In an effort to keep builders from having to purchase an expensive set of wheels for a raised wheel I am thinking of changing the raised wheel rule. Please chime in.
Proposed rule change for the next series BASX
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Much appreciated asking the racers for their opinions.
Just my two cents, but I think there are two reasons for keeping things the way they are with having no weight restriction on the NDFW.
The first is that since we have been doing it this season everyone is or should be starting to get used to it. I have started to accumulate a few NDFW’s that are lightened so changing the rule would make those wheels useless.
My second reason is simply that I don’t have any 2.2g NDFW’s. The few sets of 2.2g wheels I have are on cars. When it was 2.4g as the restriction I accumulated so many wheels over time that I had a several that had issues that I had no problem putting as the NDFW, but I’m not at that point with 2.2g wheels yet.
As a side note, the way it is now, the BASX and the Pro class each have the same NDFW, which makes racing both classes potentially easier.
Not sure what others thoughts are but I figured I would chime in with my thoughts.
Thanks,
T-Bone
This one probably will not change. I am going to have to start teching them in a little closer because some are pushing the limits.
I currently use old junk MA wheels that I get from other racers or junk 1.6/2.2's that I cut the inner hub flush with the tread. These are all wheels that I would've thrown away.
I wouldn't want to see anyone get DQ'd for being .1 of a gram light on a non functional wheel & also tech'ing just the 7.5mm tread width can be done with the wheel on the car versus the race director having to remove a wheel to weigh it & measure width. I would prefer the rule remain as is.
I wouldn't want to see anyone get DQ'd for being .1 of a gram light on a non functional wheel & also tech'ing just the 7.5mm tread width can be done with the wheel on the car versus the race director having to remove a wheel to weigh it & measure width. I would prefer the rule remain as is.
Keeping rule for NDFW as is makes things easier for the following 4-reasons:, 1-Easier for folks that already race. 2- Changing to a different size NDFW may not fit in fender well of Pro cars. 3. Keeping NDFW rule in-line with APR rules make it easier to race same car in both leagues and fosters higher participation. 4-No need to purchase/make extra wheel for NDFW. No weight restriction means you can make diameter smaller to get ground clearance. If NDFW axle hole is drilled at same height as DFW, ground clearance can be difficult to achieve and may result in having to build new car.
I'm all about making rule changes when it makes sense to do so, just not seeing what the upside is yet in this case.
I'm all about making rule changes when it makes sense to do so, just not seeing what the upside is yet in this case.
The rule is set and won't change! You guys make sure and check those raised wheels! The tech in will be tighter on them in the future.
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