2014 NAMBA Fe Nationals

[fas]

Here is the info so far look for more updates to come classes and spot are subject to change


Offshore Electrics and AquaCraft
Along with
Mid- Michigan Electric Unliniteds
Bring you the 2014 N.A.M.B.A Fast Electric Nationals
June 24-28, 2014
Oakland Elks Club
3100 Pond Rd , Leonard Michigan
*1/6 Mile course ,6 laps sprint.
* N1- 3 laps on 1/6 mile course
*Off set offshore course 4 minute race.
* $22 dollar registration fee $ 10 dollars per boat until May 13 , 15 dollars per boat after May 13, cut off June 3 2014.
*34 Classes over 4 days( 6 boat Minimum before February 28 to keep class, Kids classes 4 boat Min).
*Trophies to top 3 places with 6-9 entries, top 4 with 10-15 and top 5 with 15 and above.
*Individual High Points, Team Points(Michigan Cup) will be a weighted system with your best classes # of Classes TBA, Mr. Offshore will be your total lap count for your best 4 classes Trophies
*June 24 Open water 8 am til ?
*Drivers meeting 7:30 racing starts at 8am(must attend drivers meeting each day to race
* tent’s(one spot under the big top), 1- 6’ table, chair and power provided with entry
*Food onsite, Fireworks Saturday night after Trophies
* Al Water Guest CD
*One of the best race site in the US
*Limited spots for each class so sign up early, Sign up starts Oct 1,2013
*Days are subject to change, spots in sold out classes maybe added after February 28 when classes that did not fill are dropped
*Classes are as Follows
Day 1 spots available
N2-Mono 16
P-Limited Mono 32
P-Hydro 16
Q-Cat(sprint) 16
T-Hydro 8
Q-Mono 16
P-Limited Kids Cat 8
SV-27 16
N2 Sport Hydro 16
N2-Hydro 8

Day 2

N2-Offshore 16
P-Limited Offshore 32
P-Offshore 24
Q-Offshore 24
T-Offshore 16
P-Limited Kids Offshore 8
N1- Mono 8

Day 3

N2-Cat 16
P-Limited Hydro(rigger) 16
P-Sport Hydro 16
Q-Sport Hydro 16
T-Cat 16
1/10 scale Classice 8
P-Cat 24
1/10 Scale Modern 8
P-Limited Kids Mono 8

Day 4

1/8 scale 16
P-Limited Sport Hydro 32
Q-Hydro 16
P-Mono 32
T-Mono 8
P-Limited OPC 16
P-Limited Kids Sport Hydro 8
P-Limited Cat 16

Look for more info in the up coming weeks

[D. Newland]

Right on, Fred and the rest of the MMEU guys!

[Darin Jordan]

I'm already planning on this, Fred, and hope it turns out to be a HUGE, in FE terms, event...

Please note that, based on the rules, N1-Mono is only a 3-Lap on a 1/6th mile course, not 6. No reason that a current N1 Mono can't go 6, and at a 30+mph clip, but that's what the rules say...

[Todd Fleury]

I am planning my trip already! It is back in my home state of MI! An hour away from my parents house and right before 4th of July!

[RaceMechaniX]

For those of us traveling by plane to the event can you guys supply tables, chairs and 120 power?

TG

[bozo586]

tyler--i'm sure our core guys are working on this type of thing for the nat''s---we'll do everything possible to make everyones trip a success! see you in june!

[fas]

Darin
I knew that lol just forgot to put it in there thanks for keeping me straight
as of right now Me and Terry were just talking about numbers last night, with the guys that have said they will be coming we should be around 50 at this point but it to early to tell when sign up opens we will see



Tyler

as it says above with your entry
* tent’s(one spot under the big top), 1- 6’ table, chair and power provided with entry

also if anybody need to ship stuff up here we have it all worked out just email me when the time comes, must be here before June 19 and will be at the pond on the 24 unless you want to pick it up from my house before then I live about 15 miles form the pond

Fred

[Darin Jordan]

Darin
I knew that lol just forgot to put it in there thanks for keeping me straight
as of right now Me and Terry were just talking about numbers last night, with the guys that have said they will be coming we should be around 50 at this point but it to early to tell when sign up opens we will see


Fred,

Just so people know... I have THREE hulls that I will be setting up for N1 Mono... My primary hull, of course, and two revisions of the same. I plan on making them available for two entrants to race in N1 Mono... Not to fill the class... not too worried about that, but just to give a couple others the chance to experience the THRILL (hehehehe) of racing the current generation of N1. It's not too far off the N2 classes of old... Figure on speeds of 34-36mph in heat racing trim...

As we get closer to the event, I'll figure out how to offer these up. Want to make sure I have them ready to go first.. :)

[RaceMechaniX]

Thanks Fred.

Darin, you may as well build 6 so we can guarantee a class. All 6 will only take up half a hard case golf bag leaving room for your tunnel.

TG

[Darin Jordan]

Thanks Fred.

Darin, you may as well build 6 so we can guarantee a class. All 6 will only take up half a hard case golf bag leaving room for your tunnel.

TG

Not a chance... NO WAY am I building any new ones... WildThing Rev 3 is the last one I build... I just happen to have them so I figured I'd have them available...

Maybe I'll give my primary boat to one of the kids that can race and see if I can coach them to a National Championship!

[DPeterson]

Fred

Are we still allowing space for race trailers? Special ordered my trailer last week. Figured someone has to give Haines a little challenge.

Doug

[fas]

Yes we have made space for 6 trailers if need be hey don't forget to have them add the disco ball lol

[rightturnonly]

Fred,

What is the age limit for the kids?

Thanks,

John

[fas]

your boys will be fine if that's what your asking but we set it at 15 and under

[T.S.Davis]

Nationals? Never heard of it. Not sure I can make it..........bahaha

[Doby]

I'm in....got permission from the wife already!

[jaike5]

I'm in , bringing the wife ! that solves that issue. Race on.... :rockon2:

Cheers , Jay.

[rightturnonly]

Fred,

We enjoyed everything at the MI Cup this year. I've already got clearance from headquarters to make the trip North.

John

[Doby]

Hey Fred...no Open Cat???

[fas]

John

with this being a nationals we have to list the class as namba class with that being said

T-offshore specs boat must be 60" or under any electric power can go from 6-10s 12000 mah limit 4 minute run time
T-Cat same as above just a 6 lap sprint

these are what we called open cat and open offshore at the Michigan cup last year

[Doby]

Duhhh..makes sense..thanks Fred.

[Darin Jordan]

Guys... just for reference... Catamaran is now an official class in NAMBA.

8. CATAMARAN

a) General Rules

i) Catamaran rules are intended as a supplement to the General Racing
rules of NAMBA. In the case of conflict, the Electric Catamaran
rules will prevail.b) Hull Specifications

i) Catamarans shall be a stand-off scale version of an Offshore
Catamaran style of hull, with two sponsons that normally run the full
length of the hull.
ii) Sponsons are separated and connected together by a tunnel.
iii) Sponsons may have lateral breaks.
iv) Inboard or outboard mounting of the motor(s) is permissible
v) Hull length must conform to those listed in Rule D.2.a in this section
for each Power Specification

Part v) indicates that the class is open to ALL power specifications per D.2.a.

Therefore, N1, N2, P, P-Ltd, Q, and T, are all eligible for a Cat class at a National event.

T=Open, for those of you still waiting for your coffee to brew... :)

[RaceMechaniX]

Darin,

I believe T is still just Q and T or did that change?

TG

[Darin Jordan]

Darin,

I believe T is still just Q and T or did that change?

TG

Tyler... Ignore the bottom part... Here is a snapshot of the Power Specifications table...

The bottom was just tinkering for the other thread...

The way I read it... Q is it's own class, and T is it's own class, but T can be run with anything from Q to T... :Blink:

[fas]

Yes Darin is right

Q is only 6s with a 10,000 mah limit
T is 6s to 10s with a 12,000 mah limit

so if you have a q-offshore you can run it in t-offshore also, that is what I did at the Michigan cup last year just put in 2-6s 6000 instead of 2-6s 5000
and I won the class running with Pags,haines,tucker,droby it was not easy but I just stayed on the pins so it can be done

[427srule]

Hey Guys,

I was going through the list of classes I would like to run and noticed SV27 is on the list.

Any special rules?

At the 2011 Nats, we ran stock and modified(prop only)

Thanks,
Mike

[fas]

Mike the way sv-27 will be ran here is bone stock, tabs and turn fins are the only thing you can mess with and the prop will be a 42/55 S/B only

Fred

[427srule]

Mike the way sv-27 will be ran here is bone stock, tabs and turn fins are the only thing you can mess with and the prop will be a 42/55 S/B only

Fred

Fred,

Thanks for the info

Mike

[Steven Vaccaro]

This one may get me from behind the desk and headed west.

[T.S.Davis]

It better. I don't want to have to drive over to pick up your boys. We'll leave you home if we have to mister.

[Darin Jordan]

This one may get me from behind the desk and headed west.

Sweet!!

[Shooter]

I'm digging the new avatar Terry.

Racing starts at 8:00am! I might have to consider sleeping out there. Maybe under the pool table.

[T.S.Davis]

That's from the 2010 nats. 100+ degrees every day.

[rightturnonly]

100+ now those are temps I like...

[fas]

Steve I really hope you and your boys can make it will be great to see you again

Mr. Davis I see you are now a team whore lol great news

[LuckyDuc]

This is going to be quite a gathering. Any FE racer worth their mustard will be haunted for years if they miss this one.

[T.S.Davis]

That's the way 05 was. Almost everybody with a boat was there. I only remember bits and pieces of that race. Kind of a blur. I think I raced something. I do remember my wife catering for 65 people every day. Sheeeee's a keeper. I'm now convinced that Brooks was trying to kill me. Him and the Captain. haha 2.5 hours of sleep per night for a week straight. Baked.

That was quite an event. Fun for sure but the the competition was also fierce. Almost every class required a record run to win.

[longballlumber]

Mr. Davis I see you are now a team whore lol great news

Team "Total F___ing Lost".... Braaaaaa haaaaa haaaa.... :biggrin: Sorry I couldn't resist, says the guy who hasn't ran a boat in 3 months!

Later,
Mike

[T.S.Davis]

I thought it was "Tonza f___ing laps". Did you see my laps in offshore for the last race? Reeeeediculous. Gotta get a GPS in that thing.

[longballlumber]

I thought it was "Tonza f___ing laps". Did you see my laps in offshore for the last race? Reeeeediculous. Gotta get a GPS in that thing.

I had an opportunity to witness one heat a few weeks back. "Stupid" comes to mind! It was wicked good. I will take a look at the results, I have seen them yet.

Later
Mike

[RandyatBBY]

I wish I had my *!***!***!***!** together to come and watch Terry blow a fuse like last time.

[T.S.Davis]

Randy, never again. Completely lost my poop. Still feel like an a$$. What a disaster. Gave myself a time out. Survived the 05 nats and lost it at the 09 nats. Still makes no sense to me.

Al Waters will be here to keep me in line for this gig. My wife wont be catering so there wont be all that prep and running that happened for a week straight before the race. Plus the Elks support is beyond measure. Freddy is the DD and Dave is the chair dude so much less pressure on me. Should be not too bad. I'm excited and it's not even 2014 yet.

[fas]

Ok

guys and gals signup will open in the morning, you will have to sign up for each day of the event at rcracingevents.com that will be 4 in total if you are racing all 4 days.

You will not be able to pay with paypal for this event through rc racing events

When you sign up I will email you a invoice with your total on it and classes and the paypal address at that time if you want to use paypal you can( the only way to do it with 4 different days)

if a class you want to run is full please email me at fasiewert@yahoo.com and you will be put on the waiting list, if a spot opens up I will go down the list you may or may not get in, the only way to make sure is to sign up early.

after the February cut off more spots may open up then

look forward to seeing everybody in June and talking to you between now and then

Fred

hey can someone put a sticky on this please

[RandyatBBY]

Randy, never again. Completely lost my poop. Still feel like an a$$. What a disaster. Gave myself a time out. Survived the 05 nats and lost it at the 09 nats. Still makes no sense to me.

Al Waters will be here to keep me in line for this gig. My wife wont be catering so there wont be all that prep and running that happened for a week straight before the race. Plus the Elks support is beyond measure. Freddy is the DD and Dave is the chair dude so much less pressure on me. Should be not too bad. I'm excited and it's not even 2014 yet.

Awwww we all have our times. It is over and I was just messing with you. All in good fun.

Fas I went to look at the schedule and dream nothing there??? Is the morning today or tomorrow?

[Doby]

I think he said Oct 1st in a previous posting...

[madmikepags]

cant get to the signup page on rcracingevents, you can on the other races but not for this race.

[rightturnonly]

Only links working are the Map and Club.

[Doby]

Ditto

[T.S.Davis]

Work'n on it.

[fas]

fixed I just signed up and all is ok now sorry guys

[rightturnonly]

Working fine now..Signed up.. This is going to be a great week of racing with some outstanding people!!!!

[Doby]

Its telling me I have to pay a registration fee for each day?????

I'll assume its only a one time payment of $22.00 for the event, and not each day.

[Doby]

Plus a guest fee of !0.00 per day???

I'll assume its for the entire event, not each day like last year this year was.

[fas]

guys I will send you a email with your invoice attached it is

22 reg fee one time fee
10 guest fee one time fee
10 boat fee per boat

I just removed the reg and guest fee from days 2-4

again I will send you a email with your invoice and total

[Doby]

Thanks for the clarification Fred.

[T.S.Davis]

Holy crap! 147 boats in about 5 hours since registration.

[Darin Jordan]

Excuse my ignorance, but where is the signup link??

[DPeterson]

Here you go.
http://www.rcracingevents.com/

[rightturnonly]

Fred,

On day three 1/10th Classic. I signed up today and then my father did. It looks like it merged our entries on the web site. Since it lists two entries under my dads NAMBA number 1679. My NAMBA number is
1698. Not sure how you want to do this one?

Thanks,

John

[fas]

John you are right it did that because you both used the same name lol

send me a list of the classes you are running and then a list of the ones your dad is running asap and I will get it fixed

[rightturnonly]

Doesn't help that our NAMBA numbers are real close too. Here you go!!!

John A. Gross (me) NAMBA 1698
1/10th Classic
P-Limited Mono
P-Limited Cat
P-Limited Sport Hydro (LSH)

John P. Gross(Dad) NAMBA 1679
1/10th Classic

[fas]

all fixed John take a look and make sure it right
Fred

[Darin Jordan]

Here you go.
http://www.rcracingevents.com/

Thanks, Doug... I signed up, but still not clear on exactly WHICH classes I'll actually run. Best Guess at this piont.

[rightturnonly]

Fred..Will do Thanks..

[rightturnonly]

Fred,
Looks good...hold off on sending my bill until I get the boys signed up...I've got to make sure what classes they'll run first.

Thanks..

[T.S.Davis]

200 plus boats in 8 hours. That's .........um......disturbing.

[ray schrauwen]

Would the TFL Popeye's pass for 1/10th scale? I know little about those rules? I mean if it was painted up right? It looks like a scale boat... All left hand turns correct?

[ray schrauwen]

Uh oh... better get on it...


200 plus boats in 8 hours. That's .........um......disturbing.

[fas]

Ray

1/10 scale is just what it says , so sorry man but the popyes wont pass for a 1/10 but it can run in p-sport. p-limited sport and the hydro classes to

[ray schrauwen]

Yeah, thats a big kettle of fish, I'll stick to the latter.

[Darin Jordan]

200 plus boats in 8 hours. That's .........um......disturbing.

I'm not sure that's as disturbing as looking at your, and Pag's, entry list... HOLY CRAP guys! Pags... are you sure you didn't miss a class somewhere?? :laugh:

I am trying not to do more than 3 a day, and it needs to be stuff that can be shipped fairly easily. Going to be a bit of $$$... But I'm in!! Let's do this!

[T.S.Davis]

250 boat in under 24 hours.......that's...that's...words escape me. (shocking I know) This sucker is 8 months away too.

Darin, really wanna make you head hurt? Take me and PAGS class list and throw in our kids boats too. 13 year old kids aren't building any boats. We're lucky if they can handle plugging in the batteries. Ava is pretty good but Ty can't stand still as along as it takes to start a charger. Many times it went:

"Where is Ty? He's on deck"
"Think I saw him sharking the pool table"
"Somebody go get him please"

I'll likely shift some of my boats over to Fred and make him the victim. Our pits are going to look like a crime scene.

[fas]

All I have to say is WOW, I don't remember how said it but they were right if your in to FE racing you are not going to want ot miss this one

after less then 24 hours with the sign up open 23 guys and 251 boats later
this is how it looks

this is number of enterys per class os of now

n2-mono 8
PL- Mono 15
p- hydro 6
Q-cat 4
t- hydro 5
q-mono 5
kids cat 4
sv 27 4
n2- sport 6
n2 hydro 6


n2 off 11
pl off 16
p off 9
q off 9
t off 6
kids off 4
n1 3


n2 cat 4
pl hydro 12
p sport 13
q sport 7
t cat 6
1/10 m 2
1/10 C 5
pl kids mono 4
p -cat 4


1/8 7
pl sport hydro 16
q hydro 6
p mono 14
t- mono 7
opc 9
kids sport hydro 4
pl cat 11

great job guys

Fred

[Doby]

I guess it helps when everyone who attended the last two events at this location keep on commenting that its a sweet race site and a very well run event. You Michigan guys should be proud (or scared:ohmy:) of what you have accomplished.

Still don't recall seeing Smocks name anywhere though......wait a minute...I just found him right here: :hide:

[DPeterson]

WOW! A Kevin Whitehead sighting. Or is this a different Kevin Whitehead than we raced with 10 years ago?

Doby - your going to get called to the office.

[namba688]

Please enter me in the following:
N2 Mono
P ltd Mono
N2 Offshore
P Ltd Offshore
P Offshore
P Cat
P Sport
1/10 Scale Modern
1/10 Scale Classic
1/8 Scale
P Mono
P Ltd Cat
LSH

Thanks,
Ted McKay #688

[jaike5]

Does early sign up qualify for pit site pick'nz , i'm putting in for right beside the crime scene should be a show all on its own !! lol... just kidding yuh Terry. this is going to be a hoot. I'm pumped and the snow hasn't even started to fly!

Cheers, Jay.

[madmikepags]

I entered everything I have!!!! , the reality is I'm going to drop a few classes but i wanted to assure my spots in classes first. I think I entered 20 classes in reality i will probably run 13 or 14. but between my daughters and I it probably will end up being 25!!!!

[D. Newland]

He gets lurker of the year award!


WOW! A Kevin Whitehead sighting. Or is this a different Kevin Whitehead than we raced with 10 years ago?

Doby - your going to get called to the office.

[Darin Jordan]

He gets lurker of the year award!

David,

Is Kevin still here in the Puget Sound? I was in touch awhile back, but lost track.

[T.S.Davis]

Please enter me in the following:
N2 Mono
P ltd Mono
N2 Offshore
P Ltd Offshore
P Offshore
P Cat
P Sport
1/10 Scale Modern
1/10 Scale Classic
1/8 Scale
P Mono
P Ltd Cat
LSH

Thanks,
Ted McKay #688

Ted, go to www.rcracingevents.com and sign up for each day. Make Dave do it if the site is giving you fits. haha

[D. Newland]

Ted's signed up. I texted back/forth with Kevin back in May. He's still up there.

[RHDWA]

I will be there.

[RaceMechaniX]

Any chance of opening up more entries for P sport hydro?

Tyler

[Darin Jordan]

Any chance of opening up more entries for P sport hydro?

Tyler

Tyler,

If more slots don't open, you can have mine... I probably can't compete in this class anyhow...

[ron1950]

hey a question was raised over on intl waters about non namba members and the 10 dollars insurance fee (guess that's what its for) anyway...is it 10 dollars one time for the entire event or each day of the event?

[T.S.Davis]

304 bahaha

The plan is to open up more entries in February if another class won't run due to lack of participation like for instance N1 MONO. Otherwise no. The entry numbers are what they are.

This is going to likely be the biggest race most FE racers will have ever seen. In the states that is. We'll have to limit entries somewhere or it will get out of hand. Fred tells me that on paper we have allowed for 630 bouts PR something.

[T.S.Davis]

Its single "event" insurance.

[namba688]

hey a question was raised over on intl waters about non namba members and the 10 dollars insurance fee (guess that's what its for) anyway...is it 10 dollars one time for the entire event or each day of the event?

It is for a one time event. If you want to run another Namba event you must pay the balance of the membership.

Ted McKay

[Darin Jordan]

The plan is to open up more entries in February if another class won't run due to lack of participation like for instance N1 MONO.

THAT'S IT! I currently own three, but now I'm going to build at least one more, just because you brought that up!! :bash:

With Wilmer's inevitable "late" entry, you're likely going to be stuck with the class!

However, those of you who think it's like "watching paint dry", haven't seen one lately... :wink:

I'm going to make sure that you DO get that opportunity!!

BWAH-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA.... :lol:

[RandyatBBY]

I am going to try to make it. I signed up for some classes.

[fas]

fasiewert@yahoo.com[/email] and you will be put on the waiting list, if a spot opens up I will go down the list you may or may not get in, the only way to make sure is to sign up early.

after the February cut off more spots may open up then

look forward to seeing everybody in June and talking to you between now and then

Fred

hey can someone put a sticky on this please

one more time if a class that you want to run is filled please email me with the classes you want ot be put on the waiting list for as sports open up I will email you and let you know

Fred

[fas]

Ted

you did make it into p-sport hydro

Tyler G if you want on the waiting list for p-sport just email me

[fas]

[QUOTE=

However, those of you who think it's like "watching paint dry", haven't seen one lately... :wink:

I'm going to make sure that you DO get that opportunity!!

BWAH-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA.... :lol:[/QUOTE]

Thanks Darin you took the words right out of my mouth
lol

[Jeff]

Darin, hard to see one if there is only two.:laugh:

[T.S.Davis]

hahaha Great stuff Darin.

Since were talking crap.........I'm going to make sure that I take that there watch'n opportunity to relieve myself. Wait, might not be gone long enough to miss it. Maybe I'll take a nap or something. I tend to not sleep at these things so a nap would do me some good.

Instead, why not focus on a class you don't have to beg borrow and steel a drivers to get it to run at the biggest FE race in 10 years? The biggest race in a dogs age and there is a chance it wont have enough bodies to field a heat? ding ding ding Hello! McFly! Plus, if it didn't run then someone that didn't get a spot in their favorite class might be able to get one........orrrrrr we can all watch a class that's as old as electricity.

Hey! Just had an epiphany! Let's start a Ben Franklin class. Each entry must sport a kite with key tied to the string. We'll call that key a "safety loop". AND....... hey........safety loop!.......is NAVIGA friendly so IN TER NATION al A ppeal. Just need to get them to change their rules to fit.

[Shooter]

Hi Fred.

A couple of us just purchased Lucas Cats at Larry's after practice tonight. Just noticed that P Lim cat is full!!!!! :sad:

Please put me on the waiting list. Thanks.

[Jeff]

Terry, how bout reel fast racing? You tie a fishing pole on and reel real fast.

[T.S.Davis]

Pete, I was in there today too but I bought (4) 4s6000's. Weeeeeeeeeee.

[Chilli]

It is for a one time event. If you want to run another Namba event you must pay the balance of the membership.

Ted McKay

In RC Racing events under "Event Details" it states "Non NAMBA members $10 Single Event insurance fee per each day racing!"

[Shooter]

You must have just missed us at Larry's! John and I watched Bob and Kenny race and we just couldn't resist......we were like two kids in there. We got a package deal for (2) of them. Too funny.

[Whitey]

Ted's signed up. I texted back/forth with Kevin back in May. He's still up there.

Yes, I've been living in the Northwest for almost 5 years.

People say that it has changed me. I don't see it...

106101

[fas]

In RC Racing events under "Event Details" it states "Non NAMBA members $10 Single Event insurance fee per each day racing!"

its fixed the Single event fee is 10 dollars for the week of racing

had a new guy make up the sign up this year and I did not catch it,

so thanks Chilli for helping us out with that

this is what I like about this hobby everybody is here to help each other

thanks again chilli

Fred

[fas]

Hi Fred.

A couple of us just purchased Lucas Cats at Larry's after practice tonight. Just noticed that P Lim cat is full!!!!! :sad:

Please put me on the waiting list. Thanks.


for the third trime
those of you that can't read LOL Pete

if a class is full you want to run. please email me at fasiewert@yahoo.com to be put on the waiting list ( I add a folder to my in box for each class that fills up when you email me your email go right into that folder if and when more spots open up I will go to that folder and start with the name at the top) so if you want to be on the waiting list EMAIL ME)

[Chilli]

its fixed the Single event fee is 10 dollars for the week of racing

had a new guy make up the sign up this year and I did not catch it,

so thanks Chilli for helping us out with that

this is what I like about this hobby everybody is here to help each other

thanks again chilli

Fred

Actually Grim brought it up on IW. Just wanted to point out why the question came up.

I'm sure my fan club is sad to hear this but I don't think I'll be able to attend. Good luck with the race and thanks for stepping up to host what looks to be an epic FE event.

Resume smack talk

[jfrancisco892]

Any chance of opening up more entries for P sport hydro?

x2!

[T.S.Davis]

People say that it has changed me. I don't see it...

106101

Great selfy Kevin. That's the way I remember ya.

[Darin Jordan]

haInstead, why not focus on a class you don't have to beg borrow and steel a drivers to get it to run at the biggest FE race in 10 years? The biggest race in a dogs age and there is a chance it wont have enough bodies to field a heat? ding ding ding Hello! McFly! Plus, if it didn't run then someone that didn't get a spot in their favorite class might be able to get one........orrrrrr we can all watch a class that's as old as electricity.


Hey, Terry... can you fit a Q-Mono in your suitcase?? I didn't think so... Nuff said! :bash: :lol::tongue:

[T.S.Davis]

No that's true but a model that fits in a suite case wont make the cut in my fleet so it's a non issue for me. I'm not racing anything I feel like I have to smuggle onto a plane. We could bring back N1 crackerbox for ya. That fits in a suite case.

Q mono is another class that I would be very surprised to see get a whole flight worth of boats. I have one but wont sign up for it. Too many other things I'd rather be doing.

[raptor347]

Terry, how bout reel fast racing? You tie a fishing pole on and reel real fast.

I'm in! I'll break out my old school tuna/wahoo jig reels. 4" diameter spools with 6:1 gear ratios designed to move an iron jig as fast as possible.

:confused2: We are talking hand cranked reels?

[Jeff]

Brian, I don't think records exist for this. Hmm.......

[T.S.Davis]

Of course Brian would already have a rig to whip our behinds with. Sure why not.

Spodda be some fish in dat lake. Kabota Ken and I caught nothing at the race but I suspect that was because it was 1:30 am and we were loud due to mild inebriation.

[Doby]

.."mild".....:blink:

[raptor347]

Brian, I don't think records exist for this. Hmm.......

http://www.americancastingassoc.org/

:biggrin:

[T.S.Davis]

http://www.americancastingassoc.org/

:biggrin:


.....tool

[raptor347]

.....tool

I have many. :tt2:

It's 8 freaking months away and we have 330+ boats entered!!! This is going to be fun.

I have a lot of work to do. :bounce:

[T.S.Davis]

Fred and I finally broke down and made a spread sheet of all the boats the he and I have to have ready for us and our boys. Daunting. Some of them haven't even made it out of the molds yet. I have three boats under construction laying on the floor in three different rooms as I type. My wife loves me. Anybody else have an 1/8 scale twin wing laying scattered across the living room floor? weeeeeeee Oh and an 8s mono splattered all over the den. Working on that crime scene look.

I found a whiplash in my sons room. I think he was sleeping with it like a teddy bear.

[raptor347]

Trust me, I'm right there with you.

I have plugs for the Q/T rigger finished. The molds for the scale boats are ready. I think I'm going to recruit one of my scale friends for paint work.

It's a big list of parts to build.

[T.S.Davis]

I have Q rigger mold done. Sponsons are made. It's not even on my list.

[Darin Jordan]

I have Q rigger mold done. Sponsons are made. It's not even on my list.

OK, I want one of those, and one of those, and two of these, and one of that thing...

OH, and I have a carbon fiber N1 Cracker if you'd like me to bring it for you to run... It holds the SAW record at 28mph... :hug1:

[ray schrauwen]

Link not working presently. Trying to sign up before I miss out.

[fas]

ray I just check and the link in back up running

[Darin Jordan]

Fred, or Terry, or ???

According to the entry details, it mentions that "classes may be added after February 28 when classes that did not fill are dropped "

What constitutes "did not fill"?? If the class has 8 available slots, and only 6 fill, is it gone??

[rightturnonly]

Darin,

Here's what they have on the first entry of the thread...

*34 Classes over 4 days( 6 boat Minimum before February 28 to keep class, Kids classes 4 boat Min).

John

[Darin Jordan]

Darin,

Here's what they have on the first entry of the thread...

*34 Classes over 4 days( 6 boat Minimum before February 28 to keep class, Kids classes 4 boat Min).

John

Hahaha... Proof that you don't ALWAYS remember the first AND the last thing you read! For me, apparently the first was too long ago!

Thanks for the remider... :)

[T.S.Davis]

It's not an exact science.

Say there are 16 slots for a given class and we only get 7 or 8 entries for that class. That means there's an entire heat of boats we scheduled for that didn't fill. We would try to shift those entry slots to a class that people want to run. Q Cat and Q mono haven't received near the interest we anticipated. P Cat still has 18 slots of 24 available. Clear sign we guessed wrong on that. We may pull the trigger early on opening up a class if support is overwhelmingly lopsided. This is why it's important to send Fred an email to be put on the list for a class you missed now and not in spring. Until we get enough guys wanting a particular class to make another heat though it will likely be waiting.

The interesting thing to me is that for all the flapping about missed classes the waiting list hasn't got that many guys on it. I don't know if "send an email" is too complicated or what.

This is also why I was and am still anti N1. I recognize the challenge but nobody really digs it. We offer that class just "because". It takes up slots that someone could have been running a class that has national appeal or at least has some flash and flair. It just doesn't spark interest in the hobby. We get spectators. Nobody asks "what time to the slowest boats run? Wanna make sure I'm in a good viewing spot for some low speed racing."

N1 bashing quota achieved. Back to our regularly scheduled hand wringing.

[RandyatBBY]

Hear is a blast from the past.
http://imageshack.us/a/img121/3421/1020546.jpg

[DPeterson]

Some potential titles for that picture:

H20 versus BBY.

Not a long enough walk on a short pier.

Or two guy's that were once in good physical shape.

Anybody think of any others?

[T.S.Davis]

I can not believe nobody pushed us in. Hind site. Although it was only ankle deep there.

Peak physical FE specimens.
Two racing teens. FE miles are tough.
STOP SNIFFING THE LITHIUM!
Can you smell the electwicity in the air?

Randy and are going to share a room at the wrinkle ranch someday.

[Darin Jordan]

Just goes to show you that, it doesn't matter WHAT you are racing... when you take it seriously and race it well, it's FUN!! :P

[RandyatBBY]

I had so much fun at that Race. I think I drove all most every one crazy! Rock on!

[D. Newland]

[QUOTE=DPeterson;530994]Some potential titles for that picture:

...

Not a long enough walk on a short pier.
...QUOTE]




That's not a pier. It's the N-1 Mono Drivers Stand.

[Jeff]

Those are boats? At first I thought they were hatches. You need to look hard to see the hardware and strakes.

[LuckyDuc]

1. Messin'With Sasquatch... Feed Your Wild Side!
2. Fedoras make you look cool... FAIL!

[tjcast]

Blues Brothers wanna-bes

[Darin Jordan]

That's not a pier. It's the N-1 Mono Drivers Stand.

Hahahaha... I don't care who you are, that's funny right there...

[T.S.Davis]

Fedoras - SFPF 1000000000.

I should haves asked our buddy from the beach if I could borrow his brass banana homoc. Would have rounded out the look.

[fas]

Guys

do to the amount of people I had on the waiting list for p-limited cat we have now opened up more spots there are still 5 left the ones added to the class as of today are

Mike Z Grim racer
Ken Brode
Jeff Burt
Pete L

again there are 5 spots now open so sign up if you missed it the frist time

Fred

[ray schrauwen]

I missed out on P-sport hydro, that sucks.... Any chance of adding me into that?

[T.S.Davis]

Send an email Ray. It's the next one we're waiting on to accumulate. There were a few other guys that were bummed they had missed it too.

[Doby]

I missed out on P-sport hydro, that sucks.... Any chance of adding me into that?

Slacker...............

[ray schrauwen]

To whom please, thanks.


Send an email Ray. It's the next one we're waiting on to accumulate. There were a few other guys that were bummed they had missed it too.

[D. Newland]

Hahahaha... I don't care who you are, that's funny right there...

What's going to be even funnier is the battle Pags' kids are going to give you for the top podium spot.

The podium photo will be as historic as the '05 Nat's when Pachmayer claimed top spot in 1/10th Crackerbox...over Ed Hughey's kids.

[Darin Jordan]

What's going to be even funnier is the battle Pags' kids are going to give you for the top podium spot.

Hahaha... can't happen... I e-mailed Fred earlier today to drop my entry from N1. I told Pags last week that his kids could use MY boats and so I'm going to HELP them get the podium spot! :thumbup1:

Asked him to enter me in N2 Hydro instead...

OH, CRAP... I don't HAVE an N2-Hydro! :scared: What the HECK am I doing??

And, NO, I do NOT think that the N2 Cat can repeat that task... :beerchug:

[fas]

To whom please, thanks.

fasiewert@yahoo.com

[Ken Haines]

Hear is a blast from the past.
http://imageshack.us/a/img121/3421/1020546.jpg

"Does anyone have a pat of butter ?"

:biggrin:

[fas]

to this day I still can not look at a pat of butter with out think of you Ken LOl

[fas]

Guys do to the response

we have opened up more spots in P-Sport Hydro and P-Limited Hydro

added to list today
was
Ray Schwan forgive me ray I hardly say your last name never the less spell it LOl
Tyler Grand
Jimmy Francisco
Kelly G

there are now a few more spots open in these classes if you want to sign up and were not on the waiting list

Fred

[T.S.Davis]

Alright mister. No more letting your phone translate speech into text.

Fred's text are nearly as funny as mine only his aren't on purpose.

[fas]

why don't like Barney sing comes up lol

[Doby]

Hear is a blast from the past.
http://imageshack.us/a/img121/3421/1020546.jpg

As Randy slowly moves in for a grope, one can only wonder where Terry's left hand is........

[Ken Haines]

402 Boats / 45+ Racers !!

Just in case you have been hiding under a rock.....
The 2014 FE Nationals sign-ups have been posted
less than 2 weeks ago on:
RCRacingEvents.com
These sign-ups more than 8 months prior to the event have been
amazing. If you ever wanted to go to a Nationals, this would be
one to consider. This will certainly be the biggest race in quite
sometime, and most likely the bigest all FE race ever !!
After attending this past years 2013 Michigan Cup at the same
pond site, I can easily say this is the very best race site that
I have ever seen. You owe it to yourself to give this one serious
consideration. Also signup before all the limited race slots are filled.
Enjoy your weekend,
Ken :bounce:

[jaike5]

Hey Fred/Terry, will the off shore course be an M course or the extended off shore course ? If its the extended will you be trimming that birch ? my vision is bad enough as it is !! Also going to be doing any La mans starts?

Cheers, Jay. Race on....:rockon2:

[ray schrauwen]

That tree was a son of a Birch.

[fas]

we are it talks about the tree right now
the course will be the same as last year off set M course with the far offshore buoy

Fred

[Doby]

Plant more trees....

[T.S.Davis]

Kenny has been fighting that battle for us. The debate always goes the same "it's still alive......see those seven leaves?"

[ray schrauwen]

Get a ladder & pull them off or, a big copper nail will do it over the winter.

[T.S.Davis]

um.........8 months or so and there are already 413 boats registered. Yikes.

[T.S.Davis]

We're way out pacing our initial estimates............freak'n out a little to be honest.

We've even received inquiries from countries that aren't located in NA. Go figure.

[ron1950]

sounds like you all will be all business when the racing starts ....heat after heat lol...doesent sound like there is much room left

[T.S.Davis]

Did any of you notice that Mr. Wollard was signed up? I've known him via the web for 10 years or so. we've exchanged hundred of emails over the years. Never met the man in person.

[ray schrauwen]

There goes the neighborhood... Just kidding Don & family. :sarcasm1: Then he wasn't in MI in 2005. 06' ? Man time flies.

[T.S.Davis]

He couldn't make it in 05. Can't remember what the deal was. There was span there where Fuller, Fine, and Wollard in one place at one time coulda ripped a hole in the fabric of space. That might have been the zenith of that era. We've all grown up a little since then........well not me of course.

Then in 09 he was afraid to leave his wife during hurricane season alone. Bad things always happen when you assume everything will just fine.

[Doby]

415 as of today.....

[Darin Jordan]

He couldn't make it in 05. Can't remember what the deal was. There was span there where Fuller, Fine, and Wollard in one place at one time coulda ripped a hole in the fabric of space. That might have been the zenith of that era. We've all grown up a little since then........well not me of course.

Then in 09 he was afraid to leave his wife during hurricane season alone. Bad things always happen when you assume everything will just fine.

Don was here in Seattle a year or so ago and I met him at the Museum of Flight. Really nice guy and I hope he can make it. I look forward to racing with him, and Doug, Jr., and many, many of you that I've met and have yet to meet!

[T.S.Davis]

The record is 522. Cake.

Stay tuned yet today for a major announcement. Soon as we get it hashed out that is.

[T.S.Davis]

Well, here goes noth'n.....

As most of you know, response to this event has been stellar. Better than we expected to be honest. The mathematics that go with this response have sunk in. None of us wants to be racing into the evening.

Pretty sure our gang is the only FE club that has a point of reference for an all FE race of this magnitude. Here's how it goes...........you get off the water at say 8:00pm having not eaten since lunch. Then clean up, load your gear, go to the hotel, carry all the stuff in you need to wrench for the night........then find some food. Social hour? NOT! It's 11:00pm and you're just getting started preparing for tomorrows heats. Ugh Been there done that. Now do it for 4 days straight. Some might dig that but those that have to make it all work are not on that list.

So to save our sanity and make the pace more tolerable for all we're going to move some of the classes to Tuesday. Yes......that IS a 5th day of racing. Brings the heat counts back to manageable. This should also allow us some wiggle room on the class count caps if needed. Despite tales of hand wringing over the class count caps, as of this typing there are no racers that are on waiting list for a class that I'm aware of so the cap is holding nobody back.

So........the following classes will be moved to Tuesday:
N1 Mono
N2 Mono
SV27
OPC
P Mono
Q Mono

Registration will be closed for a few days while Fred moves everything around to fit the new scheme.

We're sorry for any inconvenience this may cause anyone but we figured better now than waiting.

[LuckyDuc]

That sounds like a reasonable decision to me. You MI guys seem to have a pretty good handle on resources.

[T.S.Davis]

We're going to have to figure out a lunch arrangement for a couple days I think. The Elks just don't have enough volunteers to kiss our collective bunns for that many days in a row.

[Darin Jordan]

P-Mono and Q-Mono on the same day may put a slight hardship on those running both and thinking of using the same hull, but otherwise, this seems reasonable...

Wait... You are Moving N1 Mono? That's it... I'm out....


Just kidding.... :bounce:

[Doby]

That means I have to take another day off work......:banana:

[T.S.Davis]

Come on John. You'll be completely useless that whole week anyway. Dennis and I used to joke about being emotionally crippled for a month leading up to the MCup races.

[Doby]

Come on John. You'll be completely useless that whole week anyway. Dennis and I used to joke about being emotionally crippled for a month leading up to the MCup races.

I'm a bit mentally crippled anyway....:moon:

[T.S.Davis]

My boss would likely say I'm useless every day so no difference.

[DPeterson]

So - Monday is open water?

The Michigan Club rocks. We'll do what is needed.

However - my opinion is - too many classes.

Doug

[T.S.Davis]

Doug, just for you will drop everything over 4s...........haha Really? "No not really. I can't back that up." I figured since I look so much like Doctor Evil.

Honestly, there were classes Fred and I were certain wouldn't/couldn't/no way/not gonna happen field a heat. Not only did they but they went two heats deep. What the heck!

[fas]

Doug

you are right we logged 34 and with the normal fill rate at our races we were planning on about 6 classes not running to take us to 28 over 4 days 7 classes a day no problem. with all the classes running that's right so far all the classes have the min number to fill( we are trying to have a 7 boat per heat max) there was a day when we had 88 heats LOL last year at the cup the most we ran was 64.

Just a heads up on sat there will be a total of 20 heats of just P-Limited sport hydro. place in that class and it will make a statement alone, you will have to beat 34 of the top racers from all over.

This is shaping up to be huge as off right now we have 52 racers and 417 boats and its still early

Fred

[Doby]

How about a "tow the retrieval boat" class...Mike B would enter that!

[T.S.Davis]

I like the longest submersion of a vessel class too. Jay wins. In fact I think he may have that locked up for a couple years.

[madmikepags]

I had one that was down for over 6 months and resurfaced!!!! Battery and servo were the only things lost, hull speedo motor and receiver are all still working.

[Darin Jordan]

I had one that was down for over 6 months and resurfaced!!!! Battery and servo were the only things lost, hull speedo motor and receiver are all still working.

PSFEMBC recovered Greg Schweers' Cobra Tunnel after being at the bottom of Mirror Lake for 2 race seasons... Quite a bit was still functional after some cleanup. He gave it to another club member to put back into action.

[Darin Jordan]

I had one that was down for over 6 months and resurfaced!!!! Battery and servo were the only things lost, hull speedo motor and receiver are all still working.

PSFEMBC recovered Greg Schweers' Cobra Tunnel after being at the bottom of Mirror Lake for 2 race seasons... Quite a bit was still functional after some cleanup. He gave it to another club member to put back into action.

[jaike5]

Damn, Pags is hard to beat at every thing including submarining.... Darin Is that a double post or did it happen twice if so you may have beat'n Pags... lmao

cheers, Jay. race on:rockon2:

[racerr73]

Wow isn't this going to be a brilliant event, biggest FE event for a long time. Would love to come over from Brisbane, Australia and have a go and see how us Aussies compare to the guys from the home of FE boat racing, USA. After doing some costings for the trip its not going to happen this time, maybe one day.

Please make sure some pictures and videos are taken, would love to see what i am missing out on.

Trev

[fas]

Just a heads up the sign up page will be off line for a few days so I can split the classes and add the day

Fred

[fas]

Ok

As of now the sign up is back up and running, a day has been added more spots have opened up for all the classes no class is sold out, those that were on the waiting list have been added (you should of got a email you were added) if not sign up now as there are spots open. As of right now we are at 52 racers and 421 boats over 5 days of racing

let the smack talk start

Fred

[Doby]

Smack....

[Doby]

Just found out I got into T-Mono....now I just need a T mono.

[fas]

that's funny stuff John :hornets_nest:

[jaike5]

Fred , he has an awesome Rio...... doby has started the smack talk.:w00t:
Cheers, Jay

[T.S.Davis]

My S mono is about 60% done already. Need to get going on the new T Cat, P limited mono, P mono, N2 mono, N2 hydro, N2 Sport. Piece of cake.

[Doby]

Monica (from TFL) told me last week that my T-Mono (Blade) should be on its way to me in about 2 weeks.....I estimate its top speed to be somewhere around 580 Mph (during air transit)

[T.S.Davis]

Holy crap that's fast. Is she letting you keep that power plant? Might be tough to make the hair pin at that speed.

[Doby]

Hopefully she will be a bit faster than "N" class boats!

[madmikepags]

anyone want a T-mono???????? DOBY???? Herzog hurricaine (laid up by aeromarine) big leopard (please dont ask which one but its fast) castle 200hv and all speedmaster hardware, all the Mi guys saw it run in canada and at the cup race last year (2012) those were the only 2 times it's ran so its in great condition.

[Doby]

Sounds intriguing...if you match the price TFL is charging me...I'll take yours instead.

[madmikepags]

whats the price?

[madmikepags]

text me 917-417-0241

[Doby]

$0.00... don't think you can match that!

(there really needs to be a "hook, line and sinker" smiley)

[Steven Vaccaro]

What about cracker box? And dont laugh, because im serious. :-)

[ron1950]

jersey skiff are more fun

[T.S.Davis]

I don't know Steve. It's barely possible to field a heat of N1 mono. Were it not for the kids it wouldn't run.

A heat of N1 cracker I can't even imagine. Hasn't been run since 2005 I think.

[Steven Vaccaro]

I don't know Steve. It's barely possible to field a heat of N1 mono. Were it not for the kids it wouldn't run.

A heat of N1 cracker I can't even imagine. Hasn't been run since 2005 I think. it was run a couple of years back in FL. I have 2 entries. I bet I can muster a couple more.

[T.S.Davis]

Need 6 total. It's not currently on the class list. If you find 6 let Fred know. Maybe he can find a place to put it.

I hate to see anyone put time and effort into it when this is the only place an N1 cracker will ever be seen. 45 or so FE super freaks and 420+ entries in one place and still we're talking about might maybe possibly could scrape together enough guys to field a heat. Those 45 nut cases don't have them. Just doesn't make sense to me.

The rules call for scale.....ish boats I believe. Which would I guess require building something just for the class. For me, I would rather encourage guys to run/build something that has more interest. Something they might run into anywhere else.

[fas]

Steve
if you get 6 we can make it happen on Tuesday if need be
Fred

[Darin Jordan]

I hate to see anyone put time and effort into it when this is the only place an N1 cracker will ever be seen.

Terry... I think Steven may be talking about the P-Ltd version of Crackerbox...

[Doby]

You guys need an "N-Open" class!

[Steven Vaccaro]

Terry... I think Steven may be talking about the P-Ltd version of Crackerbox...


yes

[Darin Jordan]

You guys need an "N-Open" class!

What would the "Open" part mean?? N2 is already a 2S "Open" class... 10,000mAh and 27" max is the only real restriction... oh, and a single motor.

[madmikepags]

I thought all classes except N1 and spec classes could use multiple motors????

[Darin Jordan]

I thought all classes except N1 and spec classes could use multiple motors????

Nope... only P and higher...

107137

[D. Newland]

Hate to be the bad guy here, but 1/6th Crackerbox is not an official NAMBA class. Terry and Fred have a tiger by the tail with the size of this event, and adding classes is the last thing they need to be doing, especially non-official ones.

I'll take the hit on this one. I don't think 1/6th CB should make the schedule, whether or not 6 guys sign up.

[ray schrauwen]

Pete Steinke had an awesome 1/6 Lehner powered crackerbox, that was a hoot to watch.

[Darin Jordan]

I don't think 1/6th CB should make the schedule, whether or not 6 guys sign up.

You're just waiting for them to add Jersey Skiff to the lineup, aren't you Dave... :bounce:

[D. Newland]

Yes-I mean No.

[madmikepags]

how bout a jersey crack head class?????

[madmikepags]

I can probably find a couple of dozen of them in a bout 30 seconds!!!!

[ray schrauwen]

Since you have entered every class so far....:biggrin::tongue_smilie:


I can probably find a couple of dozen of them in a bout 30 seconds!!!!

[Darin Jordan]

The way some of us drive, it's very likely that IF we had Jersey Skiffs out there, they'd end up being "cracked" Jersey Skiffs at some point... :bounce:

[ron1950]

we race a class of aeromarine fe jersey skiffs at the wave blasters at there spring race....they are a blast to drive...107223

[T.S.Davis]

....but not on a roar stock motor right?

[ron1950]

no.... aq 1800kv on 4s

[Ken Haines]

Hey Terry,
Noticed a new name on the RCRacingEvents signup list.....
Lieng Tan
Is that the racer from China that you mentioned ?
Please announce if this years race has officially gone international.
Would be exciting news. :bounce:

[T.S.Davis]

Yes sir. I believe Mr. Tan is actually part of TP Power.

[T.S.Davis]

Actually, his name is Tan Lifeng and he is TP Power.

[Doby]

427 Boats so far...

[ray schrauwen]

Uh oh... He entered Q-mono too.....

Should be interesting!


Actually, his name is Tan Lifeng and he is TP Power.

[T.S.Davis]

Been pushing around tents. Scale is still a little screwy but I think I have us covered.

107635

[keithbradley]

Wow, what an event.
Unfortunately I don't see a class that any of my current builds would fit in, but I'm sure I would just be bringing up the back of the pack anyway...I'm not even sure which knob on the controller steers the boat...
If I don't have something else going on that weekend I'll try and make it out and meet a few of you. It looks like it should be an exciting event. I can't even begin to think about the work required to organize it. Kudos to those involved!

[Doby]

Make sure the Kanadians are all together...and as far away from Peterson as possible..:hide:

[Jeff]

Make sure the Kanadians are all together...and as far away from Peterson as possible..:hide:

You canadians love us americans, heck you can't even live farther then 15 miles from the us border you love us so much. Move north young man, move north.
We could put a good word in for you at the border if you want, I know you like taking your clothes off in public jon.

Terry, could you put all the cat racers under one tent, I think they need a little extra atention to help their inferiority complex.

[T.S.Davis]

The only guys I placed were Ray and the guys that have to make 35000 trips to the drivers stand for x,y,z reasons. Oh, and the trailers.

I have spots for 53 guys under the tents but some racers don't actually need spots. Trailer guys and a couple of the kids don't need their own spot so we should have some wiggle room.

I plan to go out to the lodge Sunday for our club meeting. I'll check these dimensions to make sure it all fits. Just need to verify the height of the frame tents.

Need to think of a better load/unload arrangement for gear. Kabota Ken will not be able to keep up with this crowd.

Also have to tackle the fireworks barge. Can't get through there to the launch.

Need a better dock. We have that figured out already. Just need to build it. Not a big deal.

[Doby]

429 boats now.......I'm bored...

[madmikepags]

im joining 6 more classes!!!

[jaike5]

Jeff, If you could call ahead and make sure John gets a full cavity search at the border that would be awesome :rofl: Terry I thought I had first dibs on front row so I could get full value when you have an episode !!might add a few classes my self soon as I get my list and remember what I signed up for.

Cheers, Jay.

[T.S.Davis]

Haha. Al Waters has been confirmed so the melt down is less emmenent. Pieces are starting to fall in place nicely.........and it's early for that to be happening. Verraaaa niza.

[madmikepags]

Now all we need is Alan Nayman to sighn up!!!!!!!

[Jeff]

Now all we need is Alan Nayman to sighn up!!!!!!!

Ya I know really. I wonder where he could borrow some equipment? Perhaps someone going to Paris at that time like his good old buddy Howard.

[T.S.Davis]

Last time I talked to him he was sounding a little scaley. Like maybe he would show up for some 8th scale.

[LuckyDuc]

FYI... If you look at rcracing event’s website, Day 1 and Day 2 are both schedule on Wednesday June 25.

[ray schrauwen]

Did Ken Joye sign up? I didn't see his name but, I wasn't closely looking. If Ken can't make it, Alan can drive his equipment. I'm sure Ken will love that I have volunteered his equipment, lol...not quite...:sarcasm1:

[Jeff]

Hey, when you k nuks come over, try and not smuggle any of that round ham you call bacon across will ya.

[ray schrauwen]

:rofl: When I'm down south of the 49th and I order breakfast the last thing I'll order is the American version of Canadian Back Bacon. You basically get what you just said, some funky round slice of ham.

Real Canadian Back Bacon is also called Peameal Bacon and it's really nice when cooked up properly.





Hey, when you k nuks come over, try and not smuggle any of that round ham you call bacon across will ya.

Pics:

[Doby]

433 now...........still bored..

[T.S.Davis]

Ty and I went back out to the Elks on Saturday to check on some things. I wanted to make sure the tents fit. They didn't but we figured it out.

Not a soul out there but us. Very peaceful but THIS! is what we found.

108400

:scared::scared::scared::scared::doh:

[T.S.Davis]

Ray, if it doesn't crack when you bite it........it's not bacon.

[Shooter]

[QUOTE=T.S.Davis;539003]Ty and I went back out to the Elks on Saturday to check on some things. I wanted to make sure the tents fit. They didn't but we figured it out.

Not a soul out there but us. Very peaceful but THIS! is what we found.

108400

So..... did you run boats? :biggrin: :roflol:

I couldn't feel my hands after pulling up those bouys a few weeks ago with Kenny. I think it's time to call it quits for the year!

[mojoracer]

No Kenny out breaking ice with his Motley?

[T.S.Davis]

I didn't see him but with the cast iron tips on his Motley he sure could. That things chops up everything it gets near.

Hey guys. I've put out a request for quotes from some local film crews to see if getting a real video guy is a possibility. Not just some guy taking a few videos. I'm talking like race coverage. It's a neat idea. We'll see about the cost though.

Thought I should ask here though too. Anybody know somebody? My understanding is that Metime has gotten out of this kind of thing.