NORTHERN LIGHTS OPEN - July 7 & 8.

[Terry Keeley]

London, Ontario
　
All IMPBA classes for Nitro, Gas & Electric

SP40: strut on transom OK

D2: 1/8th Scale High Points

Kids under 17 FREE – "run what you brung"

$20 first boat, $10 each additional

Open water Fri. noon til 6pm, driver’s meeting Sat. 8:45am

Trophies top 3 per class, huge raffle, 50-50 draw

"Oneida Cup" awarded to high point any 2 boats

Register at: http://www.rcracingevents.com/cgi-bin/browseraces.pl

Flyer here: http://gallery.intlwaters.com/albums/userpics/10068/NLFlyer_2012.pdf

http://www.nlmbc.org/

CD: Terry Keeley 905-819-4571 tkee@rogers.com

Asst: Randy Rapedius 289-396-3465 randy_rap@cogeco.ca

http://gallery.intlwaters.com/albums/userpics/10068/image005~2.jpg

[Terry Keeley]

We have some very generous sponsors donating to make our raffle a huge success, nice to see even in these difficult times.

If you get a chance please keep these fine folks in mind:


Boca Bearings

Insane Boats (Jeff Michaud)

Hobby Hobby (Tom Bakonyi)

Hallam Marine Hobby (Mike Hallam)

Mercury Marine Canada (Tom MacNair)

Virginia Craftsman (Dick Tyndall)

Shanktech (Don Shanks)

Tanks-2-U (Walt Barney)

Gas R/C Products (Vince Amore)

Acu-Tech R/C Hardware

Speedmaster Model Products

Modelgasboats.com

Dewalt Tools

Hobby Soulanges (Sebastien Caron)

Nova Rossi of America (Glen Quarles)

Phil Thomas Hydros (Phil Thomas)

Lawless Drives (Fred Howe)

CMB/Crapshooter Boats (Stu Barr)

Jersey Modeler (Dean Kraus)

Prestwich Model Boats (Dave Marles)

Zippkits (Joe Petro)

JE RC Products (Tim Jones)

Engine Analysis Sofware (Marty Davis)

Rickett Benckiser

Dasboata (Chris Hoffmann)

Aquacraft Models

Suicidal Engines (Mike Ross)

Magoo R/C (Mike Menter)

Skycraft Hobbies

Aeromarine Laminates (Remy Haynes)

[Terry Keeley]

Talked to Chris Krawczyk tonight and confirmed with him we will be using the 4:00 clock most laps wins format for LSO.

We'll also use the 1:00 clock time for the other FE heats and will be splitting the classes up so there'll be less back-to-back.

We listen! :thumbup1:

[photohoward1]

What are the Classes? I might be interested if I knew the classes.

[Terry Keeley]

What are the Classes? I might be interested if I knew the classes.

See you've found them, this service is great!

http://www.rcracingevents.com/cgi-bin/browseraces.pl

[Terry Keeley]

The "Super 8" (5 mins from the pond) has a great deal if you book 2 weeks in advance, 25% off the $74.95 regular rate, I stay there all the time, it isn't fancy but clean and usually quiet.

http://www.super8.com/hotels/ontario/london/super-8-london-on/rooms-rates?srcDestination=&partner_id=&srcBrand=&campaign_code=&checkout_date=07%2F08%2F2012&children=0&useWRPoints=false&ratePlan=BAR&teens=0&affiliate_id=&brand_code=BH%2CDI%2CRA%2CBU%2CHJ%2CKG%2CMT%2CSE%2 CTL%2CWG%2CWY%2CPX%2CWT%2CWP&iata=&adults=1&checkin_date=07%2F06%2F2012&rooms=1

Otherwise Travelocity has lots of other options:

http://travel.travelocity.ca/hotel/HotelSort.do?sortOrder=ascPrice&startIndex=0&sortAlpha=-1&showMap=0&searchMode=city&hotelQKey=-6079131094848331820&tsHotelQKey=0&opaqueTabSelected=0

The Northern Lights MBC is looking forward to hosting a great event for our friends, book now at:

http://www.rcracingevents.com/cgi-bin/browseraces.pl

[fas]

Ok guys just wondering what is fe cat would that be open cat for fe i have not get everything in order yet but its looking like i might be able to make this one Fred

[Doby]

Hi Fred, I would assume that its "Open Cat"...run whatever cat you brung.....thats what I'm getting my cat ready for.

[fas]

Enquiring minds want to know what cat would that be6-8-10 s

[photohoward1]

Open cat! Bringing my gasser.

[jaike5]

Nope.... have to run open cats in open hydro ....... with much force if you want to keep up with twin riggers . Thats the word I got from Terry K. Jay.

[fas]

Ok i am in on the sign up sheet it says fe cat what are the specs for that class. Or is run what yyou bring but it has to be a fe cat

[jaike5]

Play it safe ... 10s , and floor it ! Jay.

[Terry Keeley]

Ok i am in on the sign up sheet it says fe cat what are the specs for that class. Or is run what yyou bring but it has to be a fe cat

Yup, "run what you brung" FE Cat, go big or stay home! :buttrock:

Could use a couple more 1/8th scales and P Tunnels...:help:

You gonna bring Ken and Terry along? :thumbup:

[chris]

I believe full grown cat ( 10 S) , not kitten is the best choice .

Chris79513

[chris]

Run same laps today ( P-mono ). Site looks great, it would be nice to see some of you guys attending the race.
http://youtu.be/BFFRsMJoIGE

Chris

[T.S.Davis]

I cant get to this one AND the summer classic in the same month. Plus we have a club gig in between. 3 races in month......I would need a new place to live after.

[T.S.Davis]

Looks like I'm in. I'll get myself signed up in bit

[T.S.Davis]

Tough to find classes.

I was going to bring a couple Q boats but there's no place for them.

[Terry Keeley]

Just over a week to go now, shaping up nicely!

Speaking of shaping up nicely, I've just got confirmation our off duty Flight Attendants will be making an appearance Saturday to sell raffle tickets. :smile:


http://gallery.intlwaters.com/albums/userpics/10068/IMG_0005~0.JPG

[T.S.Davis]

Holy smokes. How am I supposed to concentrate?

Terry, do you guys allow FE in the open mono and open hydro classes? Not sure I could compete there but it would give me more boats to run.

[longballlumber]

Wait for the confirmation from Terry, but I am 95% sure that is OK. Last I spoke to him about "open" classes at the Northern Lights "Open” That was his philosophy; open means open!

I am still working out my schedule trying to make this race too. My work schedule and wife schedule is chainging daily (another long story).

Later,
Ball

[T.S.Davis]

Any opinion on Q sized boats in an open class? Might be a little rough.

Still working on Q fins and my Q mono is still not clear coated. Paints almost done though.

[longballlumber]

I think if you go out there with the objective of turning laps and finishing races you might be surprised what kind of point totals that actually yeilds at the end of the event.

If my Q was ready and I was able to get more time with it, I would try and run it in Open hydro.

Later,
Ball

[T.S.Davis]

The mono will be making it's maiden voyage Friday open water. The Q sport I may go right back the the old fin with a deeper straight rudder and be done with it.

Finishing is king.

[photohoward1]

I'm running an FE in Open Mono! and in Open Hydro!

[T.S.Davis]

Howard, every time I don't finish a heat I hear your voice in my head "gotta finish to win"

I modified the NS4 I bought from you. We'll see how it goes I guess. Looks cool for sure.

[Terry Keeley]

Bigger FE's do very well in the Open Classes, matter of fact Chris K. won Open Mono last year.

Half the fun is pitting the different disciplines against each other! :rockon2:

Gonna need another couple 1/8th Scale FE's and P O/B Tunnels or it's not looking too good for them...:help:

[photohoward1]

Terry, you kicked but last year in Open Hydro. BTW. I'm not messin around this year. Bringing the big gun. 10s with a 2215 and an x462 Rigger.
If I can stop shaking I might have a chance. Open Mono..Aeromarine Tripple X, 3060/7 and 8s with a 457/3....Brutal Class.

[Terry Keeley]

Just got your entry Terry, ain't http://rcracingevents.com/ cool? :thumbup1:

[Cnadianloco]

wow 140 boats registerd up to date and still a week to go impressive:cool2:
this is going to be a great event 4 sure.
see you all there

Regards
Luc W.

[Terry Keeley]

Looks like a great event shaping up with 6 & 7 boat heats in many classes.

Long range weather's lookin' good too with some much needed cooling off in store. :smile:

Trying to get all the entries in before I leave tomorrow morning, so if you're coming please enter now at http://www.rcracinge.../browseraces.pl, send an e-mail to tkee@rogers.com or even call.

The Oneida Cup is awarded to the contestant with the highest score with two boats, Pete Forcier won it in 2010, Steve Peterson last year, wonder who's gonna who's name will be on this year? :olleyes:

http://gallery.intlwaters.com/albums/userpics/10068/Oneida_Cup_026.jpg

[ray schrauwen]

I'm running an FE in Open Mono! and in Open Hydro!

I'm trying to get a 40" mono done for open mono. If there weren't so many distractions....

[Doby]

I'm out of this weekends race:sad:

[Terry Keeley]

I'm out of this weekends race:sad:

Bummer, hope what ever it is gets worked out quickly...:wink:

[Terry Keeley]

Mike and Roger Hallam and Steve Peterson did a fiantastic job on the site, thanks guys! :thumbup1:



Talking to Bob Morton about place to eat and if you just go up Wellington Rd. you wll not want for anything, "The Keg" is a nicer steak house, "Jack Astor's is a fun Sports Bar and Grill and if you want a great Chinese Buffet "Mandarin" is the place. A great Fish and Chips place called "Archies" is right accross from the Super 8, they do takeout as well.



Lot's in the area.:welcome:

[ray schrauwen]

Sorry I had to leave before awards. I was a burnt match and dead tired.

Thanks to all that worked their ASSES off in the wicked heat.

Thanks again to all for the help up the stairs of drivers stand. My GF has a steel frame foldable ramp that we could donate to make life easier and safer?

It requires either one or 2 sheets of plywood to complete and folds in half. I think she paid over $100 for it and it's still in a box on my balcony.

I had a great time at the event though I burnt up 2 ESC's and 2 UL-1 motors. Holy crap, I'm dumb as dirt in the hot weather setups.

If I has my PTSS paint done It would have been very different!!! Damn heavy whiplash... good cool weather/ rough water boat though!!

[Terry Keeley]

Scores are available here:

http://www.rcracingevents.com/cgi-bin/raceresults.pl?action=list_clubs

The 1/8th Scale points for 4th round were changed to put the contestants in order after the winner take all final, concellation winner was Steve Enneper.

More to follow.:wink:

[ray schrauwen]

Nice! It was FUN!

Can't remember the last time I had fun while melting $260 worth of electronics :w00t:

Thats racing!

Beat out of 3rd place in P-mono by 6 frikin points.... BAAAAAAAAAAAAA! Should have put on that nuclear prop for last heat...

[chris]

London July 7/8 final run Open Mono A and B

http://youtu.be/43FTDRUPki8
http://youtu.be/n1dvDYLyOtc

[D. Newland]

Congratulations to Pags! Won 4 of his 6 classes, and his daughter beat up on you guys, too!

I've only raced with Pags a few times, but he's better than ever right now.

[T.S.Davis]

Dave, Mikes' oldest is going to be a far better racer than he is. I don't think he would mind me saying that. Apparently Dougie is her regular pit man. She's smart on the course. Dives right in to the boats in the pits. All she needs is a touch of confidence. I don't remember her cutting a buoy. Dodged dead boats like a pro.

His youngest is a warrior. She was feeling ill and we never heard a complaint from her. She got sick before a heat, raced, took a first, then got sick again.

Clearly I was super impressed with the girls.

Sorry Ray. I squeezed you out of P mono. Shoulda coulda woulda. I had the juice to win that class but.........shoulda coulda woulda. Sucks when the boats perform and we don't.

[Terry Keeley]

What a great weekend, I'm very proud of our Northern Lights MBC members for working their tails off in some record heat to host the largest event in our ten year history.

Watch for a full article in the September IMPBA Roostertail.

Here's a few photos from the weekend, more here:

NL Open 2012 (http://gallery.intlwaters.com/thumbnails.php?album=1156)

Thunderboat Concours d'Elegance, winner Amsoil of D1 Director Luc White:

http://gallery.intlwaters.com/albums/userpics/10068/DSCN0619.JPG

1/8th Scale Concours D'Elegance, winner Circus Circus of Mark Owens:

http://gallery.intlwaters.com/albums/userpics/10068/DSCN0629.JPG

Our Raffle Girlz made an appearance Saturday, thank you ladies!

http://gallery.intlwaters.com/albums/userpics/10068/DSCN0634.JPG

Nice trophies:

http://gallery.intlwaters.com/albums/userpics/10068/DSCN0640.JPG

Oneida Cup winner for 2012, "Smart" Dale Brobst:

http://gallery.intlwaters.com/albums/userpics/10068/DSCN0702.JPG

[Terry Keeley]

Our Novice's, future of our sport!

http://gallery.intlwaters.com/albums/userpics/10068/DSCN0687.JPG

Seven year old Nina Paganelli got her first trophy:

http://gallery.intlwaters.com/albums/userpics/10068/DSCN0688.JPG

Young Hope Morley's first trophy:

http://gallery.intlwaters.com/albums/userpics/10068/DSCN0693.JPG



Again, a huge thank you to all our sponsors who were very generous this year, please be sure to support those that support us!


Boca Bearings
Hobby Hobby (Tom Bakonyi)
Hallam Marine Hobby (Mike Hallam)
Mercury Marine Canada (Tom MacNair)
Virginia Craftsman (Dick Tyndall)
Shanktech (Don Shanks)
Tanks-2-U (Walt Barney)
Gas R/C Products (Vince Amore)
Acu-Tech R/C Hardware
Speedmaster Model Products
Modelgasboats.com (Marc Levac)
Dewalt Tools
Hobby Soulanges (Sebastien Caron)
Nova Rossi of America (Glen Quarles)
Phil Thomas Hydros (Phil Thomas)
Lawless Drives (Fred Howe)
CMB/Crapshooter Boats (Stu Barr)
Jersey Modeler (Dean Kraus)
Prestwich Model Boats (Dave Marles)
Zippkits (Joe Petro)
JE RC Products (Tim Jones)
Engine Analysis Sofware (Marty Davis)
Rickett Benckiser
Dasboata (Chris Hoffmann)
Aquacraft Models
Suicidal Engines (Mike Ross)
Magoo R/C (Mike Menter)
Skycraft Hobbies
Aeromarine Laminates (Remy Haynes)

[Doug Smock]

Good stuff Terry!!!
Dale didn't break out his plastic pants did he??:laugh::blink:

Doug

[line6]

Great job Pags... and those scale boats all look amazing


Jason sims