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  • Ken Haines
    Racer
    • Jul 2007
    • 647

    #1

    2011 Nat's Dates

    Hello Racers,
    It looks like we are finally going to to have some pond site approvals for the 2011 FE Nat's in Florida within the next week.
    The next hurdle is making the final decision on when to have the event.
    We are seeking some feedback from all who may likely to attend.

    Briefly, due to the extreme heat of June, July, August in Florida, and trying to avoid hurricane season Sept, Oct, and maybe even November we are targeting the May possibly even April time frame. Currently there are two weeks in May that seem to have no conflicts so far in our club. These are:
    May 11th - 15th (Wed-Sun) "Wednesday Practice" or
    May 25th - 29th (Wed-Sun) "Wednesday Practice"
    Considering the Easter Holiday (Sunday April 24th) & Mother's Day (Sunday May 8th),
    which we definitely will avoid, and a CD conflict on May 18th - 22nd,
    we are more seriously considering both these weekends.
    We do realize that there is the Memorial Day weekend conflict with the 25th - 29th, Memorial Day being on the 30th.

    Our real question on this thread open for conversation is that weekend a plus or minus in your minds for hosting the race. We do want to be respectful as a club to all the veterans past and present and would likely honor the veterans currently in our club that Sunday the 29th.
    Obviously this would give everyone an extra day to travel home, and 1 less vacation day used up from work.
    However we do not want to pick that weekend if a bunch of racers can't attend due to family picnics and gatherings etc. Please reply to this thread and let us know your thoughts. Nothing is definite at this time on the dates, so a heated debate should not be neccessary to help us decide. I have spoken to some of the previous Nats directors and this post seemed like a good idea, let's see how it works !

    There was also a recent suggestion to have the race the first week in June, this would be another option.

    Thanks for all your anticipated help,
    Ken Haines
    Terry Cowger
    Rick Workman
    TenShock Brushless / Pro Marine
    INSANE Boats / Rico Racing/ Castle Creations
    2023, 2024 NAMBA & 2018 IMPBA FE High Points "National Champion"
  • BILL OXIDEAN
    Banned
    • Sep 2008
    • 1494

    #2
    Hey Ken! What exciting news! Looking forward to it.
    I think the farther off the better, as it is May will be throwing the nats much less than a year later.

    Any sooner and it really won't be a contest of how a racer has improved or developed their skills over the course of a season.

    That's may just be my opinion though..

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    • sailr
      Fast Electric Addict!
      • Nov 2007
      • 6927

      #3
      Hey Ken, tried to return your call todayl

      I would vote for May 11-15 but my first preference would be to back it up to April. The cooler the better.
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      www.minicatracingusa.com

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      • longballlumber
        Fast Electric Addict!
        • Apr 2007
        • 3132

        #4
        Originally posted by sailr
        my first preference would be to back it up to April. The cooler the better.
        Has it been considered that most racers from "up north" will have a VERY VERY limited time to prepare/test for the Nats?

        Just curious,
        Mike

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        • bill34207
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          • Dec 2009
          • 2553

          #5
          Just pluggin in to listen & learn. "Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain."
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          • hebner
            Senior Member
            • Apr 2007
            • 647

            #6
            I vote for May 11 - 15, I agree with sailr the cooler the better, even in early June it is a very hot.

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            • RayR
              @SiestaKey.calm
              • Jun 2007
              • 1518

              #7
              May 11-15th for me as well.

              All the best,

              Ray

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              • RayR
                @SiestaKey.calm
                • Jun 2007
                • 1518

                #8
                Originally posted by longballlumber
                Has it been considered that most racers from "up north" will have a VERY VERY limited time to prepare/test for the Nats?

                Just curious,
                Mike
                Mike,

                Come a week early and warm up!

                Ray

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                • sailr
                  Fast Electric Addict!
                  • Nov 2007
                  • 6927

                  #9
                  I'm not sure how 7 months is not long enough to prepare?
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                  • hebner
                    Senior Member
                    • Apr 2007
                    • 647

                    #10
                    I was thinking the same thing.

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                    • bill34207
                      Fast Electric Addict!
                      • Dec 2009
                      • 2553

                      #11
                      I'm wondering if you have to be there for Wed practice to run on Sat/Sun.
                      I'm still among the working class and don't think I can make it for all the days.
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                      • Ken Haines
                        Racer
                        • Jul 2007
                        • 647

                        #12
                        Practice Day Optional

                        Originally posted by bill34207
                        I'm wondering if you have to be there for Wed practice to run on Sat/Sun.
                        I'm still among the working class and don't think I can make it for all the days.
                        Hey Bill,
                        The Wednesday practice day is completely optional.
                        The actual racing starts Thursday thru Sunday.
                        Also, we do not have the classes set yet, but depending on
                        the boats you intend to race you may or may not need Thursday.
                        Tentatively, the offshore classes will be on Friday, but certainly
                        nothing is in stone yet.
                        Thanks for everyone's replies, keep them coming.
                        Thanks, Ken
                        TenShock Brushless / Pro Marine
                        INSANE Boats / Rico Racing/ Castle Creations
                        2023, 2024 NAMBA & 2018 IMPBA FE High Points "National Champion"

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                        • longballlumber
                          Fast Electric Addict!
                          • Apr 2007
                          • 3132

                          #13
                          Originally posted by sailr
                          I'm not sure how 7 months is not long enough to prepare?

                          Snow and ice?

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                          • Doby
                            KANADA RULES!
                            • Apr 2007
                            • 7280

                            #14
                            Originally posted by longballlumber
                            Snow and ice?
                            Exactly, the world does not revolve around Florida.
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                            • bill34207
                              Fast Electric Addict!
                              • Dec 2009
                              • 2553

                              #15
                              I thought all you guys moved down here about November and started thinking about going back north at tax deadline time. (at least that's the way traffic flow in this area looks) It's just now getting bearable weather to run down here.
                              Trust me, you do not want to be spending the day down here lakeside in June or July unless you have an air conditioned motor home or something to stay in.
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