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646260 · 07-02-2008, 02:11 AM

I was thinking about attending the West Coast Championships... until I read the rules for the Novice Class. It states that if the front dig is used there will be a 50 pt penalty assesed. I'll be comin' from Colorado and would like clarification on this. Honestly, doesn't sound fun to me. Just because I'm not "pro", shouldn't mean that I can't use my equiptment. Can someone explain?

Thanx, B...

Skeeno · 07-02-2008, 09:42 AM

The novice class is for guys who are just starting out that do not have rigs with all the bells and whistles. Therefore, it was decided that dig would not be allowed in the novice class. You can run your rig without using your dig as a few guys at our club do, or sign up for pro and use your dig all you want.

Grizzly4x4 · 07-02-2008, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skeeno

The novice class is for guys who are just starting out that do not have rigs with all the bells and whistles. Therefore, it was decided that dig would not be allowed in the novice class. You can run your rig without using your dig as a few guys at our club do, or sign up for pro and use your dig all you want.

I applaud this. I think it's a great idea.

Fishmaxx · 07-02-2008, 10:08 AM

Rock Crawlers of Atlanta has a LIMITED class

USRCCA 2.2 Rules + No dig= LIMITED

646260 · 07-02-2008, 10:46 AM

I appreciate the info... not only do I understand, but yet agree with those rules, makes sense. I just didn't realize that I could sign up for pro. Thanks!

renoirbud · 07-02-2008, 12:20 PM

Hey

Carolina Rock Runners has a 2.2 Sport class. This class requires single motor and no dig rigs. Also Sport runs the same first 2 courses as comp but they get 100 points before they point out. Also their two course score determines the starting order of the final course, but their scores are reset.

This has worked out extremely well.

BILLYGOAT · 07-02-2008, 03:19 PM

I Signed Up For Novice But Was Unaware Of This Rule.are The Coarses Set Up With This In Mind Or Do You Start With Even More Of A Disadvantage?

KING BLING · 07-02-2008, 03:46 PM

Billy goat, the courses are set up with this in mind.

We have been running a novice series for a little over a year now, and because of this class our attendance at events has gone up greatly. No matter who you are, everyone has a little competitiveness in them. Its just not much fun to go to the races or comps and always get beat by better rigs and more $.
Our novice class has had 5 different winners in 6 events. The class is always fun and competitive. Once a driver has had 5 podiums or 3 first place finishes he/she is automatically bumped to the pro class.

BILLYGOAT · 07-02-2008, 06:31 PM

Thanks Dude . Yeah I Was A Little Overwelmed At Wccc. It Was Lots Of Fun But A Little Over My Head For My First Comp. I Signed Up Under Novice And Ill Stay There. Do I Need To Remove The Dig From My Rig Or Just Disable It? Thanks Again.

646260 · 07-02-2008, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BILLYGOAT

Thanks Dude . Yeah I Was A Little Overwelmed At Wccc. It Was Lots Of Fun But A Little Over My Head For My First Comp. I Signed Up Under Novice And Ill Stay There. Do I Need To Remove The Dig From My Rig Or Just Disable It? Thanks Again.

B.G.--- From what I read, it says 50 pts wll be assesed if you are CAUGHT using it. Someone please correct if I am wrong.... Thanx

Skeeno · 07-02-2008, 09:52 PM

You can either disable it or just not use it. Like 646620said, it's if you get caught. I wouldn't risk it though, the BPRCA judges have eagle eyes.

airtoy · 07-03-2008, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skeeno

You can either disable it or just not use it. Like 646620said, it's if you get caught. I wouldn't risk it though, the BPRCA judges have eagle eyes.

except for me! parker seemed to defunk one of mine.

see one eye.

Mad4Rnr · 07-03-2008, 07:50 PM

how do I switch from novice to pro class?

TattooKenny · 07-03-2008, 09:41 PM

I think this is a GREAT new class! I was fussing all day at the 2008 ECC about this. I had a great comp rig but my dig was back ordered from VF. As I watched Fish set up the 2.2 courses JIA made the mistake of saying "If someone has DIG they can clear that easy" Thats when the gates got real small and the turns got SHARP! They went back and re did all 3 courses with DIG in mind.....Needless to say the 70% of us without DIG didn't do so well. Good job guys on the new class!!!!

KING BLING · 07-04-2008, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad4Rnr

how do I switch from novice to pro class?

Just send me a pm, if your for sure.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TattooKenny

I think this is a GREAT new class! I was fussing all day at the 2008 ECC about this. I had a great comp rig but my dig was back ordered from VF. As I watched Fish set up the 2.2 courses JIA made the mistake of saying "If someone has DIG they can clear that easy" Thats when the gates got real small and the turns got SHARP! They went back and re did all 3 courses with DIG in mind.....Needless to say the 70% of us without DIG didn't do so well. Good job guys on the new class!!!!

Thanks, the class has been a big hit.

Rat1 · 07-04-2008, 12:20 PM

Wow, I have been suggesting this for awhile and got nothing but crap about it.

07-02-2008, 02:11 AM	#1
646260 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: everywhere Posts: 30	NO front dig for Novice Class? I was thinking about attending the West Coast Championships... until I read the rules for the Novice Class. It states that if the front dig is used there will be a 50 pt penalty assesed. I'll be comin' from Colorado and would like clarification on this. Honestly, doesn't sound fun to me. Just because I'm not "pro", shouldn't mean that I can't use my equiptment. Can someone explain? Thanx, B...

07-02-2008, 09:42 AM	#2
Skeeno RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Irritable Isle Posts: 1,364	The novice class is for guys who are just starting out that do not have rigs with all the bells and whistles. Therefore, it was decided that dig would not be allowed in the novice class. You can run your rig without using your dig as a few guys at our club do, or sign up for pro and use your dig all you want.

07-02-2008, 10:08 AM	#4
Fishmaxx I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: on a Big Rock Posts: 7,837	Rock Crawlers of Atlanta has a LIMITED class USRCCA 2.2 Rules + No dig= LIMITED

07-02-2008, 10:46 AM	#5
646260 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: everywhere Posts: 30	I appreciate the info... not only do I understand, but yet agree with those rules, makes sense. I just didn't realize that I could sign up for pro. Thanks!

07-02-2008, 12:20 PM	#6
renoirbud RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: China Grove, NC Posts: 1,395	Hey Carolina Rock Runners has a 2.2 Sport class. This class requires single motor and no dig rigs. Also Sport runs the same first 2 courses as comp but they get 100 points before they point out. Also their two course score determines the starting order of the final course, but their scores are reset. This has worked out extremely well.

07-02-2008, 03:19 PM	#7
BILLYGOAT RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: RAMBLIN Posts: 1,713	I Signed Up For Novice But Was Unaware Of This Rule.are The Coarses Set Up With This In Mind Or Do You Start With Even More Of A Disadvantage?

07-02-2008, 03:46 PM	#8
KING BLING I joined the Band! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: RENO Posts: 1,193	Billy goat, the courses are set up with this in mind. We have been running a novice series for a little over a year now, and because of this class our attendance at events has gone up greatly. No matter who you are, everyone has a little competitiveness in them. Its just not much fun to go to the races or comps and always get beat by better rigs and more $. Our novice class has had 5 different winners in 6 events. The class is always fun and competitive. Once a driver has had 5 podiums or 3 first place finishes he/she is automatically bumped to the pro class.

07-02-2008, 06:31 PM	#9
BILLYGOAT RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: RAMBLIN Posts: 1,713	Thanks Dude . Yeah I Was A Little Overwelmed At Wccc. It Was Lots Of Fun But A Little Over My Head For My First Comp. I Signed Up Under Novice And Ill Stay There. Do I Need To Remove The Dig From My Rig Or Just Disable It? Thanks Again.

07-02-2008, 09:52 PM	#11
Skeeno RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Irritable Isle Posts: 1,364	You can either disable it or just not use it. Like 646620said, it's if you get caught. I wouldn't risk it though, the BPRCA judges have eagle eyes.

07-03-2008, 07:50 PM	#13
Mad4Rnr RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Penngrove Posts: 1,809	how do I switch from novice to pro class?

07-03-2008, 09:41 PM	#14
TattooKenny Who's your Daddy-0! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Augusta Posts: 5,009	I think this is a GREAT new class! I was fussing all day at the 2008 ECC about this. I had a great comp rig but my dig was back ordered from VF. As I watched Fish set up the 2.2 courses JIA made the mistake of saying "If someone has DIG they can clear that easy" Thats when the gates got real small and the turns got SHARP! They went back and re did all 3 courses with DIG in mind.....Needless to say the 70% of us without DIG didn't do so well. Good job guys on the new class!!!!

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07-04-2008, 12:20 PM	#16
Rat1 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rats nest Grafton ND Posts: 381	Wow, I have been suggesting this for awhile and got nothing but crap about it.

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