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The VTA class is probably the second largest racing class at Hobby Central. The original intent at Hobby Central was to keep the VTA class pure by enforcing the USVTA rules which are the strictest, but most popular rules. But, we've ran into several problems with sticking to the rules. USVTA only allows one motor (Novak 25.5T Brushless) and one set of tires (HPI Vintage treaded compound D's). If either of these manufacturers cannot supply the demand for their products it hurts the class. When we ...

Tags: rc racing, trans am, transam, usvta, vta

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Originally Posted by admin

I know that some of the guys are racing off-road in FWB this weekend and I told Shifty I would support his racing. So I would prefer to race on the 2nd. It will also give anyone that wants to get a Tamiya Mini ready for the new class some extra time. Check out the Tamiya post http://hobbycentralrc.com/content/ta...ni-racing-128/

Bill

Tags: fwb, racing, schedule

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If you are new to rc racing there are a few things to keep in mind:

• Your number one goal should be to have FUN. If you're not having fun, something is wrong.
• your second goal should be to finish a race. Not win a race - finish a race. You can't win if you don't finish.
• One trick won't cost you a penny and will actually save you money and everyone can do this. Slow down. In racing slower is faster. If you keep your car at a speed where you can control it and look at what's happening on the

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Originally Posted by admin

The weather is supposed to be Sunny, 86 hi, 57% humidity, 8mph winds, 0% chance of raing. Sounds like a great day to race. Race time is noon, but that means setup and signup at noon. I will be out there no later than 11am to start setting up. Brad is bringing hose for the layout.

Right now the classes are:
VTA
Touring
Nitro Touring
Mini Sprint
Run what ya brung (those with trucks, buggies etc.)

If you plan on having another class such as pan

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Well, we held our first on-road races at Hobby Central at our new location at 6601 N. Davis Hwy, Pensacola. We haven't held a race since we left univesity Mall 4 years ago. We had a pretty good turnout and it has created a lot of interest. Several racers of the past have come out of the woodwork and are thinking of coming back out. We also have a lot of new racers of all ages. It was a lot of fun. The weather was great - sunny but not hot. There were four classes: touring car, VTA, Mini Sprint ...