The Michigan Cup 2013 (June 28,29,30)

[longballlumber]

OPC.......yuck.

boooooo booooooo

[Doby]

Come on! Somebody please give Doby some crap over him trying to stir the SV pot. This will take his mind off of OPC. :)

Doug


Mmmm...OPC.......:drool::drool::drool:

[tjcast]

OPC sounds like a disease :unsure:; can't you cure that with penicillin?

[madmikepags]

OPC other peoples crap

[Doby]

OPC is for real drivers....(or lucky ones, in my case)

[T.S.Davis]

That splains my distain for it. My race approach to racing is to overpower it, smash it, or light it on fire. Sometimes all three.

This just in. It's a small thing to most but a big deal to me. We'll have a full time retrieval guy for the weekend. So Mike doesn't have to jump in and drag the row boat around this year. Wahoo!

I'm thinking a tip jar is in order.

[fas]

I agree with the tip jar
Mike is taking off work friday to help us out, it will be great to hang out with him again, Its been a long time

as of right now we have 30 guys signed up ( with out that Jason or Smock guy) and 156 boats WOW there are going to be, some of the best racers in the nation right here in Michigan all at the same race how cool is that!!!!!

If your still not sure, you need to make up your mind reg closes on the the 14th of June that's only 2 weeks away
need to sign up fast and get your boats ready

[ray schrauwen]

Just need to tune my P-mono in again and my Q-offshore. Q-offshore is getting there. My test pond is too small really...:cursing:

Q-offshore runs for 5 min on a 5692 1200kv D wind SSSHOR motor, SF240 esc, 10K Dinogy 6S2P on board and turns a Prather 240 easy with no heat issues for 5 min. Speed???

Is there going to be P-Sport hydro?

[fas]

just had 2 more makes 32 160 boats

no sign of the other 2 yet

[T.S.Davis]

Now P sport Ray. Next year for sure though. I'm building one for Fred.

[jfrancisco892]

O ya!!

[Ken Haines]

That splains my distain for it. My race approach to racing is to overpower it, smash it, or light it on fire. Sometimes all three.

I thought that was my game plan.....lol

[T.S.Davis]

I burn em on the pond. You........well....elsewhere.

Last time I texted you I had a hard time finding your number. I forgot that I had saved it under Fireball.

[R.J.S]

Jason set the only fire in FL by winning every class he entered!Carefull what you wish for.

[madmikepags]

thats only cause I didn't make it there!!!!!!!

[R.J.S]

We all missed you in FL Mike,kick some MI butt for us !!!
Haines is coming to back you up,don't know about Simms.

[madmikepags]

oh he better be coming!!!!

[R.J.S]

Pags,hope all your equipment makes it to MI,first it's in FL,then shipped to CA,and finally shipped to MI!!! Do you have a logistics manager???Don't forget what happened to Twaits last year!

[Doby]

Yo, Powers that be...

Please take me out of Open Mono....my Fighter Cat "On/ Off" switch went to permanent "Off" today.

[ray schrauwen]

Now who's the Mr.Flame out!?lol.. :sarcasm1: Sorry to hear about that. My SF240 is chugging away very nicely.
Yo, Powers that be...

Please take me out of Open Mono....my Fighter Cat "On/ Off" switch went to permanent "Off" today.

[ray schrauwen]

Is there a list of racers for this race? I've signed up but, can't see who else I'm up against...

[Doby]

Now who's the Mr.Flame out!?lol.. :sarcasm1: Sorry to hear about that. My SF240 is chugging away very nicely.

But mine lasted 2 seasons...not 2 minutes:laugh::laugh::just-kidding:

The only good thing is that there was no actual "flame" or smoke....just a corner of the heatshrink that melted and a slight odour....no actual charring anywhere...thank god!

[Doby]

Is there a list of racers for this race? I've signed up but, can't see who else I'm up against...

Try this:

Name Pri Freq. Alt Freq.

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Ball, Mike NAMBA 171

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1, P-limited OPC DSM DSM
2, P-Limited Offshore DSM DSM
3, Q-Sport DSM DSM
4, P-Limited Sport Hydro DSM DSM
5, MMEU SV-27 DSM DSM
6, P-Limited Mono DSM DSM
7, P-Limited Cat DSM DSM



Brode, Ken NAMBA 1171

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1, P-Limited Offshore DSM DSM
2, MMEU SV-27 DSM DSM



Castellani, Thomas NAMBA 1000

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1, P-Limited Offshore DSM DSM
2, Open Cat DSM DSM
3, P-Mono DSM DSM
4, P-Limited Sport Hydro DSM DSM
5, Q-Offshore DSM DSM
6, Open Mono DSM DSM
7, P-Limited Mono DSM DSM
8, Open Offshore DSM DSM
9, P-Limited Cat DSM DSM



Cerankowski, Marc NAMBA 941

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1, P-Limited Offshore DSM DSM
2, P-Limited Sport Hydro DSM DSM
3, MMEU SV-27 DSM DSM
4, P-Limited Mono DSM DSM
5, One-eight Scale DSM DSM



Cirves, Jeffrey Guest N/A

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1, P-limited OPC DSM DSM
2, P-Limited Offshore DSM DSM
3, P-Limited Sport Hydro DSM DSM
4, P-Limited Mono DSM DSM



Costello, Tom NAMBA 642

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1, P-limited OPC DSM DSM
2, Q-Sport DSM DSM
3, P-Mono DSM DSM
4, P-Limited Sport Hydro DSM DSM
5, Q-Offshore DSM DSM
6, P-Limited Mono DSM DSM



Davis, Terry NAMBA 1287

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1, P-Limited Offshore DSM DSM
2, Q-Sport DSM DSM
3, Open Cat DSM DSM
4, P-Mono DSM DSM
5, P-Limited Sport Hydro DSM DSM
6, Q-Offshore DSM DSM
7, Open Offshore DSM DSM



Davis, Tyler NAMBA 1187

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1, P-Limited Kids Mono DSM DSM
2, MMEU SV-27 DSM DSM
3, P-Limited Mono DSM DSM
4, P-Limited Cat DSM DSM



Einstein, John Guest N/A

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1, P-limited OPC DSM DSM
2, P-Limited Offshore DSM DSM
3, Open Cat DSM DSM
4, P-Mono DSM DSM
5, P-Limited Sport Hydro DSM DSM
6, Open Mono DSM DSM
7, P-Limited Mono DSM DSM
8, Open Offshore DSM DSM
9, One-eight Scale DSM DSM
10, P-Limited Cat DSM DSM



Fetzer jr, George NAMBA ????

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1, P-Limited Mono DSM DSM
2, P-Limited Cat DSM DSM



Fetzer, Max NAMBA ????

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1, P-Limited Mono DSM DSM
2, P-Limited Cat DSM DSM



Francisco, Jimmy NAMBA 1294

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1, P-Limited Offshore DSM DSM
2, P-Limited Sport Hydro DSM DSM
3, MMEU SV-27 DSM DSM



Francisco, Victor NAMBA 2294

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1, MMEU SV-27 DSM DSM



Gross, Bryan Guest N/A

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1, P-Limited Kids Mono DSM DSM



Gross, David Guest N/A

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1, P-Limited Kids Mono DSM DSM



Gross, John NAMBA 1698

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1, P-limited OPC DSM DSM
2, P-Limited Sport Hydro DSM DSM
3, P-Limited Mono DSM DSM



Haines, Ken NAMBA 561

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1, P-limited OPC DSM DSM
2, P-Limited Offshore DSM DSM
3, Q-Sport DSM DSM
4, P-Mono DSM DSM
5, P-Limited Sport Hydro DSM DSM
6, MMEU SV-27 88 77
7, Q-Offshore DSM DSM
8, Open Mono DSM DSM
9, Open Hydro DSM DSM
10, P-Limited Mono DSM DSM
11, Open Offshore DSM DSM



Kazmierski, Joe NAMBA 1655

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1, P-limited OPC DSM DSM
2, P-Limited Offshore DSM DSM
3, P-Limited Sport Hydro DSM DSM
4, Q-Offshore DSM DSM
5, Open Mono DSM DSM
6, P-Limited Mono DSM DSM



Kewley, Sean NAMBA 952

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1, P-limited OPC DSM DSM
2, P-Limited Offshore DSM DSM
3, P-Limited Sport Hydro DSM DSM
4, P-Limited Mono DSM DSM



Krawczyk, Chris Guest N/A

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1, P-Limited Offshore DSM DSM
2, Open Cat DSM DSM
3, P-Mono DSM DSM
4, Open Mono DSM DSM
5, Open Hydro DSM DSM
6, P-Limited Mono DSM DSM



Luzenski, Pete NAMBA 1048

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1, Q-Sport DSM DSM
2, P-Limited Sport Hydro DSM DSM



Moffatt, Jay Guest N/A

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1, Q-Sport DSM DSM
2, P-Mono DSM DSM
3, P-Limited Sport Hydro DSM DSM
4, Open Mono DSM DSM
5, Open Hydro DSM DSM
6, P-Limited Offshore DSM DSM
7, One-eight Scale DSM DSM



Paganelli, Mike NAMBA 958

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1, P-Limited Sport Hydro DSM DSM



Pags, Ava NAMBA 958

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1, P-Limited Offshore DSM DSM
2, P-Limited Kids Mono DSM DSM
3, P-Mono DSM DSM
4, Q-Offshore DSM DSM
5, P-Limited Mono DSM DSM



Pags, Mike NAMBA 958

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1, P-Limited Offshore DSM DSM
2, Q-Sport DSM DSM
3, Open Cat DSM DSM
4, P-Mono DSM DSM
5, Q-Offshore DSM DSM
6, Open Hydro DSM DSM
7, P-Limited Mono DSM DSM
8, Open Offshore DSM DSM
9, One-eight Scale DSM DSM



Pags, Nina NAMBA 956

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1, P-Limited Offshore DSM DSM
2, P-Limited Kids Mono DSM DSM
3, P-Limited Mono DSM DSM



Peterson, Douglas NAMBA 247

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1, P-limited OPC DSM DSM
2, P-Limited Offshore DSM DSM
3, P-Mono DSM DSM
4, P-Limited Sport Hydro DSM DSM
5, P-Limited Mono DSM DSM
6, P-Limited Cat 85 84



Schrauwen, Ray Guest N/A

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1, P-Limited Offshore DSM DSM
2, P-Mono DSM DSM
3, P-Limited Sport Hydro DSM DSM
4, Q-Offshore DSM DSM
5, P-Limited Mono DSM DSM
6, P-Limited Cat DSM DSM



Siewert, Fred NAMBA 1469

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1, P-Limited Offshore DSM DSM
2, Open Cat DSM DSM
3, Q-Offshore DSM DSM
4, Open Offshore DSM DSM
5, P-Limited Cat DSM DSM
6, P-Limited Sport Hydro DSM DSM



Siewert, Landon Guest N/A

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1, P-Limited Kids Mono DSM DSM
2, MMEU SV-27 DSM DSM
3, P-Limited Mono DSM DSM



Stolz, Jay NAMBA 571

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1, P-Limited Offshore DSM DSM
2, P-Mono DSM DSM
3, P-Limited Sport Hydro DSM DSM
4, P-Limited Mono DSM DSM



Tucker, Howard NAMBA 1306

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1, P-limited OPC DSM DSM
2, P-Limited Offshore DSM DSM
3, Q-Sport DSM DSM
4, Open Cat DSM DSM
5, P-Limited Sport Hydro DSM DSM
6, Open Mono DSM DSM
7, Open Hydro DSM DSM
8, P-Limited Mono DSM DSM
9, Open Offshore DSM DSM
10, P-Limited Cat DSM DSM



Zola, Bob NAMBA 212

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1, P-Limited Offshore DSM DSM
2, Q-Sport DSM DSM
3, P-Mono DSM DSM
4, P-Limited Sport Hydro DSM DSM
5, Q-Offshore DSM DSM
6, P-Limited Mono DSM DSM
7, One-eight Scale DSM DSM

[fas]

Ok Guys and Gals
23 days 14 hours until open water its all starting to come along nice thing are starting to take shape
it any body has class changes please wait until you get here and when we go through sign in we can take care of it then

as of right now we have 34 racers and 164 boats and that Jason guy in still missing where are you at your would make 35 come on Jason just make the jump

Fred

[fas]

Ok

I have my team set for the run to the cup who else wants a shot

Mike Ball
Tom Castellani
Fred Siewert

who wants some of it

Ray I need to know who wide your chair is, I have something just for you.

Fred

[ray schrauwen]

I'll measure it today, thank you.

It would be nice to know what the cabins and washroom facilities look like before hand. Pics would be nice!

I'm trying too decide how much time Wendy and I will spend in hotel and how much time camping??? I need to contact the hotels also to see how accessible they are... Last time it was not so easy. I asked for a shower chair and they left my with some plastic bench ten inches high... NOT GOOD!!

Thanks guys!!

[ray schrauwen]

The push rims are the widest point of the chair and it's 27" wide with them. They don't come off...

[tjcast]

Ray if you go to the sign up page for the Michigan Cup and click on Details, then scroll down it will show you a list of the racers and the classes they signed up for. There isn't a way to sort the entrants by class so you will have to do that yourself.

[tjcast]

BTW Ray are the rims "spinners"? LOL

[tjcast]

Actually Ray how far up from the ground is the bottom of the push rim and what is the widest width of the actual wheel that touches the ground?

[T.S.Davis]

I have another stupid question for ya Ray. What height are your eyes at?

Sorry to be so invasive. We want to make sure our drivers stand has at least one spot that doesn't require you to be a contortionist to see the course. The hand rails, vertical posts, and peoples legs seem to always make it tough for you. Wont be that big of a deal if we figure it out in advance.

We've already got a ramp instead of stairs. We changed it from last year. Too narrow for anyone that eats. The new one will be 4' wide so getting you up n' down will be a breeze.

[jaike5]

Is there a wench to pull ray up the ramp..... I mean winch ...sorry bout that . lol
Cheers , Jay.

[Doby]

I have another stupid question for ya Ray. What height are your eyes at?

Sorry to be so invasive. We want to make sure our drivers stand has at least one spot that doesn't require you to be a contortionist to see the course. The hand rails, vertical posts, and peoples legs seem to always make it tough for you. Wont be that big of a deal if we figure it out in advance.

We've already got a ramp instead of stairs. We changed it from last year. Too narrow for anyone that eats. The new one will be 4' wide so getting you up n' down will be a breeze.

Getting him up to the drivers stand is always the challenge....gravity usually takes care of the return trip!

[T.S.Davis]

No wenches required. The ramp will be pointed at the lake this time. If we rig up his chair with a pair of 2230's on 12s each I'll bet we can launch him into the back straight.

[jfrancisco892]

No wenches required. The ramp will be pointed at the lake this time. If we rig up his chair with a pair of 2230's on 12s each I'll bet we can launch him into the back straight.

:roflol:

[T.S.Davis]

The Elks also have a slingshot that will throw a rock from the lodge into the road on the other side of the lake. Seems like we could do something fun with that. Might be too much for Ray. Hey! Let's use it for Lemans starts in offshore?

[jfrancisco892]

Lemans start for offshore. Have everyone have their boat, batteries,hatch, and tape behind a line. Gun goes off and you have to run put the batteries in, tape the hatch and go. Most laps wins. That would be sweet.

[T.S.Davis]

Used to be we launched at the start buzzer. It was madness. Fun but wrecked a lot of stuff drag racing to turn 1.

[ray schrauwen]

Not a problem Terry. I see well at 45 inches.




I have another stupid question for ya Ray. What height are your eyes at?

Sorry to be so invasive. We want to make sure our drivers stand has at least one spot that doesn't require you to be a contortionist to see the course. The hand rails, vertical posts, and peoples legs seem to always make it tough for you. Wont be that big of a deal if we figure it out in advance.

We've already got a ramp instead of stairs. We changed it from last year. Too narrow for anyone that eats. The new one will be 4' wide so getting you up n' down will be a breeze.

[ray schrauwen]

Push rims are only about an inch above ground and the wheels width without the push rims is 3 inches less... so 24 inches width...


Actually Ray how far up from the ground is the bottom of the push rim and what is the widest width of the actual wheel that touches the ground?

[ray schrauwen]

No wenches required. The ramp will be pointed at the lake this time. If we rig up his chair with a pair of 2230's on 12s each I'll bet we can launch him into the back straight.


O.J. at his best...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNCuCo-AWwE

[ray schrauwen]

I'll measure it today, thank you.

It would be nice to know what the cabins and washroom facilities look like before hand. Pics would be nice!

I'm trying too decide how much time Wendy and I will spend in hotel and how much time camping??? I need to contact the hotels also to see how accessible they are... Last time it was not so easy. I asked for a shower chair and they left my with some plastic bench ten inches high... NOT GOOD!!


Thanks guys!!



Need to know...

Also need to update the passport...

[jaike5]

That was my excuse last year........ does this mean you won't be coming until next year:flashfire:

[ray schrauwen]

I can drive to the passport office next Wednesday when I'm off. Today was a bit of a right off. I can always do it in the morning too. If you go to the office in person it's a much faster process!

[Doby]

Nothing like waiting till the last minute Ray:ohmy:....don't be another Jay, Ray....:laugh:

[ray schrauwen]

I know your razzin me but, I'm caught in some adverse situations right now. Not easy to elaborate on-line nor do I want to but, I'm doing everything I can to get there. You have no idea how much I want to go but, there is a possibility that I could be a no-show. Not from a passport issue or something silly but, there are a few serious situations both Wendy and myself are faced with before we are a 100% for sure to go. I'm doping prep work etc. Lets hope it all comes together.

I'm waiting on a return email from the Red Roof Inn to make sure I actually can get an accessible bathroom. The only picture they don't post on the web is the damn bathroom!!! Stupid stuff but, very important to me!

[jaike5]

Good luck with all that Ray :thumbup1:

[Doby]

Stayed at the Red Roof last year...from what I remember, the bathrooms were very small.

[T.S.Davis]

Ray, there are no cabins on site. Camping is basically toss a tent. Then no access to the actual bathrooms probably after midnight.......ish.

[Doby]

Any chance of extra generators being around for use....it would be one less thing to fit in my small SUV.

[DPeterson]

Ummn - Doby. Leave your OPC at home - your really not going to need it. Then the frustration factor if you do bring it. :)

Looking forward to the event.

Doug

[Doby]

I've sharpened the sponson tips to almost needle like sharpness......stay out of my way Peterson :glare:. I've also sharpened the back as well, so if you try and pass me, game over..... :sinking-guy:

Bring it on!

[ray schrauwen]

Eeew, I don't have one of those.... Am I screwed??
Any chance of extra generators being around for use....it would be one less thing to fit in my small SUV.

[ray schrauwen]

I called them and for Wheelchair accessible rooms I make Reservations by phone only and they have a unit with wheel in shower so, I'll make my reservations and then get the passport done asap. Cheap rooms but, one of the reviews says they got bug bites!! :ohmy:



Stayed at the Red Roof last year...from what I remember, the bathrooms were very small.

[Doby]

The rooms are pretty dated.....but I wore a flea collar and was fine.

[ray schrauwen]

I'm more worried about bed bugs than Fleas. So what hotel are you bunking in then John or are you roughing it (Laugh) :laugh:

[Doby]

I'm more worried about bed bugs than Fleas. So what hotel are you bunking in then John or are you roughing it (Laugh) :laugh:

Roughing it...that's funny:biggrin:

I'm staying here:

http://www.hotels.com/ho207219/palace-inn-auburn-hills-lake-orion-united-states/

Its about half the distance than the Red Roof (according to Google)

[ray schrauwen]

Thats a slick Hotel and the rates are cherry for what you get! Problem is it says not accessible.... you just don't want me bunking near you do you...:moon:

[Doby]

Anyone who uses their GPS to find "Pond Road"...make sure you ignore it if it takes you to the north side off of "Rowland Road" and make sure to use the south side, "Army Road".


The south side is very civilized, the north side, not so much..This is what Daniel and I had to trek through last year on the north side:

[ray schrauwen]

Not easy finding a hotel close by... I'll keep trying... is there a map of the exact pond location??

[T.S.Davis]

There's a map on rcraceevents

[tjcast]

Three more weeks and Shadow Lake will be a buzz with the sounds of the best FE competition seen all year. You really don't want to miss it!

Registration closes in one week!

[Shooter]

Anyone who uses their GPS to find "Pond Road"...make sure you ignore it if it takes you to the north side off of "Rowland Road" and make sure to use the south side, "Army Road".


The south side is very civilized, the north side, not so much..This is what Daniel and I had to trek through last year on the north side:

Woah! You guys are troopers! I think I would have turned around by then!

Looking forward to meeting everyone.

Pete

[Doby]

Woah! You guys are troopers! I think I would have turned around by then!

Looking forward to meeting everyone.

Pete

What we didn't take a pic of was the hill, full of ruts and potholes we had to climb up to get to that point!

[T.S.Davis]

This was earlier this week. It's probably done by now.

100284

[fas]

You mean there's away to get in from the south

[ray schrauwen]

[QUOTE=T.S.Davis;507416]This was earlier this week. It's probably done by now.

You guys are machines, unhuman!! That's a crap load of work. I have to make it there now by hook or crook!

[Doby]

This was earlier this week. It's probably done by now.

100284

That's the new clubhouse deck, right?

[T.S.Davis]

That's the clubhouse deck. Not the drivers stand. Drivers stand will be mobile like last year. Just bigger with a more user friendly ramp that will be perpendicular to the platform.

[DPeterson]

I kind of liked that Hay wagon you guy's had for the drivers stand at the 2005 Nats. The one that was on two wheels for awhile. Added alot of extra thrills during the heats. Can we get that back?

Doug

[tjcast]

100360100361

This was the Drivers stand from last year. Not quite a hay wagon but it is on wheels :-D!

[jaike5]

Does every one get a 2 sets of binoculars or are the pins a 1/4 mile closer ?:laugh:

Cheers , Jay.

[T.S.Davis]

The pins will be a little closer with the weed control. The view is pretty good up there though.

[T.S.Davis]

Ty and I fab'd up the buoy anchors tonight.

[ray schrauwen]

I remember that. Good times... helped end a bad marriage too! :tongue:


I kind of liked that Hay wagon you guy's had for the drivers stand at the 2005 Nats. The one that was on two wheels for awhile. Added alot of extra thrills during the heats. Can we get that back?

Doug

[fas]

updated boat count

sv-27 8 boats
1/8 5 boats
Open cat 7 boats
open Hydro 4 boats
open Mono 7 boats
Open offshore 7 boats
PL-Cat 11 boats
Kids Mono 6 boats
PL-Mono 23 boats
PL-Offshore 22 boats
PL-Sport hydro 22 Boats
P-Mono 13 boats
PL OPC 10 boats
Q-Offshore 10 boats
Q-Sport hydro 9 boats

Wow this just keeps getting better all the time

[T.S.Davis]

Nothing is on the bubble? and 9 boats in Q Sport? Holy crap. Where the heck did those sprout from? Kinda glad we'll be splitting that in two. Can you imagine 8 of those together?

[T.S.Davis]

Just noticed. 3 flights of P limited mono, P limited sport, and P limited offshore. Better put on my secret props. Got a new prop just for Ty's mono.

[madmikepags]

9 in q-sport and 10 in q offshore

[T.S.Davis]

Apparently I'm excited. 164 boats. Not to shabby.

Next year......500! LOL

[longballlumber]

Ugh… I wish I could get excited. My work schedule and life in general won’t allow it…

Signed,
Debbie Downer

[T.S.Davis]

We need you excited if we're going to take a shot at keeping the cup in MI mister. Now shape up!

Hey, if the Wisconsineesians win it do you think they will fill it with cheese whiz?

[Shooter]

I painted in the dark last night at about 10:30pm. I'd say I'M EXCITED!

[madmikepags]

Pags Haines and Simms is a pretty formidable team!!!!! yes I said SIMMS!!!!

[fas]

I would ask what you guys would fill it with but I dont think I want to know LOL

[T.S.Davis]

Sims? What ever. He can't hang.

That would be a killer team. What would you call it? Wave Runners? OH BubbleBlasters!

[madmikepags]

wave runners is what we would go with!!! oh the cup is filled with pennies right now and some chewed bubblegum, I all outta bubblegum!!!

[tjcast]

Let's see if we have 23 boats in PL Mono and 22 in PL Offshore and PL Sport hydro, that means running 4 flights! Unless we run 8 or 7 in each flight. Isn't that what Pags suggested?

[longballlumber]

We need you excited if we're going to take a shot at keeping the cup in MI mister. Now shape up!

I will come around... I promise... I am still trying to work out a way I can stay up there and participate in the evening activities without needing to drive home.

Later,
Ball

[T.S.Davis]

Gotta tent? I own a couple air mattresses. They're a bit short for you gigantor.

Banged out the sub floats for the course tonight.

[jfrancisco892]

I think I'm gonna bring a tent that can handle two guys comfortably.

[fas]

I have a big three room tent if anyone needs one i will not be using

Simms still hasn't signed up he only has until Saturday better get a move on if he is

Stopped and looked at the trophies last night all I can say is wow

[DPeterson]

Terry

Hey, if the Wisconsineesians win it do you think they will fill it with cheese whiz?

What is cheese whiz? :confused2:

I suppose I had better bring some good cheese for you all. Maybe something really stinky.

Doug

[madmikepags]

OK Fred set that 3 person tent up for me!! at the least I can put my boats in overnight!

[madmikepags]

hey Fred is there anyway Ken can get his race trailer in the pit area? I know he cant get it down low but is there room to get it in there to put it up top?

[fas]

Mike.
Ken will be able to put his trailer down in the pits. He will have to leave it there and will be able to pit out of it if he wants

[madmikepags]

OK cool, I want ur tent!!!!

[Jeff]

X2 on trailer pit for wisconsin guy's

[longballlumber]

Thanks for the offers... I've got a tent and such if I end up going that route.

Later
Mike

[Shooter]

gigantor

:ohmy: :w00t: :lol: :lol: :lol:

:hide:

[T.S.Davis]

Pete, it's a gift. Haha

Mike, Kabota Ken and I have storage figured out inside. We want to limit the amount of gear left out just due to foot traffic on Saturday. We could see 300 people on Saturday. We'll be policing the area but best to be cautious.

Race trailers space will be available down on the flats. Especially if Ken brings the futon, disco ball, and brass pole. I already cleared trailers with the Elks.

Buoy are painted one shot neon red. Finished those tonight. Crab floats this year. Mmmmmmuch more forgiving. Course goes in this Saturday.

[Jeff]

Terry you save yourself a lot of work and just give the trophies to the wisconsin guys. You did a few years ago.

[madmikepags]

well this New Yorker will have something to say about that!!!!!

[Doby]

And Kanadians!

[T.S.Davis]

We did but that was a tiny little thing. This race is around twice the size of the nats. Some of these classes will be tough.

[Jeff]

Terry, if you sass me I will start posting twice a day. We all know where that will lead.

[jaike5]

Terry, will you be holding the Nats next year ? :cool2:

[T.S.Davis]

Way. We're already working on that and we haven't even finished this one.

[ray schrauwen]

Which hotel in the MMEU is closest to the pond?? Please help it's getting late. My passport is looked after.


Hey gang,

We have an official date. Wahoo!

We haven't come up with a class list yet but I wanted to make sure everyone knew early that there was truly going to be a Michigan Cup race next summer. It's safe to assume all the spec stuff will run and then we'll sprinkle in some big boat nonsense like the Cup races of old. Scale, open mono, open offshore. Not too many places to race an FE scale these days.

It will be at the Elks club again in Leonard, MI. Open water June 27 and racing June 28,29,30.

3 days of debauchery

Food available on site

Camping available on site (no hookups)

Built in banquet hall

Some very gracious hosts too. The Elks so enjoyed our racing nonsense in 2012 that they are planning to enter some races themselves next year. How cool is that!

We're expecting some serous competition and some serious hooligans too. I mean PAGS and I will be there fore sure so..............hooliganery covered. There is even talk of a few guest CD's that will keep us all playing nice. Names most of you would recognize. I'll confirm that when they confirm (it's early).

Just so you guys know how we ended up with this date. We wanted to make sure that anybody that wanted to bring kids was able to so it had to be after school got out and before they went back. For sure, bring the kids. There's a 99.999% chance of there being a kids class. Then we also wanted to dodge the local race events and the Gold Cup in Detroit. Ugh. It's lot of shuffling. The date is totally Midwest driven.

Anyway, keep your eyes peeled for this one. It's a destination you'll be talking about for years.

If you can't get to any other travel races in 2013 be sure to get to this one. Start working on your wives early. Bring them too. Heyyyyy.........what about a wives class? hehehe Have to think on that one. It could work. Don't a be a hater.

This will surely be the most fun allowed by law.

[madmikepags]

hey ray I'm staying at the Red roof inn in rochester hills, its about a 20-25 minute drive to the lake and about $60 a night. Red Roof is a Big chain and I imagine they would have handicap accessible rooms. Also ask for a AAA discount, it's %10 and they never ask for your AAA# even if you don't have one!!!!!

[madmikepags]

hey Ray I just called the Red Roof inn in Rochester hills they have a Handi room 1 king bed and a lowered Tub, the AAA rate is $58.99+tax they have a couple of rooms left, their # is 248-853-6400 thats where I will be staying.

[ray schrauwen]

I'm in there with ya buddy! Maybe call back for the AAA discount... we'll see, thanks!

[madmikepags]

yes call back and get the discount, they never check. I even ask for a Law enforcement discount and they never check, I tell them I'm with the Secret service!!!! LOL

[longballlumber]

yes call back and get the discount, they never check. I even ask for a Law enforcement discount and they never check, I tell them I'm with the Secret service!!!! LOL

Now, that is funny!

[fas]

Just want to give a heads up sign up will close tomorrow at mid-night so If you have not done it yet best get moving

JASON that would mean your sir

after Friday night the sign up will be off line for a day and will come back on Sunday

Fred

[T.S.Davis]

Made the dock posts today out of 1.5"x11" companion flanges and 1.5" pipe. Bits n' pieces. Coming together

Anybody else having a flash back? Back in 2004 we had a Michigan Cup that was about the same size. We had a mix of the old guard and some fresh faces.

Then the following year we hosted the nats and it was the perfect storm. We had even more new guys. More old guys too. Hall of famers and pioneers. 62 in all. Guys that were spooky fast. That was the first race I'd ever seen Petersons mono hulls run. I remember thinking "yyyyikes". Or Doug Campbells personal LSH. Holy crap. The thrill of seeing Nayman who had not been to a nationals, beat the best of the best in P mono and setting a record in the process. Or the excitement of Ed Hughey's nephew for having placed in cracker box. Somewhere there's a pic of Pachmeyer (who's a giant) standing next to a little kid with the crackers. Priceless. The Hughey clan and Mr. Octura, Tom Perzanka himself made it out for the show. Tom came just to watch the nonsense.

This year we have some new racers and some vets too and well......I'm having a flashback. I hope we can follow the same pattern. Well, minus the storm. That was creepy.

[ray schrauwen]

I was there 2004, 2005 I think. Still have the camp Dearborne parking stickers... Ed Hughey almost passed on his secrets to me of how he makes his cables... I said, "keep it, I can't do what you can do" That was great. Got my azz handed to me but, it was great!

[madmikepags]

Oh I can't wait I have over a dozen boats ready to be packed into my truck!!!! batteries batteries batteries!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tjcast]

work in progress .... Ray's perch on the driver's stand

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[jaike5]

Where does the sling shot attach :w00t:

[tjcast]

Actually gonna have a spring board competition off of it on Friday night !

[T.S.Davis]

Kobota Ken and I will likely be casting from there about 3am.

[fas]

Do to safety reason no children will be allowed on the extended drivers stand sorry terry and ken that's leaves you out. Lol

[fas]

quick update

The course and dock are all in thanks Terry, Tom and Ken that's who was there when I dropped off the dock at 8 this morning I don't know if anybody else helped

The goody bags are stuffed thanks Landon for doing most of them

Things are staring to fall into place only 12 days until open water

[Jeff]

Doug and I were testing today for the trip.

[rightturnonly]

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Pictures from today....

[tjcast]

Thanks to John Gross who also showed up for the site set up.

[rightturnonly]

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One more...

[bozo586]

i believe the new tables & chairs for the patio will be delivered monday or tuesday and the whole patio area will be finished by the next weekend! great race sight,food,fun,racing,fireworks,drinking after the race,camping and having a great time with everybody who's attending----now how can you beat that!

[ray schrauwen]

I could drive from that patio.

****Can someone give me an idea of what batteries and prop to run in both P-limited mono (6-lap) and P-Limited Cat (6-lap) since I'm used to 4 min offshore and I don't want to fry anything if possible????

I figure an 1800kv Aquacraft motor for the mono and 2030kv motor for the cat. Is this a good idea? I use the 2030kv motor in my LSH and the 1800kv in my Geico in Limited Offshore. I know what props to run with those but, Thursday is the only day I might have to test the 6 lap setups since I hardly have the time or place to test here... Just a general idea would be nice!! PLEASE! :help:

[ray schrauwen]

WOW, very cool!!! I'm stoked!
work in progress .... Ray's perch on the driver's stand

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[Doby]

What time you heading down Ray?

[T.S.Davis]

Ray, start with a 447 on the mono and a 445 on the cat. Should be fine.

[ray schrauwen]

We should be (well the plan is..) packed Wednesday night and leaving as early as possible Thursday morning, go direct to pond, unload toys and then Wendy goes to check in to the hotel. We are taking her truck.


What time you heading down Ray?

[ray schrauwen]

Thank you!! Got'em...


Ray, start with a 447 on the mono and a 445 on the cat. Should be fine.

[DPeterson]

Jeff

Doug and I were testing today for the trip.

Yep - had a good day. P-mono in the 70's. Nothing below 55 for all the P-limited's. New OPC - absolutely frightening (OH NO Doby). 15 lap offshore's. You dudes are in for a battle. :laugh:

Doug

[fas]

Doug

this is going to be a battle for every class, I am looking forward to racing with everybody that is coming

just a little fyi we have a real offshore course with the hair pin turn down to the right side

THANK YOU MR. DAVIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love that kind of a offshore course

[ray schrauwen]

Oh no..... 70mph P-mono... oh no... :help:
Jeff


Yep - had a good day. P-mono in the 70's. Nothing below 55 for all the P-limited's. New OPC - absolutely frightening (OH NO Doby). 15 lap offshore's. You dudes are in for a battle. :laugh:

Doug

[mojoracer]

That deck looks awesome!

[ray schrauwen]

That trophy ain't too shabby either!

[mojoracer]

Mark Weber Event Director for the APBA Gold Cup Race in Detroit will be visiting the Michigan Cup event on Saturday. I asked Mark if he could bring the Gold Cup trophy out for a visit, and he has agreed! The APBA Gold Cup is the oldest active trophy in all of professional motor sports. The 1st Gold Cup boat race was held in 1904. Detroit first hosted a Gold Cup race in 1916, and has been the permanent hosting race site since the early 1990s.

Mark is also a former full scale Unlimited hydroplane driver, and has interest in RC racing. The DRRA (Detroit River Regatta Association) has donated some nice prizes for the Michigan Cup race. There are 2 sets of two day deluxe APBA Gold Cup grandstand tickets with parking pass ($140 package) along with some souvenirs. The Detroit race is 2 weeks after the Michigan Cup event. For more information on the Gold Cup hydroplane race please visit: http://www.gold-cup.com/

[Jeff]

http://tapiture.com/telian/photography

Here's a pic of Doug testing the cat

[longballlumber]

http://tapiture.com/telian/photography

Here's a pic of Doug testing the cat

WTF.... are you trying to give everyone a virus? That was a crazy website with some funny looking, drooling Hawaiian figurine; it all sounds like voodoo to me…..

LOL

Ball, out!

[Shooter]

:scared: Scared the crap outta me!!!!

[madmikepags]

what Mike??? ur Balls are out?????

[longballlumber]

what Mike??? ur Balls are out?????

There was a day when my race team was going to be called "Ball's Out Racing" I figured I should keep it PG...

[Jeff]

It's PG now.

[madmikepags]

hey guys just FYI on rcracingevents.com the details for the Cup race do not work, maybe u wanna check that out.

[jfrancisco892]

I think it's working now. 22 boats in LSH. How many per heat?

[fas]

Yes its working now I get it fixed

3 8/7/7 lol

[jfrancisco892]

Wear a helmet its gonna get crazy!

[T.S.Davis]

Thought we were only going 6 per heat.

[fas]

Thanks davis won't let me have any fun we are only going a max of 6 per sheet

[T.S.Davis]

Fun governor.

I'd rather see us racing more and retrieving less. Even more obscene would be 8 open boats.

[jfrancisco892]

6 is plenty. 8 would be chaos. Thanks terry.

[Doby]

We had 8 OPC's running in London a few years back..the starts were interesting!

[tjcast]

Didn't we run 7 OPCs in the final heat of the 2011 P Shoot out? That was some real carnage! Only one boat finished. What an obstacle course!

[ray schrauwen]

What spec 1800kv motor is preferred, the Proboat or Aquacraft??

[Doby]

There should be one heat where everyone has to put one boat in the water for 6 laps.

[fas]

anyway just wanted to give a update

heet sheets are all made, trophies are all set(Pick up next Wed), door and raffle are all set(who has the raffle tickets or do we need to get some),high points and team points sheets are made,banner will be at my house on friday, only thing I have left to do is 3 boats and driverstand LOL

I will be leaving to go on a business trip in the morning and return Sunday night if anybody needs something after tonight please text me and I will get back with you as soon as I can
I will be at the pond tonight also.

Look forward to seeing everybody next week for some great racing and fun

Fred

[T.S.Davis]

I have the tickets. There on my boat rack.

[madmikepags]

We used to do this thing in oval racing back in the day called a "20 man" the last one I remember at MEGATRACK in jersey we actually had 32 cars on the track at one time (thats way before 2.4gig) it was a nightmare to figure out who won but it was fun!!! at one point I was going into turn 3 on this 495 foot 30 degree banked Tri oval and there were at least 15 cars piled against the inside barrier. The announcer said "theres a small accident in turn 3" I say sunday afternoon a P limited whatever 20 man!!!! last one running wins!!!!

[madmikepags]

I know everyone really likes their boats.............. but I would LOVE to do this 20man for schnitz and fliggles!!! ANYONE interested???? I know me, My girls andd Ken haines is up for it!!!!! All I know is a video of a 20man start would be INSANE!!!!!

[madmikepags]

bring a cheap RTR, or something thats been sittin on the shelf for years, doesnt matter just put a P-lim motor in and go!!!!

[Doby]

I'm in!

[photohoward1]

Got one!

[jaike5]

Oval or figure 8 ?........ I'm in either way!

[ray schrauwen]

Building one... just mounting the servo mount... motor mount is in hardware is on... needs stuffing tube and a few nick knacks...

[rightturnonly]

Count me in!!!

[tjcast]

7 days until racing begins!

[longballlumber]

7 days until racing begins!

That's funny, I have 2 weeks of boat work that needs to be done.... :doh:

[madmikepags]

hey the 20 man figure 8 sounds fun!!!!

[madmikepags]

i have all my stuff ready!!!

[T.S.Davis]

I am not ready. I don't really care that I'm not ready either.

176 boats registered. Not too shabby for just a regional gig. Can't wait to see all you guys next week.

[LuckyDuc]

With 2 classes on Friday, 1 class on Sat, and 1 class on Sunday, I will have plenty of time for BS'ing and high jinks.:banana:

[T.S.Davis]

Free time? We'll put you to work if you look too comfortable.

[LuckyDuc]

Free time? We'll put you to work if you look too comfortable.

I'll be busy making trouble.

[T.S.Davis]

I always tell my wife I don't actually "make" the trouble. Finding it is a gift.

[madmikepags]

Yes Terry you do have a gift on and off the water!!! LOL!!! My crew will be running in 9 out of 14 heats on fri, so anyone looking too relaxed will be put to work pitting charging or working on boats in general!!!!!

[T.S.Davis]

So much for me putting my foot down on how many classes you and the girls can run in a day. Mikey needs help guys. We'll all need to keep an eye on him.

[madmikepags]

fri is bad, sat and sunday should be a cake walk!!! I might just drop P-mono and focus on helping Ava doing well in that class, as it looks like it's me Ken and Ava are going to be a team!!!!! The Bubblegum Wave Runners!!!!

[madmikepags]

Hey Terry or Fred will there be extra power there for me?

[ray schrauwen]

Are we expected to have our own generators?? This could be a big problem for me. I may be able to borrow one, maybe.....

[madmikepags]

yes Ray you should have your own power, I'm bringing one generator but might need extra power. They have power in the elks club but I wouldn't count on using it during the day. I used it last year at night after racing.

[Doby]

Are we expected to have our own generators?? This could be a big problem for me. I may be able to borrow one, maybe.....

Bring a can of gas....you can suck power from my generator.

[LuckyDuc]

I'd be happy to pit for anyone who needs it.

[ray schrauwen]

That's an awesome offer I can't refuse!! Thank you so much!!! :bowdown: I am still trying to get a line on a used Honda generator. What length of extension cord will I need if I'm at the bottom of the hill pitting?? Again, thank you so much!


Bring a can of gas....you can suck power from my generator.

[T.S.Davis]

Well, a few off us were out at the lake today. 91 degrees. Blistering sun. The deck is done and it is fantastic.

The water is.....cleaner than last year. Visibility of maybe 8ft. I think you could drink it. Still fighting the damned weeds though. Spent some time with the weed ninja. SO SORE. We cut back on the lilies and now the milfoil is rampant. ugh Weeds are not as bad as last year but still there. Might need an intervention for next year.

It's so pretty out there I wanted to just stay.

[T.S.Davis]

Hey, anybody have a 1527/1.5y we can borrow? Bob's Pay-n-Pack setup isn't cooperating.

[T.S.Davis]

Post marathon. Tired, keep remembering things.

Orange alert
When you're coming north on Rochester Road there is a blinking 3 way stop in Lakeville. Google wants you to turn right at that light. You can't. The county decided it was a good time to shred the road for replacement. They absolutely butchered it and there's no hope of getting it done in time. SOOOOOOO

You turn left at the 3 way light onto Lakeville Road
Then about a mile or two down you turn right onto Curtis Road. (now you are driving north)
Travel north on Curtis Road until Army Road
Turn right onto Army Road.
Then turn left onto Pond Road.
The Elks Lodge will be on your right.

Basically you are looping around Lakeville Lake to the west instead of the east. It's about the same distance but guys, this route sucks. It's washboard and yucky. You'll think you made a wrong turn. It will seem like you're way way out in the boonies. Your not. You'll make it. haha

[mojoracer]

The lodge is looking better than last year. The new deck is awesome! Really starting to get excited. The new dock is much better than last year, Fred delivered the drivers stand. Operation of the weed Ninja is so much fun, especially cleaning it off! See attached photos from Sunday. Looks like Ty was having fum riding in the floating weed whipper!

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[mojoracer]

1527 will not package in this boat right now. I am going to look at the data. I need to figure this out...


Hey, anybody have a 1527/1.5y we can borrow? Bob's Pay-n-Pack setup isn't cooperating.

[fas]

Terry the lodge is on will be on the right not the left guys the road going in is not that bad it is a dirt road not a two tracks just has a bit of wash boa
I took the driverstand that way sunday

getting ready cant wait
Fred

[T.S.Davis]

Try'n to help Bob. I know how frustrating speedo weirdness can be.

Fred, I fixed it. Thanks.

[jaike5]

Hey, anybody have a 1527/1.5y we can borrow? Bob's Pay-n-Pack setup isn't cooperating.

I Have a plet. Cheers, Jay. Any body got a spare 5s 5000 mah 40c pac

[jstolz]

Terry,

Tom and I will be coming in from I-69. Do you know how far up Rochester Rd. is getting worked on? I was planning on coming down Rochester Rd. from I-69 to Army Rd. If that's not an option, we can get off I-69 at Lapeer. Then we'd turn on Curtiss Rd. from the West.

Jay

[fas]

Just A heads up

you will have to sign in each day before racing in the lodge with me
times are as follows so we will have enough time to print your heet sheets for the day

Friday 7:45 to 8:30
Saturday 8:00 to 8:30
Sunday 8:00 to 8:30

Drivers meeting is at 8:45 Racing starts at 9:15

Please plan as needed 15 guys showing up at 8:25 would not start the day off good

Getting pumped and cant wait 33 maybe 34 guys 164 boats 3 days of racing yahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh babyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
More as the day goes on

[T.S.Davis]

Terry,

Tom and I will be coming in from I-69. Do you know how far up Rochester Rd. is getting worked on? I was planning on coming down Rochester Rd. from I-69 to Army Rd. If that's not an option, we can get off I-69 at Lapeer. Then we'd turn on Curtiss Rd. from the West.

Jay

Jay, not sure how far up it goes but I know it's torn up north of Army. I would come down Lapeer like you mentioned.

[fas]

Guys and Gals

High points will be the order you finish in the class
so if there are 22 boats that run in the class and you take#1 you would get 22 points if you take #22 you would get one

every class you run will count for your points

Team Classes will be scored the same way, your three classes(per person no overlap 9 total per team) you pick before racing starts on friday
will count for your team points team with the highest point total wins the cup. as long as a team has P-Limited sport,p-limited offshroe,p-Limited mono covered the rest of the classes will be about the same

so far we have three teams I know we can get a few more whos it going to be

Fred

[Doby]

Just A heads up

you will have to sign in each day before racing in the lodge


Are we only racing in the lodge if it rains????:laugh:

[tjcast]

Missing a few , , ! LOL

[ray schrauwen]

I think our caravan will be going west on I69 and south on 53 and direct to pond on Thursday afternoon for testing. Any worries to this route? I'm hoping John (Doby) knows the way better than I do so we don't get screwed up. Missed the I53 exit in 2005 and drove around 4 ever like an idiot.


Terry,

Tom and I will be coming in from I-69. Do you know how far up Rochester Rd. is getting worked on? I was planning on coming down Rochester Rd. from I-69 to Army Rd. If that's not an option, we can get off I-69 at Lapeer. Then we'd turn on Curtiss Rd. from the West.

Jay

[ray schrauwen]

Proposed route (<https://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=154+Bronte+Street+South,+Milton,+ON,+Canada&daddr=3100+Pond+Rd,+Leonard,+Michigan,+United+Stat es&hl=en&geocode=FUfXlwIdKBE9-ynZhfrFmm8riDHLt8XXHaoXFw%3BFdbFjQIdMygL-ylPKcM5hfEkiDE17n_gUvvKJg&aq=0&oq=3100+Pond+Rd.+Leonard+Michigan&sll=42.827639,-82.809448&sspn=0.642577,0.986023&vpsrc=6&mra=ls&ie=UTF8&ll=42.899107,-82.978363&spn=0.320917,0.493011&t=m&z=11&dirflg=d>)

lets try this instead...

https://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=154+Bronte+Street+South,+Milton,+ON,+Canada&daddr=3100+Pond+Rd,+Leonard,+Michigan,+United+Stat es&hl=en&geocode=FUfXlwIdKBE9-ynZhfrFmm8riDHLt8XXHaoXFw%3BFdbFjQIdMygL-ylPKcM5hfEkiDE17n_gUvvKJg&aq=0&oq=3100+Pond+Rd.+Leonard+Michigan&sll=42.827639,-82.809448&sspn=0.642577,0.986023&vpsrc=6&mra=ls&ie=UTF8&ll=42.899107,-82.978363&spn=0.320917,0.493011&t=m&z=11&dirflg=d

[Doby]

Proposed route (<https://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=154+Bronte+Street+South,+Milton,+ON,+Canada&daddr=3100+Pond+Rd,+Leonard,+Michigan,+United+Stat es&hl=en&geocode=FUfXlwIdKBE9-ynZhfrFmm8riDHLt8XXHaoXFw%3BFdbFjQIdMygL-ylPKcM5hfEkiDE17n_gUvvKJg&aq=0&oq=3100+Pond+Rd.+Leonard+Michigan&sll=42.827639,-82.809448&sspn=0.642577,0.986023&vpsrc=6&mra=ls&ie=UTF8&ll=42.899107,-82.978363&spn=0.320917,0.493011&t=m&z=11&dirflg=d>)

lets try this instead...

https://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=154+Bronte+Street+South,+Milton,+ON,+Canada&daddr=3100+Pond+Rd,+Leonard,+Michigan,+United+Stat es&hl=en&geocode=FUfXlwIdKBE9-ynZhfrFmm8riDHLt8XXHaoXFw%3BFdbFjQIdMygL-ylPKcM5hfEkiDE17n_gUvvKJg&aq=0&oq=3100+Pond+Rd.+Leonard+Michigan&sll=42.827639,-82.809448&sspn=0.642577,0.986023&vpsrc=6&mra=ls&ie=UTF8&ll=42.899107,-82.978363&spn=0.320917,0.493011&t=m&z=11&dirflg=d



Ray: see here..

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?38093-The-Michigan-Cup-2013-(June-28-29-30)&p=507168#post507168

[ray schrauwen]

Thanks John, I've been mapping it out today. I get the construction stuff too. Lets say we go south on 24 instead of 59 to avoid some construction/road closures that Google & Terry mentioned.

[madmikepags]

I wish I was more excited, I've been sick for 4 days feel weak and actually don't feel like getting in the car and driving 11 hours, but I will. Better have the margarita machine going and a good supply of bourbon for My wife and my cousin Max.....believe it or not the margaritas are for Max Boubon for my wife!!!! You guys are gonna get the FULL PAGS show this year!!!! I'm loaded for bear, 12 boats, about 300lbs of lipos, 8 chargers, a couple hundred props, a dozen extra castle speedos, a bottle of ether, 3 sheets of acid, a salt shaker full of blow and a fistfull of downers.......................................we gonna party!!!!!!!!!! Ah *!***!***!***!** my kids are gonna be there better not bring the acid!!!!

[madmikepags]

Oh and I'm bringing the old cup and there's a new cup too!! maybe the winner takes one home and one stays at the Lodge?

[T.S.Davis]

Shut the front door. Love you Mike.

.......I refuse to be hang'n Friday morning. Just say'n.

[mojoracer]

The UIM Trophy that Bill Muncey won in 1972 stays at the lodge. The trophy is the property of the APBA and is on semi-permanent loan to the Elks. As long as we keep racing there, they can keep the trophy. If the race is no longer held, the trophy goes back to the APBA. The winner of the MMEU race will have there name put on a plaque on the trophy for 2013, and every year after that. The Michigan Cup trophy that you have goes home with the winning team.
Oh and I'm bringing the old cup and there's a new cup too!! maybe the winner takes one home and one stays at the Lodge?

[madmikepags]

thats AWESOME!!!!

[T.S.Davis]

I believe Mike went out and found a new Michigan Cup. We think the original is in a Cuban prison. The one Mike calls "the old one" is not quite as awesome.

So unrelated to the Muncey trophy. I think at least. I may have that wrong though.

The Muncey trophy will be awarded as directed by the Elks. That's their baby. Last time I talked with Brian he was leaning towards a sportsmanship award voted on by the racers.

We already have high points, team points, mister offshore. Sportsmanship has never been awarded though.

[photohoward1]

I wish I was more excited, I've been sick for 4 days feel weak and actually don't feel like getting in the car and driving 11 hours,

Pussy! :)

[T.S.Davis]

Honestly, I'm just looking forward to not having to work on anything for a weekend. Well, boats but that's not the same.

[DPeterson]

Beginning to pack!

The Wisconsin Crew is bringing cheese, sausage and crackers for the pot luck beer party. What night is this party? :thumbup1:

[T.S.Davis]

.....um.....Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Doug, how wide is your trailer?

Remember guys, do not bring alcohol onto this site on your own. Screws up their license.

[DPeterson]

Terry

I think the trailer I rent is a 6x12. Maybe 7x14. I'll know for sure tomorrow. Save us space in the pit area.

I guess if we can't bring alcohol no need for the trailer.

[fas]

now thats funny Doug

there will be enough of that for after racing in side the club
Just talked to Ken hes on his way about should be about 14 hours away at this time
Mike should be on the road also
truck is pack with the stuff to finish for Wed shold be all set up I hope Wed
Thursday is open water cant wait just one more day

Fred

[jaike5]

do the Elks sell beer/liquor/weed . or do we bring our own.

Cheers, Jay.

[ray schrauwen]

Can I sell them a bottle of Forty Creek Copper Pot? I swill an ounce oncer in a while... + Throwback Pepsi... finest big name cola out there.


.....um.....Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Doug, how wide is your trailer?

Remember guys, do not bring alcohol onto this site on your own. Screws up their license.

[ray schrauwen]

What is the distance form where my 'crip' pits are and the rest of y'all? Thinking extension cords... I have a few but, may buy one down there oer sumthin...

[jaike5]

Rays pumped ...... he's rambling :banana:

[Shooter]

Terry - If I bring my canopy, tables, etc... on Thurs night for open water, can I just leave them set-up for Friday morning??

[fas]

Ray dont worry we have you hooked up you won't be more then 30' from the water or the drivers stand

your right next to me, Terry and Tom LOL good luck with that one just remember your said you needed a crip pit you cant get any more then me Terry and Tom right next to you
LOL

[fas]

Pete

That is what we all are doing feel free

[Randall]

Ah Rumours, the best laid plans may just happen, time to burn some electrons rather then nitro.

[fas]

Randall

pack you stuff were waiting

[T.S.Davis]

Ray, your pitting in our tent. You can't get closer unless you're me.

Pete, set it and forget it. Might be a good idea to get some cork screw looking tether to latch it down. They have them at the Depot.

Doug, I just wanted to make sure it would fit through the fence. It does. We'll have your spot and Ken's spot mapped out. You'll be close to him I think. Fred and I have the whole pit area planned out...........but it's in our heads so getting it out could go horribly wrong. What kind of canopy space do you guys need?

Jay, it's not BYOB. If you are so inclined, both kid friendly and adult beverages can be had from the Elks full bar.

All, adult beverages are for after hours. Should you partake of any adult beverages you can not be racing or even testing after having done so. There will be zero exceptions to this. We'll explain this further as folks arrive.

Ken and I have been texting back and forth for hours. I giggle every time I get a text from "Fireball"

[fas]

Just got off the phone with Pags hes about 7 hours out hes stopping for a bit to rest should be at the pond around noon

LOL Man everybody is wound up for this one

[T.S.Davis]

I never heard back from him but I invited Kid Rock. His folks live about 10 minutes from there.

[ray schrauwen]

...

[ray schrauwen]

Cool, We have a tent and were going to bring it in case... Thank you muchly!! Yes Jay, I'm pretty stoked! :banana:


Ray, your pitting in our tent. You can't get closer unless you're me.

Pete, set it and forget it. Might be a good idea to get some cork screw looking tether to latch it down. They have them at the Depot.

Doug, I just wanted to make sure it would fit through the fence. It does. We'll have your spot and Ken's spot mapped out. You'll be close to him I think. Fred and I have the whole pit area planned out...........but it's in our heads so getting it out could go horribly wrong. What kind of canopy space do you guys need?

Jay, it's not BYOB. If you are so inclined, both kid friendly and adult beverages can be had from the Elks full bar.

All, adult beverages are for after hours. Should you partake of any adult beverages you can not be racing or even testing after having done so. There will be zero exceptions to this. We'll explain this further as folks arrive.

Ken and I have been texting back and forth for hours. I giggle every time I get a text from "Fireball"

[Jeff]

Will there be enough meth for sale on site or do we need to stop in detroot for some flava?

[ray schrauwen]

Could be a scary thought...

[jaike5]

Will there be enough meth for sale on site or do we need to stop in detroot for some flava?

If kid rock will be there better stop and get the meth , pick up some weed too , sounds like the elks are only selling kid drinks and adult beveys. Race on :rockon2:

[mojoracer]

There is a meth lab in the trailer park about 3 miles south of the race site.

[jaike5]

Fresh meth ...... nice, you guys have all the bases covered!

[DPeterson]

Terry and Fred.

Out trailer is a 6x12. With the wheel fenders it will need and 8" opening. We also will be putting up 2 - 10"x10" canopies. Pitting right next to Jay Stolz and Tom C. would be sweet too! Not that we don't like everyone else - just saying. Jay - I will call you back as soon as I get caught up.

Doug

[T.S.Davis]

So many lunatics so little time.

Doug, we got her spot figured out I think.

[fas]

ok open water is today it should start about noon ya right it will be early then that I will be at about 9 just a few small things to setup and then the boats hit water to test
Mike Pags and Max should up about 2 yesterday he got put a few boats in the water John Gross and his son were there. Tyler and Landon helped us out and touched up the drivers stand Paint Bob Zola took the night shift so to say as he should up about 4 so Terry, me and Tom could go finish what we need to
Thanks Bob we were beat and we started at 8 am that day
this is going to be a great few day

Will post more as it comes in

Fred

[Shooter]

Gotta love the forecast for tomorrow: "Showers and tunderstorms likely until noon....then showers and thunderstorms". Lovely!

[Randall]

As expected the people are great, our hosts at the club are doing everything for us now all need is break on the rain :flashfire: Getting ready to pack up and go home :w00t: No way do I want to be anywhere near 120 AC and rain, not a good mix.

[DPeterson]

Randall

As expected the people are great, our hosts at the club are doing everything for us now all need is break on the rain Getting ready to pack up and go home No way do I want to be anywhere near 120 AC and rain, not a good mix.

:confused1:

What rain?

[R.J.S]

Hoping someone will post daily results and news for those who were unable to attend!!!???

Good luck to Ken Haines who pulled his race trailer from FL to represent the WaveBlasters!

[Doby]

Its a kick ass trailer..


We finished up around 7 ish tonight...long day, but fun despite the occasional:laugh: rain.

I'm sure the results will be posted when poor Fred/Terry get a few minutes to calm down.

I've got quite a few pics/vids I'll post early next week.

2 more days of racing to go:banana:

[Randall]

Is there any news on Jays' P-mono that turned into a sub but forgot to blow the tanks to come back up?

[rightturnonly]

It popped up this morning...and was nice enough to not appear during the middle of a race.

[Doby]

Another long, but dry day......great fireworks display at the Elks lodge tonight...lots more pics taken....

One more day to go!

[T.S.Davis]

Best race ever. Failing miserably but having a scary good time.

Yesterday Mike Ball set the record for Q sport and held it for approximately 6 minutes until PAGS upped it by .02 seconds. Both refused to apply for the record even though we teched the boats.

[jaike5]

Well that was a hoot ...... I think pags ate the two sheets of acid and the locals kept the weed and meth away from us crazy amp eaters once they saw what we were up to... What a great bunch of host the elks are as well as the Michigan team. My open mono just had a wire come off so the motor is not gone .... phew! 1/8 scale fires up on 2p but not 1p ...? wtf... so just gotta see what I can salvage from the submersible p-mono. Thanks, again for the great weekend, cu next year at the your Nats.
Cheers, Jay, Deb, Iain.

[Doby]

Just got back after a 4.5 hour drive..poor cheese heads, will still be on the road at this time. So is Ray/Wendy.

Thought I saw a lot of weird things at different races...today we had to stop the heats for a bit due to a deer on the course...pics will follow in the next few days.