ron (Bondo) Thanks you just saved me a lot of typing.(for me about a hour) I agree 100% of what Ron said. The new F/C class you are talking about would be with late model bodies and would be separate from the N/FC 4 gear class right? That would be way cool. And a Altered 4 gear class has so many neat possibilities. These are what I would like to race that was on the list.
N/FC 4 gear Pro/Mod 4 gear Top/Fuel 4 gear N/PS T Jet Gasser T-jet Altered P/S 4 gear Pro/Mod T-Jet
Rick
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Post by bondoman2k on Nov 13, 2011 23:32:56 GMT -7
Yea Rick. Would be a completely different class. 4 gear chassis (original or AW), polymer mags, 5 ohm arm, any motor brush setup (even Tjetsgrig's 'wet com' setup), All other mods ok, as long as the basic 'function' of the chassis isn't changed, and using a newer, late model FC body, resin or factory molded plastic body, no styrene or lexan. As opposed to the NFC class which is actually a stock no mod 4 gear chassis. Glad at least one person agrees with me...lol! Not the 'usual' reaction to my suggestions! Ron (Bondo)
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Post by Eagle Racing on Nov 14, 2011 4:39:20 GMT -7
Put me down for the newer funny car class 4 gear chassis. That would be fun. The altered 4 gear class sounds good to.
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Post by nosubfor3 on Nov 14, 2011 5:01:07 GMT -7
Stock T-Jet Super Stock T-Jet N/PS T-Jet Gasser T-Jet Muscle Car Stock AFX Altered N/FC 4gear ProMod 4gear ProStock 4gear Top Fuel Inline Motor Modern F/C Inline Motor Read more:
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Post by nosubfor3 on Nov 14, 2011 5:12:26 GMT -7
Yea Rick. Would be a completely different class. 4 gear chassis (original or AW), polymer mags, 5 ohm arm, any motor brush setup (even Tjetsgrig's 'wet com' setup), All other mods ok, as long as the basic 'function' of the chassis isn't changed, and using a newer, late model FC body, resin or factory molded plastic body, no styrene or lexan. As opposed to the NFC class which is actually a stock no mod 4 gear chassis. Glad at least one person agrees with me...lol! Not the 'usual' reaction to my suggestions! Ron (Bondo) How much is tjetsgrigs set???
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Post by bondoman2k on Nov 14, 2011 6:25:54 GMT -7
Nosub, I was referring to Jim's motor brush 'setup' he prefers to run in his 4 gear cars. Basically, there actually are no brushes in it. Uses slightly stretched brush springs that barely contact the arm, and, as someone else put it, you add a 'special sauce; to the brush contact area. You actually have to drill access holes into the chassis to get to the com area of the arm to do this type of setup. I have only heard about this type of setup, never seen it nor have I tried it, And, as far as I know, he won't actually 'sell' it to anybody. He does build complete racing chassis for people that would include that setup though. Ron (Bondo)
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Post by bondoman2k on Nov 14, 2011 6:33:19 GMT -7
First off, before this gets too far 'out there', the newer 4 gear FC class I am talking about is my own "PROPOSED" class. Has not been run yet in the NTRA, so it would have to get 'approval' from Ninjatek, and anyone else involved before we can actually do it. So far, I see at least 3 people interested. I think we need more interest, but we have started classes with less people than that interested before...LOL! Really, would need to be run above 22volts to get the most out of them, but we could run them at any voltage I guess. Higher voltages may 'limit' what tracks we could run them at, also shorter shutdowns probly wouldn't work well either. Whatcha think Ninja? Would this class be poissible? ;D Ron (Bondo)
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Post by TGM2054 on Nov 14, 2011 7:07:25 GMT -7
Here's my take of what I'd like to race/see: S/S, N/PS, N/FC, Gasser, Doorslammer (Pro Stock,Pro Mod 4gears), Muscle Cars, and 4gear ALTEREDS! I'm all over that! I'd like to get some feed back on this, what about a 4gear stock class, like the muscle car class, I realize that there is the N/FC, which is basically a stock class, but this would open it up to any stock 4gear body. Funny car,dragster,P/S, heck even Scooby Doo Mystery Machines. No mods just slip on tires and paint. As far as the Top Fuel classes, I'll wait to see what the rules are and go from there. I'm not real fond of the wet com idea, I sure Jim does a quality job I'm just not sure that it is a good set up for proxy racing. It makes it easy to say oh you put too much/ not enough stuff on my car and thats why I lost. Just my thoughts on the deal. Oh and I wouldn't mind seeing the MM/PS make an appearance again. I know there's a few out there still.
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Post by pceng on Nov 14, 2011 8:16:31 GMT -7
I'm in, whatever the classes might be. Think the NTRA races are a blast! Rick, your right. Ditto on what Ron, had to say ( very eloquent to ). Right down to poly's for pro mods and stockers don't do anything for me. But I'll keep sending a stock entry, maybe 440gtx or wood need a push car. ..................PC
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2011 9:07:08 GMT -7
I'm game for a modern funny car class as well!!!
One question on the proposed Top fuel class, can we run a N/TF Front engine body on the same autoworld 4 gear chassis?
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