AARCMCC EP ONR 2016 Racers Survey

Welcome to the inaugural (and hopefully annual) AARCMCC EP ONR Racers Survey.

this survey has been produced by your newly elected and very friendly EP ONR Committee.

We have put together a list of questions from our own observations of racing at events, feedback from the racing community, from reading lots of posts on social media and forums and also speaking with international racers on a number of the topics below.

We thank you in advance for your time, look forward to analysing your responses and using this information to shape and inform future proposals and improvements for Championship events in the future. This will also hopefully flow down to an improved racing experience at club meets all round the country as well.

A bit about you, where you race, what you race!

1. Are you a member of an AARCMCC member club? *This question is required.

2. What is your home state *This question is required.

3. What is your age? this question is optional, but the survey is anonymous remember!

4. Sanctioned Classes Raced *This question is required.

Space Cell	Never	Occasionally	Often	All the time
1/12th (mod)	1/12th (mod): Never	1/12th (mod): Occasionally	1/12th (mod): Often	1/12th (mod): All the time
Touring Car Modified	Touring Car Modified: Never	Touring Car Modified: Occasionally	Touring Car Modified: Often	Touring Car Modified: All the time
Touring Car Stock (13.5)	Touring Car Stock (13.5): Never	Touring Car Stock (13.5): Occasionally	Touring Car Stock (13.5): Often	Touring Car Stock (13.5): All the time
Touring Car Sportsman (21.5)	Touring Car Sportsman (21.5): Never	Touring Car Sportsman (21.5): Occasionally	Touring Car Sportsman (21.5): Often	Touring Car Sportsman (21.5): All the time

5. Other EP Classes Raced

Space Cell	Never	Occasionally	Often	All the time
Mini (HW Combo)	Mini (HW Combo): Never	Mini (HW Combo): Occasionally	Mini (HW Combo): Often	Mini (HW Combo): All the time
Mini (Silvercan)	Mini (Silvercan): Never	Mini (Silvercan): Occasionally	Mini (Silvercan): Often	Mini (Silvercan): All the time
F1 (21.5)	F1 (21.5): Never	F1 (21.5): Occasionally	F1 (21.5): Often	F1 (21.5): All the time
1/8th GT-Electric	1/8th GT-Electric: Never	1/8th GT-Electric: Occasionally	1/8th GT-Electric: Often	1/8th GT-Electric: All the time
1/12th (10.5)	1/12th (10.5): Never	1/12th (10.5): Occasionally	1/12th (10.5): Often	1/12th (10.5): All the time
VTA (25.5)	VTA (25.5): Never	VTA (25.5): Occasionally	VTA (25.5): Often	VTA (25.5): All the time
GT (17.5)	GT (17.5): Never	GT (17.5): Occasionally	GT (17.5): Often	GT (17.5): All the time
Drift Baby! Check out my Neons!	Drift Baby! Check out my Neons!: Never	Drift Baby! Check out my Neons!: Occasionally	Drift Baby! Check out my Neons!: Often	Drift Baby! Check out my Neons!: All the time

6. Other Sections Raced in

Space Cell	Never	Occasionally	Often	All the time
EP Off Road	EP Off Road: Never	EP Off Road: Occasionally	EP Off Road: Often	EP Off Road: All the time
IC On Road	IC On Road: Never	IC On Road: Occasionally	IC On Road: Often	IC On Road: All the time
IC Off Road	IC Off Road: Never	IC Off Road: Occasionally	IC Off Road: Often	IC Off Road: All the time
LS On Road	LS On Road: Never	LS On Road: Occasionally	LS On Road: Often	LS On Road: All the time
LS Off Road	LS Off Road: Never	LS Off Road: Occasionally	LS Off Road: Often	LS Off Road: All the time

Your Opinions on the Current Sanctioned Classes.

We are not saying they are wrong or suggesting we should introduce more or less classes, but everything in our hobby is subject to "fashion" and changes all the time - we need to know what you think!

7. Opinion on the current Sanctioned Classes *This question is required.

Space Cell	shouldn't be sanctioned	Neutral about this	Should be sanctioned
1/12th (mod)	1/12th (mod): shouldn't be sanctioned	1/12th (mod): Neutral about this	1/12th (mod): Should be sanctioned
Touring Car (Modified)	Touring Car (Modified): shouldn't be sanctioned	Touring Car (Modified): Neutral about this	Touring Car (Modified): Should be sanctioned
Touring Car Stock (13.5)	Touring Car Stock (13.5): shouldn't be sanctioned	Touring Car Stock (13.5): Neutral about this	Touring Car Stock (13.5): Should be sanctioned
Touring Car Sportsman (21.5)	Touring Car Sportsman (21.5): shouldn't be sanctioned	Touring Car Sportsman (21.5): Neutral about this	Touring Car Sportsman (21.5): Should be sanctioned

8. Opinion on Possible Future Sanctioned Classes

Space Cell	shouldn't be sanctioned	Neutral about this	Should be sanctioned
Mini (HW Combo)	Mini (HW Combo): shouldn't be sanctioned	Mini (HW Combo): Neutral about this	Mini (HW Combo): Should be sanctioned
Mini (Silvercan)	Mini (Silvercan): shouldn't be sanctioned	Mini (Silvercan): Neutral about this	Mini (Silvercan): Should be sanctioned
F1 (21.5)	F1 (21.5): shouldn't be sanctioned	F1 (21.5): Neutral about this	F1 (21.5): Should be sanctioned
1/8th GT-Electric	1/8th GT-Electric: shouldn't be sanctioned	1/8th GT-Electric: Neutral about this	1/8th GT-Electric: Should be sanctioned
1/12th (10.5)	1/12th (10.5): shouldn't be sanctioned	1/12th (10.5): Neutral about this	1/12th (10.5): Should be sanctioned
VTA (25.5)	VTA (25.5): shouldn't be sanctioned	VTA (25.5): Neutral about this	VTA (25.5): Should be sanctioned
GT (17.5)	GT (17.5): shouldn't be sanctioned	GT (17.5): Neutral about this	GT (17.5): Should be sanctioned

How National Championships should be run. How often, for how long and when predominantly. We want to see as many of the countries best and most promising racers attend the nationals, this means making the event as attractive as possible.

9. How Often Should National Championships be Run *This question is required.

10. What time of year should the National Championship be run *This question is required.

Space Cell	January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December
1st Preference	1st Preference: January	1st Preference: February	1st Preference: March	1st Preference: April	1st Preference: May	1st Preference: June	1st Preference: July	1st Preference: August	1st Preference: September	1st Preference: October	1st Preference: November	1st Preference: December
2nd Preference	2nd Preference: January	2nd Preference: February	2nd Preference: March	2nd Preference: April	2nd Preference: May	2nd Preference: June	2nd Preference: July	2nd Preference: August	2nd Preference: September	2nd Preference: October	2nd Preference: November	2nd Preference: December
3rd Preference	3rd Preference: January	3rd Preference: February	3rd Preference: March	3rd Preference: April	3rd Preference: May	3rd Preference: June	3rd Preference: July	3rd Preference: August	3rd Preference: September	3rd Preference: October	3rd Preference: November	3rd Preference: December

11. What price is fair to pay for a national championship (excluding tyres)
*This question is required.

12. Rather than a single national championship, would you prefer a national series where State Championship Results contribute to a final championship position – this could be run with or without a “Final” National Championship?
*This question is required.

13. How Many Days should National Championships run for? *This question is required.

14. Should Rain Days be mandatory for National Championships *This question is required.

How State Championships Should be Run. Just like the nationals, we need to find ways of making these events as attractive as possible and supported by the local racers - and not just when at their home club.

15. How Often Should State Championships be Run *This question is required.

16. What time of year should *your* state championships be run (as identified earlier)
*This question is required.

Space Cell	January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December
1st Preference	1st Preference: January	1st Preference: February	1st Preference: March	1st Preference: April	1st Preference: May	1st Preference: June	1st Preference: July	1st Preference: August	1st Preference: September	1st Preference: October	1st Preference: November	1st Preference: December
2nd Preference	2nd Preference: January	2nd Preference: February	2nd Preference: March	2nd Preference: April	2nd Preference: May	2nd Preference: June	2nd Preference: July	2nd Preference: August	2nd Preference: September	2nd Preference: October	2nd Preference: November	2nd Preference: December
3rd Preference	3rd Preference: January	3rd Preference: February	3rd Preference: March	3rd Preference: April	3rd Preference: May	3rd Preference: June	3rd Preference: July	3rd Preference: August	3rd Preference: September	3rd Preference: October	3rd Preference: November	3rd Preference: December

17. What price is fair to pay for a state championship (excluding tyres)
*This question is required.

18. If *your* home state is running the National Championship, should *your* state championship be delayed that year to avoid “Racing Overload”
*This question is required.

19. How Many Days should State Championships run for? *This question is required.

20. Should Rain Days be mandatory for State Championships *This question is required.

Control Equipment. Yep, now we are into the really juicy stuff. A hot topic of conversation at every race track around the country. The success of the ETS run by Scotty Ernst cannot be ignored. But what is it exactly that makes it so good? We don't have the population density of Europe, so some aspects of the ETS are really not practical for us - and then, have they got it right? or is it just so popular now that the racers have to just deal with the rules if they want to race in such a big event. We're not sure, but we want to know what you think!

21. Do you believe "control" equipment, of any sort is able to achieve any of the following

(Control being either a single, must run, item or a closed list of acceptable items) *This question is required.

22. Should any of the following classes have control equipment at national events for sanctioned classes?
*This question is required.

Space Cell	ESC	Battery	Motor	Tyres	Traction Additive	No, this class should have none of these controls
1/12th (Mod)	1/12th (Mod): ESC	1/12th (Mod): Battery	1/12th (Mod): Motor	1/12th (Mod): Tyres	1/12th (Mod): Traction Additive	1/12th (Mod): No, this class should have none of these controls
Touring Car Modified	Touring Car Modified: ESC	Touring Car Modified: Battery	Touring Car Modified: Motor	Touring Car Modified: Tyres	Touring Car Modified: Traction Additive	Touring Car Modified: No, this class should have none of these controls
Touring Car Stock (13.5)	Touring Car Stock (13.5): ESC	Touring Car Stock (13.5): Battery	Touring Car Stock (13.5): Motor	Touring Car Stock (13.5): Tyres	Touring Car Stock (13.5): Traction Additive	Touring Car Stock (13.5): No, this class should have none of these controls
Touring Car Sportsman (21.5)	Touring Car Sportsman (21.5): ESC	Touring Car Sportsman (21.5): Battery	Touring Car Sportsman (21.5): Motor	Touring Car Sportsman (21.5): Tyres	Touring Car Sportsman (21.5): Traction Additive	Touring Car Sportsman (21.5): No, this class should have none of these controls

Tyres, Tyres, Tyres....

Currently these are semi controlled at events for Touring Cars (number of tyres run is up to the individual, tyre additive is open) and this has been largely successful to date, with the occasional "less than ideal on the day" tyre choice slipping in.

23. Would you support AARCMCC introducing a control tyre (or tyres) to be consistent for the whole year at all events – ie: tyre used at the Nationals is then the control tyre for all State Championships for the year that follows, or, a list of say 3 tyres are "approved" and events must choose from this list.
*This question is required.

24. If Traction Additive is to be controlled (as tyres are now), should it be club supplied at a station away from the pits or a marked bottle per racer and included as part of your entry fee. *This question is required.

25. Are you happy with the tyre allocations as defined in the rules currently for the class you most often run? if not, would one of the options below be in favour?
*This question is required.

Electronic Speed Controls - please note, we are *not* discussing in these questions moving away from blinky for the current 13.5 and 21.5 classes, this is about control item, not settings.

26. If a control ESC is introduced for any class, how much at most should it cost? (please answer even if you do not support a control ESC for any class)
*This question is required.

27. If not a single Control ESC, would you support a narrowed down list of acceptable ESC’s within the price range above? (say, 3-5 units)
*This question is required.

Batteries - possibly the highest cost "set" of items to the upper end racer apart from the chassis itself (but not always!)

28. If a control Battery is introduced for any class, how much at most should it cost? (please answer even if you do not support a control Battery for any class)
*This question is required.

29. If not a single Control Battery, would you support a narrowed down list of acceptable Batteries within the price range above?
*This question is required.

30. If not a single Control Battery, would you support capacity or “C” rating limitation for any of the current sanctioned classes? *This question is required.

Motors. Save the best for last huh?

31. If a control Motor is introduced for any class, how much at most should it cost (please answer even if you do not agree to control motors)
*This question is required.

32. If a control motor is introduced, should this be a handout motor at the event for a nominal fee or should racers be required to purchase in advance?
*This question is required.

33. If a control motor is introduced, should this have fixed/locked timing (say 35deg) or should this be kept open?
*This question is required.

34. If not a single Control Motor, would you support a narrowed down list of acceptable motors within the price range above?
*This question is required.

35. Regardless of Control Motor introduction, would you like to see an FDR limitation for any sanctioned class?
*This question is required.

Space Cell	Yes	No	Only if combined with a control motor
1/12th (mod)	1/12th (mod): Yes	1/12th (mod): No	1/12th (mod): Only if combined with a control motor
Touring Car Modified	Touring Car Modified: Yes	Touring Car Modified: No	Touring Car Modified: Only if combined with a control motor
Touring Car Stock (13.5)	Touring Car Stock (13.5): Yes	Touring Car Stock (13.5): No	Touring Car Stock (13.5): Only if combined with a control motor
Touring Car Sportsman (21.5)	Touring Car Sportsman (21.5): Yes	Touring Car Sportsman (21.5): No	Touring Car Sportsman (21.5): Only if combined with a control motor

Other Regulations

36. Should any of the following be banned at sanctioned events?
*This question is required.

Space Cell	Yes	No	Unsure
Tyre Additives	Tyre Additives: Yes	Tyre Additives: No	Tyre Additives: Unsure
Tyre Warmers	Tyre Warmers: Yes	Tyre Warmers: No	Tyre Warmers: Unsure
Motor Fans	Motor Fans: Yes	Motor Fans: No	Motor Fans: Unsure
Enter another option	Other: Yes	Other: No	Other: Unsure

37. Vehicle Weight (for Touring Cars only)
What should be the weight of race cars?
*This question is required.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

Trophies and Concourse

We ask these questions as Trophies are currently one of the highest cost elements of running an event. it is not uncommon that up to half your entry fee could go towards the cost of the trophies! they are not cheap!!

38. Trophies and Prizes. Currently the rules mandate the following trophies for racers at state and national championships.

• Top Qualifier for each qualifying class
• Top 10 finishing positions for each class

*This question is required.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

39. the rules currently mandate that concourse is conducted for each body shell type at state and national events *This question is required.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

40. Anything else you would like to comment on? Feel free to type away.