Harpo
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This is probably going to start a fire but since we are on the subject of Protrucks I am suprised that we don't have more racers joining the ranks of Protrucks. I realize that some people are going to have negative things to say about this, but I am a firm believer that this is the best class to race in at this moment.This is probably going to start a fire, but since we are on the subject of Protrucks I am surprised that we don't have more racers joining the ranks of Protrucks. I realize that some people are going to have negative things to say about this, but I am a firm believer that this is the best class to race in at this moment. Here’s why:
- The class is competitive and the Protrucks are consistently in the top 10 overall in the SCORE/BITD races.
- The Protrucks are very reliable. (Most motors go for a year or more with no problems, some components are over seven years old and still being used on our trucks)
- It is the only class that has their own year end points fund, and it’s a very generous one at that. (A fund that you don’t need to put up extra cash towards a year end points fund. e.g. Prodirt, Pro16, Class 8 Coalition, etc.)
- They have their own television series. Eight awesome one-hour shows dedicated to the Protrucks and their teams shown several times. (Casey Folks quoted after seeing the Parker 425 on OLN “That’s the best off-road racing show that I’ve ever seen.)
- Parts are available right off of the shelf.
- The Protruck Teams get some input on the races that they choose to race as a series.
- The teams get to race at great locations with some generous purses & financial help. (Re: La Paz, Guam, Crandon, & Laguna Seca).
- The Protrucks have a high finishing rate.
- Being a spec class you don’t have to constantly upgrade to be competitive. (Re; Rob Rinertson races chassis #1, the truck is over seven years old and is still one of the top trucks in the series.)
Now before you start bashing the Protrucks, Ivan or myself, I am just wondering why more racers don’t join the ranks. I am not selling Protrucks but I would like to see the class grow. I realize that they aren’t as exciting as some Trophy/Trick Trucks or Unlimited cars, but being on this side of the fence I just want to see what people are going to say.
- The class is competitive and the Protrucks are consistently in the top 10 overall in the SCORE/BITD races.
- The Protrucks are very reliable. (Most motors go for a year or more with no problems, some components are over seven years old and still being used on our trucks)
- It is the only class that has their own year end points fund, and it’s a very generous one at that. (A fund that you don’t need to put up extra cash towards a year end points fund. e.g. Prodirt, Pro16, Class 8 Coalition, etc.)
- They have their own television series. Eight awesome one-hour shows dedicated to the Protrucks and their teams shown several times. (Casey Folks quoted after seeing the Parker 425 on OLN “That’s the best off-road racing show that I’ve ever seen.)
- Parts are available right off of the shelf.
- The Protruck Teams get some input on the races that they choose to race as a series.
- The teams get to race at great locations with some generous purses & financial help. (Re: La Paz, Guam, Crandon, & Laguna Seca).
- The Protrucks have a high finishing rate.
- Being a spec class you don’t have to constantly upgrade to be competitive. (Re; Rob Rinertson races chassis #1, the truck is over seven years old and is still one of the top trucks in the series.)
Now before you start bashing the Protrucks, Ivan or myself, I am just wondering why more racers don’t join the ranks. I am not selling Protrucks but I would like to see the class grow. I realize that they aren’t as exciting as some Trophy/Trick Trucks or Unlimited cars, but being on this side of the fence I just want to see what people are going to say.