2013 Az Winter Warmups IX February 22nd-24th

[D. Newland]

We are pleased to announce the 9th annual Winter Warmups race in Scottsdale, Az on February 22nd-24th, 2013.

Our Title Sponsor again this year is none other than Steven OffshoreElectrics! Thank you very much for your support!

As always, Lenny Blake from Rumracing Products (http://www.rumracingproducts.com/) will be our CD.

Location: McKellips Pond in Scottsdale, Az. Near 7900 E McKellips Rd.

Friday:

Open water until 1:00, then 3 rounds of:

P Offshore Sponsored by Delta Force (http://www.deltaforce-hk.com/df/index.html)

David Newland
Tony Heller
Howard Tucker
Doug Peterson
Dave Zelinka
Ted McKay
Lee Simonson

P-Ltd Mono Sponsored by Jan @ Kintec Racing (http://kintecracing.com/)

David Newland
Tony Heller
Howard Tucker
Doug Peterson
Sean Kewley
Dave Zelinka
Jim Osborne
Ted McKay
Dan Proulx
Pete Wijatyk
Lee Simonson

P-Sport Hydro Sonsored by Jan @ Kintec Racing (http://kintecracing.com/)

David Newland
Tony Heller
Dick Roberts
Sean Kewley
Jim Osborne
Ted McKay
Leonard Feeback
Gary Rose
Tyler Garrard
Lee Simonson
Jim Johnson

P-Limited HydroSponsored by Lightz Products

David Newland
Howard Tucker
Jim Osborne
Tyler Garrard
Pat McDonald
Dan Proulx
Pete Wijatyk
Lee Simonson


Saturday/Sunday:

3 rounds each day of


P-Limited Offshore

David Newland
Tony Heller
Howard Tucker
Doug Peterson
Sean Kewley
Dave Zelinka
Lenny Blake
Kim McKay
Dan Proulx
Pete Wijatyk
Lee Simonson

P-Limited Catamaran Sponsored by SoCal FE

Tony Heller
Howard Tucker
Dick Roberts
Ted McKay
Kim McKay
Ted McKay
Pete Wijatyk

P-Ltd OPC Sponsored by Doug Peterson/Dairymasters

David Newland
Howard Tucker
Doug Peterson
Dave Zelinka
Pat McDonald
Dan Proulx
Pete Wijatyk
Lee Simonson

LSH Sponsored by Jeff Michaud @ Insane Boats (http://www.insaneboats.com/)

David Newland
Tony Heller
Howard Tucker
Jim Osborne
Doug Peterson
Sean Kewley
Ted McKay
Tyler Garrard
Pat McDonald
Dan Proulx
Wayde Bloedorn
Lee Simonson
Jim Johnson

1/6th Scale Crackerbox Sponsored by Performancespecialty.net (http://www.performancespecialty.net/)
Kim McKay
Dick Roberts
Gary Rose

1/10th Vintage/Modern Scale combined Performancespecialty.net (http://www.performancespecialty.net/)
Dick Roberts
Ted McKay
Leonard Feeback
Gary Rose
Don Ast

P Mono

David Newland
Tony Heller
Dick Roberts
Doug Peterson
Dave Zelinka
Jim Osborne
Ted McKay
Gary Rose
Tyler Garrard
Pete Wijatyk
Lee Simonson

Concours Award Sponsored by Lightz Products
High Points Award

Raffle Supporters:

Mark @ Dinogylipos.com (http://dinogylipos.com/), home of Dinogy Batteries
Harry @ RSF Speedmaster/Rossi Sales (http://rossisales.com/)
Keith @ Keithbradleyboats (http://www.keithbradleyboats.com/)
Pat @ rclipos.com (http://rclipos.com/)
Leo Ho @ btorcboat.com (http://www.btorcboat.com/index.shtml)
Jan @ Kintec Racing (http://kintecracing.com/)


We are graciously accepting Class Sponsorships for $50.

Our race is an excellent way to tune your setups as we focus our schedule to hit on the most popular classes in FE.

Hotel information:

Motels: Best Western-Papago Inn 7017 E McDowell Rd. Scottsdale, Az (480)994-0692
Motel 6 1612 N Scottsdale Rd Tempe, Az (480)945-9506
Best Western Inn of Tempe 670 N Scottsdale Rd Tempe, Az (480)784-2233

Fee: $20 for first class, $10 for each additional class

If you have any questions, or wish to sign up, post here!

Thank you for your consideration.

[TheShaughnessy]

How many racers were there last year? Any spectator traffic?

[properchopper]

By the power vested in me (by me) I hereby offer SoCal FE's sponsorship of any class deemed appropriate.

Put me down for :

P-Offshore (:spy:)
P-Ltd Mono
P-Sport Hydro

P-Ltd Offshore
P-Ltd Cat
LSH
P-Mono
Jersey Skiff ( Oh wait :sad:)

[D. Newland]

Thanks for the SoCal sponsorship!

Skiffs and Crackerbox didn't make the list this year because of the limited #'s we've had in the past and I wanted to make room for P-Ltd Cat. However, we'll add them if we get 3 racers that want to run them. We've always been flexible at this event.

I think we had 20 racers last year...? Spectators-yes. Our pond is part of the Scottsdale parks system, complete with a concrete walkway/bike path and a frisbee course next to the pond.

[PatrickM]

Jersey Skiff ( Oh wait :sad:)
T-

You and me, baby!:biggrin:
I can count as two racers, but if it's three boats that are required, I can drive mine so it looks like two boats....:blink:

[properchopper]

T-

You and me, baby!:biggrin:
I can count as two racers, but if it's three boats that are required, I can drive mine so it looks like two boats....:blink:

Bro, I'll bring my JS and we can have a lunchtime JS "exhibition" race / buoy-cutting extravaganza for comic relief :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP0kDxAFCJM

[D. Newland]

We won't repeat last years mistake. If 3 "P-Ltd Jersey Skiff's" show up, we'll get it on the roster.

It was a hoot, though!

[madmikepags]

Dave I'm coming just to whoop ur but!!!! No BUBBLEGUM
Happy thanksgiving!!!

[D. Newland]

If you don't make it, I'm taking your name off of my P Mono!

[madmikepags]

ok i'll come only if you run Q offshore!!!

[madmikepags]

and I'll sponsor the race!!!

[photohoward1]

I'm Coming for you Dave and Doug.
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[D. Newland]

Nice, H! I've got no time to build one, so my Insane will be running another season. I talked to Pags last night. Lock down the flight, Mike!

Due to a recent office move and a host of household items that needed my attention, I've neglected keeping this thread updated like in years past. I'll get on it in December. Have no worry, though. My fleet is as strong as ever. I left the '12 Nat's with barely a scratch and a bent pushrod. Also, the Az competition keeps getting better.

I will say this, our 2013 race will be our best yet. I've fielded calls/texts from guys that haven't been to our race before. The planets will align for WW 9!

If anyone has any questions, please let me know.

If you're on the fence, make the commitment. You won't regret it.

[madmikepags]

Let me get the format straight:
friday: 3 rounds of
P-OFF
P-ltd MONO
P-sport
P-ltd Hydro

sat/sun all other classes 3 rounds each day, (total 6) but none of the stuff from friday right? they just run 3 rounds?
Are you gonna have a high points award?

[photohoward1]

Put me in!

P Offshore
P-Ltd Mono
P-Limited Hydro

Saturday/Sunday:

P-Limited Offshore
P-Limited Catamaran
P-Ltd OPC
LSH

[madmikepags]

I'm not gonna race P-Mono either, just so Dave can finally win it!!!!! LOL

[D. Newland]

I chatted with my P mono and we are both in agreement that no more races will be lost. Please bring yours so I can see if mine is being honest with me, or if it's FOS.

Oh, we do have a high points award, too.

[namba688]

Dave,
I guess jim and I shouldn't even show up for P mono as
we don't stand a chance! LOL
Ted

[properchopper]

David, don't get too cocky. Once I get a few minor bugs worked out of my mono, you're in big trouble

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cq-Frx0M6EU

[madmikepags]

dave be cocky!!!!! I got nothin for you.

[D. Newland]

I'm starting to build the class participants. See original post and keep checking the original post as it will fill with goodness over the next few months.

Feel free to sign up here or send me an email.

[stonerracing]

Hoping to have my Whiplash FE built in time to join you guys.. Had a blast helping CD last year - but man it's hard to not race!!!

[Flyguy55]

P LTD Mono
P Spt Hyd

10th Scale
P Mono
Maybe Cat

Im rebulding my FE Skiff , its now called the" Phoenix " ( up from the ashes ), I could still bring it , but its faster this yr :-)

Dick Roberts

[D. Newland]

Got it, Dick.

Thank you to Delta Force and Insane Boats for helping with sponsorships again!

[DPeterson]

Hotel and Flight is booked.

I'll be running: P-Offshore, P-Ltd Mono, P-Ltd Offshore, P-Ltd OPC, P-Ltd Sport Hydro (LSH) and P-Mono.

Also put me into sponsoring one class.

Oh and please let me pit next to Stonerracing. :smile:

Till then - Happy Holidays - Doug

[properchopper]

Hotel and Flight is booked.

I'll be running: P-Offshore, P-Ltd Mono, P-Ltd Offshore, P-Ltd OPC, P-Ltd Sport Hydro (LSH) and P-Mono.

Also put me into sponsoring one class.

Oh and please let me pit next to Stonerracing. :smile:

Till then - Happy Holidays - Doug

:tiphat::banana::smile::banana:

[LuckyDuc]

I just booked my flight too.

Put me down for...

P-Sport Hydro
P-Ltd Sport Hydro
P-Ltd Mono
P-Ltd Tunnel
P-Ltd Offshore

[D. Newland]

How did I go all morning before reading this joyous post!

Sean!! Right on. That's all I gosta say.

I've got texts from a few others, too. Time to show yourselves! Post up your classes.

[longballlumber]

I am jealous....

[RaceMechaniX]

Dave,

Do you have a cut-off date in mind? I probably won't be sure in till late January.

Tyler

[D. Newland]

Come on, Ball.

T-No deadline for this gig.

[photohoward1]

Flight Booked!

[properchopper]

Flight Booked!

:thumbup::beerchug::thumbup1:

[D. Newland]

Thank you Jan @ Kintec Racing for sponsoring P-Ltd Mono and P-Sport Hydro! OP has been updated.

Jan has some nice stuff on his site. If you haven't visited it in a while, check it out. Kintec Racing (http://kintecracing.com/)

[namba688]

Hey David. Please enter us in the following.

Ted McKay
P- Offshore
P Ltd- Mono
P Sport Hydro ??
LSH ??
1/10 Scale
P- Mono
P Ltd Cat
Gx1 Sport Hydro Oops Wrong race!:doh:

Kim Mckay
P Ltd Offshore
P Ltd Cat
Crackerbox

Ted

[D. Newland]

Got it.

[PeterB]

Ok, since this is a repeat performance of last year, where I didn't attend a single club race, I need to dust the cobwebs off my boats and see if they still run! I'm in for all 3 days, same classes as last year. I need to repair my LSH, so tentatively put me in for that class also. Can't wait to see everyone again!

Doug, this year I promise to stay away from your tunnel!!

[madmikepags]

officially not gonna make it, I got kid rock tix for my wife for xmas on the 21st in New Orleans!!!!!

[D. Newland]

BOOO!! Your name is getting scraped off my P Mono as I type this.

[RaceMechaniX]

Pags,

What if I bring the T cat and Newland let's us have a grudge match for 6 laps.....

TG

[D. Newland]

Thanks to Mark @ Performancerclipos.com/ (http://performancerclipos.com/) home of Dinogy Batteries

and

Harry @ RSF Speedmaster/Rossi Sales (http://rossisales.com/)

for committing to our raffle!

[leonard feeback]

Dave, enter me in P-sport hydro and 1/10th scale hydro.
Leonard

[D. Newland]

Got it!

[G.Rose]

David,
P-Sport Hydro
P Cat
Cracker
Vintage
P Mono

Gary

[TheShaughnessy]

Thanks to Mark @ Performancerclipos.com/ (http://performancerclipos.com/) home of Dinogy Batteries

and

Harry @ RSF Speedmaster/Rossi Sales (http://rossisales.com/)

for committing to our raffle!

You can also find marks batteries at dinogylipos.com. It's his newer site. Better looking, easier to navigate, performance charts it's got the works.

[D. Newland]

Gary-Got it.

Mike-Thanks for the different website for Mark. Are you coming?

[TheShaughnessy]

I am planning on coming, however I won't know for sure until beginning of February . Just went to court today for my arraignment and have to go back on the 28 . If charges get dropped I will celebrate by going to WWIX if I'm stuck with fines and classes then it would be hard to justify it . I do have high hopes for he case being dismissed.

I picked up a pursuit off the swap shop for p mono ( I know I should have got a cyberstorm but felt like I got a pretty good deal on the pursuit) so if I'm able make it I'd like to run LSH, p mono, p offshore, limited sprint cat

[properchopper]

I am planning on coming, however I won't know for sure until beginning of February . Just went to court today for my arraignment and have to go back on the 28 . If charges get dropped I will celebrate by going to WWIX if I'm stuck with fines and classes then it would be hard to justify it . I do have high hopes for he case being dismissed.

I picked up a pursuit off the swap shop for p mono ( I know I should have got a cyberstorm but felt like I got a pretty good deal on the pursuit) so if I'm able make it I'd like to run LSH, p mono, p offshore, limited sprint cat

Mike, just let the Judge know what's riding on your case.

[RaceMechaniX]

Dave,

Sign me up for the following classes:

P sport Hydro
P- Ltd Hydro
LSH
P-mono

Tyler

[D. Newland]

Great to hear you can make it, T!

[DWA40]

Dave
Please enter me in 1/10th vintage scale.
Donald Ast

[D. Newland]

Will do, Don. Glad you can make it.

Hey Texas/Colorado guys...No representation this year?

[D. Newland]

We have 2 classes left open for sponsorship opportunity. If you are interested in supporting our race and getting some nice publicity, please let me know.

[TheShaughnessy]

Not going. Lost a boat on maiden, pretty upseting. Not feeling the whole boat thing right now. No way I can replace it before the race.

[LuckyDuc]

This will be my first time shipping boats and equipment to a race. Any tips on dos and don'ts?

[properchopper]

This will be my first time shipping boats and equipment to a race. Any tips on dos and don'ts?

Seriously, check with Douggie Twaits for the "dont's" :crying:

[Dan Proulx]

Hi Dave,

Put me down for:

P limited Mono
P limited Hydro

P limited offshore
LSH
P limited OPC

Thanks,

[LuckyDuc]

Will do, Don. Glad you can make it.

Hey Texas/Colorado guys...No representation this year?
I hope the CO boys make it. I haven't seen them since the 2010 Nats. If the great lakes gang can make it... Surely the CO contingent should be able to represent :-)

[D. Newland]

Cordova's been MIA!

OP updated. Thank you to all of our sponsors who have picked up a class and/or sent items for our raffle. Not to single out anybody, but that's exactly what I'm going to do right now. What Pat @ RC Lipos just committed for our raffle made my jaw drop.

[photohoward1]

All shipped!

[D. Newland]

For those that haven't traveled to a race before, it's mind-blowing to know that Howard just shipped 111 lbs of gear to come race with us. It's his 7th (?) straight year. This will be Proulx's 10th, and we're only at our 9th annual event.

[madmikepags]

Great stuff guys, wish I was joining you but will be rockin out w/ Kid Rock in Nawlins!!!! I will try my best to go to Cali for the Nats but to ship all my stuff for 1 day of racing (I would only come for the offshore day) then pack it all up andf ship it back is seems a little crazy to my wife!!!! I will definitely be at the Mi Cup and the Northern lights Open though.

[properchopper]

For those that haven't traveled to a race before, it's mind-blowing to know that Howard just shipped 111 lbs of gear to come race with us. It's his 7th (?) straight year. This will be Proulx's 10th, and we're only at our 9th annual event.

Are you counting this as an appearance ?


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[PatrickM]

Are you counting this as an appearance ?


93188You are going to have to show this pic at each WW event so that we can build Chase's "appearance" count. :olleyes:

[properchopper]

You are going to have to show this pic at each WW event so that we can build Chase's "appearance" count. :olleyes:

Yeah Buddy !

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And who could forget Doozie James driving his Taifun with the motor Ca'd to the bottom of his hull and completing an entire heat with his steering reversed (or that racer in the upper left calling in his bets to his bookie:wink:)

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[D. Newland]

That's Whitehead working the soldering iron!

[PatrickM]

That's Whitehead working the soldering iron!Easy to identify by the patented KW precision grip on the handle......:olleyes:

[D. Newland]

Is he hammer-heading round cells, or cutting a steak? I think of KW every time I solder, because I'm still using some type of liquid super-duper flux he gave me back in '09.

[properchopper]

Is he hammer-heading round cells, or cutting a steak? I think of KW every time I solder, because I'm still using some type of liquid super-duper flux he gave me back in '09.

It takes a big man to admit that he received a super-duper flux from another man.......................

[PatrickM]

I think of KW every time I solder, because I'm still using some type of liquid super-duper flux he gave me back in '09.After 4 years, I would seriously consider a medical consultation.....:wink:

[D. Newland]

You're right. It's not even liquid anymore!

I texted KW. He's doing good and strongly considering coming to the '13 FE Nats.

[D. Newland]

Thanks to Leo Ho from Jetchopper 30 fame to help us out with our raffle! OP updated with sponsor website info.

[Quietlee]

Been a few years since I've been down there, but I finally convinced the wife she needs me to go away for a long weekend.
Shipping boats this evening. Put me down for;
P-Offshore
P-Ltd Mono
P-Sport Hydro
P-Ltd Hydro
P-Ltd Offshore
P-Ltd OPC
LSH
P-Mono

[D. Newland]

Dang, Lee. You've been really quiet lately. Glad to see you're back in the game! Did you get my new office address from Proulx?

[LuckyDuc]

The mid-west is representing this year!

[D. Newland]

OP updated with racer and sponsor info! Once again, we have some terrific sponsorship support for our race. Thank you to all!

[D. Newland]

Yes, the mid-west is representing this year. I might as well develop a team competition!

[BILL OXIDEAN]

Great race you guys have put together!
Dave this looks like your highest attendance!

I like that crackerboxes will be in the arena..

[Quietlee]

Dang, Lee. You've been really quiet lately. Glad to see you're back in the game! Did you get my new office address from Proulx?

New house a couple years ago has put a slight damper on boating. Plus the pond situation around here hadn't been good until we hooked up with the nitro club last summer. They even let the WI boys come and play. Badger nitro club let in electrics last summer too so I had to go there to remind Peterson that speed kills.
I did get the address from Dan.
See ya next week.

[photohoward1]

Is he hammer-heading round cells, or cutting a steak? I think of KW every time I solder, because I'm still using some type of liquid super-duper flux he gave me back in '09.

Same Dave, And Oh yes that counts!

[RaceMechaniX]

Does anyone know if the course is a NAMBA legal course?

Anyone else getting an itchy trigger finger? I know I am!

TG

[properchopper]

Not sure, David'll have the answer. Has a far pin on the offshore course close to the bank, Camarillo-style. Glad you're attending and representin' but the pickin's wont be as easy as at Legg :wink:

Itchy trigger finger ? OH YEAH ! You'll love this event & meet some cool folks as well.

[D. Newland]

Not a legal course. My guess is that it's 1/7th-ish, but we still just do 6 laps.

We're looking good for next weekend! We've got some weather coming in Wednesday, then blue skies for the rest of the week/weekend.

No need to arrive any earlier than 8:00 on Friday. Open water until 1:00.

[RaceMechaniX]

Thanks Dave,

Looking forward to it.

TG

[Quietlee]

We're looking good for next weekend! We've got some weather coming in Wednesday, then blue skies for the rest of the week/weekend.

Blue skies here today, but only getting to 8 above. Then we have 9 below tonight, and snow moving in for Thursday. Temps in the 60s down there will feel pretty nice for us midwest folks.

[LuckyDuc]

What the hell!

"Arizona digs out from mega snow storm"

I'm going to this race to get away from the snow. Son of a beach :doh:

[properchopper]

What the hell!

"Arizona digs out from mega snow storm"

I'm going to this race to get away from the snow. Son of a beach :doh:

You didn't know ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flMuhSQcNBs

NOT TO WORRY :wink:

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Scottsdale+AZ+85251:4:US

[LuckyDuc]

You didn't know ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flMuhSQcNBs

NOT TO WORRY :wink:

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Scottsdale+AZ+85251:4:US

Hmmmmmm...... I'm off to repack my clothing.

[PatrickM]

What the hell!

"Arizona digs out from mega snow storm"

I'm going to this race to get away from the snow. Son of a beach :doh:HUH?... must be a different Arizona..... no snow here. :olleyes:
The Superstitions are covered with snow and there was a bit at higher elevations. A few freak occurences of traces in the burbs last night, but it melted when it hit the ground. T-shirt weather all weekend.

[D. Newland]

I actually had slush accumulate on a few areas of my roof last night. I knocked some off, ran inside and threw it at my kids as they were thumbing their I-Pods.

The forecast is perfect for this weekend.

[tjcast]

I am so envious of you guys! Logistically things just weren't possible for this year but I'm thinking next year!

[LuckyDuc]

I guess it's just an example of the news media making a mountain out of a mole hill. The local news here would have you believe that you guys had a blizzard come through.

[PatrickM]

The local news here would have you believe that you guys had a blizzard come through.For the Valley of the Sun, one snowflake IS a blizzard. :tongue:

[PeterB]

Just got home from work, blowing the cob webs off the boats. They haven't been in the water since last years Winter Warmup! Now that is dedication at its finest! I anticipate on getting my butt kicked, but will have a great time at the event.

[D. Newland]

A special thank you to the guys that made the commitment to travel to our race this year. Tyler, Tony and Jim from the So Cal area and Howard, Dan, Lee, Doug and Sean from the midwest/north. We had another great event this year, with only a few weather related set-backs. Friday we found ourselves during most of Round 2 with a wind-shift that made for a pond full of debris/crap from the previous flood/rainstorm and Sunday was down-right windy! Very sporty conditions, but we forged ahead and had a great day of racing. Fortunately, we realized that our trigger fingers actually work and we probably had less DNF's than on Saturday (which was picture-perfect).

The competition was spectacular and the vibe was solid. More later once I get caught up on a few things...

[PatrickM]

Here's the results from the event:

P Offshore
1. Dave Newland
2. Ted McKay
3. Pete Wijatyk

P Limited Mono
1. Ted McKay
2. Sean Kewley
3. Jim Osborne

P Sport Hydro
1. Sean Kewley
2. Dave Newland
3. Jim Johnson

P Limited Hydro
1. Dave Newland
2. Lee Simonson
3. Tyler Garrard

P Limited Offshore
1. Dave Newland
2. Sean Kewley
3. Lenny Blake

P Limited Catamaran
1. Pete Wijatyk
2. Howard Tucker
3. Gary Rose

P Limited OPC
1. Howard Tucker
2. Pete Wijatyk
3. Dave Newland

LSH
1. Doug Peterson
2. Dave Newland
3. Jim Osborne

1/6th Crackerbox
1. Dick Roberts
2. Kim McKay
3. Gary Rose

1/10th Scale Hydro
1. Leonard Feeback
2. Ted McKay
3. Gary Rose

P Mono
1. Dave Newland
2. Jim Osborne
3. Ted McKay

1/10th Hydro Concourse
Dick Roberts

Racers Concourse
Tyler Garrard

Rat Rod Concourse
Gary Rose

High Points
Dave Newland

Mr. Amps
Doug Peterson

Mr. EPA
Sean Kewley

Mr. Consistency
Gary Rose

[D. Newland]

My apologies...I left out Leonard Feeback and Don Ast from SoCal who also made the commitment to attend our race! Egg on my face, guys. Thanks for making it!

[properchopper]

I'll be loading and posting videos as the day goes on.

P-Sport Hydro Heat; Sean's Ducati Whip gets the good start :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rB2nrqEaMs

Another P-Sport Hydro Heat - Late afternoon with lots of glare from the sun - Sean again looking good ; Tyler gets the "Whoops" Award

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giN0xQeA8RE


P-Ltd Sport Hydro Heat - David gets the start, holds lane one & won't let Sean inside, wins by a nose

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6C09_7HmMqw



P-Ltd OPC heat in high wind and crazy chop looking for all the world like a scale Tugboat porpoise-fest

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m1z5hbQplA


P-Mono Heat - Dave cuts a buoy on the start, pours it on to make up the one-lap penalty; Doug P. gets the lead and flips; Ted cruises into first

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl7ik2fnUqo

A Few Pictures :

Delta Force Pilots Pete , SMB prospect, Ted, David, Jim, Sean

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Last known location of my FE30 P-Sport Hydro with one-legged FE cadaver dog doing his best (unsuccessfully) :sad:

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[ron1950]

darn tony sorry to see no skiffs....its the funnest boat racing around

[LuckyDuc]

It was great meeting all of you. It’s nice to put some faces to the screen names.

Tony,
Nice job on the videos and pics. It’s wonderful to have some footage as a keepsake from this event. The AZ club really went out of their way to make us travelers feel welcome. The club provided us with tables, chairs, water, Gatorade, generators, power strips, lunch, pop up tents, you name it!!! AMAZING!! THANKS GUYS!

A special thanks to Allen, a new member of the AZ club, for all of his help to the WI crew.

Some lessons I learned from the AZ race.
------------------------------------------------
#1. Always have a backup of your favorite heat racing prop. I lost mine on the first day due to floating debris, and my whip wasn’t the same after.
#2. Turnigy 120 ESCs need an extra cap bank. 3 of us lost the capacitors on them during low throttle racing. They work great for full throttle racing, but if you have a REALLY windy day that requires multiple laps with half throttle or less… Look out.

[Quietlee]

After a few years away it was good to see everyone again and meeting others who have joined in the fray. It may have turned into more of a "Winter Blow Out" on Sunday instead of "Warm Ups", but it was still a blast. Thanks to Dave and the rest of the crew for hosting a fun weekend of racing.

I never got time to shoot pictures or video so I was glad to see that Tony caught some of the antics. In the wind-blown OPC heat you can see my boat take flight in front of the drivers stand only to submerge for a few seconds. From the stand we were watching a trail of bubbles as it played submarine and scooped up some muck from the bottom before it shot back up.

[properchopper]

darn tony sorry to see no skiffs....its the funnest boat racing around

Ron, I brought mine to see if Me & Pat could have a fun/grudge race but his wasn't ready. Two Crackerbox racers, Gary and Dick said they'd be intetrested in JS's so we'll see what happens next year. It's a shame that more people aren't getting on the JS bandwagon, I'm with you in that these are SO MUCH FUN !

[LuckyDuc]

P-Ltd Sport Hydro Heat - David gets the start, holds lane one & won't let Sean inside, wins by a nose

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6C09_7HmMqw

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Newland is a tough nut to crack. He doesn't get nervous when you're on his tail. I love it when the racing is this close.:ohmy:

[D. Newland]

...but a 1st place in P-Ltd Sport Hydro or P-Sport Hydro has alluded me for a few years now. You and that Peterson character had me covered in each of those classes.

I wonder what I'm going to have to do for next year....Hmmm.

[LuckyDuc]

Hopefully we will keep you wondering ;-)