@@TheMNrailfan227 Amazingly, yes! Just a qualifier heat race though so it's not really as much about winning is putting down the fastest time that you can to level up in the mains. I would have been happier if I made another lap and got third.
This is practically the first time I've seen this. Modern Lipos are very robust, however I've seen UA-cam guys recommending charging them at 10+C discharge them at mega rates to get them hot, all for an extra 0.01%, it can happen. Not sure what happened here, a short circuit probably, but I don't think they are any less safe than nitro. I've seen run away cars and brake failures on those. Risk in everything
with LiPo batteries it can happen if they get a tiny pin hole in the battery letting it make contact with the oxygen or it can happen like you said if they discharge to fast it will make them hot, melting the out casing letting the inside make contact with oxygen. (I'm pretty sure) I feel like this came on as a warning on one of my old lipo batteries.
These guys charge the lipos at a very high C to get the most amp pull out of the battery to get an edge on the other drivers. Of course you're limited to 1C charging according to the rules (not certain of the rules for this event), but people don't care. And it sure sells a lot more batteries.
Yeah. I remember the days where typical use would puff up a lipo, they are so much better now. But anything that stores energy if abused causes risks. Spill nitro fuel over your car the outcomes aren't good either. People will always abuse, which is why I think Hydrogen cars need to be very carefully considered
@@julesverne2509 Lipo's don't need external oxygen to burn, they already store it in the electrolyte. That's why most usual fire extinguishers are useless when they catch fire.
Imagine if this is at an indoor carpet track!!!! Would be horrible to witness!!? Not much of a safety guy but damn a fire extinguisher would be a must at an RC track 😮
Shouldn't approved lipos be better though? I guess the companies have to cut down on safety to afford the bill of that "Approved" logo >_< The blanket is a good idea! And/Or gloves
All you guys talking about high amperage charging like it’s common in 8th scale. It’s not! If they really did that everyone’s cars would catch on fire. The power systems draw so much amperage (like hundreds of amps) the batteries get warm within a few minutes. They only do the high amp charging for 10th scale stock racing because the systems draw so little amperage they need that amperage to come with much less resistance in order to have more punch
@@buggyworld7723 that’s not why they cycle batteries . The battery fade comes on later when cycled at high amps. It’s for stock racing to run the lightest battery possible. I’m almost certain the 1/8 scale guys do it as well at least at the most competitive levels. I could be wrong 🤷🏼♂️
Man, I feel bad for who's ever car that was. There should be a fire extinguisher at every turn marshal position that had room for one. As a community, we need to step up our safety. Fire extinguishers and flywheel stops need to be on hand for every turn marshal. Drivers should have to supply their own stops.
2023 Psycho Nitro Blast is one of the biggest and gnarly rc track events. You would need like 50 fire extinguishers. Its the 40 foot jump that's making cars fall apart if you case the jump.
@shayne jenkins the reason for the fire is understood. Having 5 fire extinguishers placed around the track at the places most likely to have this issue is better than what we have now. Which is nothing close by.
This was the first thought I had. Where is the closest fire extinguisher? Clearly not close enough. You would think with all of the 4S batteries, and Nitro rolling around, that fire extinguishers would be a no brainer. Hopefully this is a wake up call to consider providing them with a little more accessibility to the marshalls.
The battery was burning hot and when he tried to disconnect it he text book style sparked his own connector perfectly like a noob and it sparked and caught perfect fire. Text book noob move Pure fate.
i thought that was a bit strange like i would be using that kind of ramp for my xmaxx to be bashing, right in the middle of a race? thats a accident waiting to happen lol
@@danielszanto2955 i disagree, because of the amount of money this race generates the layouts shouldn’t just be for professional drivers that takes the fun out of it & could possibly detour new comers from getting into the hobby which we need
@@tlrcamp8009 So you want PNB to have an easy layout? In that case what would be Psycho about it? I am by no means a pro racer, but I enjoy a challenge much more than a boring flat track with some small bumps.
@@normanrukki3954 Yeah, we like the fires. But nitro is dying out, slowly but surely. Because Lipos are superior, and they just keep getting better. And as battery tech keeps on marching forward, Nitro will just be more and more screwed, a bit like gasoline engines. Personally, I HATE the highpitch sound of nitro cars, and will leave if someone uses one. But thats my personal issue. But a lot of people are moving to electric because of the convinience and power.
That was crazy. I was leading this race and trying so hard not to look at the fire!! I feel bad for the person whose car this was, damn.
feel worse for the marshal
what track is this?
That's right! Cool guys don't look at explosions 😎👍🏻
Did you win?
@@TheMNrailfan227 Amazingly, yes! Just a qualifier heat race though so it's not really as much about winning is putting down the fastest time that you can to level up in the mains. I would have been happier if I made another lap and got third.
Wow i hope the driver was ok😢😂
An rc Fire blanket would be neat 😅 patent pending trademark
Hudy is on it!
500 bucks for something that normally costs 50 ;)
Definitely too late on that one.
They exist
This is practically the first time I've seen this. Modern Lipos are very robust, however I've seen UA-cam guys recommending charging them at 10+C discharge them at mega rates to get them hot, all for an extra 0.01%, it can happen.
Not sure what happened here, a short circuit probably, but I don't think they are any less safe than nitro. I've seen run away cars and brake failures on those. Risk in everything
with LiPo batteries it can happen if they get a tiny pin hole in the battery letting it make contact with the oxygen or it can happen like you said if they discharge to fast it will make them hot, melting the out casing letting the inside make contact with oxygen. (I'm pretty sure) I feel like this came on as a warning on one of my old lipo batteries.
These guys charge the lipos at a very high C to get the most amp pull out of the battery to get an edge on the other drivers.
Of course you're limited to 1C charging according to the rules (not certain of the rules for this event), but people don't care. And it sure sells a lot more batteries.
Yeah. I remember the days where typical use would puff up a lipo, they are so much better now. But anything that stores energy if abused causes risks. Spill nitro fuel over your car the outcomes aren't good either. People will always abuse, which is why I think Hydrogen cars need to be very carefully considered
@@julesverne2509 Lipo's don't need external oxygen to burn, they already store it in the electrolyte. That's why most usual fire extinguishers are useless when they catch fire.
@@zeno6111753 and parts😅
Tried blowing it out! Lmfao omg😂
Long shot but pretty good attempt tbh
Imagine if this is at an indoor carpet track!!!!
Would be horrible to witness!!? Not much of a safety guy but damn a fire extinguisher would be a must at an RC track 😮
Wow!! Thank You… :-)
This is the fear of all RC Car guys
Not the nitro guys
One of the reason i stoped using aproved lipos for racing when i bash..spec the hardcases.. fireblanket would be a good idea for every marshal to have
Shouldn't approved lipos be better though?
I guess the companies have to cut down on safety to afford the bill of that "Approved" logo >_<
The blanket is a good idea!
And/Or gloves
@@zeno6111753 that would be a good idea, but wont happen 😝
It’s probably because they discharge at 65 amps. I never have battery issues
All you guys talking about high amperage charging like it’s common in 8th scale. It’s not! If they really did that everyone’s cars would catch on fire. The power systems draw so much amperage (like hundreds of amps) the batteries get warm within a few minutes. They only do the high amp charging for 10th scale stock racing because the systems draw so little amperage they need that amperage to come with much less resistance in order to have more punch
@@buggyworld7723 that’s not why they cycle batteries . The battery fade comes on later when cycled at high amps. It’s for stock racing to run the lightest battery possible. I’m almost certain the 1/8 scale guys do it as well at least at the most competitive levels. I could be wrong 🤷🏼♂️
Castle Cremations by chance??? lol
Okay, so who brought their RC-XD to the race now ?
Lipo said... "Watch This!" 🤣
That was AWESOME!!!!!
Ahhh...I love the smell...
Of a li-po fire 🔥 at a race...🤠
"Too bad" 😂
😮 😁👍
Samsung 1/8 buggy? ;)
Did the driver get out ok?
Was it a tekin?
Car blew up like in F-Zero
Man, I feel bad for who's ever car that was. There should be a fire extinguisher at every turn marshal position that had room for one. As a community, we need to step up our safety. Fire extinguishers and flywheel stops need to be on hand for every turn marshal. Drivers should have to supply their own stops.
2023 Psycho Nitro Blast is one of the biggest and gnarly rc track events. You would need like 50 fire extinguishers. Its the 40 foot jump that's making cars fall apart if you case the jump.
@shayne jenkins the reason for the fire is understood. Having 5 fire extinguishers placed around the track at the places most likely to have this issue is better than what we have now. Which is nothing close by.
This was the first thought I had. Where is the closest fire extinguisher? Clearly not close enough.
You would think with all of the 4S batteries, and Nitro rolling around, that fire extinguishers would be a no brainer. Hopefully this is a wake up call to consider providing them with a little more accessibility to the marshalls.
@@youngsjoshua LMAO, dude actually wrote you'd need 50 extinguishers.
@bigbuckoramma sadly, this happens every year.
The battery was burning hot and when he tried to disconnect it he text book style sparked his own connector perfectly like a noob and it sparked and caught perfect fire. Text book noob move
Pure fate.
100% a tekno
Maybe the Marshalls should have small fire extinguishers next to there locations or have fire proof gloves on. Lipos are dangerous.
The owner of the rc car: 😭
Ah, got to love lipo batteries……
Omg😢
Tesla semi trucks when they meet a mountain
Grab the marshmallows..
Thats a shame for the driver
When the racing is starting to become a little too realistic
HwaaaghBaaammm!!! 😅😂
WHaaaBAAMmmm...
Must of overheated them batteries. You won’t put a thermal runaway out easily. Just mine as well get the marshmallows
Not a healthy fire to be near. Lithium battery fires are permanently disabling.
Gloves should now be required to marshal.
And maybe better clothing
Can't wait till EV's start doing the same thing. 😂
china EVs is reported alledged to enter suden battery RUD mode unexpected. 🔋🔥
That jump is sick, but it's just tearing up cars. It's overdone. Keeping some foam extinguishers and fire blankets nearby should be a thing.
Not as bad as a tesla fire 🔥 🇺🇸🚗🔧💪👊
Glad he's ok....but did he legit just try blowing and fanning it out? Dude it's a lipo batt......get the f*** away from it!
That’s why those big wood jumps are not ok for racing, people come to far & spend to much money for this to be ok
i thought that was a bit strange like i would be using that kind of ramp for my xmaxx to be bashing, right in the middle of a race? thats a accident waiting to happen lol
I would never run my 1/8th electric on that track with that kind of jump. Overkill. And all that time and money up in smoke…I feel bad for the owner.😔
Those jumps are not a big issue, anyone going to PNB (or any other bigger race) needs to have some throttle control.
@@danielszanto2955 i disagree, because of the amount of money this race generates the layouts shouldn’t just be for professional drivers that takes the fun out of it & could possibly detour new comers from getting into the hobby which we need
@@tlrcamp8009 So you want PNB to have an easy layout? In that case what would be Psycho about it? I am by no means a pro racer, but I enjoy a challenge much more than a boring flat track with some small bumps.
That is why Nitro will always rule...
More and more are moving away from nitro.
I love seeing nitro guys flame out, there's one in every heat at every single race.
Agreed. I have always believed that nitro is much safer than LiPo batteries.
@@tm5123 because they like fires they can't put out?? Burning their garage or house down?? Yeah, that DOESN'T happen with Nitro...
@@normanrukki3954 Yeah, we like the fires. But nitro is dying out, slowly but surely. Because Lipos are superior, and they just keep getting better. And as battery tech keeps on marching forward, Nitro will just be more and more screwed, a bit like gasoline engines. Personally, I HATE the highpitch sound of nitro cars, and will leave if someone uses one. But thats my personal issue. But a lot of people are moving to electric because of the convinience and power.
This is further proof to me that nitro engines are much safer than LiPO batteries.
1/10 scale tesla !!!!
That's what you're going to look like in a brand new battery-operated car
Correct
There are many more ICE car fires than electric, try again.
@@GaryCrowellJr Probably because there are more of them, Need % breakdown.
@@MrBashem no, gasoline cars catch fire at a much higher rate.
@Gary Crowell can you prove it?? I mean there's fire and there's blow up?? Right
Stupid jump
All of that dirt everywhere and this fool still lets a car burn up...fire him ASAP