Truck Revival!

[buggy#0]

I am pushing for a revival of stadium trucks in the UK. They are such a fantastic class to race, cost effective, tough, and of course fast. Many people think that they died out because of a lack of manufacturers, but now there is more choice than ever. Losi, Durango, hpi, FTX, Team C, Associated and LRP all make stadium trucks, so I think all clubs should think about running them not just as a support but as proper series. So come on, the more support the better

[Frecklychimp]

There is a Stadium Truck National series running with UK SCT Nationals.

all it needs is drivers to turn up!

Info available here:

http://www.ukshortcourse.com/

[scotty_big_flip]

sounds good to me. i used to have an old xxx-nt truck sooper fun with loadsa more grip with the larger tyres. i bet the next gen of brushless trucks are even better.

[Scouser]

There used to be a successful truck class at Southport, even had a heat of them indoors at the larger meetings. The problem is that they need constant support to run and all too often racers would rather run a buggy than a truck. Personally I am the opposite and would rather run a truck all the time.
It has always been the policy of Southport to run a heat if enough turn up, the trick is getting enough to turn up.

[buggy#0]

I know, back in 08 trucks were going strong at southport, 2 years later gone. I've posted on southport to try and get some interest. Fingers crossed!

[Scouser]

I haven't raced at Southport for a few years but will be back this summer. If there is a truck class you can count on two supporters straight away. Myself and Russ were truck regulars in years gone by and it was the first class we asked about when we knew we were coming back. I reckon Mark and Ant Steel would be up for it again too as they were regular truckers. Have to see how many still have their trucks and how many have sold them on.

[discothesnake]

This is a class that's always intrigued me.

Whilst there's no chance of running them up here in Scotland I'd certainly like to try it down south if a series came about.

It'd be great if they ran a class for them at the oOple Invernational.....

[Belsten]

Im up for a slice of this, I love my truck

[Shaun_TLR]

GF treated me to a 22T for crimbo. I've not really spent much time with it as yet, but hope to get her up and running properly soon !

One thing I do know is the truck feels UBER UBER stable compared to its buggy brother !!

[gerbil]

Originally Posted by Scouser

I haven't raced at Southport for a few years but will be back this summer. If there is a truck class you can count on two supporters straight away. Myself and Russ were truck regulars in years gone by and it was the first class we asked about when we knew we were coming back. I reckon Mark and Ant Steel would be up for it again too as they were regular truckers. Have to see how many still have their trucks and how many have sold them on.

Ant might have a chance of winning with me not there
Tbh the trucks were the most fun class we used to race
Don't forget the pattersons they were big truckers as well and Howard

[Scouser]

I have a feeling that Howard sold his, not sure about Tom and Ian. You are absolutely right though Kev, it was far and away the most fun class to race in. That is probably the reason it took off and became successful. At it's peak there were two heats of trucks alone which aint bad when you think about it.
Really hope they make a comeback.

[philmk]

I used to race trucks in the late 90's, did Truck Nationals etc..

Was great fun, still got a XXT CR kicking around somewhere.

[Crazy L]

We have started racing them again at torch. A few Losis, a durango and my team c tc02t, which, I might add is a great truck for the money. Defo more fun than the wallowy short course trucks.

[TonyM]

Southport is running a trucks series again this year (dates to be confirmed).

Because the number of drivers running trucks has been low we'll be happy to run SC (2 & 4WD) and Stadium together to start getting the numbers back up. It’s swings and roundabouts on the Southport track as to which class is the fastest. We can then segregate them if we have enough for two or more heats. Only rules being: 1/10th scale electric only, they should have standard size wheels and tyres for the class and hard cased 2 cell lipo’s.

As many have already mentioned, it’s really good fun to race them as well as great for spectators.

Known Southport club truck drivers:-

Codi Jones DESC410
Aidan Burke DESC410
Tony Mulligan DESC410
Rick Dean Associated SC10 4x4
Ian Pattison Team C SC 2WD?
Steve Connolly Associated SC10 (get it fixed)
Felix Rigby Team C Stadium

+ numerous non-members.

[danDanEFC]

I best put my electrics in mine!

[steel]

I really was trying not to buy to many cars this time round & after seeing this i am now looking for 2 new trucks this is your fault jon well thats what ive told the missus anyway

[AfroP]

would love to run a Stadium truck again.

Its what I used to run way back when

my mate had a losi JRXT and I had a Rc10T2
great fun

[Scouser]

Sorry Mark but the grief will be worth it in the end!! What will you be getting? Short Course or Stadium? (seen the X60 in sales section?)

Tony, Russ Dyson still has his Losi XXXT and is fully intent on racing this summer so add him to the list.

[Wacker 3]

Awesome guys, used to have great fun racing my XXT CR Graphite Plus. I've still got and would love to start using it again or buy a new truck if a series came a out

[steel]

[QUOTE=Scouser;753626]Sorry Mark but the grief will be worth it in the end!! What will you be getting? Short Course or Stadium? (seen the X60 in sales section?)

Yer i seen it a bit deer i sold mine for £80 all in not sure think i prefare the stadium tbh but depends on what the majority will be running dont want to beat you all and get it blamed on it being a different or wrong type of truck lol