Hey, I know that the birds isn't offering the 17.5 1s truck class this year but I wanted to see who would be interested in racing the class if it was offered. We just might be able to get it in there if there are a lot of interested racers.

I ran it at the oval masters and had a blast. This is my first year going to the snowbirds and I don't want to run anything faster than the COT 13.5 class and I don't have 2s stuff anymore. So hoping maybe there's some other guys out there like me who want to race the 17.5 class.

SHOW SUPPORT FOR THE 17.5 CLASS.

Bill

Im all for it. Great class! The GT spec tires are the ticket. I didnt touch my tires all weekend, just clean and re-dope!

Im all 4 it. drove one of dirty30 back up trucks and had a blast workn on one 4 me now:)

'Birds are close to possible for me in Jan.I would race 17.5 truck for sure!

I know a lot of people would love to see this class at the birds. Maybe take the 21.5 trucks and make them 17.5 trucks instead.

Good job Bill, I hope this happens for you guys!

I know a lot of people would love to see this class at the birds. Maybe take the 21.5 trucks and make them 17.5 trucks instead.

Good job Bill, I hope this happens for you guys!

Thanks Joel, c'mon guys let's get some support here we can make this thing happen.

Bill

Will run it if its a class. Have a 17.5, 13.5 and 10.5, but would drop the 10.5 if there is a 17.5 class.

John Fisher

Team Epic

I'm in for 17.5 1s truck.

I really enjoyed it, the first time I ever run trucks. The class to run if you don't want to deal with the tire wear, loved it. Just could not believe the grip the carpet had!

C.C.

I know a lot of people would love to see this class at the birds. Maybe take the 21.5 trucks and make them 17.5 trucks instead.

Good job Bill, I hope this happens for you guys!


winner winner chicken dinner.

We got 6 who are in right now. Let's get some more, we need at least 30 to 40 to make some noise.

Bill

We got 6 who are in right now. Let's get some more, we need at least 30 to 40 to make some noise.

Bill

Well you already have as many as there would have been in both the 21.5 classes already offered...LOL. :p

in omaha nebraska we are running the class. does anyone know the roll out for the class?

question is how do you determine who can and can't run it? If you have a guy running 13.5 and 10.5, or any other class for that matter, shouldn't that preclude him from the class?

I think you can run 13.5, and SK, but nothing 10.5 or above.

Interesting... I normally run 13.5 and have already been told I shouldn't run the class by a TOUR official....

Guess I better start building a truck!

Interesting... I normally run 13.5 and have already been told I shouldn't run the class by a TOUR official....

Guess I better start building a truck!

C'mon Casper, Race the truck.

Bill

LOL...

I actually built one for my brother and raced it a few times myself. I love the class. The trucks are so easy to drive... I would almost rather stick with that class. I pushed to get it going up here and have 3 with 5 or 6 more lurking in the shadows getting ready to come out. Problem is a couple of the guys who have them won't run them if I race the class... for some reason they call me a "pro"... lol Obviously they haven't seen me drive too much!

in omaha nebraska we are running the class. does anyone know the roll out for the class?

Dude, all depends on the size of the track. I was running in the 4.40's at the oval masters. But I going to be experimenting with different gearing at my home track which is a little bigger than Greeneville. Greenville's run line is 170'. Maybe that will help.

Get all of the guys that want to run the 17.5 at the birds to post support to this thread and maybe we can get the class in the birds.

Bill

I'll run a truck if there is a class?????

I'll run a truck if there is a class?????

Awesome Flipper, maybe that's what we'll get.

Up to seven now.

Bill

Dude, all depends on the size of the track. I was running in the 4.40's at the oval masters. But I going to be experimenting with different gearing at my home track which is a little bigger than Greeneville. Greenville's run line is 170'. Maybe that will help.

Get all of the guys that want to run the 17.5 at the birds to post support to this thread and maybe we can get the class in the birds.

Bill

the track size at the hobbyplex in omaha nebraska is around 170. right now i am the fastest guy there and i am running 5.111 as my fast lap. and i am rolling out at a 4.6. is this roll out to high or to low.

the track size at the hobbyplex in omaha nebraska is around 170. right now i am the fastest guy there and i am running 5.111 as my fast lap. and i am rolling out at a 4.6. is this roll out to high or to low.

what motor? what motor timing? what speedo and what speedo settings?

what motor? what motor timing? what speedo and what speedo settings?

i am using a novak gtb and novak 17.5 motor. the timing is stock and speed control settings is stock to. are you guys running the new tekin rs pro and 17.5 motor?

turn the timing all the way up on the motor and try a 4.90 rollout and fast laps should be around 4.5-4.6

All the guys running in 17.5 truck,are all of you using the SMC 25c packs at your track
as per TOUR,or open batts?? TP's,IP, 40c's etc.??
World GT spec tires too yes,no?? Thanks.

winner winner chicken dinner.

Cherry Picker......lol

All the guys running in 17.5 truck,are all of you using the SMC 25c packs at your track
as per TOUR,or open batts?? TP's,IP, 40c's etc.??
World GT spec tires too yes,no?? Thanks.

Were using smc 25c packs and world gt tires.
Were actually allowing Jaco tires because
there cheeper.

Bill

Thanks Bill. Interesting how alot of guys early on thought 17.5 was/is to be the beginner/slow class.It will be neat to see the class happen at the 'birds!!!

Thanks Bill. Interesting how alot of guys early on thought 17.5 was/is to be the beginner/slow class.It will be neat to see the class happen at the 'birds!!!

Hopefully it will, I'm going and if you don't race at least two classes it's a waste of time. I'm good with 13.5 but I don't want to venture into the 10.5 class just yet, maybe next year. The trucks provide an opportunity to get out of the speedo / battery / money wars that go on in the other classes and I think we will only be a few tenths slower than the 13.5 class. Cool part about it is since you don't have a lot of rip to rely on you really have to wheel the car and have a great setup, otherwise you'll be scratching your head trying to figure out what to do.

Bill

I'm in for 17.5 truck at the 'Birds'. Looking forward to it.
How about adding a Poll Bill? Maybe I'll get a chance to meet you the week after next.:thumbsup:

Dumb question. Is there an official TOUR website where the rules are specified - like for VTA?

Check out the rules here, on Hobbytalk

http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/showthread.php?t=262829

Bill, have you contacted Mike about his interest on adding a 9th class for oval at the birds? espeically since he has posted the classes already and has cut some that where run last year to get it down to 8?

Dumb question. Is there an official TOUR website where the rules are specified - like for VTA?

The Tour at this time does not have a Offical website. The rules can be found here on Hobby talk under the TOUR thread.

Check out the rules here, on Hobbytalk

http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/showthread.php?t=262829

Bill, have you contacted Mike about his interest on adding a 9th class for oval at the birds? espeically since he has posted the classes already and has cut some that where run last year to get it down to 8?

I have not personally contacted Mike, but I know that he is open to drivers attending the event so if we can show enough interest then the class may be added. I'm just trying to raise support for it to show that it is a viable class of racing.

All of you 13.5 guys out there that want to run two classes but don't want to run 10.5 or 21.5 / 2s this is your shot at a second class. It is as competitive as any of the other classes and it allows people who are new to the hobby a place to get started. Just need to keep the sponsored guys out of it. :wave:

Bill

Count me in if trucks run at the birds had a blast at the ovalmasters can't wait to go back to Greeneville again

Up to 9 now, keep it coming guys, this could happen if there's enough interest.

Bill

I no of atleast 3 that will make the birds if this is a class.

I no of atleast 3 that will make the birds if this is a class.

SWEEEEETT!!!! That puts the count up to 12, keepem coming! :thumbsup:

Bill

Real question might be how many entries will there be for 21.5 trucks or 21.5 cars? Looks like in the BRL that those classes have really dropped in car counts. Might be better to drop one of those and run the 17.5 instead.

Question on the sponsored driver thing, are you trying to keep out fast drivers or ? If thats the point I would think there are better ways to keep them out. like if you make the A in any other class you are not eligable to run in the truck class. Having raced in many other forms of motorsports, sponsorship was never a criteria for advancement to run in faster classes or levels. Usually it was based on results, do well, move up. Ie the top 10 from 17.5 this year cant run the class any more.

Yes, I have a sponsor, I just got off my butt and put out a resume. It gets me a discount on motors and batteris. Am I a fast guy, not really, have not raced for almost 20 years. I would much prefer to run 17.5 and 13.5 instead of 13.5 and 10.5 as I am going to run two classes if I am spending $2000+ to attend the birds. Locally I run 13.5 and occasionally 10.5 to get a 2nd class. Dont expect to see the A or even the B feature, so should I be prohibited from racing because of that?

John

Real question might be how many entries will there be for 21.5 trucks or 21.5 cars? Looks like in the BRL that those classes have really dropped in car counts. Might be better to drop one of those and run the 17.5 instead.

Question on the sponsored driver thing, are you trying to keep out fast drivers or ? If thats the point I would think there are better ways to keep them out. like if you make the A in any other class you are not eligable to run in the truck class. Having raced in many other forms of motorsports, sponsorship was never a criteria for advancement to run in faster classes or levels. Usually it was based on results, do well, move up. Ie the top 10 from 17.5 this year cant run the class any more.

Yes, I have a sponsor, I just got off my butt and put out a resume. It gets me a discount on motors and batteris. Am I a fast guy, not really, have not raced for almost 20 years. I would much prefer to run 17.5 and 13.5 instead of 13.5 and 10.5 as I am going to run two classes if I am spending $2000+ to attend the birds. Locally I run 13.5 and occasionally 10.5 to get a 2nd class. Dont expect to see the A or even the B feature, so should I be prohibited from racing because of that?

John

I would think full sponsored team rides shouldn't race the class. No stacked deck. There are some guys that sponsorship means a discount on stuff, I would think that would be OK. Just trying to keep the class in the reach of hard working racers who buy their stuff at the LHS and build the cars themselves.

Bill

Need to run the trucks......17.5 and 21.5 this year

Hell we got nothing but time down there!

Let them boys race!

There are 4 from East Tn. will make the trip

Rick White from Finish Line may jump in also !

We all sound like Dale Jarrett!!! :)

I would think full sponsored team rides shouldn't race the class. No stacked deck. There are some guys that sponsorship means a discount on stuff, I would think that would be OK. Just trying to keep the class in the reach of hard working racers who buy their stuff at the LHS and build the cars themselves.

Bill

I understand what you are saying. but if one entered his fellow racers would dog him till he would quit ! We are safe in trucks.....

I understand what you are saying. but if one entered his fellow racers would dog him till he would quit ! We are safe in trucks.....

You're right about that. I'm actually working on some specific restrictions at our local track based on what we saw with those new speedo's this weekend to keep the costs to a minimum. All wee need is a guy to come in with lots of money and tick off all of the hardworking truck guys and make leave.

You guys heading to the birds? Help me drum up some support so the 17.5 class will be alive in Florida.

Bill

You're right about that. I'm actually working on some specific restrictions at our local track based on what we saw with those new speedo's this weekend to keep the costs to a minimum. All wee need is a guy to come in with lots of money and tick off all of the hardworking truck guys and make leave.

You guys heading to the birds? Help me drum up some support so the 17.5 class will be alive in Florida.

Bill

My son and I are there for sure, I will run the 21.5 class because I have the stuff from last year! I am helping 4 others get started here at Greeneville and they would really like to make the trip and run 17.5. I'm on it man! I have run the class some and it is great!

That SPEO is a problem in lower classes! A big one but with mod......LET THEM BOYS RACE! LOL

Make that 6 in for 17.5 trucks from East Tennessee

:wave:From Where?
C.C.

From Where?


C.c.

Greeneville Tenessee

1. Russ Pope
2. John Farris
3. Brandon Southerland
4 Eddie Rowlan
5. Chuck Fraizer
6. one other guy do not know his name


Who are you do not think we have met?

Wow, looks like the trucks might get the write in vote for Snowbirds... at this point I would almost have to think the trucks would have more entries than 21.5