2013 FE Nats

[namba98]

The 2013 Fast Electric Nationals will be held @ Lake Minden, Nicolas California on June 5-6-7-8.
I will be the contest director. We are looking for sponsors & contestants to attend and have a great time.
Keep in touch with your local hobby shops and favorite forums for updates. :smile::smile:

[leonard feeback]

I want to sponsor 1/10th scale vintage hydros, what is cost to sponsor?

[namba98]

Thank You Leonard I will put you down and as soon as I get the costs down I will let you know

[RHDWA]

And I (Ron Daum/Great Lakes Boat Shop) would like to sponsor the 1/10 scale modern hydros.

[kacordy]

I just found this link. I have always wanted to attend the nationals. I live 1.5 hours north in cottonwood on forty acres with a private 3 acre Bass/RC pond. I'm new to FE and would like to meet some Ca FE boaters so I will attend this event. I want to have someone contact me so I can become a sponsor and support this event. My current fleet includes a MHZ Godzilla, 4s Mr. Krabs, a 4s sport hydro I bought on rc universe, and I just bought a 4s rigger from Danny (diegoboy) on the east coast.
Thanks, Allen

[properchopper]

:popcorn2:

[electric]

Hmmm. Not to far from Lake Tahoe, could combine this with a family vacation...hmm Plenty of time to devise a plan..

[kacordy]

Jim, Tahoe is a very nice place. Just West of the races by 1.5 hours is the Napa wine Region. 1 hour up the road is Lake Oroville. You might consider a few days with the family on a house boat. If you need some ideas or help just let me know. I'm a local guy.

Allen

[madmikepags]

is there a schedule for the nats yet? i would like to know when the offshore day is?

[RandyatBBY]

Hi to all.
I just spoke with Dave Bestpitch he is the CD for the race.

[BILL OXIDEAN]

[QUOTE=kacordy;467407]I just found this link. I have always wanted to attend the nationals. I live 1.5 hours north in cottonwood on forty acres with a private 3 acre Bass/RC pond. I'm new to FE and would like to meet some Ca FE boaters so I will attend this event. I want to have someone contact me so I can become a sponsor and support this event. My current fleet includes a MHZ Godzilla, 4s Mr. Krabs, a 4s sport hydro I bought on rc universe, and I just bought a 4s rigger from Danny (diegoboy) on the east coast.
Thanks, Allen[/QUOTE

The nationals are for guys Just like you. Please join.

You belong.

[Namba328]

[QUOTE=kacordy;467407]I just found this link. I have always wanted to attend the nationals. I live 1.5 hours north in cottonwood on forty acres with a private 3 acre Bass/RC pond. I'm new to FE and would like to meet some Ca FE boaters so I will attend this event. I want to have someone contact me so I can become a sponsor and support this event. My current fleet includes a MHZ Godzilla, 4s Mr. Krabs, a 4s sport hydro I bought on rc universe, and I just bought a 4s rigger from Danny (diegoboy) on the east coast.
Thanks, Allen[/QUOTE

The nationals are for guys Just like you. Please join.

You belong.

Hey bud. He is going to be attending. Im helping him set up his boats to come. He live up by redding but he does pro bass fishing and his team partner live in turlock. So me and him are going to start getting his boats up and running in tip top shape before the nats.

[namba98]

okay everyone I am now accepting sponsorship for these classes if you have already requested one please resubmit.
class sponsorships are $85.00 each class. We will also accept sponsorship for the banquet. Donation certificates will be given to all sponsors and donations.
The schedule will be out by next week, just a few little things to tidy up.
If you have manufactures wanting to sponsor please let us know.

N-2 Mono
P Sport Hydro
P Hydro
P-Ltd Cat
Q Mono
T Hydro
N-1 Mono
N-2 Offshore
P Ltd Offshore
P Offshore
Q Offshore
T Offshore
N-2 Sport Hydro
P Ltd Mono
P Ltd OPC
1/6th Crackerbox
P Mono
Q Hydro
T Sport Hydro
1/10th Scale Modern
N-2 Hydro
P Ltd Hydro
P Ltd Sport Hydro
1/10th Scale Vintage
T Mono
1/8th Scale
Q Sport Hydro

[BILL OXIDEAN]

I'm gonna' do a couple, I'll let u know soon..
I like N-1 mono, 1/16 crackerbox, and N-2 hydro

I'm sure Atomik wants at least one..

[namba98]

Thanks Bill I have you down
Dave

[Todd Fleury]

Dave,
I will be running 1/8th scale.
Todd Fleury
District 9
#495

[kacordy]

Dave, Please put me down for two $85 dollar sponsorships. Please pm with the details.
Looking forward to meeting you guys in person.
Allen

[leonard feeback]

Hi Dave, put me down for sponorship of 1/10th vintage scale hydros.

[Todd Fleury]

Dave,
Put me down for 1/8th scale sponsorship. Company name is Funk Werks Design.
Thanks!
Todd Fleury
District 9

[D. Newland]

Scottsdale Model Boaters will sponsor P Mono.

[madmikepags]

bubblegum racing will sponsor Q-Offshore

[namba98]

Allen what classes would you like?

[kacordy]

[QUOTE=namba98;477830]Allen what classes would you like?[/QUOTE

P spec hydro, and p sport hydro

Thanks, Allen

[RaceMechaniX]

Dave,

Do you have an idea when a tentative schedule will be posted?

Tyler

[RandyatBBY]

Tuesday June 4, 2013
Open Water
Wednesday June 5, 2013
N-2 Mono
P Sport Hydro
P Hydro
P-Ltd Cat
Q Mono
T Hydro
N-1 Mono
Thursday June 6, 2013
N-2 Offshore
P Ltd Offshore
P Offshore
Q Offshore
T Offshore
Friday June 7 2013
N-2 Sport Hydro
P Ltd Mono
P Ltd OPC
1/6th Crackerbox
P Mono
Q Hydro
T Sport Hydro
1/10th Scale Modern
Saturday June 8, 2013
N-2 Hydro
P Ltd Hydro
P Ltd Sport Hydro
1/10th Scale Vintage
T Mono
1/8th Scale
Q Sport Hydro

[RandyatBBY]

My tentative classes
N-2 Mono
P Sport Hydro
P Hydro
N-1 Mono
N-2 Offshore
P Offshore
T Offshore
N-2 Sport Hydro
P Ltd Mono
P Ltd OPC
T Sport Hydro
P Ltd Hydro
P Ltd Sport Hydro
1/10th Scale Vintage
1/8th Scale
Q Sport Hydro

[RaceMechaniX]

Thanks Randy,

TG

[namba98]

Okay everyone the NAMBA9.net site has all the info now schedule, welcome letter, sponsor costs, entry form & contact information
here is the link http://namba9.net/Fast%20Electrics/namba%20fast%20electric%20nationals.pdf

[namba98]

Great News Steven Vaccaro OffShoreElectrics is on board as title sponsor Thank You Steven it is really appreciated.
So it now is the OffShoreElectrics.com presents the NAMBA District 9 RC Modleers Fast Electric Nationals

[namba98]

I have updated the sponsors' page check it out Sponsorship $85.00
Still need a sponsor for the banquet and multiple classes. Feel free to help out and suggest to your vendors.
Thanks
Dave

[namba98]

For everyone wanting to stay at the pond

Call Sonya for reservations (530) 656 2702

she is the super host and has many deals for you

They have rv spots with hook ups (suggest D Section)

we even have sites next to the pits however no hook ups

don't call Thousand Lake Trails.

For a close Motel we have Quality Inn
4228 S Highway 99, Yuba City, CA, 95991 United States ‎855-239-9223‎

[madmikepags]

I am going to try to come for the offshore day, I'll know for sure in a couple of weeks.

[RHDWA]

And I (Ron Daum NAMBA #526/Great Lakes Boat Shop) would like to sponsor the 1/10 scale modern hydros.

[namba98]

Hi Ron already have you down. I think I already posted it via NAMBA9.net fast electric
Our Website should be up soon I will post when Todd gets it done.
Thanks for the sponsorship
Dave

[RHDWA]

Thanks Dave, I found the D9 site posting and printed out the registration materials. I will be getting that, the entry fees and the sponsorship fees to you in a week or so. I have also taken the liberty of having our E-RCU webmaster post the D9 2013 FE Nationals link on our E-RCU website. That should help get the word out to the FE scale racers.

Ron

[Todd Fleury]

Ok guys, the fast electric nationals website is up and running. You can find all the information there. http://www.fastelectricnationals.com

[namba98]

The Fast Electric Nationals web site is now up

www.fastelectricnationals.com

[RandyatBBY]

It would be nice to see a sing up sheet.

[namba98]

oops I will talk to Todd we should have it up also

[T.S.Davis]

Dave, MMEU racing would like to sponsor P Limited Offshore. Shoot me an email and let me know how we should get the $ to you guys.

h2o-racing@comcast.net

[Todd Fleury]

There are all the forms needed on the site under the forms link.
There is a email form that can be downloaded and used in adobe reader.
There is a download form that can be mailed in as well.

[Whitey]

FWIW: The H1 Unlimited race on Folsom Lake (not too far away) is on May 31-June 2, just the w/e prior to the FE Nats.

The website is: http:///bigwakeweekend.com/

There has to be quite a few FE hydro racers that are into the Unlimiteds. I'm suprised that this hasn't been pointed this out.

Unlimiteds racing one weekend and five days 'o FE Nats right after that.

How often do the hydro planets come into alignment like that?

[RandyatBBY]

FWIW: The H1 Unlimited race on Folsom Lake (not too far away) is on May 31-June 2, just the w/e prior to the FE Nats.

The website is: http:///bigwakeweekend.com/

There has to be quite a few FE hydro racers that are into the Unlimiteds. I'm suprised that this hasn't been pointed this out.

Unlimiteds racing one weekend and five days 'o FE Nats right after that.

How often do the hydro planets come into alignment like that?

The district has been loking at tha and I want to go for a day or two.

[namba98]

we contacted the promotor of the event however he has said no to discounted tickets for us to view, tickets are available on line at the rate he has quoted to us, and to display our boats would cost us $1400.00 for a 10x10 display canopy

[Todd Fleury]

The FE Nationals are coming up fast, and I look forward to seeing everyone again. Just remember to sign up using the website!

[Todd Fleury]

Dave,
I will be running 1/10th scale modern 2012 Qatar and 1/8th scale 2012 Qatar. Look forward to the Nationals!

[BILL OXIDEAN]

Who all is attending?

[D. Newland]

My sign up and money have been sent.

Do you have the ability to view sign up info on the site?

[namba688]

I have also signed up and sent payment through Paypal. Dave, can you confirm that you received it?

Ted McKay

[BILL OXIDEAN]

My sign up and money have been sent.

Do you have the ability to view sign up info on the site?

That's what I was afraid of :help: Go easy on me this year Dave :smile:

[Todd Fleury]

There is currently no sign up form on the website. I will talk to Dave tonight about adding one.

[namba98]

Okay new update if you are going to stay at the site and have a camper or tent or trailer you do not need to make reservations
we have the race site booked. Only call Sonya if you need a cabin.

[namba98]

Ted yes got your I guess the reply didn't get to you
David got yours by snail mail

[RandyatBBY]

I will be there, I do not what days. I will be racing two to three boats a day depending on how I feel. I need to wait and see how the $$$ is. Right now I could not make it on what I have.

How about N1 SS Class, lets make it gents agreement 2S 13.5T motors?

[T.S.Davis]

Suprised you guys didn't use rcracingevents.com That works really slick for registrations and you can see who is signed up for what pretty easy.

[BILL OXIDEAN]

I will be there, I do not what days. I will be racing two to three boats a day depending on how I feel. I need to wait and see how the $$$ is. Right now I could not make it on what I have.

How about N1 SS Class, lets make it gents agreement 2S 13.5T motors?


Count ME in : )

[namba98]

should a could a would a

[namba98]

okay we did it for those of you that haven't signed up yet go to www.rcracingevents.com
for those that have signed up no need to resign we will post you entries on www.fastelectricnationals.com

[namba98]

David we now also have the NATS listed and taking entries on rcracingevents.com
no need to reenter I will add all early entries

[Todd Fleury]

I think N1 SS class should just follow NAMBA rules. I can understand the gents agreement, but people already have their boats setup.

[Darin Jordan]

I think N1 SS class should just follow NAMBA rules. I can understand the gents agreement, but people already have their boats setup.

There is not a NAMBA "N1 SS" class... it's just N1... 17.5T ROAR Stock...

The boats Randy is suggesting would be a good candidate to be called "Super Stock", or are otherwise just N2 boats...

[T.S.Davis]

I guess on paper there could be an N1 Sport Hydro class but I've never seen anyone with an N1 Sport.

[RandyatBBY]

I think N1 SS class should just follow NAMBA rules. I can understand the gents agreement, but people already have their boats setup.

No this inspires creativity. This will make it fun to me. Wilmer, myself agrees and so does Mark and right now that is all that is coming to run the class that I know of. You are in 1/10 and 1/8 scale I did not purpose to change them.:smile:

[RandyatBBY]

I guess on paper there could be an N1 Sport Hydro class but I've never seen anyone with an N1 Sport.

I did build the boat a while back for several other setups. This is the boat I would run in N1 SS Sport if there was such a thing on the books, it is about the size of the 1/16 Scale. But what I was talking about was the N1 classes we have running a 13.5 turn ROAR Motor.
http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/1775/picture001uv.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/839/picture001uv.jpg/)

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[Todd Fleury]

Thank you for the insight guys. Sounds like a challenge for everyone.
Also, the website is now updated. You can register through RC Racing events using the site. This can be done by clicking on the link on the home page or the form page. To pay for the other fees such as t-shirt etc, use the form page. http://www.fastelectricnationals.com/

[Todd Fleury]

Thanks for the insight Darin. It sounds like it would be an exciting class to run.

[BILL OXIDEAN]

I think Randy is actually trying to keep the spirit of the class alive,
Not sure what fueled him on it, but I like it. A 13.5 is the wind that can viably last 6-laps water cooled or not, and display respectable speeds.
I see a 20 inch mono maintaining an entertaining speed in oval trim with the data/specs I'm willing to release to the public now.

Randy and I are gonna have a GOOD time with it, and so is Tommy.

This is NOT by any means a campaign to do away with our beloved/devout/well contested/nessecary N-1 class because THAT challenge needs to exist in our world.

If nothing at all one of us will write a proposal to add.

BTW, I'm taking this time to offer my opinion on doing away with offshore classes in ANY way (NAMBA).
My vote is NO. Absolutely do NOT get rid of ANY offshore classes WHATSOEVER, or ANY classes for that matter.

My concern is growth. Growth of the hobby first, second, growth of us as racers.
-Diversity. Hey, what if a European, or someone from China with a stepped mono-2 moved here?
Would it hurt for the guy to have a class to race in?

They definitely have classes OUR boats fit right into.
I'm "team" LEAVE THE CLASSES ALONE UNLESS YOU'RE ADDING MORE FUN.

Those classes aint botherin' nobody.. :smile:

[Darin Jordan]

I think Randy is actually trying to keep the spirit of the class alive,
Not sure what fueled him on it, but I like it. A 13.5 is the wind that can viably last 6-laps water cooled or not, and display respectable speeds.
I see a 20 inch mono maintaining an entertaining speed in oval trim with the data/specs I'm willing to release to the public now.

...

If nothing at all one of us will write a proposal to add.


Or just submit the one you already have in your hand.... :thumbup1: Just have to pick the motor wind you want it to include... ;)

It would be fun... and would bring back the 1/16th scale sized boats... which currently really have no place to effectively run.

[T.S.Davis]

We don't need N1 anymore. Those classes can barely field a heat at the largest events in the country. We'll leave it in because those that see this truth aren't willing to argue about it. We revised the large cell count classes to make the participation in those classes more probable/possible. Any time the N1 subject comes up it's a holy war even though very very few run it.

Nobody has proposed getting rid of any offshore classes. Not in any proposals I've seen or heard of.

A spec for N2 might be the only way to save any of the 2s classes. It cost less to go the same speed with a spec boat as it is right now.

[BILL OXIDEAN]

Or just submit the one you already have in your hand.... :thumbup1: Just have to pick the motor wind you want it to include... ;)

It would be fun... and would bring back the 1/16th scale sized boats... which currently really have no place to effectively run.

I knew you'd like this, and I still have the proposal format you sent me.
I could simply modify a few words and Voila!

[madmikepags]

Terry you're right, the N1 class on a national level is pretty much dead, but isn't Q-Hydro? (and by the way I'm the current nat champ in that) and a few other classes??? you keep em there in case the nats come to wherever, and theres a bunch of guys that have those boats, and we have at least a dozen N1-ers in D1 that would love to vye for a Nat chapionship when or if the nats come here to D1. I'm not gonna get into the rules and all that about it because wilmer has done amazing things with these little boats but the normal racer who doesn't have hours and hours to mess around with turbo boost and timing advance can't compete w a guy like wilmer. We keep the class simple still, we use brushed 27T motors and speedos and a 2 cell LiPo, our motors are $20 batteries are $15-$18 bucks and speedos are free (we all have bunches of old car speedos lying around that work fine) I'm on my third season now with the same motor speedo and batts in 3 N1's w/ little maitainence (cut the com beginning of each season and change brushes).
And I didn't even know they were looking to get rid of offshore classes????? I definitely would not race at ANY National event if they eliminated Offshore!

[RandyatBBY]

It is up for vote to possibly eliminate Offshore in SAW's you guys are confused. It is a little confusing not sure is it is just 2 lap or all #8 in question.
http://www.namba.com/content/library/rules/rule_proposals_2013-01.pdf

[T.S.Davis]

And I didn't even know they were looking to get rid of offshore classes????? I definitely would not race at ANY National event if they eliminated Offshore!

I getcha Mike. 10th scale is another example of exactly what you're saying. We tried it up here and couldn't find enough guys to run a single heat. Guys just aren't into it up here. Makes no sense with the gold cup and all. But up in the NW they totally dig it.

Your right about Q too. That's why the larger cell count classes were re-written so that Q,S, and T can run together if the numbers don't support them separately.

As far as I know there is no talk of eliminating anything in NAMBA. In fact, the latest proposals include new cats only classes. If monos can sprint why not cats? Seems obvious to most.

[madmikepags]

yes it's way too long overdue for cat classes, they can't run w the riggers, I like the idea of cats and monos running together!!! but thats just me.

[BILL OXIDEAN]

yes it's way too long overdue for cat classes, they can't run w the riggers, I like the idea of cats and monos running together!!! but thats just me.

I think cats and monos running together is perfect.
Our full scale counterparts do so, why can't we? Let's keep all our classes.

[T.S.Davis]

The only trouble with keeping everything on the books is that you end up with a handful of guys in a class and in some cases less than a handful. Worst case is there aren't enough guys in some classes to even race. N1 and Unlimited are both examples at each end of the power and cost spectrum. You would think that at a nationals there would be more than 6 guys to run in these classes but in some cases there aren't enough to even field a heat.

I'm not rallying for elimination of those but if they didn't exist and a guy wanted to race he would be building/selecting boats that would run in more heavily populated classes. For what a scale costs to set up I could have 3 Limited boats to race. The scale I sink all my money into might not get to race anywhere. A boat that doesn't race is a sad boat. haha

We have too many classes for the number of human beings that play FE. No I don't have a solution. It's merely an observation.

[madmikepags]

you can build a scale boat for a lot less than u think Terry. Theres a guy in my club using a $149 outrunner and a $150 speedo, and 2 cheap 4S 40c packs, and the boat is fast and compettitive. For scale it's more the time spent building and painting and detailing than the actual cost. I guess we are the exception here on the east coast we have 7-8 N1's and 4-5 scale entries each week.

[namba98]

Well entries started coming in fast & furious only a couple more weeks before the dealine. We have lots of spaces left with a few more sponsorships left.

[dirtnsnowrider]

How come there is no class for electric tunnel hulls? It seems there is a class for every other boat. If I came out to race what class would me and my electric tunnel find ourselves in?

[RandyatBBY]

How come there is no class for electric tunnel hulls? It seems there is a class for every other boat. If I came out to race what class would me and my electric tunnel find ourselves in?

Yes there is P LTD OPC, You must run 4S and a UL-1 Motor or a Pro boat motor and not over 34 inches long. I will be in that class with the Hooters boat But I am old and slow.

[dirtnsnowrider]

Yes there is P LTD OPC, You must run 4S and a UL-1 Motor or a Pro boat motor and not over 34 inches long. I will be in that class with the Hooters boat But I am old and slow.

So I can run my topspeed 3 :rockon2: I am now a very happy guy...... Thanks for the heads up.

Can I pay my fees the day of the race or do I have to pre-register? I have not paid my NAMBA membership fee.

I need to get my miss vegas painted so I can run her as well.

[T.S.Davis]

Guys, you really need a registered racer page so folks know what classes have enough and which don't. If you have a travellers that are packing boats on a plan to race they wont want to pack a boat for a class that isn't going to run.

P Limited OPC is a prime example. Dirtsnowrider asked the question. Randy answered it correctly. But we still don't know if it's running. P Limited OPC always gets enough entries but dirtsnow can't know that.

Suppose he's on the fence about going but sees Crackerbox on there. Thinks " I have one of those! Two boats will make it worth the trip". Then he gets there an no crackerbox.

Let's get it together gang.

[RandyatBBY]

Guys, you really need a registered racer page so folks know what classes have enough and which don't. If you have a travellers that are packing boats on a plan to race they wont want to pack a boat for a class that isn't going to run.

P Limited OPC is a prime example. Dirtsnowrider asked the question. Randy answered it correctly. But we still don't know if it's running. P Limited OPC always gets enough entries but dirtsnow can't know that.

Suppose he's on the fence about going but sees Crackerbox on there. Thinks " I have one of those! Two boats will make it worth the trip". Then he gets there an no crackerbox.

Let's get it together gang.

More than twenty classes have three entrants to run. I will make sure that there is enough of any one that is traveling , If not I will have derby call them before they are traveling. Yes you must pre-register. :biggrin:

[dirtnsnowrider]

Guys, you really need a registered racer page so folks know what classes have enough and which don't. If you have a travellers that are packing boats on a plan to race they wont want to pack a boat for a class that isn't going to run.

P Limited OPC is a prime example. Dirtsnowrider asked the question. Randy answered it correctly. But we still don't know if it's running. P Limited OPC always gets enough entries but dirtsnow can't know that.

Suppose he's on the fence about going but sees Crackerbox on there. Thinks " I have one of those! Two boats will make it worth the trip". Then he gets there an no crackerbox.

Let's get it together gang.

So there is a chance I may not be running my tunnel if I make the 2 hour drive?

I have other boats but I need to know what specs I need to have them at so they are NAMBA legal. I know for a fact that every one of my boats will need to be powered down. I also need to know if my batteries are NAMBA legal. I have many questions and am not getting the answers I need in order to plan this trip. My e mail has not been answered to this point as of yet from back in March. Maybe I e-mailed the wrong person on the directors board?

I have left a message with Dave Bestpitch, waiting to hear back........

[D. Newland]

Dirt-feel free to PM me or email to dnewland49@msn.com with any questions you may have.

Dave or Randy-If I can help get paper entries listed on RCRacingevents.com, fax me over the data and I'll enter it. (602)843-0722 Fax.

I feel it is very important to get the sign up data centralized so it can be reviewed by all attending and those planning on attending.

[kacordy]

I have left 4 messages, 1 a week for the last month for Sonya, 530-656-2702 to make reservations. She will not return a call. Do you guys have another contact for making reservations for a cabin at the Nats 13?????

Thanks, Allen

[D. Newland]

Allen-try every day. I'll PM you her email address.

[dirtnsnowrider]

Got a call back from Dave Bestpitch and got everything cleared up. Nice to know that the race director has same day service. Dave was very helpful with everything. Also D. Newland was very helpful as well. You guys rock. Thank You for all the info and for your time.

[namba98]

Well entries started coming in fast & furious only a couple more weeks before the dealine. We have lots of spaces left with a few more sponsorships left.
Keep trying to get a hold of Sonya, she will answer. give me your info and I will relay the info

[Todd Fleury]

Glad to see there has been a number of entries coming for this event. Looking forward to this year. New boats, new year.

[namba98]

okay cant seem to get the entries merged so here they are: entries as of today
Leonard Feeback
P Ltd Spt Hydro
1/10 Scale Vintage

David Newton
1/19 scale modern
1/10 scale vintage
1/8 scale

Don Ast
1/10 scale vintage

Dave Bestpitch
p ltd hydro
p hydro

Ted Roslund
p ltd hydro
p hydro

Fleury, Todd NAMBA 495
1, 8th scale DSM DSM
2, 10th scale modern DSM DSM
Mckay, Ted NAMBA 688
1, N-2 Mono DSM DSM
2, P Sport Hydro DSM DSM
3, P-Ltd Cat DSM DSM
4, N-2 Offshore DSM DSM
5, P Ltd Offshore DSM DSM
6, P Offshore DSM DSM
7, P Ltd Mono DSM DSM
8, P Mono DSM DSM
9, P Ltd Sport Hydro DSM DSM
10, 8th scale DSM DSM
11, 10th scale vintage DSM DSM
12, 10th scale modern DSM DSM
Newland, David NAMBA 229
1, N-2 Mono DSM DSM
2, P Sport Hydro DSM DSM
3, P Hydro DSM DSM
4, Q Mono DSM DSM
5, N-2 Offshore DSM DSM
6, P Ltd Offshore DSM DSM
7, P Offshore DSM DSM
8, Q Offshore DSM DSM
9, P Ltd Mono DSM DSM
10, P Ltd OPC DSM DSM
11, P Mono DSM DSM
12, P Ltd Hydro DSM DSM
13, P Ltd Sport Hydro DSM DSM
14, T Mono DSM DSM
Osborne, Jim NAMBA 520
1, P Sport Hydro DSM DSM
2, P Ltd Offshore DSM DSM
3, P Ltd Mono DSM DSM
4, P Mono DSM DSM
5, P Ltd Hydro DSM DSM
6, P Ltd Sport Hydro DSM DSM

[namba98]

okay Thanks To Bill at RCracing I now have all the entries posted there
Once again Thank You Bill

[D. Newland]

Thank you to Mark @ dinogylipos.com (dinogylipos.com)

and

Mike Zaborowski @ Aquacraft (http://www.aquacraftmodels.com/)

for helping out with our raffle!

[namba98]

Hey everyone BocaBearings just came on board we are moving along to have a great NATS

[namba98]

Everyone we can go live with our event what does everyone think about it let ring in and let me know

[Todd Fleury]

I think that would be awesome. I know I have the capabilities to run it through my computer and camera. There is wireless at the pond?

[D. Newland]

I'll comentate! That is, when I'm not racing.

Actually, set me up with a wireless headset and I'll comentate when racing, too. I'll just walk around all day with the headset! I'll just have to watch my language.

[T.S.Davis]

Now we're talking high quality entertainment. I would tune in just to hear Dave act'n a fool.

Is this through RC events somewhow? We have wyfi on site too. That could be way cool.

[Todd Fleury]

Dave, the wireless headset can be arranged. I'll just bluetooth to my camera.

[RandyatBBY]

You can add me for
N-2 Mono DSM DSM
P Sport Hydro DSM DSM
P Hydro DSM DSM
N-2 Offshore DSM DSM
P Ltd Offshore DSM DSM
N-2 Sport Hydro DSM DSM
P Ltd OPC DSM DSM
P Ltd Hydro DSM DSM
P Ltd Sport Hydro DSM DSM
8th scale DSM DSM

I just payed my entry.

[namba98]

oh my now we will have multiples trying to announce at the race well this sounds like a fun week.
Thanks Randy for coming on board Just a couple few weeks for the race and a couple of weeks for the entry deadline.

[namba98]

Todd we can use my EVO as a wireless link

[namba98]

Just received a boat from GREAT PLANES THANK YOU !!!

[namba98]

The Minden staff is going to prep the rc car track for those who want to use it in the evening after racing during the day
Thank You Don and Staff

[Todd Fleury]

Ok guys, just want to throw this out. I would like to do a memorial cup race for 1/8 scale during the nats. I recently had someone very close to me pass away. The trophy would go to the winner for the year, and we would expand upon it as we go along. I would like to name this the Jim Forand Cup. Thoughts?

[namba98]

I think we can work it into the schedule we can have everyone sign up at the race
let's see how many entries we can get let here from everyone.

[RandyatBBY]

Sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and the family. Usually the memorial cup's are about the great racers that have passed we have the Trent Hare memorial cup and the Gary Johnson memorial cup. But I am one for being inclusive. Lets see what every one else says.

I have missed you at the district races wish you could make it.

[Todd Fleury]

Yeah, I just don't have my boats ready yet for any district stuff.

[namba98]

okay we now have been honored by Venom & Atomic who have sponsored the drivers' stand and our banquet
Thank You Keith for following up and playing telephone tag...Great to have you on board.

[BILL OXIDEAN]

Hi everybody!
I signed up!

I'm an
N-1 mono
N-2 mono
N-2 offshore
N-2 sport Hydro
N-2 Hydro
Pltd mono
pltd Hydro
Pltd Offshore
Pltd Sport hydro
Pltd Cat
1/6th Crackerbox
P-sport hydro
P-hydro

So come and get me! :smile::banana::rockon2:

[D. Newland]

Where's Tommy's entry?

[BILL OXIDEAN]

Thats a great question and btw Ill enyer P offshore and OPC if you need me to fill the classes.

[D. Newland]

Thank you Joe Scarpino @ JRS Innovations (http://jrsinnovations.com/01-Nitro-Stands.html) for committing a few items to our raffle!

[Todd Fleury]

Hey everyone, just a reminder. If your 1/8th scale has not been measured per NAMBA rules, Mike McKnight will be there to do so at the Nationals.

[RandyatBBY]

I merged the entry's to make it easier to see, If I made any mistakes please tell me and I will edit it. Just trying to help

N-2 Mono
Mckay, Ted
Newland, David
Randy Naylor
Bill oxidean

P Sport Hydro
Mckay, Ted
Newland, David
Randy Naylor
Bill Oxidean
Osborne, Jim

P Hydro
Newland, David
Randy Naylor
Ted Roslund
Dave Bestpitch
Bill Oxidean

P-Ltd Cat
Mckay, Ted
Bill Oxidean

Q Mono
Newland, David

T Hydro

N-1 Mono
Bill Oxidean

N-2 Offshore
Mckay, Ted
Newland, David
Randy Naylor
Bill Oxidean

P Ltd Offshore
Mckay, Ted
Newland, David
Osborne, Jim
Bill Oxidean


P Offshore
Mckay, Ted
Newland, David
Bill Oxidean
Randy Naylor

Q Offshore
Newland, David

T Offshore

N-2 Sport Hydro
Randy Naylor
Bill Oxidean

P Ltd Mono
Mckay, Ted
Newland, David
Osborne, Jim

P Ltd OPC
Newland, David
Randy Naylor
Bill Oxidean

1/6th Crackerbox

P Mono
Mckay, Ted
Osborne, Jim

Q Hydro

T Sport Hydro
1/10th Scale Modern
David Newton
Fleury, Todd
Mckay, Ted

N-2 Hydro
Bill Oxidean

P Ltd Hydro
Ted Roslund
Newland, David
Osborne, Jim
Randy Naylor
Bill Oxidean


P Ltd Sport Hydro
Mckay, Ted
Newland, David
Osborne, Jim
Randy Naylor
Bill Oxidean
Leonard feeback


1/10th Scale Vintage
David Newton
Don Ast
Leonard Feeback
Mckay, Ted

T Mono
Newland, David

1/8th Scale
David Newton
Fleury, Todd
Mckay, Ted
Randy Naylor

Q Sport Hydro

[BILL OXIDEAN]

Randy what happened to N-1 mono??!!
PLTD cat??

Guys need to sign up and I mean NOW.
List is already thin, sign yo A$$ up boy, don't be scared : )

[D. Newland]

Thank you to Harry @ RSF Speedmaster/Rossi Sales (http://rossisales.com/) for adding some product to our raffle!

[madmikepags]

Not scared billy boy!!!!! theres nothing I want more than to race at the nats!!! My offshore boats right now are NASTY!!!! just cant swing the date!!!! but I may fly in for the offshore day at the last minute to defend my offshore title!!!!!! we will see the wife has to approve it!!!!

[BILL OXIDEAN]

Not scared billy boy!!!!! theres nothing I want more than to race at the nats!!! My offshore boats right now are NASTY!!!! just cant swing the date!!!! but I may fly in for the offshore day at the last minute to defend my offshore title!!!!!! we will see the wife has to approve it!!!!

We need you here big daddy, and if that's the case, its time for me to order a big Venom cat for "the Q"

[madmikepags]

I really hope i can make it, I'm gonna sign up but I doubt it will happen. wife is not happy I'm goin to Fl next week to race, and then my whole fam is goin to the Mi.Cup the end of June, then I'm gonna sandwich the Nats inbetween???? It's a pipe dream.

[madmikepags]

OK I have signed up just in case I can make it. Now what is the closest airport? Sacramento? who can I ship my stuff to? and how far is the drive from the airport????

[Todd Fleury]

I believe Sacramento is the closest airport. It is a 25 min drive north. If you want, you can ship your stuff to my house and I can drive it up with my boats etc.

[madmikepags]

ok I will let you know thanks.

[RandyatBBY]

Well it is gonna be fun no matter what.:biggrin:

[kacordy]

Can you guys help me with reviewing a Mono I just bought. I will enter it for my first race ever at the nationals. I just want to make sure it's legal and I'm close enough on the set-up that you guys don't lap me. LOL

Thanks, Allen

[BILL OXIDEAN]

Can you guys help me with reviewing a Mono I just bought. I will enter it for my first race ever at the nationals. I just want to make sure it's legal and I'm close enough on the set-up that you guys don't lap me. LOL

Thanks, Allen

Read the NAMBA rule book on the NAMBA site..

[madmikepags]

looks legal to me for P-mono, you have a Titan 29 there, (a little small nowadays for P-mono but it'll do fine) don't know what motor you have, but you will run it on 4S. Don't worry about speed, the most important thing is finishing races, P-mono is an extremely competitive class and fast, usually boats are TOO fast, usually 1/2 the boats in a heat end up upside down, drive smart, get a good pit man to guide you thru the rough stuff. Speed isn't everything FINISH all your races and you might just end up on the podium??? Stranger things have happened...................Right Dave Newland!!!!!

[kacordy]

Dave,

Thanks for the information. It has a 2200kv leopard 4082 and a hydra 120. I will sign up.

I just paid for P-spec Hydro, P-Mono, 2 $85 sponsorships and 2 for the Banquet.

When is the Banquet? Is there one Thursday night?

Thanks, Allen

[D. Newland]

Allen-Mike gave some great info. Worth reading again and basing your race plan for the entire event.

Just don't pay attention to the last 3 words. Notice how he only wants to come for the Offshore day and not the P Mono day. He must be scared of something. And, that something quite literally has his name on it.

[TheShaughnessy]

So I take it mike hasn't run out of bubble gum yet?

[namba98]

awards banquet is Saturday nite...we will try to put together a barby during the week...

[RandyatBBY]

I merged the entry's to make it easier to see, If I made any mistakes please tell me and I will edit it. Just trying to help

N-2 Mono
Mckay, Ted
Newland, David
Randy Naylor
Bill oxidean

P Sport Hydro
Mckay, Ted
Newland, David
Randy Naylor
Bill Oxidean
Osborne, Jim

P Hydro
Newland, David
Randy Naylor
Ted Roslund
Dave Bestpitch
Bill Oxidean

P-Ltd Cat
Mckay, Ted
Bill Oxidean

Q Mono
Newland, David

T Hydro

N-1 Mono
Bill Oxidean

N-2 Offshore
Mckay, Ted
Newland, David
Randy Naylor
Bill Oxidean

P Ltd Offshore
Mckay, Ted
Newland, David
Osborne, Jim
Bill Oxidean


P Offshore
Mckay, Ted
Newland, David
Bill Oxidean
Randy Naylor

Q Offshore
Newland, David

T Offshore

N-2 Sport Hydro
Randy Naylor
Bill Oxidean

P Ltd Mono
Mckay, Ted
Newland, David
Osborne, Jim

P Ltd OPC
Newland, David
Randy Naylor
Bill Oxidean

1/6th Crackerbox

P Mono
Mckay, Ted
Osborne, Jim

Q Hydro

T Sport Hydro
1/10th Scale Modern
David Newton
Fleury, Todd
Mckay, Ted

N-2 Hydro
Bill Oxidean

P Ltd Hydro
Ted Roslund
Newland, David
Osborne, Jim
Randy Naylor
Bill Oxidean


P Ltd Sport Hydro
Mckay, Ted
Newland, David
Osborne, Jim
Randy Naylor
Bill Oxidean
Leonard feeback


1/10th Scale Vintage
David Newton
Don Ast
Leonard Feeback
Mckay, Ted

T Mono
Newland, David

1/8th Scale
David Newton
Fleury, Todd
Mckay, Ted
Randy Naylor

Q Sport Hydro

Dave let me know the up date in entry's and I will post with these.

[D. Newland]

Thank you Jan @ Kintec Racing (http://kintecracing.com/) for sponsoring classes and adding to the raffle!

[madmikepags]

HEY DAVE!!!! I've got good news and bad news........First the real Bad news, my sister is most likely going to pass away in the next day or 2 so I am cancelling my plans to race in Fla this weekend. Shes been very ill for a long time. Well the bad news (for you) and good news (for me) are one and the same!!!!!! that means I will be coming to the Nats, definitely, and NOT just for the Offshore day but Tues thru Fri, Yes I am coming to defend my P-Mono and Q-hydro titles and my Offshore title and to reclaim my Q-Offshore title, and Yes I am all outta bubblegum...........Dave careful what you wish for It might just come true!!!!!!!!

[BILL OXIDEAN]

Thatd great news Mike. You put on a heck of a show on that water.

[RandyatBBY]

HEY DAVE!!!! I've got good news and bad news........First the real Bad news, my sister is most likely going to pass away in the next day or 2 so I am cancelling my plans to race in Fla this weekend. Shes been very ill for a long time. Well the bad news (for you) and good news (for me) are one and the same!!!!!! that means I will be coming to the Nats, definitely, and NOT just for the Offshore day but Tues thru Fri, Yes I am coming to defend my P-Mono and Q-hydro titles and my Offshore title and to reclaim my Q-Offshore title, and Yes I am all outta bubblegum...........Dave careful what you wish for It might just come true!!!!!!!!

My condolences to you and your family.

But Dang............great news coming out to the Nats. It is coming together. :banana::banana:

[D. Newland]

Truly sorry about the circumstances, but it will be great to have you at this event!

(Somebody better step up with another Q Offshore entry or Mike will be pissed...)

[madmikepags]

hey dave will you run your q of in S&T also????

[madmikepags]

Hey Bill just pu 5 cells in your p mono and call it a q-offshore!!!!

[RandyatBBY]

I could run the T Offshore if we have a third person

[D. Newland]

I can do one or the other, but not both. Whatever we can get to "make".

[madmikepags]

well lets run q s and t together and call it Open Offshore?

[RandyatBBY]

well lets run q s and t together and call it Open Offshore?

That is possible. I only have a T no Q or S at this point. I could convert my C Mono to a Q but that would be a lot of work and I am still working on my 1/8 scale plus others.

What is up with our buddy Tony?

[madmikepags]

just enter T and me and dave will run T with our Q boats S&T is anything from 5-10 cells

[BILL OXIDEAN]

Hey Mike, and Randy, theres an offroad track at minden Bring a car!
I can see us now doin some impaired race/bashing after a few cold ones ; )

[madmikepags]

Hey I need to send my stuff to someone, there are 3 boxes, 2 of them are 48"x24"x12" and the other is 18x18x18. One is quite heavy. whoever can help me with this I would greatly appreciate it. I would need the stuff there for early Tues Morning as I will be needing to assemble a couple of boats and charge batteries. Also will tables chairs tents and power be available for travelers like me?

[BILL OXIDEAN]

My suburban is gonna' be full, but Let's see if you can't have it mailed to the Minden office?
Dave Bestpitch?

[Todd Fleury]

Come on guys, someone has to help Mike out. I would be more than willing to have him ship the stuff to my home, but I won't be there until Wednesday afternoon. I have a tent that he can share with me, along with power. My tent is a 10x10 and a 5000w gen.

[RandyatBBY]

I would offer but I am not sure what time I will be arriving. The office is a good idea. I will put in a call to Dave he will not answer until this evening.

[RandyatBBY]

Hey Mike, and Randy, theres an offroad track at minden Bring a car!
I can see us now doin some impaired race/bashing after a few cold ones ; )
I will bring my SC10 and the XTM Rail

[Todd Fleury]

We are just a few weeks away! Hope everyone is looking forward to the Nationals this year.

[BILL OXIDEAN]

I'm Jacked up beyond belief! in fact, I don't think I've ever been so jazzed up to go!
None of my boats are far off from ready.

My focus is relaxation. Nothing worse than not being prepared and bustling to get stuff ready until the last minute.
Most of my parts have come in, I don't have any major repairs to do.

I'm ready to have some fun with you guys : )

[Todd Fleury]

One of my boats arrives Friday. You will see it this weekend. Some testing needs to be done. My other boat is being shipped on the 25th and will arrive the 26th. Then on to testing.

[madmikepags]

All my boats are all ready and were shipped to Fla, to race this weekend, unfortunately I cant race in Fla so they will be shipped right from fla to Cali!!! The lady at Lake Minden said I can ship them directly to her office, so I don't need to have anyone to bring them for me. Bill I might need to ship a small box of just some parts and batteries and stuff is that OK if I ship it to you??? Lemme know. this will be a really great race, can't wait.

[Namba328]

I will be sending in my entry later today as soon as my parents transfer my cash to there paypal account. Im also purchasing a spec unit and paying my namba all later today so yeeha nationals here I come. Next check will pay for food, gas and 2nd spec unit and a loan someone gave me for the last nats that I need to pay back.

[Namba328]

Where's Tommy's entry?
Im sending the $40 in right now via paypal.
Im entering:
p-hydro channel 63
pltd hydro channel 63
pltd mono channel 67
pltd sport hydro channel 67

[D. Newland]

I could run the T Offshore if we have a third person

Randy-are you able to run your T Offshore? If so, I'll have Dave get me and you entered with Mike.

Or (for anyone), Is there another Q Offshore that can get signed up?

[RandyatBBY]

Randy-are you able to run your T Offshore? If so, I'll have Dave get me and you entered with Mike.

Or (for anyone), Is there another Q Offshore that can get signed up?

yes

[namba98]

get me a boat I'll drive

[D. Newland]

The sign up deadline is Saturday, May 25th. Classes with 3 or more entries after this date will be official. All other classes will be dropped from the schedule.

For any class that "makes" on the 25th, entries can be added up until raceday. Late sign up penalty may apply.

All entries need to be listed on RCRACINGEVENTS website, so please make sure the site is listing your entries, and accurately.

Please reach out to Dave Bestpitch if any revisions need to be made. The heatsheets are being printed from RCRACINGEVENTS, so that is the place to be signed up.

[ron1950]

looks like a small turnout this year if it doesent change quickly

[RandyatBBY]

I have left Dave a call today. It is in his court on T offshore and N1 Mono

[BILL OXIDEAN]

Hey gents, count me in for Q-Offshore, Atomik just confirmed theyre sending out a big cat today! THE Q IS ON PAGGS!!

Count Randy and Tommy in for N-1 mono as well.
I'm considering whipping out my OPC

[D. Newland]

Wilmer, that's great. We've got to figure something out, though. I can't do both Q and T Offshore. It's 1 or the other.

If Randy wants to run T-Offshore, I recommend you sign up that Cat for T Offshore so all 4 of us can run. 6S voltage is legal and that is what Pags and I are running.

If Randy would rather drop from T Offshore, then you, me and Pags can run in Q Offshore.

Randy-Any thoughts on what you would like to do?

[RandyatBBY]

I all ready said I would run T offshore and N1 Mono a long time ago (way before the deadline). There is two classes that will not run and I payed the fee for them transfer the fee to N1 Mono and T Offshore. Sorry I just do not have enough money to spend more and have the Money to stay at the race. I do not have $40 extra. If Dave Bestpitch can not call..... forget it. If this is all about money I can save a lot and stay home.

[RandyatBBY]

I am trying to help out the class's, so help me too. that way it is a win win.

[RandyatBBY]

I got a call from Dave threw Todd and He just wanted a Email (I sent one) so all should be good.

[D. Newland]

Thanks, Randy. I think something got lost in translation, but we'll put the emphasis on T Offshore so all 4 of us can run together.

Wilmer-Sign up the cat for T Offshore. Much more fun for the 4 of us to race together. Cool?

[RandyatBBY]

Yes, we are cool

[madmikepags]

hey if wilmer has a N1 boat i can borrow or a motor and speedo (like his!!!!) I can put in my boat I will run N1 also.

[RandyatBBY]

I just talked with Frank and he is seeing of he can get the time off to com run his boat in N1 Mono so we might have another boater!

[namba98]

I will be tallying up the classes tomorrow...

[namba98]

I need help could everyone that has asked for shirts and Banquets tickets please request again at dave.bestpitch@gmail.com must have final count so can get final count Thank You

[Todd Fleury]

Dave,
Not bringing my generator. I am going to need power.

[namba98]

no problem you're covered

[Todd Fleury]

Thanks Dave! Just running out of room in my Jeep.

[Namba328]

Dave, the guy im helping get started in the boats Allen Cordy and I will both need power. I will bring plenty of length worth of extension cords lol.

[RandyatBBY]

Dave I need power too, My Honda Gen is warn out. I have a big noisy gen like Todd but do not have the strength to move.

[madmikepags]

Oh my nerves mid to High 90's all next week at lake minden!!!

[RandyatBBY]

Oh my nerves mid to High 90's all next week at lake minden!!!

Sounds like the tempatures at Lake Minden.:biggrin::banana::banana::banana::banana:

[hydroplane44]

Hot races!!!
nobody will need to heat lipos :-))

[namba98]

isn't it nice we can go swimming each day

[namba98]

Just got the list from Venom & Atomix we are going to have good prizes... Also we are having trophies for concourse de eleganc so shine up them boats boys...we will be having single heat rounds for most classes the others will have 2 heat per round...there will be no love plans for the scales since there are only single heats...

[namba98]

A quick note we can have lunches brought in each day menu will be available on Wednesday.

[RandyatBBY]

Sounds like a fun time.

[RandyatBBY]

I possibly will not be to the pond Saturday I have a lot to do to get ready for the nats. this boat included.

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[Todd Fleury]

Well, you do what you have to do. I will be there Saturday if anyone else is going to make it. Need to finish testing.

[RandyatBBY]

We will see how it goes, I have to paint two boats. I would like to make it to Kaiser cove, but doubt I will make it. I have several to test that are ready, may just go to Heather farms.

What hours are you going to be there?

[Todd Fleury]

Probably heading down at 9am. I have to get this beast running with the rear wings.

[RandyatBBY]

Little early for me, thanks

[RandyatBBY]

So what is the final on classes that will run. I do not want to bring a boat not set up and have to run it. This is for Dave to answer. Thanks in advance.

[madmikepags]

is everyone getting stoked??? less than 24 hours till open water??

[Newtonmarine]

I can't wait! I am leaving here early Wednesday and will be there on Thursday. The numbers look a little low on the RC RACING website, but it should be fun. Is there going to be a raffle?

[RandyatBBY]

I am packing today and leaving early tomorrow. see ya there.

I have 14 boats ready

[properchopper]

I am packing today and leaving early tomorrow. see ya there.

I have 14 boats ready

Remember to bring the prop for Jim :wink:

[RandyatBBY]

:biggrin:
Remember to bring the prop for Jim :wink:

I just packed in in the prop box, I am on it!:biggrin:

[properchopper]

:biggrin:

I just packed in in the prop box, I am on it!:biggrin:

:hug1:

[Namba328]

Got the fleet and toys ready and sitting by the garage door ready to get put in the back seat, then to safeway, then to walmart of vice versa and then hitting the road. Lets start the first day with no sleep hahahaha. IM STOKED!!!:banana: :banana: :banana:


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[R.J.S]

Wow,the Nats getting underway and I'm 3000 miles away!
Hope someone will keep us posted on this thread of all the fun that we are missing!
Sorry that D3 couldn't make the trip this year,but it is 3000 miles away!
Good luck to all and have fun.
From your friends in D3.

[Arizonaheat]

Hope to see some results soon!

[Darin Jordan]

I got a text last night from Wilmer... He apparently took N1 Mono and N2 Mono...

Not sure what else is happening...

[namba98]

Okay results so far:
N2 Mono
Oxidean
Naylor
Newland
McKay
Paganelli

PSH
Osborne
Newland
Johnson
Oxidean
McKay

P Hydro
Paganelli
Newland
Osborne
Oxidean
Levescy

PLC
McKay
Newland
Griffith
Oxidean

N1 Mono
Oxidean
Griffith
Naylor
Levescy
Paganelli

N2 Offshore
Newland
Paganelli
McKay

PL offshore
McKay
Newland
Osborne

P Offshore
Newland
Paganelli
McKay

T Offshore
Paganelli
Newland
Naylor

[namba98]

Just a Reminder Special Thanks To Our Title Sponsor Offshore Electrics...drivers' stand sponsor Venom...banquet sponsor Atomix
class sponsors Todd Fleury, David Newton, Scottsdale MBC, District 19, District 9, Leonard Feeback, Allen Cordy
Bill Oxidean, MMEU Racing, Bubblegum Racing, Ron Daum (Great Lakes Boat Shop), Puget Sound Fast Electrics, and more to mention next post
Thank You Thank You Thank You

[G.Rose]

Thanks for the update Dave. I sure wish I was there. Go Scottsdale MBC!
Gary Rose

[namba98]

bearing the 107degree heat and finishing early to avoid the sizzle the winners for today are:
PLM
David Newland
Jim Osborne
Ted McKay
Todd Fleury
Mike Paganelli
Tommy Levescy

PM
David Newland
Mike Paganelli
Jim Osborne
tied for 4th
Ted McKay & Jim Johnson

PLOPC
David Newland
Bill Oxidean
Randy Naylor

10th Scale Modern
Ted McKay
Nelson Holmberg
Allen Cordy
Ron Daum
David Newton

N2 Sport Hydro
Bill Oxidean
Tommy Levescy
Randy Naylor

Tomorrow smooth water means lots of heat

Raffle winners
Ted McKay
Nelson Holmberg
3 unclaimed

[Arizonaheat]

Any results updates?

[kacordy]

I want to thank everyone for an amazing week. This was my very first race. I asked a lot a questions and everyone helped me get on the water. Thank you Todd for letting me run your 10th scale. I knew I would come home with another boat!!!!! Thank you Dave for giving 7 year old Max the new RTR boat at the Dinner.
You guys were a class act. My 13 year old daughter who hung out with dad all week is now ready to start driving and wants to race.

Thanks,
Allen and Kristine Cordy

[RandyatBBY]

It was great meeting you Allen. I had a great time. Thanks Dave and D9 crew for all the hard work to make it great

[hydroplane44]

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Was great to meet you all!!!
George

[T.S.Davis]

Great pics.

[hydroplane44]

100408
thanks, that one is especially for Todd and Allen!!!
(last run of DV in Doha)

[D. Newland]

Ted and I drove through the night Saturday to get home early Sunday. Still not quite functioning 100%, but close. We had a good time @ Lake Minden and the low turnout was never an issue. In fact, they had almost identical racer turnout in 2008. It really doesn't matter if there are 6 guys or 60 guys attending, it's how the heats are populated and we had great competitors running in every class.

It's a beautiful site, on a lake that is in the center of an RV resort. Large trees in the pits provided great shade to where you didn't need an EZ UP. The newly built drivers stand was very nice and we had our own dock to launch from. I really like racing there.

The weather was not really an issue, until Saturday. Well, open water on Tuesday was blown out, but Wednesday, Thursday and Friday AM we had near perfect conditions. The heat started kicking Friday afternoon, then completely throttled us on Saturday. Humidity and bugs, too. We decided to start early and go right through lunch so we could be done early. It worked, we were done by 2:00.

Thanks to Mike Pags for making the trip. Not only did he bring all of his toys from New York, He cryo froze meat, pork and wings and we enjoyed BBQ'ing a few nights with his food! He and I had a few scores to settle from last years Nat's when I took Q Offshore and he took P Mono. Well, we swapped this year and got the planets back in alignment. He took T Offshore (we both ran Q boats) and I took P Mono, but Mr Offshore is mine this year! That will give him something to chew on for the next 12 months.

Congratulations to Jim Osborne for winning both P-Sport and LSH with his Insane 30. Those were his first FE Titles, so he got thrown in the lake @ the banquet. Also, David Newton swept 1/8th scale for his first FE Title, and he went swimming, too. For some reason, a few people thought that Wilmer's 3 title wins were his first, too, and were working on throwing him in. He had to quickly remind them that nobody has been to more FE Nat's than he has (true-I think he's 11 for 11), and he does, in fact, have previous National titles to his name.

The 1/10th Vintage, Modern and 1/8th scale class racing was superb. All 3 classes had racers that weren't afraid of throwing their boats around the course, rubbing decks, making inside passes, etc. Great spectating.

This was Allen Cordy's first race ever, and I think he's hooked. he and his daughter spent all week soaking it all in! He has a very impressive Mr Crabs rigger for P-Ltd, but it did something I've never seen before. He had some minor boom damage/loose screw and right at the finish line on about lap 4, the boat folded up like an origami Pterodactyl.

There were a few heats that stick out for me. First was the nearly perfect deck-to-deck racing Ted and I had in P-Ltd Cat for 18 laps. I caved at the beginning of the 4th round, flipping my (well, his) cat just after the start in turn 1. There was also a P-Ltd Offshore heat where Ted was chasing Pags, and Osborne was chasing me and all 4 of us were within 1/4 lap of each other for the entire race. The order changed a bit when Mike bobbled a turn, but all 4 of us finished on the exact same lap count. You could have heard a pin drop during that 4 minute run! I also had great P Mono heats with Pags, but I just don't have a competitive Q Offshore setup to put the pressure on him (who does, right?). His Q boat turned the highest lap count for any offshore class. I don't have the exact figure right now, but for those that have seen that boat run, you know what I'm talking about.

Formal results will be posted on the NAMBA website, including racer photos and complete racing data from each class. it will take some time configuring the data, but it will be there as time allows.

Thanks to Dave Bestpitch and the rest of the Dist 9 crew for helping put on this event, and thanks to Steven @ OSE for picking up the title sponsorship!

I will formally announce that the 2014 Nat's will be held in Michigan, June 25th-28th. This is exciting as Michigan is THE PREMIER FE race host. More information will be made later by the Michigan crew on another thread.

[Newtonmarine]

This was a great event and I had a blast! It was great to meet new people and see old friends. Thank you to everyone involved, I look forward to the next FE Nationals that I can attend!

[Namba328]

All I have to say is dam does District 9 now how to run a FE nats and even tho we had a small crowd we all still had a lot of fun racing. If Dave could post the full results, im sure people would like to see. Anyways got home and now its time to plan for next year and get things dialed out and ready to win some races. I would love to see the vids for the last heat of PLH.

[namba98]

I will have the rest of the results up later this evening but for now
David Newton won concurs de elegance in 1/8 scale with Nelson Holmberg taking both 1/0th scales Vintage & Modern

[namba688]

The results are also posted on the Namba web page. Not sure if all pics are up yet but they will be.

[D. Newland]

Most data is up on the NAMBA website, but there is some fast time data that needs to be reviewed/corrected.

http://www.namba.com/content/race_results.asp?EventID=84&ClassID=

[T.S.Davis]

I will formally announce that the 2014 Nat's will be held in Michigan, June 25th-28th. This is exciting as Michigan is THE PREMIER FE race host. More information will be made later by the Michigan crew on another thread.

Thanks Dave. Hang on to your butts.

[kacordy]

Where can I see or get a copy of some of the videos that were recording at the Nats?

Thanks, Allen

[madmikepags]

Hey guys, I just wanna thank all the guys in D9 that ran the Nat's, I had a great time and met some great new people and we had some great racing. Dave Newland, Jim O, and Ted McKay are some great racers, I had the pleasure of battling against them for most classes all week. As always at the Nats I learn a lot, but mostly what I come away with is the knowledge that I'm not really as good as I think I am!!!! It was a small race but the competition for each class was extremely solid. If you won a title here you might only have beaten 5,6,7 guys but all of those guys were QUALITY racers. I think the Theme for this Nats was Quality not quantity. When you're a pretty good racer and there are 3-4 guys on the drivers stand in every heat that are capable of kicking your A_ _, thats quality. Hats off to all the competitors and to Dave Newland the new High Points Champ and Mr. Offshore!!! noone has won both since Doug Twaits Jr in Michigan in '09. Thanks for a great show guys!!!!

[namba98]

Hey Mike thanks for coming out it was a pleasure having you there
Mike please email me your address so I can send out your plaque award.
dave.bestpitch@gmail.com

[namba98]

Okay back brace is on and now trying to get back to work...
Besides Allen, Randy and David who else needs shirts I am placing an order for them this week.
David a medium...Randy a triple...Allen ?

[D. Newland]

Received a nice overnight package today. Boy, I take the Mr. Offshore title from him, and then he sends me and my family a weeks worth of beef, wings, lamb, salami and cheeses from his butcher. Still frozen, too.

Pags-You're the best!

100990100991

[madmikepags]

I figure maybe you wont race me so hard nexy year!!!!!!! Enjoy and Happy Birthday brother!!!!!

[kacordy]

I will take a large and a medium. Thanks. Please PM me and I will pay by paypal. We're going to build out Kristine's woodstuff. We're planning on going to the Winter Warm-ups 2014.

Allen

[madmikepags]

Hey allen you NEED to put next years Nats on your radar!!!!!! It will be the FE event of the century!!!!!!!

[RandyatBBY]

okay back brace is on and now trying to get back to work...
Besides allen, randy and david who else needs shirts i am placing an order for them this week.
David a medium...randy a triple...allen ?

cool!

[modtruck69]

Allen.....I need a 2X.....I will pay you when I see you!

[skiking1739]

Here's a pretty good Amateur Video of P-Mono that I shot while on vacation at Lake Minden,

A perfectly good start
Two Blow-overs on lap one
A bouy cut
An inside/outside move
A couple of dipsy dos
And a 1,2,3 finish

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0MEmYQpbB8

Enjoy,

SkiKing

[namba98]

Thank You for the vid Hope we can get some more for the archives
it was a good race.

[D. Newland]

SkiKing-thanks for posting that video.

Ted McKay had the blow over @ that start, which we all were wayyyy too aggressive. That's Pags' "High Plains Drifter" orange Delta Force in the lead for a bit, with my red Titan 40 getting past him mid-race.

[ron1950]

Very smooth driving dave

[namba98]

David I just want to thank everyone again for coming and having a great race here at Lake Minden. Thanks also to Steve for his sponsorship and to Venom & Atomx for theirs. At our next district race we have a good turnout in pl hydro and pl offshore both offset and heat racing. We are growing. The drivers stand has now got a judges stand above it and an awning above the drivers. For all the drivers and sponsors Thank You Thank You Thank You. We are all looking forward to the 2014 FE NATS.

[RandyatBBY]

Ya know I had a blast thanks Dave your hot headed old friend.

[Jim Osborne]

Found this picture of the "High Plains Drifter" leaving town after that heat of P Mono when Newland took him to school. What's up with the bag.105790

[skiking1739]

Another P-Mono Heat from the 2013 FE Nationals

Some dialog please. Orange boat was class of the field. Good job.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQfCBMm7l-U&feature=c4-overview&list=UUBjGiglucyupdSelIqSh9tQ

Thanks,

Skiking

[madmikepags]

oh boy, I was the orange boat, it was all over the place, i must have cut everyone off at least 3 times, I was ready to call it quits w that boat and in Mi 3 weeks later it ran incredible with a couple of small changes. I think dave was just laying back in that heat, all he needed was a finish for the title.

[madmikepags]

Ok jim yes he "took me to school" too bad I was riding the short bus with my helmet on an a zip loc baggie of broken crayons. At least thats the way it looked like I was driving!!!! He's lucky my boat didn't spear him when he made that pass, I know it almost looked intentional but my boat kept doing that bow-steer thing at the exit of every turn!!!!! Hope to see all you guys in Mi next year we will have a great time and some great racing!!!

[skiking1739]

oh boy, I was the orange boat, it was all over the place, i must have cut everyone off at least 3 times, I was ready to call it quits w that boat and in Mi 3 weeks later it ran incredible with a couple of small changes. I think dave was just laying back in that heat, all he needed was a finish for the title.

Okay, I got that. I was curIous about that studder/jitter or bow steer exit at 2 and 4. What causes that and how did you correct it?

Thanks,

SkiKing

[madmikepags]

it wasn't a single thing to fix probably tested 8-10 differnt props, moved the weight back, raised the strut a bit and a little less right tab and a little more left tab, prob about 12-14 practice runs before I got it right, but it's a completely different boat now, I might not be able to beat dave but the boat is so much more consistent now that if I got the start like I did in that first race I would be much harder to catch and pass. MInd you now that dave is one of the best drivers in the country and has probably the best P-mono I've ever seen, so I don't feel bad being "taken to school" by him like Jim "broken boat" Osborne said!!!!! And BTW "The High Plains Drifter" is the moniker I got at the Nats this year, Partly because my Orange boat would unexpectedly "drift" into others lanes, but probably more because my P-Lim mono (black CF Titan 40) that going down the back stretch would "drift???" (OK I did it) to lane 1/2 or 1/3 and consequently shutting the door on Jim and Dave and Ted (who were all coming hard in one race or another). I really had a blast racing w/ all those guys, there wasn't a Lot of competition there but the drivers that were there were all fierce competitors!!! Oh and for the record the picture of me leaving w/ my (girly) bag was a little skewed, the polka-dots were white not PINK!!! nice photo shop job JIM!!!

[D. Newland]

Thanks for the other vids as well that are linked to the other You Tube videos. P-Ltd Mono, LSH, and P-Ltd Hydro (kind of...).

Mike-I think I'm going to have Canvas Art do up that picture of you for my office!

[ron1950]

I am with dave...great vids even saw my fe 30 running in ft pearce in the spring....

[T.S.Davis]

I think it was nerves Mikey. By the end of that P mono heat it looked like you had settled right in.

[skiking1739]

You can link to all my videos on you tube at skiking1739, including the Spring Bash at Fort Pierce Florida.

Here are the remaining videos from 2013 FE Nationals.

P-Ltd Mono-1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBCL_Vi9kk4

P-Ltd Mono
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4uU5ZFMBDE

P-Mono-2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD5sj-ts6IQ

P-Ltd Sport Hydro
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQeVu2aR_3M

I appreciate all the comments about the vids. Thanks to all.

Enjoy

SkiKing

[Jim Osborne]

it wasn't a single thing to fix probably tested 8-10 differnt props, moved the weight back, raised the strut a bit and a little less right tab and a little more left tab, prob about 12-14 practice runs before I got it right, but it's a completely different boat now, I might not be able to beat dave but the boat is so much more consistent now that if I got the start like I did in that first race I would be much harder to catch and pass. MInd you now that dave is one of the best drivers in the country and has probably the best P-mono I've ever seen, so I don't feel bad being "taken to school" by him like Jim "broken boat" Osborne said!!!!! And BTW "The High Plains Drifter" is the moniker I got at the Nats this year, Partly because my Orange boat would unexpectedly "drift" into others lanes, but probably more because my P-Lim mono (black CF Titan 40) that going down the back stretch would "drift???" (OK I did it) to lane 1/2 or 1/3 and consequently shutting the door on Jim and Dave and Ted (who were all coming hard in one race or another). I really had a blast racing w/ all those guys, there wasn't a Lot of competition there but the drivers that were there were all fierce competitors!!! Oh and for the record the picture of me leaving w/ my (girly) bag was a little skewed, the polka-dots were white not PINK!!! nice photo shop job JIM!!!

All I have to say Pags, is Dave made me do it. It was great fun!
Jim

[madmikepags]

The funny thing is we do have one w/ pink polka dots!!!!!!!