Northern Lights Fast Electric Open September 17&18 2011

[chris]

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[Doby]

Had a great time last year at this event...looking forward to this year:smile:

[Doby]

Bump...

[T.S.Davis]

That's a perfect line up for us MMEU guys. I hope to get more than the usual suspects interested.

[ray schrauwen]

WE were hoping to hear from you guys Terry. Would be rerally nice to see you. Doby has been leading a few new guys into our club so there will definately be some new blood for you, :banana::hug1: Love to have you & anyone else from below the 49th.

[T.S.Davis]

London is close too. Maybe an 1hr plus the border dance for me.

[T.S.Davis]

Hey Ray, is open hydro only electric or open to the trolls too?

[Doby]

Hi Terry;

I dopn't see any reason why the Open Classes wouldn't be open to all.

[jstolz]

What motors and batteries are allowed in the LSO class. In NAMBA there are a couple of approved brushless motors. Also we run LiPos in the class.

I plan on coming. I'm sure I can drag along someone else too.

Jay

[ray schrauwen]

We run all AQ & PB brushless motors & lipos. Some use 1P some use 2P, max 10K on board... that is more than enough.

[Doby]

So far we are at 27 Boats :D
Lets keep the momentum going.

[Doby]

30 boats now :biggrin:

[Tom Costello]

Hi, I am a NAMBA member but I plan to attend the race. I have a question re P Mono. Is there any hull restrictions such as length, width, weight, freeboard, etc. I checked the IMPBA rules but couldn't find the answer

[ray schrauwen]

I believe we have a 34" hull limit, width has no restrictions, freeboard rule has never been imposed TMK...

Doby will chime in to confirm.

[Doby]

34" is the max...14.8V, otherwise its pretty much open as to everything else. Please let me know if you are coming and what frequencies you have.

[T.S.Davis]

Ray/Doby, there really was talk of going to play with you guys at our gig this past weekend,. There were those that needed to check their calenders and some "gotta check with the boss" guys but I think you can count on there being handful of attendees from MMEU. The guys I thought were serious numbered 6 with a couple more maybe's. The cheeseheads sounded probable too.

Hey, can I park my trailer on site again if I promise not to bring that rediculous generator we brought last time we were out?

It's a gerat site and London is a nice little town.

We'll get our poop in a group as soon as we can so you guys know what to expect.

[Doby]

Bring as many trailers as you want, there's always lots of room for camping. If some of the guys need hotel info, let me know and I'll point them in more or less the right direction.:smile:

[T.S.Davis]

HA! My wife watched me type that last reponse and gave me the green light. And ONLY one day after our race I got approval for another race trip. WHAT!?!? Maybe she finally found a replacement for me. It's overdue. hahaha

You can count me in for LSH, LSO, P mono, and Open Hydro. All on DSM. If I can get it done I'll throw in an open mono. I put out some feelers for you/us to see if we can muster enough interest in P spec hydro to justify asking you guys to add it. If we can I'll get back to ya.

Not sure if we'll camp or room it. Probably some of both.

[Doby]

Excellent....up to 35 boats now !

[fas]

guys like as of now I should be able to be there will know for sure after this coming weekend

if so I will be running LSH,LSO,P-Mono, Open Cat

Fred

[ray schrauwen]

It's going to so much nicer having you guys come up for the race. It always is.

[T.S.Davis]

haha We're entertaining if nothing else.

[Doby]

guys like as of now I should be able to be there will know for sure after this coming weekend

if so I will be running LSH,LSO,P-Mono, Open Cat

Fred

Thanks Fred, please let me know when you can confirm so I can add you to the list.

[tjcast]

I'm new to MMEU and only have an LSH but I will be there if I can get it to perform better. If not I'll pit for Terry and Fred if they'll have me

[T.S.Davis]

Tom, if we take the trailer you can even stay on site with us. There is a problem though. I have two LSO boats. I've got everything but an extra set of hands to drive it..........so............ the stipulation is that if you stay with us you have to run my second boat. Sorry man, that's the rules. hahaha We'll set it up nice and conservative.

I have more boats than sense. I have a third LSO too but that one is a handfull.

[tjcast]

I'm there! I have a tent and camping stuff so I can bring that and you twisted my arm

[Doby]

So does that mean another LSO and LSH boat?????

[T.S.Davis]

Sounds like it. That LSO boat will be on FM. Channel 65 okay? I can change to anything if there's a conflict.

[Doby]

37 boats now!

[K.R.Joye]

John,

If i come you'll need to offer Scale. I don't see it on your list. :nono:

Hey where were you guys last weekend? We had a little event called the P-Shootout. :bash:

Thanks,
Ken

[Doby]

No Problem Ken....I'll bring mine and the flyer already states "others added as required" , so it looks like it will be required:laugh:...So how many classes can I put you down for?
Also, the Keg sounds good for Saturday night again:beerchug:

[jstolz]

I'm in for LSO, LSH for sure, maybe P Mono. After I test the P Mono I will know for sure. Now I need to sign up.

Jay

[K.R.Joye]

John,

Tenatively put me down for:

8TH Scale 2.4
OPEN CAT 2.4
LSH 2.4

I'll know for sure in about a week!

Thanks,
Ken

[jstolz]

I'm in for LSO, LSH for sure, maybe P Mono. After I test the P Mono I will know for sure. Now I need to sign up.

Jay

I've tested the P Mono. So, put me down for LSO, LSH and P Mono on 2.4kh.

[Tom Costello]

Put me down for LSH, OPC, P mono and 1/10th scale (if we could get enough). Jay would probably bring his. All on 2.4KH

Tom Costello MMEU

[DPeterson]

Hi Chris
Is it possible for you to post a racers list? If I can get all the stars lined up I may be making the trip, picking up Tom Costello and Jay Stolz along the way. The racers list will help me decide. It will be a long travel for me. I don't think I can talk any other cheese heads in going.

My line up would be LSO, LSH, OPC and P-Mono. As long as there are alot of P-Mono's, how about P-Offshore? Basically a prop change.

Thanks - Doug

[Doby]

All;

I'll be posting a list of who and what shortly.:thumbup:

[Doby]

OK Boys and Girls;

I have attached a current list as best I can figure out with who is racing what and which frequency.

We are at 59 boats so far:biggrin:...not to shabby at all with about a month and a half still to go.

57371

If you see your name and there is an X in the class you want to race, it means I didn't get your frequencies (or I lost them :doh:) so if you could please let me know, I'll update the list.

Remember, where some class participation is low, please bring your boats as they can possibly fit in the Open classes, or we can add special combined classes as needed.

Lets keep the ball rolling!

[T.S.Davis]

TWO MORE! It's confusing but we have two Tom C. in our gang. The second Tom C is running LSH on DSM and LSO on channel 65. I'll probably butcher the spelling but I believe it's Castalleni.

Doug, you need me to make some calls? Stars can be persuaded with the right leverage. I know some guys down town. Might be pricey though.

[Doby]

So another Tom C?

I already have Qty 1; Tom C running LSH, OPC and P-Mono on DSM
and another Qty 1: Tom running LSO on 65 and LSH on a channel to be determined.

So I think I have all the Toms already from your group:blink::blink:

Unless theres a third Tom!

Can you please confirm Terry?

Thanks

[T.S.Davis]

HAHA sOuNDs liKe yER way aHEad of me.

[T.S.Davis]

Just got confirmation from Fred. He's a go but he has to bail on P mono. So LSH, LSO, and Open cat for him.

[tjcast]

Yes this is the other Tom C (you were close Terry; Castellani is the proper spelling) and the LSH is on DSM.

[fas]

Terrys was right I am good to go lsh,lso, open cat all on DSM

Fred

[T.S.Davis]

I will not be able to run open mono. That gear is going in Ferds cat.

[Tom Costello]

Put me down for N1 as i see there is one other signed up so far. Does IMPBA allow the ROAR stock 17.5 turn brushless or if not what are the N1 rules? DSM freq.

Tom Costello (one of the MMEU Tom C's, the old one)

[tjcast]

LOL it's funny when 55 is the younger one !

[photohoward1]

OK. Sounds like I am in. All DSM. LSO, LSH, OPC, P-Mono Possibly Open Hydro.

[Doby]

Excellent Howard. It will be good to see you again.

[T.S.Davis]

We've got one more on the fence. He's about 70%. I'll shake the fence for us tomorrow at the pond. First I'll talk some smack and then if all else fails I'll resort to guilt.

[Doby]

Shake it hard!....

Just updated the list as a few more have committed as well...67 boats total so far!!!!!

[siberianhusky]

LOL be some spectators from Peterborough showing up. Can't wait to see an electric race! And meet a few people.

[Doby]

Bring boats...have more fun.

[T.S.Davis]

Bring boats...have more fun.

DING DING DING!!!

Do not hesitate. You won't be sorry. Don't be intimidated by anybody running FE either. Most of them will do anything to make sure you're having fun right along side of them.

[Doby]

New total of 72 Boats!

[mojoracer]

I would like top attend the September race. I am a MMEU member. 2.4 gHz radio LSH,LSO,P mono and probably open hydro. Please send hotel info....

[T.S.Davis]

That's Bob Z. above so you can put a name on your roster.

I still have two more guys I'm trying to push over the fence fellas. One guy is around 78% chance and the other is around 50%. Might have to push the fence over.

I'll have them post here if they can make it.

[Doby]

Just remove the fence altogether....


Bob Z...I'll send you some links for hotels tonight.

[Doby]

76 boats and counting!

[Doby]

Just an FYI, with 76 boats entered so far, thanks to DSM there seems to be no frequency conflicts (so far) with the few that aren't using DSM...life is good:bounce:

I do need a bit more info from the foloowing:

Ray S, I still need your freqencies for all your classes.
Doug P, same situation as Ray.
Tom C, (the one who's running LSO on 65 and LSH on ???) Can you please let me know what the LSH freq will be?

Thanks All!

Trying to do my best to keep things organized.:huh:

[LuckyDuc]

Do you need a passport to get into/out of Canada?

[T.S.Davis]

Not sure how you guys would do it.

In MI you just need to get an enhanced drivers liscense which appears to be just a money grab to me but it gets us there.

[mojoracer]

Pass port or enhanced DL

[LuckyDuc]

Pass port or enhanced DL
Bummer!:sad: I just checked my passport and it expired last year.

[LuckyDuc]

I wonder if the WI DMV offers an enhanced license like MI? I might be able to get that in time if they do....

[T.S.Davis]

Hard to say. You don't share a border with Canada so they may never have messed with it. It was an issue around here. Lot's of travel in and out of Canada.

If you got on it quick you might even be able to get your passport in time.

It would be sweet to take another run at you in LSH. If you guys are coming I'll keep working on the P spec hydro.

[longballlumber]

Just an FYI, with 76 boats entered so far:

Sounds like alot of boats... Of the 76 entered how many actually have enought to make classes? Buy the way, how many boats make a class 3, 4, or 5....

Count me in for

P-Limited Sport Hydro (LSH) - 2.4gHz
P-Limited Offshore - 2.4gHz
P-Limited OPC (tunnel) - 2.4gHz

I think I recall someone stating that classes had a 10,000mAh limit. Is that true, meaning we can run 2P in any of the classes?

Later,
Mike Ball

[longballlumber]

I wonder if the WI DMV offers an enhanced license like MI? I might be able to get that in time if they do....

Sean,

I am with Terry on this one... I would love to turn some laps against you and the WI group again!

Later,
Ball

[LuckyDuc]

I'm mailing off my passport renewal form as I type with a $60 expedite fee.

I'm in for...
P-limited sport hydro (LSH)
P-limited hydro
P-limited OPC

All on 2.4ghz

[longballlumber]

I'm mailing off my passport renewal form as I type with a $60 expedite fee.

I'm in for...
P-limited sport hydro (LSH)
P-limited hydro
P-limited OPC

All on 2.4ghz

Good work!!!!

Now I've got some of my own work to do!

Later,
Ball

[tjcast]

This is Tom C the LSH is on 2.4G and the LSO might be on it too

[Doby]

Mike:

3 Boats make a class (we will work at combining classes on race day to get everyone as much action as possible)

Here is the latest sign up sheet as best as I can keep track:unsure:

[Doby]

82 Boats now!

[longballlumber]

82 Boats now!

I am counting 15 heats per round and at 3 rounds on Saturday = 45 heats in one day.... There are going to be some busy bodies!

Later,
Mike

[DPeterson]

DOBY - I am all DSM. I had to confirm whether I could make the trip. Sean's commitment pushed me over the fence.

Please clarify - the racers list shows N2 mono and P-Hydro and other classes but the flyer does not? I would enter N2 mono if this is a class. Also a bunch of us have P-Limited Hydros. Is this is what is intended or is it the actual P-Hydro?

Oh - Open esc's for the P-limited classes correct?

I too would like some info on area Hotels. Jay and Tom - I will be in with you guys soon.

Doug

[T.S.Davis]

I have a P Limited rigger too but I might not be able to keep up with all that charging.

[Doby]

Here is some hotel info.



Travelodge (I stayed there a few months ago, hot buffet breakfast included. pretty good food! I'll be staying there again)
http://www.hotels.com/ho143243/trave...a/#description


Howard Johnson
http://www.hotels.com/ho276181/howar...a/#description

Days Inn
http://www.hotels.com/ho127032/days-...london-canada/

Four Points
http://www.hotels.com/ho138912/four-...london-canada/

All of the hotels are about 5 minutes from the race site.
If you need anything else, let me know.

[Jeff]

Terry, I cannot make it(can't get off work) but I couls send along a power supply and 2 hyperion dou chargers with Doug for you guy's to use. Let me know.

Jeff

[T.S.Davis]

Doug has a 45 amp I'm still intersted in too. Thanks Jeff. I'll let ya know.

[DPeterson]

Terry - I will remember to bring the 45 amp. We can trade back or you can buy this one.

Doby and Chris - With the Wisconsin, Michigan and Ohio guy's, I count 6 P-Limited Hydros (riggers). Is there a chance to run P-Limited Hydro rather than Open P-Hydro?

Thanks for consideration - Doug

[Doby]

Terry - I will remember to bring the 45 amp. We can trade back or you can buy this one.

Doby and Chris - With the Wisconsin, Michigan and Ohio guy's, I count 6 P-Limited Hydros (riggers). Is there a chance to run P-Limited Hydro rather than Open P-Hydro?

Thanks for consideration - Doug

As there is only one P-Hydro as of right now, your request sounds reasonable...send me there info and I'll add them to the list.

[ray schrauwen]

Too bad P-Sport hydro is kinda dead, I have one to run. My Whiplash is P-sport and my New PT stealth sport is done for LSH.

[Doby]

Theres always open hydro to run it in.

[LuckyDuc]

I can make my LSH a P-Sport with a change of motor/prop. I'm in for that as well. Find one more and that makes 3

addendum...
As long as I have enough time between the other classes.......

[jstolz]

If you were to have enough people to run N1, what is allowed for motor and batteries. In Namba brushless motors and LiPo are allowed.

Jay

[ray schrauwen]

I've got an N1 if I knew what motor is legal??

My df23 Sniper.

[Tom Costello]

I wold love to run my N1 which I set up for the NAMBA Nats but couldn't attend. I have been unable to find an update for this class on the IMPBA rules. In NAMBA the motor can be either a brushed ROAR legal 27 turn or a ROAR legal 17.5 turn brushless. 2S Lipos OK. If OK with the race chairman perhaps we could go with the NAMBA rules.

Tom Costello

[LuckyDuc]

Wow that was fast. My passport arrived today!

[jstolz]

John,

Add N1 Mono for me. It will be on 72Mhz channel 62.

Thanks,
Jay Stolz

[ray schrauwen]

What motor do we agree on then Jay?? For n1?

[T.S.Davis]

n1.......... I'll need rest and that should give me a good amount of power nap time. If that pond is as rough as the last time I was there we'll spend more time retrieving these than racing them.

We should change the class to zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz1. hahaha

[Doby]

Well, Less that an month away:w00t:

The long range weather forecast is: sunny with a few cloudy periods, high of 20C (70F you folks south of the border), winds 10 Kmh (again...for the folks down south 6 Mph) . Sounds like a perfect weekend:Praying:

I'd like to thank our sponsors (so far):

OFFSHORE ELECTRICS...Thanks Steve!

FIGHTERCAT RACING......Thanks Ben!

TOWER HOBBIES....Thanks Big Corporation!

There are even rumours of some HUGE cash prizes as well (but don't tell anyone as its supposed to be a secret as the details aren't final yet):doh:

[jstolz]

What motor do we agree on then Jay?? For n1?

Ray,

I'm going to run a 27t brushed motor. Tom is going to run a 17.5t brushless. It's now a Roar stock motor. I'd say either motor is OK. If you want to run brushless, you can pick up a17.5t brushless motor cheap from China. Tom and I also use LiPos.

[T.S.Davis]

Can I use a rubber band for zzzzz1? haha I actually do have a couple n1 boats. Maybe I should bring one and we could hand it off to some innocent by stander.

Last time I was in London it rained cats n' dogs........ n' sheep n' pigs n' a reindeer I think. We raced anyway. Had a great time too.

[Doby]

Last time I was in London it rained cats n' dogs........ n' sheep n' pigs n' a reindeer I think. We raced anyway. Had a great time too.

Oh no...the boats might get wet:laugh:

[Tom Costello]

NAMBA has been allowing brushless ROAR stock 17.5T motors and lipos in N1 since 2010which I plan to run in Ontario if OK with everybody.

[chris]

NLMBC is going to try something new with the introduction of a 10 minute enduro race.
The general rules for the enduro race
will be any legal electric mono, full mill start, M course , one optional pit stop allowed and total number of
‘clean’ laps to determine the winner. For the optional pit stop, contestants must use the pit area
to work on their model. Any setup change is allowed including a pack change. A ‘clean’ lap is a
lap completed without any type of penalty. The intent of the enduro race is to give drivers more
time on the water.

Chris

[T.S.Davis]

Guys, I don't mean to get in your business but you already have a lot of classes to get through. Trust me. I've done this once or twice. You're going to have your hands full if you throw in another long water time heavy retrieve class. This class alone will take up a lot of time. 10 minutes of water + 5 minutes of pit + 5 minutes of retrieve + 5 minutes of arguing about how many laps were turned is going to take........forever. Randall is going to lose his mind running these heats.

[ray schrauwen]

YOu are right Terry....

Edit: err, ahhh which class??

[Doby]

QUOTE=ray schrauwen;350587]YOu are right Terry....

Edit: err, ahhh which class??[/QUOTE]


Ray...just show up in the MORNING (and not your usual 1:00 PM start time) and you would be amazed how much more time there is to run boats!:rofl::hug1:

[T.S.Davis]

Wow that was fast. My passport arrived today!

Go figure. I got my international man of mystery card in under a week. Good t' go.

[Tom Costello]

A few questions. What size course are we running? What facilities are available, ie., power, tables, canopies, etc, or should we bring our own?

[Doby]

Pretty sure Londons a 1/6th of a mile course. We plan on setting up a very large canopy over the drivers stand so if it rains, we will be ready, or if the suns hot, we will have shade. There will be a "pit" area with tables. Personal canopies are a must. There will be some generators, but it is very advisable to bring your own. Porta Potties will be on site.

[K.R.Joye]

John,

Is PETE up for a rematch in Scale? We had some close racing last year, looking forward to racing with him. My Atlas has a fresh motor, esc & cells, she ready to rock!

Bob Z is working on getting his new Scale Pay & Pack ready for the race also.

[Doby]

Yup, Petes going to be there with the old beat up (yet fast and super handeling) Llumar. I've got an Executone that I picked up from Steve Ressor....brutally fast but catches a lot of air.

[siberianhusky]

Is this place easy to find from the 401? Which side of London? I've been there once since 1977 so I know nothing of the area!
Hoping to be a spectator on the Saturday.
Did a google search but it didn't show the pond anywhere on the map.
Cheers

[ezhitz]

Here it is on google maps exit off 401 at wellington hope this helps.
http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=Dingman+Drive,+London,+Ontario&hl=en&sll=49.891235,-97.15369&sspn=40.332981,77.958984&vpsrc=0&t=h&z=13

[siberianhusky]

Perfect!

[Tom Costello]

Will there be open water on Friday?

[Doby]

Will there be open water on Friday?

Yup.

[DPeterson]

Just booked myself, Jay and Tom at the Travelodge as well. All the hotels seemed reasonable. The breakfast recomendation from Doby was key!

Doug

[Doby]

For the price of the room....its a pretty decent meal actually.

[Tom Costello]

This is my entry list as of now. LSH, OPC,P mono, Open mono, and N1 mono all on DSM

Tom Costello

[Doby]

I was informed a few days ago (from a more or less reliable source) that London has a new, higher drivers stand..:thumbup1:

[Tom Costello]

Are there required ESCs for the spec classes?

[Doby]

No. Keeping things simple.

[T.S.Davis]

Is N1 mono 3 laps? I swear that's what NAMBA does with N1 now. Brain fade.

[magnum500sw]

So what's the grand total. I'd love to come out and run , but I'll spectate instead

[Doby]

We are at just over 80 boats..Bring one along...get your feet wet.....

[Doby]

Is N1 mono 3 laps? I swear that's what NAMBA does with N1 now. Brain fade.

Don't know...probably something that can be discussed at the drivers meeting Saturday.

[magnum500sw]

Next year. I'll bring some 8ths

[ray schrauwen]

Is N1 mono 3 laps? I swear that's what NAMBA does with N1 now. Brain fade.

What motor do you have to run Terry?

[T.S.Davis]

We have a club member that's a car super freak ninja type guy. He had bushel basket of brushed 27's laying around. He built me 3 motors for the nats I never ran. The boat didn't work. I haven at least 3 other boats I could throw them in. I'm already running 4 classes. I'll have to think on it.

[Tom Costello]

Ray and Terry, I'll answer both your questions as best I can having run N1 at the 2009 and 2010FE Nats. The races are 3 laps on a 1/6th mile course. The allowed motors are brushed ROAR stock 27T
or brushless 17.5 T. The allowed motors are listed on the ROAR site. As I am sure Jay and I have mentioned, he is running a brushed motor and I am using a brushless. I hope this info helps.

Tom

[ray schrauwen]

Thats good Tom, thanks. I'm not sure either Terry. I wasn't thinking about the other 3 or 4 boats I'm running that weekend.

Might have to cull N1 off...

Who was in for it??

[olly]

Will you take registration on the Saturday? That way I can check the weather - I don't want to electrocute myself!
:biggrin: :crying:

Olly

[Doby]

Sure we will, but don't be such a whimp...rev up the Geico and come on down!

[longballlumber]

Hey Olly,

Hopfully you can make it! I could use a good pit man. I am sure you could too.... LOL I don't think Ron J is into this FE stuff yet. :Praying:

Have fun in Hobart!

Mike Ball

[olly]

Hi Mike

I'm going to try and make it. I need all the help I can get:help:

Olly

[mojoracer]

OK, room is booked and paid for. I plan on running LSH, LSO, P mono and Q sport hydro. Can't find a speed control for 1/8th scale

[longballlumber]

Can't find a speed control for 1/8th scale

He has 17 in stock... Your playing with HV now... Get out your check book!!!!!

http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/proddetail.php?prod=hef-sword-240hv

Later
Mike

[magnum500sw]

Boo yeah !!!! Not kidding

He has 17 in stock... Your playing with HV now... Get out your check book!!!!!

http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/proddetail.php?prod=hef-sword-240hv

Later
Mike

[Doby]

Getting closer.....less than a week away!:banana:

[magnum500sw]

Yeah I can't wait to see this

[longballlumber]

Getting closer.....less than a week away!:banana:

John,

Have you guys figured out what classes are actually going to race and how many boats that equates too?

Later,
Mike

[Doby]

Its all in our CD, Randal Thomas's hands to figure out. I was talking to Chris K (one of the organizers) and there should be a full slate of classes being run.

I'm just the poor schmuk taking names and trying to answer some questions.. go easy on me :drool:

[T.S.Davis]

Drop us a roster update. We're pretty good at seeing the whole picture time wise.

[Tom Costello]

Awaiting a roster update. However I am still stumping for N1. Ray has shown some interest and Jay is bringing his. I will be bringing 2 N1s both about the same performance wise. Anyone is welcome to run one of mine. Only need to put in your Rx. I'll provide the batts.

[T.S.Davis]

I have one Tom. I just don't think I can deal with 5 classes. I'll bring it.

[ray schrauwen]

Kinda iffy on N1. Like Terry i might be pushing it with my classes.

Let you know soon today, or later tonight...

[DPeterson]

Guy's
Just pack and bring every boat you got. Given enough time at the end of the day we could have a race what you brung class.

Looking forward to the trip. Got to get out of work and home for awhile.

Doug

[Tom Costello]

I know 5 classes is a bunch. What happens with me I usually destroy at least one boat the 1st round thus cutting the number of heats i have to run after that. As Doug says, bring what you got.

[photohoward1]

Any Body have an updated class schedule? Who is bringing an Open Hydro? I need to put together a controller.

[chris]

Crystal ball:
LSO --18
LSH--18
OPS--8
P-MONO--8
OPEN MONO--4
OPEN CAT--7
OPEN HYDRO--5
LSO--18

[Doby]

I think you forgot 1/8th scale...4 if I remember correctly

Final counts will be on race day, with any additional classes added if required. I like the run what you brung! Bring boats!

[TRUCKPULL]

I will see you guys on Sat.


Larry

[ron1950]

larry.....when u comeing back down to tampa again?

[LuckyDuc]

The weather looks nice for the race.:thumbup:

Classes I'm hoping to run:
P-Ltd Sport Hydro
P-Ltd tunnel
P-Ltd Hydro (rigger)

Mental note.... Don't forget your PASSPORT, batteries, or transmitter(s).

[Doby]

And boats...

[T.S.Davis]

Howard, I'm running the Whip in open hydro. Might be waisting my time. I suspect we'll have me, Zola and Chris with Reesors 10s rigger. Not sure who else though.

[chris]

Chris with Reesors 10s rigger.
Is 6s /Q

[TRUCKPULL]

larry.....when u comeing back down to tampa again?

Ron
I will be back down the end of OCT.

Larry

[longballlumber]

Howard, I'm running the Whip in open hydro. Might be waisting my time. I suspect we'll have me, Zola and Chris with Reesors 10s rigger. Not sure who else
though.

Your joking right? That thing is a wooden missile!!!! You have the same chance as any other Joe out there...

[T.S.Davis]

Oh it's stupid fast for a Q sport. That thing is nasty. I just don't know open hydro. Running against riggers I doubt I have a shot. PLus it's "open". Could be twin riggers for all I know.

If the London course is pretty accurate I'd like to run a watch on it to see what it's doing for the mile. It turned a 1:08 on our course but I think ours is a little short of a mile. I timed Reesor out there a couple seasons ago at 1:06 with his big rigger.

[Doby]

Just an FYI...We have been informed that the pond gate will be unlocked around 8:30 tomorrow morning!!

If you believe the weather network, the weekend (and tomorrow) looks fantastic.

[K.R.Joye]

John

One small change
My OPEN CAT will run on CH86 not 2.4

Thanks!

[T.S.Davis]

The crazy train is leaving my house about 10:00am Friday morning. Hopefully no stress at the border.

[Doby]

I think its time to make a few calls to the border guards in Niagra Falls and Windsor.:w00t:

[Doby]

John

One small change
My OPEN CAT will run on CH86 not 2.4

Thanks!

Odd, my boats run on LiPos..........

[magnum500sw]

Odd, my boats run on LiPos..........

It's a top secret code , a new reverse engineered alien power source. You'll see

[T.S.Davis]

That's the chemical compound for Unobtainium. All us MMEU guys run that chemistry now. We had to switch to something more stable after burning up all of our LiPu cells in Detroit............look it up. hahaha

[magnum500sw]

That's the chemical compound for Unobtainium. All us MMEU guys run that chemistry now. We had to switch to something more stable after burning up all of our LiPu cells in Detroit............look it up. hahaha

Lol... You gave the competition too much inside info. Since the cats out of the bag I'll bring the particle excellarator.

[ray schrauwen]

Oh yeah, my Flux capacitors generate 1000 Gigga Watts!

[DPeterson]

The Wisconsin and Michigan guy's are at the gate. We thought it is going to be unlocked at 8:30. Someone please call us or does someone have a phone number for us to call?

Doug 608-393-7960

Thanks

[photohoward1]

Damn. I'm still at work. See you at the Hotel

[Stinger9D9]

I took the drive down to London today to lurk around a bit and take some photos.

Here are a few from today's rounds...

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[Stinger9D9]

And some more...
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[Stinger9D9]

Even more...

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If any of you guys are within driving distance, it's really worth a trip to run on down and check it out. Lots of racing, and lots of friendly people to meet!

[Doby]

Well, it was a GREAT weekend...just got home, lots of pics and vids to post over the next few days. Met lots of friendly USA folks. Some incredible racing with some FAST boats.

Thanks to all who attended and our sponsors, OSE, FighterCat Racing and Tower Hobbies.

[magnum500sw]

Hey doby when and if you can post a link to your pics I'd appreciate it

[T.S.Davis]

Great time guys. Thank you. You can count on me for next year. I'll even campaign to boost your attendance. That is such a great site and there is really good competition.

There were a number of guys taking video. Hope we can get to some of that. I didn't have the sense to get contact info from the gentlemen with the 2' long lens. Quite the piece of equipment. Those photos should be interesting.

I was reminded again this weekend that there is so much more to this hobby than winning for me. Sure winning is icing but it's getting together with the gang, hang'n with my buddies, and making an absolute fool of myself that makes it worth travelling for me.

Wicked fast P mono......$1000?............finishing a heat super sonic below the surface of the water? .............priceless.

[mojoracer]

Excellent event guys! Will attend next year! A great facility to race at.

[mojoracer]

Video 8th Scale Final Heat 5


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxgTsEMQ_gU

And a couple of photos:
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[Doby]

I've got about 100 or so Pics and some vids I'll post as the week progresses.

In the mean time, here are some vids that Chris took with his helmet mounted camera.

Head-mounted camera
P-MONO Heat 5/A
P-MONO Heat 5/B
Last Race –open Hydro

http://s1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff437/ChrisKrawczykk/?action=view&current=FILE0001.mp4

http://s1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff437/ChrisKrawczykk/?action=view&current=FILE0002.mp4

http://s1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff437/ChrisKrawczykk/?action=view&current=FILE0003.mp4

[D. Newland]

Terry-Did you bring the trailer again? That is a fantastic site and the water is amazing. I'd like to get back there.

PS-Great video of that Hydro heat!

[RandyatBBY]

Lucky guys! I can not afford the cells to do much. thanks for the pictures and the videos.

[Doby]

Great time guys. Thank you. You can count on me for next year. I'll even campaign to boost your attendance. That is such a great site and there is really good competition.

There were a number of guys taking video. Hope we can get to some of that. I didn't have the sense to get contact info from the gentlemen with the 2' long lens. Quite the piece of equipment. Those photos should be interesting.

I was reminded again this weekend that there is so much more to this hobby than winning for me. Sure winning is icing but it's getting together with the gang, hang'n with my buddies, and making an absolute fool of myself that makes it worth travelling for me.

Wicked fast P mono......$1000?............finishing a heat super sonic below the surface of the water? .............priceless.


It was fun Terry....

There was a lot happening on both days and lots to see and talk about;

Some things that stick in my mind...

1)Terry's underwater P-Mono finish, submerged at least 5 feet in front of the finish line, re-surfaced about 5 feet after the finish line....hey, a finish is a finish...be it on, above or under the water.
2) Terry's Q Hydro running against Chris's rigger (see video above). The speed just doesn't come through on the vids as it does in real life.
3) Sean's red OPC, what a sweet running tunnel.
4) Doug P's OPC...faster than God meant tunnels to be and basically riding on the last 1/2" or so of the ride pads with its nose up in the air...should have blown over but didn't. (wish it would have then I might have got 1st instead of 2nd)
5) The support and attendence from the USA folks.:patriot:

More to come as my head clears out over time.:drool:

[T.S.Davis]

Dave, we did stay on site with the trailer. It was COLLDDD. You might have died.

That last heat of open was very satisfying. Holding off a Reesor rigger with a sport hydro just doesn't seem possible but I have the film to prove it now. haha

That first video shows Randal theiving lane one from me at the first turn. Blew my P mono off the water. DOH! I'll cut him some slack though. He worked his a$$ off for us all weekend. He climbed those stair a pascillion times.

Finding the sweet spot on Fred's Team Believer was really exciting too. Took all 5 heats to figure it out.

[magnum500sw]

Common Davis your from mich. It should have fealt nice.

[K.R.Joye]

Hats off to Randall, John, Chris, Pete etc for putting on another great race. The weather cooperated and the course & competition was top notch! Will be back next year!

Thanks again Bob for taking and posting the vid it was good to get my ATLAS back in action. Pete and John are real gentleman racers.

[RandyatBBY]

Very good Terry! You did not open the door. had you went wide on the finish he would have gotten you.

[D. Newland]

Dave, we did stay on site with the trailer. It was COLLDDD. You might have died.

That last heat of open was very satisfying. Holding off a Reesor rigger with a sport hydro just doesn't seem possible but I have the film to prove it now. haha



You injected just enough crazy to keep Chris guessing that entire heat!

[AlanN]

WOW Ken finally found that can of speed I left in the trash can. Good looking Atlas KJ!

[jstolz]

What a great race! Next year will be a return trip for Tom and I. I think that the Wisconsin guys will also be coming back. I met a bunch of nice Canadians over the weekend. I can't wait for next year's race. Hats off to Randall for doing such a a great CDing job.

[Doby]

The last Open Hydro run on Sunday from my angle:

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[T.S.Davis]

WOW Ken finally found that can of speed I left in the trash can. Good looking Atlas KJ!

The Atlas just kept getting better all weekend. By the last heat she was cranking.

[Doby]

Another Open Hydro Heat;

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[ezhitz]

It sure was a great weekend for racing was nice to see some of the boats from guys i've read on this forum.
Heres a couple videos I have from the race.
http://youtu.be/T-67jHfQWAE 1/8 scale
http://youtu.be/M2JLZOynM0M LSH heat
http://youtu.be/fTdlLJ-FCNI Last heat open hydro

[LuckyDuc]

Thanks for a great time Northern Lights club, and thanks again to Randall Thomas for CD’ing.

You have a great group of guys and a fantastic race pond. One of the nicest places I’ve raced at, absolutely first class. I’m looking forward to coming back next year.

[DPeterson]

Fantastic race, great course, nice area, good food, very pretty beer girls and oh yeah - great guy's to race with.

We are planning to make this an annual trip for the Wisconsin crew. Hope you guy's will continue to host this each year.

Doug

[Doby]

I believe I heard that the pond is already reserved for us again next year.:thumbup1:

[Doby]

P Mono

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[fas]

Guys as always it was a great weekend from the guys across the boarder great racing and lots of fun just wondering someone said there was a video of open cat was that true I would love to see it. Fred

[Doby]

I've got some video...busy week at work so I load a bit at a time...

[Doby]

Just an observation,,,this thread has almost 1000 more views than the FE Nats!

Canadians rule:w00t:

[T.S.Davis]

I just checked the time on Chris's video for open hydro. We crossed the start around 39 seconds....ish. We finished that heat in right around 87 seconds. With the wind, chop, and a dead boat in lane 3 that's not bad. I checked the heat records for NAMBA. The Q sport record is screwy. It's supposed to be 1:39 not 139 seconds. I know this because I filled out the form. 139 seconds is 2 minutes 9 seconds. Apparently I need to be more careful when I submit records. They want total seconds and not minutes and seconds. Even 1:39 is pretty sad. I know that time was beat in CO too so I'm not sure why it's still 139.

However.......87 seconds is right in between the NAMBA records for Sport 40-1 and 40-2. Sweet!

[longballlumber]

Great Event! As always it's very rewarding to race against others, meet new faces, and see old friends again.

John, What are the chances we can get a full list of results for each class. I would be interested in knowing how I finished even though I wasn't in the top 3 of the other classes?

Thanks
Mike

[Doby]

Hi Mike:

Randall said he will post them in a few days....If he posts them on our clubs site, I'll post them here..

[ray schrauwen]

It was a great time!

I would like to thank everyone for all the help getting me up and down those steep stairs of the drivers stand.

An extra thanks to Spectator/Friend Stinger9D9/Dave for all the help you gave me on Saturday when i was really tired.

I love the advances I saw in boats, specially and mainly the guys from the USA. Terry Davis has really done some fine work as has Doug Peterson, LucyDuc, and jeese, I forget all the names sorta but, hey You guy have some smoking hot boats!! That Atlas VL of Ken's not only
looks sweet its running like it was stolen!!
I always learn allot from you guys.

Many thanks to the guys that put this thing together, you are the glue that helps to keep FE together in Canada. :wub:

It was a great gathering!!:patriot::canada:

[ezhitz]

Heres a video of one of the open cat heats
http://youtu.be/PsCqaAzpTXU

[LuckyDuc]

Pictures of some of the racers I met......... Mouse over pics to see names.

[LuckyDuc]

More racer pics.

.

[Doby]

Some Pics....60713


more to come later....

[RandyatBBY]

Keep the pictures coming it is the next best thing to being there. Thanks

[Doby]

Some More

[Doby]

And More...

[LuckyDuc]

Boat Pics - Group 1
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[LuckyDuc]

Boat Pics - Group 2

[LuckyDuc]

Boat Pics - Group 3

[TRUCKPULL]

It was nice seeing everyone again.
I will be there again next year, maybe I will bring a boat or two with me.

Larry

[magnum500sw]

It was nice seeing everyone again.
I will be there again next year, maybe I will bring a boat or two with me.

Larry

That is pretty cool. All the way from Florida

[Doby]

More...

[Doby]

And More

[Doby]

And even more...

[Doug Smock]

Looks like a good time was had by all!!
Great pics guys!

D.

[Doby]

And More again....

[Doby]

And still more...

[Doby]

More to come tomorrow...

[Doby]

The next round..

[Doby]

more........

[Doby]

more....

[Doby]

yet more

[Doby]

And more....ZzzzzzzzzZZZZZ..

[Doby]

Will it never end......

[Doby]

It continues......

[Doby]

.........................................

[Doby]

........................

[Doby]

......This is the last of 'em...:sleep:

[Doby]

Results

[ezhitz]

Thanks for posting the results John.

[Doby]

Got a location where there are more pics...

Some other pictures from Rob Paterson that he has listed on "myphotoclub.com"
use the following instructions to get there.

To find the gallery:
1) Go to the website - myphotoclub.com
2) Select - Galleries
3) Select - List Galleries
4) Select - Rob Paterson (or do Search for Model Boat Racing)
5) Select - Model Boat Racing
6) Click on NLMBC Fast Electric Open

[tjcast]

GREAT pics!

[Doby]

Just remembered that I have some more vids to post...hopefully this weekend....stay tuned....

[magnum500sw]

Just remembered that I have some more vids to post...hopefully this weekend....stay tuned....

Anyone get the spectacular under water finish ??

[T.S.Davis]

That would be awesome. Epic fail............extreme satisfaction.

[tjcast]

unless you get a shot of the boat popping up out of the submerged position it would be just a shot of the start/finish line. But that was a Great finish

[Stinger9D9]

Yeah, it took a while for that boat to pop up. Considering the mud on the boat after it popped up (indicating a mud bottom to the pond) I can't figure out why the water is so unusually BLUE.

In all other ponds like that along the 401, they are the brown muddy water we are all too familiar with.

It must be mud only in that limited area and gravel most everywhere else to be that bright blue colour (Canadian spelling there of the American word "color" there).

[T.S.Davis]

I thought maybe there was a video of that. Oh well. I hit the bottom twice with that thing.

The color is tidy bowl blue. Weed treats I suspect.

[Doby]

Yeah, it took a while for that boat to pop up. Considering the mud on the boat after it popped up (indicating a mud bottom to the pond) I can't figure out why the water is so unusually BLUE.

In all other ponds like that along the 401, they are the brown muddy water we are all too familiar with.

It must be mud only in that limited area and gravel most everywhere else to be that bright blue colour (Canadian spelling there of the American word "color" there).

Its a weed inhibitor called Blue Vale, Mike puts it in every year, similar to food coloring, non toxic and blocks light from getting to the weeds.

[Doby]

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Open Cat

[Doby]

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P Mono

[Doby]

Another P-Mono
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[Doby]

More to come tomorrow...

[magnum500sw]

so lucky the rain held out for that weekend . what a great turnout !

[LuckyDuc]

Nice job getting vids!

[Doby]

Nice job getting vids!
Thanks