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Is RC car racing a sport or a hobby?
02-08-2016, 10:12 AM
#26
When I watch people like Ty or Adam race I know this is an art and a science and therefore there is much study and practice that goes into being at that level. Its definitely a sport in that regard. But also a great hobby for so many who aren't lucky enough or skilled enough to enter that level of RC racing. I will always be hooked.
02-08-2016, 03:36 PM
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I'd like to add that RC can also be a lifestyle. Some guys are total addicts, living and breathing RC every day of their lives. I think to them it feels like more of a sport in that aspect, while a hobby for the less intrigued.
People also have offroad interests which I think classifies as a sport. Rock crawling has become huge over the last 10 years and Axialfest gets bigger and bigger every year. Even though Axialfest has some contests and prizes, it's not on a largely competitive level. There other events that have high levels of competition and big stakes, as well as a comp industry for such trucks. As far as RC in it's entirety, plane/glider/heli shows pretty much always feature a big competition. Hundreds come to see and fly in these shows/comps. RC aircraft piloting definitely should qualify as a sport.
Like you, I'm sure I'll never grow out of RC...
People also have offroad interests which I think classifies as a sport. Rock crawling has become huge over the last 10 years and Axialfest gets bigger and bigger every year. Even though Axialfest has some contests and prizes, it's not on a largely competitive level. There other events that have high levels of competition and big stakes, as well as a comp industry for such trucks. As far as RC in it's entirety, plane/glider/heli shows pretty much always feature a big competition. Hundreds come to see and fly in these shows/comps. RC aircraft piloting definitely should qualify as a sport.
Like you, I'm sure I'll never grow out of RC...
When I watch people like Ty or Adam race I know this is an art and a science and therefore there is much study and practice that goes into being at that level. Its definitely a sport in that regard. But also a great hobby for so many who aren't lucky enough or skilled enough to enter that level of RC racing. I will always be hooked.
02-10-2016, 11:23 AM
#30
Bwa ha ha ha...
WHo cares if it's an old thread. Someone got interested. Anything to keep people coming back!
Lot of good points. I agree, if you're keeping score, it's a sport. But I also agree that RC is FAR from aerobic. I'll tell ya what, tho, after my buddy and I have spent the day from 11am till dark chasing each other around my track, we're pretty tired from all that concentration.
WHo cares if it's an old thread. Someone got interested. Anything to keep people coming back!
Lot of good points. I agree, if you're keeping score, it's a sport. But I also agree that RC is FAR from aerobic. I'll tell ya what, tho, after my buddy and I have spent the day from 11am till dark chasing each other around my track, we're pretty tired from all that concentration.
02-10-2016, 01:22 PM
#31
Bwa ha ha ha...
WHo cares if it's an old thread. Someone got interested. Anything to keep people coming back!
Lot of good points. I agree, if you're keeping score, it's a sport. But I also agree that RC is FAR from aerobic. I'll tell ya what, tho, after my buddy and I have spent the day from 11am till dark chasing each other around my track, we're pretty tired from all that concentration.
WHo cares if it's an old thread. Someone got interested. Anything to keep people coming back!
Lot of good points. I agree, if you're keeping score, it's a sport. But I also agree that RC is FAR from aerobic. I'll tell ya what, tho, after my buddy and I have spent the day from 11am till dark chasing each other around my track, we're pretty tired from all that concentration.
