IMPBA Dist #12 Points Race #4, Centreville, VA

[carlcisneros]

Folks;
Please find the attached entry form for our up coming race this June in Centreville, VA.

We are expanding the FE classes to include: RTR, B/P mono, 1/8 Scale FE,
Open hydro FE, Open Mono FE, Open Tunnel, B/P spec Hydro.

Any questions, please feel free to contact me.

thanks


my B hydro last weekend >>>>>>>>> :sinking-guy: :roflol:

Carl

[Chilli]

Your B Mono last week. :rockon2:

Nice Job on the Flyer Carl!!

[carlcisneros]

Thanks Mike;

Saw your e-mail to Tracy.but the following Sunday I think.

we are planning ongoing out to the lake NOT THIS WEEKEND (mothers day) but the following Sunday I think. (could be wrong)

[carlcisneros]

Folks;
Please start sending in your entries.

Thanks

[moonlighter112]

Carl let me know what classes might need help and I will bring a boat or 2 to help fill a class. Dick

[Chilli]

For our out of town guests:

Two places close to the pond that you may want to check out for accomodations are the Days Inn Manassas and Camping Cabins at Bull Run Regional Park. Rates for the Days Inn are around $71 plus tax for a single bed and $79 for two If you pay in advanced (none refundable). For the more adventurous the local regional park has camping cabins that you can rent for the weekend. Me and John do them for the Queenstown race and it isnt as bad as it sounds. These are small cabins that are clean, have electricity and are air conditioned. They have a bunk and a twin bed. The down side is you have to walk to the bath house and the beds are not the most comfortable. You also have to provide your own linens or a sleeping bag. The rates for them are in the $60's. Me and John had fun with them last year, after the race, we charged batteries and threw some burgers on the grill. Of course if you have your own camper or want to do tents, the park can also accomodate you.

[don ferrette]

Entry went out in the mail this morning- Open Nitro Hydro, 1/8 Scale and Open FE Hydro. WoooHoooooo!! Let's Rock and Roll! :rockon2:

[Chilli]

A little over a month till the race guys. We need you all to get your entries in ASAP if your planning to attend. Hope to see some new faces. The district has been very kind to us with classes for just about any FE. Lets take advantage of it.

I'll start posting entries shortly.

[Chilli]

Entries are starting to flow in guys. If you plan on attending feel free to post what classes you plan on participating in. However I will not post them on this list till Carl receives your entry. Double Check all your entries and PM me or call Carl if there is an error. Thanks for your support!!!!


Novice / Stock Nitro RTR
Carol Loeb
William Whetstone
Kobie Jones
Dylan Graft

B / P Mono
Carl Cisneros
Dick Loeb
Kent Seal
James Beasley
Robbin Stebbins
Don Spar
Dylan Graft

Open Nitro Mono
Michael Brevoort
Tim Clark

Open FE Mono
Carl Cisneros
Dick Loeb
Mike Chirillo
Kent Seal

B / P-spec. Hydro
Carl Cisneros
John Chirillo
Kent Seal
Robbin Stebbins
Don Ferrette
Mike Chirillo
Eric Thompson

Open Nitro Hydro
Dick Loeb
Don Ferrette
William Whetstone
Michael Brevoort

Open FE Hydro
Kent Seal
Don Ferrette
James Beasley

1/8 Scale (Nitro)
Don Ferrette
Tim Clark
Eric Thompson

1/8Scale (FE)

Sport 40
Charles Jones
James Beasley
Greg Heffner
Tim Clark
Don Sparr

B / P-spec Tunnel
Dick Loeb
John Chirillo
Kent Seal
James Beasley
Robbin Stebbins

Sport B (Stock) Tunnel
Dick Loeb
Carol Loeb
William Whetstone
James Beasley
Robbin Stebbins
Dylan Graft

OPEN Tunnel
Carol Loeb
James Beasley

LSG Mono
Herb Brakebill
Mike Tyson
Ray Hotchkin
Steve Sutton
JR Ward
Don McGurn

LSG Catamaran
Herb Brakebill
Mike Tyson
Ray Hotchkin
Johnathan Roberts
JR Ward
Steve Speas
Don McGurn

LSG Out Rigger

LSG Sport Hydro
Ray Hotchkin
James Beasley
Charles Jones
Don McGurn
Eric Thompson

Classic Thunderboat
Dick Loeb
Dick Tyndall
Herb Brakebill
Ray Hotckin
JR Ward

Crackerbox/Jersy Skiff
Dick Loeb
Don McGurn

D12 Stock Gas
Mike Chirillo
Mike Tyson
Dick Tyndall
Ray Hotchkin
Johnathan Roberts
Steve Speas
Steve Sutton
JR Ward

Open Offshore
Mike Chirillo
Mike Tyson
Johnathan Roberts
JR Ward
Don McGurn

[carlcisneros]

Folks remember the cut off date is 21 June for receiving the race entry forms.

[HOTWATER]

Hi Carl! Entry form and check will be going out tomorrow...

-Kent

[Chilli]

Entry List updated. Get 'em in folks!!

[carlcisneros]

19 days left until the cutoff folks,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,

[Chilli]

Entries Updated.

[carlcisneros]

16 Days to go until entry DEADLINE,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[Chilli]

Prices have dropped a bit for the Days Inn Manassas. It's now $70 a night including tax for a single if you pay in advance.

Carl, I picked up the outboard from Tracy and will get it to Robin tomorrow.

[carlcisneros]

cool

[don ferrette]

Prices have dropped a bit for the Days Inn Manassas. It's now $70 a night including tax for a single if you pay in advance.

Carl, I picked up the outboard from Tracy and will get it to Robin tomorrow.

Hotels in Fairfax are much nicer and just as close for the same money. For example the Hyatt at Fair Lakes is $71 a night for a single king room that's only 4 miles from the lake. I'm staying at the Hilton Garden Inn again this year, $75 a night for a double room and this place ROCKS!

[carlcisneros]

Havent heard a peep from the Baltimore club.

(other than Herb of course.)

[Chilli]

I know Larry (one of the new guys) is planning on attending.

Maybe a little fall out from the drama last month??

[carlcisneros]

could very possibly be.

they made their bed, now they have to lay in it.

[carlcisneros]

just started entering the folks into the data base this morning.

got gift certificates from Insane Boats yesterday.

Fightercat57 is sending a HULL and other goodies.

Mike, got you in stock gas/off shore/b=p spec hydro/open FE hydro correct?

[Chilli]

Take me out of Spec Hydro and put me in B/P Mono.

Dont know if you saw the latest posts on IW. Charles and James said their entries are in the mail.

Thanks!!

[moonlighter112]

just started entering the folks into the data base this morning.

got gift certificates from Insane Boats yesterday.

Fightercat57 is sending a HULL and other goodies.

Mike, got you in stock gas/off shore/b=p spec hydro/open FE hydro correct?

Carl would you put me in SKIFF pls ill pay at race Thanks Dick Loeb

[Chilli]

Can wait to see Dick run the skiff!!! Don McGurn will be a happy camper.

[carlcisneros]

will do guys.

[carlcisneros]

Ok,,,,,,,,,,,,,

some of you folks are not readingthe bloody classes on the entry form.
What you have put down on your forms will go in exactly as they were written in.
Whats with some folks, huh????!!!!!!!

Am i ticked??!!! Dang straight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ESPECIALLY THE TUNNEL CLASSES.
PEOPLE ARE DEFFINATELY NOT READING THE ENTRY CLASSES FOR SURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[carlcisneros]

Was able to finally contact most of those that had wrong information on their entry forms.
only got 2 more to go,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[Chilli]

Entries Updated above. Guys.

We appreciate your support!!!

[carlcisneros]

add dick loeb to open FE Mono

[Chilli]

Done :smile:

[carlcisneros]

who carries the OS lower end on the OB?

[Chilli]

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCP20&P=7

[HOTWATER]

Ok,,,,,,,,,,,,,

some of you folks are not readingthe bloody classes on the entry form.
What you have put down on your forms will go in exactly as they were written in.
Whats with some folks, huh????!!!!!!!

Am i ticked??!!! Dang straight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ESPECIALLY THE TUNNEL CLASSES.
PEOPLE ARE DEFFINATELY NOT READING THE ENTRY CLASSES FOR SURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Carl, can you add me to the Super 1/8 Scale Fe Stock Sport Hydro Tunnel class....:confused2: LOL! ..........Just Kidding! :biggrin:

See you in a couple weeks Carl! :beerchug:

[don ferrette]

Carl can you please add me in to B/P Spec hydro and I'll pay you at the race. 2.4 for radio freq. and yes this is for real.

Thanks!! :rockon2:

[Chilli]

:ohmy:

[moonlighter112]

Carl pls change Carols radio # to 84 in stock b tunnel, she stole my boat...

[Doug Smock]

Carl pls change Carols radio # to 84 in stock b tunnel, she stole my boat...

Whoo Hoo!!!!:laugh:

Don???? You OK???? LOL
You guys are having too much fun!!:thumbup1:
D.

[don ferrette]

Don???? You OK???? LOL

Me OK??? I think that question of mental stability got answered a looooong time ago.

<insert evil Vincent Price type laugh here>

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[HOTWATER]

Carl can you please add me in to B/P Spec hydro and I'll pay you at the race. 2.4 for radio freq. and yes this is for real.

Thanks!! :rockon2:

:thumbup1:

[carlcisneros]

Don and Dick;

DONE :-)

[don ferrette]

Thanks Carl! I'll most likely be dialing in the new boat there on Friday. :rockon2:

[carlcisneros]

no problem.
same here with the new daytona tunnel of mine IF THE BATTERIES GET HERE IN TIME.

4 more entries today loaded so mike will be updating the roster here sometime.

[HOTWATER]

Yo Chilli and Carl......Please add me to Open FE Mono AND Open FE Hydro....I will pay for those two on race weekend.

Thanks Guys,
Kent :beerchug:

[Chilli]

Email sent in to Carl.

I got a PM from D12 gas racer Ray Hotchkin on Jim's. Turns out he has two adult nephews that are local and want to race with us next weekend. They have raced nitro boats before. I believe they are big into electric car racing and want to run FE boats. They have thier IMPBA cards and a few RTR's so hopefully we'll get a few more FE's running in the district!!!:banana:

[carlcisneros]

PM Ray back and tell him to tell his Nephews to mail their Entries in Fri, Saturday the latest.

Tuesday is the last day for any entries to be added, changed. no exceptions.

the same info I am e-mailing to you I have to e-mail to Greg Heffner to have him put it into their new software race program as well.

[Chilli]

Entries updated.

If you plan on attending and have not entered, get your entry in the mail today to make the deadline.

Thanks!!!




Novice / Stock Nitro RTR
Carol Loeb
William Whetstone
Kobie Jones
Dylan Graft

B / P Mono
Carl Cisneros
Dick Loeb
Kent Seal
James Beasley
Robbin Stebbins
Don Spar
Dylan Graft

Open Nitro Mono
Michael Brevoort
Tim Clark

Open FE Mono
Carl Cisneros
Dick Loeb
Mike Chirillo
Kent Seal
Brian James
Tom James

B / P-spec. Hydro
Carl Cisneros
John Chirillo
Kent Seal
Robbin Stebbins
Don Ferrette
Mike Chirillo
Eric Thompson

Open Nitro Hydro
Dick Loeb
Don Ferrette
William Whetstone
Michael Brevoort

Open FE Hydro
Kent Seal
Don Ferrette
James Beasley
Brian James

1/8 Scale (Nitro)
Don Ferrette
Tim Clark
Eric Thompson

1/8Scale (FE)

Sport 40
Charles Jones
James Beasley
Greg Heffner
Tim Clark
Don Sparr

B / P-spec Tunnel
Dick Loeb
John Chirillo
Kent Seal
James Beasley
Robbin Stebbins

Sport B (Stock) Tunnel
Dick Loeb
Carol Loeb
William Whetstone
James Beasley
Robbin Stebbins
Dylan Graft

OPEN Tunnel
Carol Loeb
James Beasley

LSG Mono
Herb Brakebill
Mike Tyson
Ray Hotchkin
Steve Sutton
JR Ward
Don McGurn

LSG Catamaran
Herb Brakebill
Mike Tyson
Ray Hotchkin
Johnathan Roberts
JR Ward
Steve Speas
Don McGurn

LSG Sport Hydro
Ray Hotchkin
James Beasley
Charles Jones
Don McGurn
Eric Thompson

Classic Thunderboat
Dick Loeb
Dick Tyndall
Herb Brakebill
Ray Hotckin
JR Ward

Crackerbox/Jersy Skiff
Dick Loeb
Don McGurn

D12 Stock Gas
Mike Chirillo
Mike Tyson
Dick Tyndall
Ray Hotchkin
Johnathan Roberts
Steve Speas
Steve Sutton
JR Ward

Open Offshore
Mike Chirillo
Mike Tyson
Johnathan Roberts
JR Ward
Don McGurn

[carlcisneros]

Mike;
change the Novice/rtr to just RTR only

no novices signed up so am dropping that class.

they can run FE and Nitro RTR together to make a nice race of it.

[HOTWATER]

Thanks for updating guys!

-Kent

[Chilli]

Be afraid Loeb....be very afraid!!!:hide:

Not bad for 12 hours work. I just finished glass taping the rails.


The last pic is a little something I picked up for Dick to transform into Carols Hotlanta T-boat driver.

:beerchug:

[HOTWATER]

Yeah baby! Looks good so far!

[moonlighter112]

Be afraid Loeb....be very afraid!!!:hide:

Not bad for 12 hours work. I just finished glass taping the rails.


The last pic is a little something I picked up for Dick to transform into Carols Hotlanta T-boat driver.

:beerchug:

Chilli, Thanks so much for the Barbie doll for my Thunderboat!:banana: Hopefully it'll be ready for the Atlanta race. Carol

[Chilli]

My pleasure Miss Carol. Dick will get it ready!!

[carlcisneros]

2 days left until the cut off,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

As of this coming Tues. midnight, the entries will be frozen for ANY changes.

NO EXCEPTIONS,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[carlcisneros]

Tomorrow (Tuesday) Midnight is the cut off folks,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[carlcisneros]

2 more entries Mike

Brian James open FE mono and open FE hydro

Tom James open FE mono

and am waiting to get Ivan Places entry for gas cat and gas mono

[Chilli]

Thanks Carl.

Folks, we have two new FE'ers that will be running with us this weekend. Brian and Tom are nephews of D12's gas guru Ray Hotchkin. Both have raced nitro boats with the IMPBA and I believe they currently race electric cars. We're happy to have them race with us!!!

[carlcisneros]

We will be having a raffle at our race.
Prizes include:
Gift Certificate from Insane Boats
37" Daytona hull/strudder/Outrunner motor/Motor Mount/Fightercat decals from Fightercat Racing
Lipo sack
Tuned Pipe Coupler from VA Craftsman
Tacon 4074 2200KV inrunners with water jackets from Hobby Partz

Haven't received anything back yet from Aeromarine tho,,,,,,,, hhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmm

these are a few of the items that will be raffled at our race this coming weekend.

[carlcisneros]

32 people registered and 101 boats entered:buttrock:

[Chilli]

We had only two people running FE's at this race last year.

This year we're up to EIGHT.

EXCELLANT!!!!

Thanks to everyone for your support!!!:beerchug:

[carlcisneros]

entry deadline has been met.

[don ferrette]

Looking forward to this weekend, good racing with good friends! :rockon2:

[carlcisneros]

the Blazer is now in the shop.
Would not start this morning. It cranked but would not fire.
Towed to Lakeridge Auto Care
just got a call from them, it did start after a while of cranking.
at the house, the blazer is pointing up hill, at the auto place it was off loaded and
parked nose pointing down. hhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmm

possible fuel starvation problems sounds like to me.


Well, the entries have all gone into the program and am just starting to build the thing and should be done by at least 4PM today.

See everyone there at the lake.

[Chilli]

Doooh!!!!!

Boats are ready, Batteries are charged. We'll start putting the drivers stand together tomorrow after work.

Looks like typical late June weather for the weeked. High 80's, humid and chance of isolated T-storm. Winds look like they are going to stay down. Good news for the tunnel heads.

Drive safe everyone.

[carlcisneros]

well, it is all done.
am taking a flipping nap and then start up the grill for some ribs and sausages for dinner tonight.

will call the auto place around 11AM tomorrow to check on the Blazer.

[HOTWATER]

Chilli and Carl and Tracy:

Thanks for all of the work you guys have done to get this race going ....i'm sure it's not easy..... :hug1:

Good luck getting your Blazer fixed Carl.

See you guys on Fri.!

-Kent :beerchug:

[Chilli]

Carl has been doing all the work so far. The rest of us start tomorrow evening.

[don ferrette]

Boogity, boogity, boogity!!
Finished the P-Spec hydro last night.
See you all tomorrow!
:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

[HOTWATER]

:thumbup1:

[carlcisneros]

got the Blazer back.
they could not duplicate the fuel starvation problem.
didntcharge anything.

keep your fingers crossed

[HOTWATER]

Nice Carl! I hope that problem does not come back for you....

I saw a satellite view of the lake....and I saw what looks like a parking lot above the "finger" of the lake (on Compton Rd.) Do I just turn into the parking lot??

-Kent

[HOTWATER]

Boogity, boogity, boogity!!
Finished the P-Spec hydro last night.
See you all tomorrow!
:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

Yeah Don!!! It definately looks like one of your boats!! Great quick build! Looks great!.........I have something for it...

[Chilli]

Safety netting and most of the drivers stand is up and the pit area is roped off. We'll get the course set up early in the morning, get the PA system going and we'll be ready to rock.

Guys we have a new club member and even though he won't be able to race this weekend, he has been a tremendous help this past month. His name is Joe Yang and his screen name on OSE is rcbidder. Joe does everything rc. He helped us get scaffolding rental for the drivers stand at about 1/3 of the cost of what we had been paying. He also help me and Tracy set up this evening and gave us use of his trailer for the weekend. For a guy who has attended one test n tune, he has been a tremendous asset to the club. He should drop by tomorrow and maybe Saturday. I look foward to him meeting you guys and to have him race with us in the future. Thanks Joe!!!

Kent when you turn on to Compton Road, you'll immediately bare right to stay on Compton. Then go about 1/4 mile and turn left where is says "visitors". The pond will be on the left.

Drive safely guys. See you tomorrow or Saturday.

[HOTWATER]

Thanks Sir! It will be great to meet Joe... see you late morning tomorrow...

[moonlighter112]

Letz get ready to RUMMMMMMMMMBEL, cookies are packed, boats are loaded, tank is full see YALL there ....DRIVE SAFE Dick an Carol

[don ferrette]

<...... cookies are packed.......>And THIS is the MOST IMPORTANT part of your post. For anyone who has not had any of Carol's chocolate chip cookies ........ well............. that means more for us!! LOL!!!! :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

[Chilli]

Nice test and tune today. It was a little warm and humid but the front pushed through. The breeze picked up but allot of people got runs in.

I got the Insane mono in the water. It was a little loose but I've got her settled down a bit and we'll see how she does tomorrow. Kents boats are dialed in pretty well. Don's JAE got wet for the first time and ......well, it's a JAE so you know how it ran. Dick and Carl spent most of the day running IC boats. Our new FE'ers Brian and Tommy ran thier RTR's. The Spartan is an inpressive running boat..

Wish us luck!!!!

[Chilli]

We'll it was a great weekend. We tripled our FE participation over last years race. The weather was pretty nice and we all enjoyed great racing and spending time with friends . My big news for the weekend is Kent Seal had an outstanding weekend and took home his first, first place finish in B/P-spec tunnel. Congratulations my brother. Kent ran every class he could, getting as much heat racing practice as possible and it's starting to pay off. Keep up the good work!!! I believe Dick Loeb took home first in FE Open Mono with his Cyberstorm. Someone must of put magnets in all of Dicks boats because it seemed like everyone wanted a piece of him this weekend. Dick kept his cool for the most part and was successful at keeping most of his boats healthy for our trip to D13 next month. Our two nitro guru converts Don Ferrette and Carl Cisneros had a tough weekend running FE classes for the first time. Don battled electrical gremlins with his Spec JAE and Carl popped the lid on his big Insane mono and blew two T180's when they got wet. These guys don't quit easliy and I'm sure they'll be back and ready to play next race. We had two new FE racers with us. Tommy and Brian raced with us. Brian took some wood home with a boat he put together a few days before the race. He did a great job and we hope to see him race with us regulaterly. Pete came down from the eastern shore Saturday and Sunday and I'm pretty sure he's chomping at the bit waiting to race with us.

As for me, I had a pretty good weekend. My Insane mono hit the water for the first time. We soon discovered this boat needs big turn fins in race water or it's a handfull in the turns. Thanks to my gas guru's from Richmond for helping me get the boat running pretty good by the end of the weekend. I ran the boat in Open FE mono and won the last heat by a pretty good margin though I think Kent was laying back taking it easy. My Insane FE30 continues to be Mr Reliable taking second for the third time this season running with nitro and FE riggers. I have run twelve heats with that boat this year with no DNF's. As usualy I had fun with my gas Sniper running Stock Gas and Open Offshore. I did win a Stock Gas heat and thats always fun considering the quality of the competition. I was all over the place on the offshore course most of the weekend but settled and nailed a nice run in the final heat. I ended up taking two seconds and a third in four classes for the weekend. I also got to CD a dozen classes for the first time and that was allot of fun. Unfortunately I had to DQ my club president. :olleyes: My son John took his VS1 to a third place finish in a crowded B/P-spec tunnel field so he was a happy camper.

Thats all folks. I sure I'm missed a few things so chime in and toot your horns!!

I want to thank all the raffle sponsors. The FE sponsors were most generous. I would like Carl to list them when he gets a chance. I don't want to forget anyone.

Thanks again to Joe Yang for use of his trailer and helping a very tired crew break down the drivers stand. Carl did a great job with the entries and we stayed right on schedule Saturday and Sunday!! Tracy busted his butt all weekend CDing most of the heats and running the retrieval boat allot while me and Robin work on our boats. Great team effort!

Thanks to all the came. I hope you all enjoyed yourselves!!

I'm Beat!!!

[moonlighter112]

Kent nice job!!!!,both your tunnel ,and your mono ran very well.Its always great to see someone get there 1st win..William I have to thank you for letting Carol run your Birthday gift( a new hull will be on order this week)..WOOOW we had to rebuild the entire frt end after a lost radio signal let the boat run into a tree at full speed .Carols weekend was made great with afinal heat win with the repaired boat!!! She also got a 3rd in B SPORT Tunnel there was 8 very good running boats in that class,an last but not least she showed the the big boys in open Tunnel the way for 3 laps with her pure stock 7.5 until it leaned out an stopped.( 3rd place over all) .The last thing a BIG thank you to all the CAPITAL club gang(Chilli, Carl, Tracy, Robin, and anyone else not noted) thanks for a great weekend !!! Carol an I had a BLAST..

[don ferrette]

Had a great time, hat's off to the Capitol crew for a job well done. Four full rounds of racing and we were outta there by 2:30 on Sunday. :rockon2:

The ESC from my brand new P-Spec JAE is already boxed up and on the way back to Tower and the replacement as well as the motor will get bigger bullets when I put the little rigger back together. The boat itself ran great, just need to kick out the electron gremlins and we'll be good to go as nothing is worse than having a 3/4 lap lead with one to go only to watch the boat grind to a halt. :crying:

[carlcisneros]

Thanks to the Hobby Suppliers for items in support of our race this lat weekend.

Fightercat Racing
Hobby Partz
Insane Boats
VA Craftsman
Mike Tyson
Speed Master

Thanks to our new club member Joe Yang for getting us a great price on the drivers stand.
Thanks to the other club membres for the set up and helping in the tear down for the weekend.

My big twin mono will live again here very soon.
both ESC's fried due to water and one motor fried (same reason).
got new ESC's and will be ordering a couple new motors once they are back in stock.

very little smoke damage and already it is cleaned out and drying as I type here.

Everyone had a good time and I thank Anne Heffner for helping me out Sat. afternoon.!!!

Hope to see everyone at the Cheaspeake Race the end of Aug. (boy, I hope to see everyone there!!!!)

[HOTWATER]

Thanks guys! I actually placed differently than what Chilli had posted:

1st - Open FE Mono (Woo-Hoo!)
2nd - B/P-spec tunnel (I'll get you James Beasley...lol!)
2nd -B/P Mono (9 boats running together in those heats!...Whew!!)
2nd - Open FE Hydro

I had a blast this past weekend! Thanks very much to the whole Capitol Club for all of thier hard work to make it all happen smoothly! What a great bunch of guys!! William Whetstone (WW29) gave the club two of his Top Speed tunnels to raffle off AND gave one of his RTR Hydros to Tracy Dolphin's son! What a good hearted soul! Also would like to thank him for being my pitman so many times and for keeping me calm and collected during the heats...same goes for Carol Loeb and James Beasley...Thanks so much!

Also would like to thank Doug Smock for helping me along the way with my Rico Mono build (and the Smock Prop he sent me)! Don Ferrette you are the man for getting that new servo working in that boat....Steve Speas, Steve Sutton and Dick Tyndall are all a great bunch of guys and I feel VERY lucky to be able to get their advice with things as well!

Great weekend with my bro Chilli and his son, John ("Rocky")...they are my boyZ!! Congratz to you both as well for your awards (John is getting good now).That Insane FE 30 that Chilli has is very nice and runs really well (I want one!) Great seeing Pete Welty and his Bro stop by on Sat AND Sun. I think Pete took around 400 pics on Sat alone!!! Holy Sh*%! Can't wait to see some of them!

Hope to see everyone again at D. 12 Race #5!!

-Kent :beerchug:

[Chilli]

Sorry about the mix up Kent. Ive got to start bringing pencil and paper to awards. No wonder you were just cruising on the final Open FE mono heat. Now that we're both close to being dialed in, it's going to be "game on" next race.

Next up: Chilli, Rocky and the Loebs head down to Atlanta in three weeks for the D13 Grand Prix Series "2011 Smock Smack Down". Our secret weapon.... Carol will leave a big plate of cookies next to the drivers stand.:banana:

[HOTWATER]

No Problem bro. Yep, the mono was working wonders! The driver had some moments...lol! I'm glad you finally got your mono in better spirits!....it's on at the next race!:biggrin:

Good luck to you, "Rocky", Dick and Carol Loeb (my favorite VA teams!!!!) at the "2011 Smock Smack Down"...as always, I will be curiously awaiting results!

Watch out for that Red Rico FE Mono (I think it likes Carol's cookies too)!!!!!...:laugh:

Thanks again for the GREAT race weekend bro!!!! I love that race site!!!

[Chilli]

Nice Pic's Pete. Thanks!!

[HOTWATER]

Ditto...thanks Pete!........man....look at the last picture (Don Ferrette in action)...now THAT is what a hydroplane should look like when running! Beautiful!

[Doug Smock]

Thanks guys! I actually placed differently than what Chilli had posted:

1st - Open FE Mono (Woo-Hoo!)
2nd - B/P-spec tunnel (I'll get you James Beasley...lol!)
2nd -B/P Mono (9 boats running together in those heats!...Whew!!)
2nd - Open FE Hydro

I had a blast this past weekend! Thanks very much to the whole Capitol Club for all of thier hard work to make it all happen smoothly! What a great bunch of guys!! William Whetstone (WW29) gave the club two of his Top Speed tunnels to raffle off AND gave one of his RTR Hydros to Tracy Dolphin's son! What a good hearted soul! Also would like to thank him for being my pitman so many times and for keeping me calm and collected during the heats...same goes for Carol Loeb and James Beasley...Thanks so much!

Also would like to thank Doug Smock for helping me along the way with my Rico Mono build (and the Smock Prop he sent me)! Don Ferrette you are the man for getting that new servo working in that boat....Steve Speas, Steve Sutton and Dick Tyndall are all a great bunch of guys and I feel VERY lucky to be able to get their advice with things as well!

Great weekend with my bro Chilli and his son, John ("Rocky")...they are my boyZ!! Congratz to you both as well for your awards (John is getting good now).That Insane FE 30 that Chilli has is very nice and runs really well (I want one!) Great seeing Pete Welty and his Bro stop by on Sat AND Sun. I think Pete took around 400 pics on Sat alone!!! Holy Sh*%! Can't wait to see some of them!

Hope to see everyone again at D. 12 Race #5!!

-Kent :beerchug:
Congratulations Kent!!!!!!:bowdown::thumbup1:

[carlcisneros]

Any more pictures?

[don ferrette]

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Sorry guys. I accidentally deleted all attachments. I'll get them back soon. Still learning. :doh:
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[HOTWATER]

Thanks Doug! Back at ya....:bowdown:

[Chilli]

Excellant Photo's Pete. Thank you so much!!

[carlcisneros]

Once I get everything un-zipped, I will be posting the race results.