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ORS Motor Rules for the 2018-19 season

Started by Ohio Retro Series , Jun 27 2018 03:16 PM

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#1 Ohio Retro Series

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Posted 27 June 2018 - 03:16 PM

The BoD of the Ohio Retro Series has decided to follow the IRRA® and allow any legal motor per their (IRRA®) published rules. As there is no perfect solution to what some perceive as a "motor problem," we have decided this is the best option for the majority of our racers.


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The ORS Board of Directors: Mike McMasters, Thom Greene, and Eric Balicki.




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Posted 27 June 2018 - 03:33 PM

Thanks!

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Posted 27 June 2018 - 05:44 PM

Not sure but can old R motors be used or just 7R7R7R and short shaft motors?


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Posted 27 June 2018 - 06:28 PM

Greg, 

No. 

 

Please see the IRRA® motor rules, which can be found at this LINK.

 

Thanks!


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Posted 27 June 2018 - 11:31 PM

Not sure but can old R motors be used or just 7R7R7R and short shaft motors?


The old R Made in China is about the only one that has been dubbed illegal with the new IRRA® rule set. The newest short shaft RRRRRRR motors are pretty sporty.


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Posted 28 June 2018 - 01:27 PM

The old R Made in China is about the only one that has been dubbed illegal with the new IRRA® rule set. The newest short shaft RRRRRRR motors are pretty sporty.


Those motors are old stock now. Can these be bought anywhere?
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Posted 28 June 2018 - 02:44 PM

I know Swiss has them if that helps?


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Posted 28 June 2018 - 02:53 PM

While I have the 9R in stock, I think Will was just being sarcastic.

IE-the quick switch from 8R engraved motors, to 9R.

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Posted 28 June 2018 - 03:10 PM

I am interested in purchasing the motors before the recent R version. I think it is the 8R.

The 9R May be better but I have heard good results with the 8R.
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Posted 28 June 2018 - 03:12 PM

Mike Swiss & Chicagoland Raceway is the go to guy with all the GOOD slot car stuff! :good:


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Posted 28 June 2018 - 03:35 PM

I am interested in purchasing the motors before the recent R version. I think it is the 8R.

The 9R May be better but I have heard good results with the 8R.

No 8R's left.

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Posted 28 June 2018 - 04:12 PM

No 8R's left.


Always a day late and a dollar short. Will this mean a new ruling soon about the old stock motors?
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Posted 28 June 2018 - 04:47 PM

Soon?

 

No.

 

In 2 or 3 years, maybe.

 

JMO.

 

Not an IRRA® statement.


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Posted 28 June 2018 - 04:59 PM

Ive got some 8.5 Rs and they are rockets.....
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Posted 29 June 2018 - 07:45 PM

The 8 and 9 R motors are both about the same. I haven't seen a ton of difference in either one. They're both good.


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Posted 06 August 2018 - 08:00 PM

Tom: the IRRA motor rules permit 7R7R7R7R motors with one short shaft and one long shaft, but prohibit cutting the end bell side shafts on two long shaft versions of the same motor. That makes absolutely no sense. Would the ORS Board consider permitting those of us with a supply of the double long shaft versions to trim the end bell side shaft?

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Posted 06 August 2018 - 08:36 PM

Why would you want to trim the shaft?


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Posted 06 August 2018 - 09:18 PM

Weight savings. :)
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