2015 Michigan Cup June 26,27,28

[photohoward1]

I'm also signed up for q-sport hydro....Ray what did you see?

[photohoward1]

BTW...I hope you guys have more that the rcracingevents.com site for sign-ups...That thing is as reliable as the Michigan weather.

[ray schrauwen]

I was on the RC racing events site and I didn't see a lot of sign ups for many classes. I'll go back again and check it over. Now that I know there is some :bowdown: competition, I can enter up my ante.

[Doby]

I think RC Racing Events had a minor meltdown when Smock signed up.....it couldn't believe what it saw!

[TRUCKPULL]

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

Site is up and running again

Larry

[Doug Smock]

I think RC Racing Events had a minor meltdown when Smock signed up.....it couldn't believe what it saw!

It was probably when I entered the seventh race of the year.:blink:

A little bird called this afternoon and said the entries for this race were down from years past because I was entered. He said it was unclear but figured it was the Nazi thing because everyone knows I'm no threat on the race course.:laugh:

[Ken Haines]

It was probably when I entered the seventh race of the year.:blink:

A little bird called this afternoon and said the entries for this race were down from years past because I was entered. He said it was unclear but figured it was the Nazi thing because everyone knows I'm no threat on the race course.:laugh:

Just because I refered to you as the forum Nazi
does not mean you need to call me a "little Bird".
I prefer Terry Butter Boy Davis's nickname for me..... "Fireball"

OK, all of you procrastinators.....really need to get signed up for
what should be the biggest race all FE of the year !
146 Boats are already entered....don't miss this one

We will keep the Nazi off of everyone......lol :bounce:

[Doug Smock]

Oh yeah, Terry "Butter Boy" Davis. I have something for him. :laugh:
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We will keep the Nazi off of everyone......lol :bounce:

Except Doby right??

[Doby]

I'm waiting for you Smokzi

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[Ken Haines]

151 Boats and Counting !!!

Ok.....just surpassed 150 Boats
Still missing some racers that I think are definites.
Ray Schrauwen, Don Huff.......
and where are all the rest of the MMeu club.

To attract the fence sitters the rest of you really need to get signed up.
It is not like they are asking for immediate payment so just go ahead and enter.
There are some other well know racers that are starting to think about
this years Cup, but it needs to be well attended........hint hint.
Sign up now.....
Thanks, Ken :bounce:

[Doug Smock]

Don is in Florida. He will be entering the first of the week.

Doby, is that your butter knife? :laugh:

[ray schrauwen]

In due time Ken. Money is very tight this year and I don't like mooching from the gf. Next week.

Oops, me thought I had to pay right away... When I'm in front of my tower tomorrow, I'll sign up.

[TRUCKPULL]

Questions to the MMEU club?

Are you going to have a TENT or should we bring our own??
Do we need to bring our own tables??
Do we need our own Generator??
Who and when do we Pay??

Thank You
Larry

[T.S.Davis]

Commodore 64.

Vic 20 or maybe a Tandy TRS80?

[T.S.Davis]

Are you going to have a TENT or should we bring our own??
We'll have a couple extra but not the big ones from last year so bring one of you can.


Do we need to bring our own tables??
Yes, guys flying we'll get covered somehow.


Do we need our own Generator??
We'll have some generators on site but again....bring it if ya got it.


Who and when do we Pay??
That's gonna be Freddy. I just texted him to see if he's planning to send out invoices like he has in the past. I'll keep ya posted.

[T.S.Davis]

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and where are all the rest of the MMeu club.

We have 12 club guys that are missing that we thought would be racing. Some I'll call. Some I wont.

[donhuff]

HEY KEN and TS. I am finally entered..........I think??

I had to pay the first boat thingy three times and non NAMBA member three times. Boy, this race is expensive$$$

[TRUCKPULL]

HEY KEN and TS. I am finally entered..........I think??

I had to pay the first boat thingy three times and non NAMBA member three times. Boy, this race is expensive$$$

Don

I believe when Fred makes out your invoice.
You will only be charged of one first boat for the three days, also charged only once for the Non-member fee.

Larry

[Ken Haines]

HEY KEN and TS. I am finally entered..........I think??

I had to pay the first boat thingy three times and non NAMBA member three times. Boy, this race is expensive$$$

161 BOATS and still counting !!

Hi Don, Glad to see you have entered. This has been a really great race every time I have attended.
Best race site I have ever been to, and including your site I have been to many other awesome clubs.
Hope you are as impressed as I have been. Can't beat racing in the back yard of and Elk's Club. :bounce:

Ok.....Ray Presnall.....where are you, a little birdie from the pharmacy said you were attending....lol

Lets get signed up and off to the races !!

[donhuff]

Larry,

I kinda figured that. I was just trying to be a smart azz since I'm a new guy around here.

[Doug Smock]

Don

I believe when Fred makes out your invoice.
You will only be charged of one first boat for the three days, also charged only once for the Non-member fee.

Larry

Fred, just take what Don overpaid and apply it to my fees. I'll be looking for an invoice for the difference.:laugh:

[fas]

ok sorry I have had a few family thing this year kind of been out of the loop

the invoice for each racer will be send to your email before Sunday along with he class sponsors list.

I getting pumped about this trophies are all set and things are starting to come along nice

let the smack talked begin.

Mike we only have 3 offshore classes this year and I am coming for you

Fred

[Shooter]

Are the cheese heads coming??

[Doby]

Are the cheese heads coming??
They've been awfully quiet....

[T.S.Davis]

There was some pretty harsh criticism of our race from Wisconsin after the nats. The racer count, the points system, the NAMBA class structure, having to watch guys compete for high points. Just what I can remember. None of that set well with them. Well......in fairness, I only know of one that felt that way for certain. I didn't realize then that that they were having a terrible time. I doubt they'll be back.

Their having pretty good success with their local race program anyway. Think they're already 25 deep for their June club race. Pretty sweet. They don't necessarily have to travel any more to get their fix. We did the same thing for while with our club. Focused in on it. Ended up being really satisfying. Still is for me.

[Doby]

Maybe they don't like the color of the motors:bounce:

[Doby]

Hey...how many rounds of racing are on each day???

[T.S.Davis]

Supposed to be 3 but we'll let the numbers tell us what to do. The idea this year was for a more laid back pace. I doubt anyone will care if we jump to 4.

I would like to stay under 60 heats but we'll see. We're certainly capable of more than that if the racers are up to it. Of course we'd have to help Haines and PAGS since they always run 27teen class.

[T.S.Davis]

Maybe they don't like the color of the motors:bounce:

Nice. :hornets_nest:

[Ken Haines]

Supposed to be 3 but we'll let the numbers tell us what to do. The idea this year was for a more laid back pace. I doubt anyone will care if we jump to 4.

I would like to stay under 60 heats but we'll see. We're certainly capable of more than that if the racers are up to it. Of course we'd have to help Haines and PAGS since they always run 27teen class.

Plus I am old and slow....:bounce:

[Doug Smock]

Where is everyone staying?
We don't need much, just a place that is safe, clean,& bug free.

[Doby]

Canada.

[TRUCKPULL]

Where is everyone staying?
We don't need much, just a place that is safe, clean,& bug free.

Red Roof Inn & Suites, Lake Orion/Auburn Hills
2755 S. Lapeer Rd.
Lake Orion, MI.
48360


Larry

[Doby]

That's where I'll be..its pretty much the closest place...about 25 minutes from the race site.

[T.S.Davis]

You would have to drive 45 minutes in any one direction to find a hotel that wasn't safe.

Lake Orion is nice. Rochester and Rochester Hills are nice. If money were not object I would stay down town Rochester. Cool little town that's walkable to food.

[fas]

Ok stop it Davis

after your done racing for the day and you break out the captain there is no walking for you mister.

[ray schrauwen]

I don't know what dirt road you turn down to get there in 25 minutes but, Wendy and I had to drive around the lake every time from that place and it was no closer than the Red Roof in Auburn Hills/Rochester Hills and the staff are complete jug heads where you are staying. They come into your room when you put up the sign that says stay out and they lie about making mistakes. Have fun there, we did NOT!


That's where I'll be..its pretty much the closest place...about 25 minutes from the race site.

[Doby]

Daniel and I stayed at the Red Roof in Auburn Hills/Rochester Hills in 2012 and it was 45ish minutes from the race site. We stayed at the one in Lake Orion (although it was a different name then) in 2013 and it was fine...2014 we camped at the race site(just because of the length of the Nats).

As for you and Wendy getting lost all the time...I suggest you find a driver who can actually see over the dash, it should cut down on your travel time substantially:bounce:

[T.S.Davis]

HAHA Even Wendy gets beat up by this crowd. Classic. Ray, are you coming? Didn't see ya on the sign up. We're going to probably have to have a cut off at some point. We don't have one yet but we will at some point just so we can finalize all the poo.

Where is Ray Presnell too?

Fred, I still can walk. I'll wear the water wings once the wrenching is done. It'll be fine.

[T.S.Davis]

.....and where is Christopher Krawczyk? Somebody call him please.

[Doby]

.....and where is Christopher Krawczyk? Somebody call him please.

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Looks like he's still alive.

[Doby]

Just sent him an E-Mail to hopefully wake him up.

[Doug Smock]

Red Roof Inn & Suites, Lake Orion/Auburn Hills
2755 S. Lapeer Rd.
Lake Orion, MI.
48360


Larry

Thanks Larry, all.

[ray schrauwen]

Just tried signing up and think it worked but, my printer ran out of ink and Adobe Acrobat distiller isn't working either so, I need to get ink..... Sorry for the delay...


HAHA Even Wendy gets beat up by this crowd. Classic. Ray, are you coming? Didn't see ya on the sign up. We're going to probably have to have a cut off at some point. We don't have one yet but we will at some point just so we can finalize all the poo.

Where is Ray Presnell too?

Fred, I still can walk. I'll wear the water wings once the wrenching is done. It'll be fine.

[ray schrauwen]

Small chance she will get hand controls in for me to drive by the race. In 2013 there was tons of construction on Rochester road that is done now so as Jake said it was about the same driving time approx. for both places and I checked on the map as about the same drive time unless you are driving across the lake. There was one turn we were always missing to get to the place you're staying at this time.


Daniel and I stayed at the Red Roof in Auburn Hills/Rochester Hills in 2012 and it was 45ish minutes from the race site. We stayed at the one in Lake Orion (although it was a different name then) in 2013 and it was fine...2014 we camped at the race site(just because of the length of the Nats).

As for you and Wendy getting lost all the time...I suggest you find a driver who can actually see over the dash, it should cut down on your travel time substantially:bounce:

[T.S.Davis]

Old school T boat. Doesn't run very well yet. Still messing with it.
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[Tamelesstgr]

Love that hull

[Ken Haines]

184 Boats and Counting

Great to see you entered and racing Ray !!

This brings the boat count to 184 (+/- some entry errors)
Still missing some notable names.....Mike Ball, Chris Krawczyk,
and numerous other regulars come to mind.
Lets get this over 200 this week and maybe some of the racers
on the fence will get pulled in by the gravity !!!
:bounce:

[T.S.Davis]

Love that hull

They're nice looking hulls but they have a lot of strake so they ride high in the water. Might not be able to get it to settle in enough to be competitive.

[fas]

From what I was told it settled in nice tonight but maybe just a little to much LOL

[Doby]

Got Daniel all signed up!

[Doby]

Just checked the FE Nats for attendance.........ZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzZZZZZZZZZ ZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzz:huh::sleep:

[T.S.Davis]

Old school T boat.

Typical Aeromarine POS. Seem opened up under almost no stress. Ugh. Fixable but I'm out of time before the cup.

I shuffled my classes and screwed up the numbers a little but we're at 30 racers and 187 boats.

At the pond last night a few of us were talking about a powder puff class for the ladies. How much interest would there be in that? Maybe limited monos. Just turn em loose with little to no experience. They're just toy boats's. Talk about fun factor.

[T.S.Davis]

Just checked the FE Nats for attendance.........ZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzZZZZZZZZZ ZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzz:huh::sleep:

That's alarming. Maybe it's just early.

[Tamelesstgr]

Really getting excited about seeing that many boats.

[fas]

Ok

We just got back for the elks club this is the way the menu will look for the race

Friday
Lunch Pizza MMEU is buying this one

Dinner the elks will be hosting there fish fry see menu at the bottom for cost it is great fish and you will walk away full


Saturday

Lunch Subs taken care of by MMEU

Dinner the elks will have there bar menu open for us see below for cost and food


Sunday
lunch will be grilled burgers, hot dogs and brats cooked by the elks for a small fee

it coming along good now cant wait for this one

Fred

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[Doug Smock]

Dang Fred that's fantastic!!!:thumbup1:

[fas]

Sorry the fish fry is hard to see this is what it says

Cod Dinner- including fries and slaw hand dipped
2-piece 9.25
3-piece 10.75

Walleye dinner- including fries and slaw

12.00

jumbo shrimp dinner including fries and slaw

5 piece 9.75
10 piece 13.25

chicken fingers dinner including fries

3-piece 5.75
5-piece 7.50


as for the bar menu

Pizza single deep dish $3
Pizza rolls 12 of them $4
mozzarella sticks (6) $4
French or sweet tater fries $3
brew city deep fried mushrooms $3
brew city think cut onion rings $4
deep fries dills (6) $5
chicken patty sandwich w/fries $5
Hamburger or turkey burger w/fries $5
grilled wild Alaskan salmon burger w/ fries $6
wing dings 1lb $7
fried combo plate(pick 3 mozzarella sticks, mushrooms, onion rings, dills, fries, pizza rolls) $7

there you have it

Fred

[T.S.Davis]

I've been known to show up for fish and shrimp when there is no race out there.

[ray schrauwen]

Nice!

[Shooter]

Thanks for the food update, Fred!!! :thumbup1:

[T.S.Davis]

Embarrassing that none of us took care of this before now.

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Not that ya need it for much.

[Doby]

Duhh...bunch of red necked hillbillies....Couldn't organize your way out of a phone booth!

[T.S.Davis]

Yeah, maybe we would have a boom in participation.

[Doug Smock]

Embarrassing that none of us took care of this before now.

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Not that ya need it for much.

Better late than never.LOL

When is the cut off for entries? I just picked up a P Limited Mono. I'm going to set it up over the weekend instead of putting new paint on the T Mono.:olleyes:

How about a ugliest mono contest?!?!??? Sure glad she's a runner.:laugh:

[Ken Haines]

Glad to hear about the food and the 9:15 starting times......
should make this family thing a lot easier to sell....lol
:bounce:

[Tamelesstgr]

Is there usually boat goodies available for sale possibly??

[T.S.Davis]

Your already signed up Doug.

If you get the P ready just let me know and we'll get you in.

[Doug Smock]

"Fireball" called me and liked the ugliest mono contest idea, but suggested we wait until the racing is complete to vote. He said that will allow everyone time to catch up with me.:laugh:

[ray schrauwen]

At the pond last night a few of us were talking about a powder puff class for the ladies. How much interest would there be in that? Maybe limited monos. Just turn em loose with little to no experience. They're just toy boats's. Talk about fun factor.

Wendy said at best she could handle an N1 mono. I propped down on my GEICO and she still gets freaked at the speed, lol....

[jaike5]

Is Powder Puff P-limited anything ?, and what day is it on ? Don't see it on the sign up, or are you just wing'n it ?

Cheers, Jay.

[Doby]

Is Powder Puff P-limited anything ?, and what day is it on ? Don't see it on the sign up, or are you just wing'n it ?

Cheers, Jay.

Finally found a class for you to run:laugh:

[T.S.Davis]

Let's do powder limited not hydro.

Everybody works in this club. Paid em with pizza.
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[TRUCKPULL]

Let's do powder limited not hydro.

Everybody works in this club. Paid em with pizza.
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Terry

Have the boy's paint some extra one's for the one's that I know I will hit.
Or are they too busy painting your replacements??

Larry

[T.S.Davis]

Haha
They painted 25. That should cover one of us.

[T.S.Davis]

Is Powder Puff P-limited anything ?, and what day is it on ? Don't see it on the sign up, or are you just wing'n it ?

Cheers, Jay.

I think we would do it Saturday and we would just wing it. Not sure how anyone else feels about it but I was thinking it would be an unofficial kind of thing. Cats or monos on P limited. Maybe put the same sized prop on everything. Just thinking out loud on. We can talk about when everyone gets here. We would have to do SEI on them though.

Jay, Wendy doesn't have to participate if she's uncomfortable. My wife already told me nope.

[T.S.Davis]

RcRacingevents is down again. Yikes. Freddy has resorted to down loading the entries every couple days just in case it's not available when it's time to make the heats up.

[jaike5]

I almost have Deb talked into powder puff , Wendy is Rays GF...... lmao !! Stay outta that glue !!

Cheers, Jay. :laugh:

[T.S.Davis]

Sorry, I was thinking Ray when I typed it. LOL

[Doug Smock]

What are those 8" buoys? Don and I are going to be at a disadvantage. We're used to launching off of the 12s. Well Lamar actually cuts the 12s in half so I guess the "air time" should be about the same.:laugh:


Hey anyone but Doby...........:biggrin: what's a good lap time for a P Limited mono?

[Doby]

Hey anyone but Doby...........:biggrin: what's a good lap time for a P Limited mono?

Any time that lets you finish:blink:

[T.S.Davis]

58 seconds. Wait that's my offshore setup.

[T.S.Davis]

woohoo 30 racers!

Not a big race but it's not a NATS or anything. Pretty excited.

Still missing some people. Time to start a text messaging cam pain in the a$$.

[rightturnonly]

Time to get them on board...I only get one race to attend a year with this PIA job I have lets get them signed up!!

[TRUCKPULL]

woohoo 30 racers!

Not a big race but it's not a NATS or anything. Pretty excited.

Still missing some people. Time to start a text messaging cam pain in the a$$.

186 boats that is 6.2 boats each???

Larry

[RaceMechaniX]

Terry,

Are you guys practicing tomorrow at your pond? If yes, can you send me the address again and what time you will be out there. I will bring the Michigan Cup out.

Tyler

[donhuff]

ANY TIME THAT LETS YOU FINNISH!!!

Doby, that's always my game plan...... Unless by some miracle I get out front. Then all the planing in the world wont help me slow down.

[fas]

Tyler

somebody will be there I have to close tonight so I can not make it but Tom or Terry should be there around 6 here is the address

Ford Field Shelby Pond

7460 Twenty Three Mile Road, Shelby Township, MI 48316

Located on the south side of 23 Mile, between Van Dyke and Mound Roads

Fred

[RaceMechaniX]

Thanks Fred,
Tyler

[TRUCKPULL]

ANY TIME THAT LETS YOU FINNISH!!!

Doby, that's always my game plan...... Unless by some miracle I get out front. Then all the planing in the world wont help me slow down.

Don
Just remember in NAMBA if you cut a buoy, it is a one lap penalty, not just 50 points off.
Offshore is the same - a one lap penalty.

Larry

[T.S.Davis]

I'm okay with losing but prefer that loss to be specTACUfying. Yes I made that up. Like you took flight in the back straight at terminal velocity causing bystanders to go "ewwww, ahhhhh" like they're watching fire works. Stuff it at 65 and have to send the diver down to find it.........priceless.

Thanks for stopping by last night Tyler. Saves shipping that cup.

Got to thinking about the cup. I've been racing for 15 years or something like that. That sucker has never even been to my house. hahaha

[RaceMechaniX]

Yeah, good to see you guys. I am bummed I will not make the race, but hopefully sometime in the future.

Tyler

[rayzerdesigns]

Yeah, good to see you guys. I am bummed I will not make the race, but hopefully sometime in the future.

Tyler

good racing with you in district 19 tyler..and meeting you finally..looking fwd to more competition..good luck with the kid..

[T.S.Davis]

Ray! Stop mess'n around and get signed up.

[ray schrauwen]

Got issues with a pregger daughter of Wendy's. Suppose to be here any time from now until the race weekend. She is staying here and has been to the Hospital twice now in the last week, Wendy is completely exhausted and has many pain issues from the last rear ending that totalled her truck. The new truck is smaller and we have no time to pre load the truck to see what fits.
So much going on with the new house too, main ensuite bathroom has to be torn apart because they messed up the plumbing since water is leaking out of the wall, other issues too. Let's just say I'm iffy this time. Not sure when the builder will fix it and we wanted to stage our trip from her house but, not possible if the only accessible bathroom is torn apart. I'm worried I'll get a call or text one day that Wendy has had a heart attack or stroke from the load she carries all the time.... Fun times....:-\ :sad:
Wendy is so worn out and tired from pain, work and her daughter it scares me, really....

[madmikepags]

I do 22seconds with my p limited mono, oh wait thats my offshore setup!!!!

[madmikepags]

yea its not a nats but well neither is the nats this year!!!!!??????? they have like 6 people signed up

[madmikepags]

Oh and one of them is Dav Newland and hes not going!!!!

[Doug Smock]

Well I know better than to ask anymore questions. LOL Going to be testing the new boat Sunday.

D.

[Doby]

Well I know better than to ask anymore questions. LOL Going to be testing the new boat Sunday.

D.

I'll be flying (RC) this weekend...all boats are ready to race....not necessarily win...but race.

[Shooter]

Ray, sorry to hear. Hope everything works out and we see you in a couple weeks.

I have some things to iron out......hopefully Saturday if the weather cooperates!

[RaceMechaniX]

Pags you had better watch out. Tom was showing me his new P-Ltd Sport hydro offshore set-up. He was practicing making the left turn and said you gave him all the all the tips. :spy:

[Doug Smock]

Ray, sorry to hear. Hope everything works out and we see you in a couple weeks.



Me too Ray. Been looking forward to meeting you and Wendy.

[ray schrauwen]

Thanks guys. As soon as we get the contractor /builder to check it out and know when he will do it etc, etc... We can push it passed the race. Just wish the baby would drop sooner than later:confused1:

[madmikepags]

kerrrrrrplunk!!!

[Doby]

Thanks guys. As soon as we get the contractor /builder to check it out and know when he will do it etc, etc... We can push it passed the race. Just wish the baby would drop sooner than later:confused1:

Not your baby..not your problem......get your priorities straight!

[T.S.Davis]

kerrrrrrplunk!!!

Best game ever!

Ray S....... you and Wendy do what you can. It would be great to see you guys but do what has to be and don't worry about us either way. Hell, if you guys want to just come and hang out and shout obscenities at me that would be okay too. If you don't make it we should start planning for the Can Am right away. A concerted effort from all of us and we could make a heck of a showing.

I was busting Ray Presnells chops back a few posts ago. PAGS, call him and harass him some too. I already offered to make someone disappear to make it easier for him. Between, you, me, and a pen full of pigs we got em covered. Hoffa......pft........whatever.

I don't know what's going to happen with the nats. Not looking good. Could just be nobody is signing up until the are ready because they want the money the minute you sign up apparently. So you can't sign up if your on the fence. So many theories on the lack of turnout. Wonder if we'll ever be asked.

I also wonder if Robert has a candidate for chairman after Dave bails. We should make Junior do it. He loves being in charge. bahahaha

[T.S.Davis]

kerrrrrrplunk!!!

Off on a tangent but it's my thread so bite me.

Anybody remember "Hang on Harvey"? So silly.

[donhuff]

Doug,

Did you see what Larry said. One lap penalty for cutting a buoy!

REMIND ME TO TAKE SOME BIG BATTERIES!

[TRUCKPULL]

Pags you had better watch out. Tom was showing me his new P-Ltd Sport hydro offshore set-up. He was practicing making the left turn and said you gave him all the all the tips. :spy:

Tyler
"P-Ltd Sport hydro offshore set-up" I do not think we run that class??????????

Larry

[T.S.Davis]

Toms' sport turns left and turns right. No problem. I think it will even pirouette with some sweet talk and the perfect wind. Pretty danged stable.

[Doug Smock]

Doug,

Did you see what Larry said. One lap penalty for cutting a buoy!

REMIND ME TO TAKE SOME BIG BATTERIES!

:laugh::stupid::w00t:

It looks like the Michigan buoys are smaller than what we're used to. We should be ok. If not, we'll blame it on the buoys being smaller that what we're used to. We don't see as well as we did yesterday.:laugh:

BTW I checked on our ''My model boats mean very little to me, and yours mean even less" T Shirts. I hope they get here in time.:unsure:

[donhuff]

Why did you change the wording?

I really meant "my boat means NOTHING to me, Your's means even less"

If it gets broke...I'll make another one!

[T.S.Davis]

It's a great slogan. Even more so coming from you Don.

[Doby]

Are we finally going to do a figure 8 offshore course this year?

[rightturnonly]

I still want to try that 30 boat heat that Pags has talked about...I've got some beat up old UL-1's I could toss in for that...

[Doug Smock]

Are we finally going to do a figure 8 offshore course this year?

This sounds great and will separate the men from the boys!!
What do you think Don? Just bring lots of 30 min epoxy, glass & and duct tape??:buttrock:

[donhuff]

Hey Doug,

Do they do the figure 8 the way we do it, Or do they have some weird way of doing that TOO!:laugh:

cut a buoy and it's a lap penalty????? where's the fun in that?

[donhuff]

TS,

It's really almost like that. Heck, if I break it, I'll just make another one!

[T.S.Davis]

Hey Doug,

Do they do the figure 8 the way we do it, Or do they have some weird way of doing that TOO!:laugh:

cut a buoy and it's a lap penalty????? where's the fun in that?

If you cut a buoy everybody has to do the extra lap. Until there are no boats left floating. Your a shoe in Don. Those speed craft are made of steel.

[donhuff]

I like that idea TS. Everybody does the extra laps. But then again, I need those BIG BATTERIES.

Doug and I tried out the new P-Limited hull today, he and I both had one ready to run. Seems to be doing pretty good but... we have nothing to compare it to as non of us have ever even seen a limited mono run before.

Doug is suppose to be putting a video of it on youtube, with me driving a full six laps.

[T.S.Davis]

Course placed itself today. I'm not admitting involvement because there was a guy in the boat that split the hind end of his pants from hip to mid thigh.

The course is perfect BTW.

[Doug Smock]

Doug is suppose to be putting a video of it on youtube, with me driving a full six laps.

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?51898-Huff-Racing-ORCA-P-Limited-Mono&p=630501#post630501

[Doug Smock]

Terry, Fred,

Please enter Don Huff & myself in P Limited Offshore, and enter me in P Limited Mono. All boats on DSM.

We can pay you at the pond or send me an invoice for ALL three entries to make it easy on yourselves.

Thanks!

[donhuff]

I'm already entered in limited mono Doug. I knew I would have something going by then. But offshore never crossed my mind!

[Doug Smock]

I'm already entered in limited mono Doug. I knew I would have something going by then. But offshore never crossed my mind!

I knew that Don, must have spent too much time in the sun today.LOL Edited the post.:smile:

[TRUCKPULL]

Terry & Fred

Do you know if we are going to split the "P" & "Q" Cat class yet???

Larry

[ray schrauwen]

I'll try to pay Fred tomorrow for my classes. Anyone in Michigan coming available to take a USA HobbyKing battery shipment so I can pick them up and use them there? Just a pair of 4S packs and a servo....

[ray schrauwen]

You'll beat them all anyway Larry :laugh:

I'll have a P-Cat ready tomorrow, test it on the weekend. The hatch on my Cheetah is curing with Carbon Kevlar laminated. I posted a thread asking when I should trim, now after 5 hours or when it's totally cured?



Terry & Fred

Do you know if we are going to split the "P" & "Q" Cat class yet???

Larry

[TRUCKPULL]

You'll beat them all anyway Larry :laugh:

I'll have a P-Cat ready tomorrow, test it on the weekend. The hatch on my Cheetah is curing with Carbon Kevlar laminated. I posted a thread asking when I should trim, now after 5 hours or when it's totally cured?

Ray

I thought it may be nice to run all the "P's" together, that way we will not have to worry about the wake from a large "Q" cat ruining our day.
Mine is only 29" long.

Larry

[ray schrauwen]

Only? :bounce:

Tom, I sent you a PM needing a bit more info to ship those batteries to you. I'll put the order through in the morning hopefully.

When you get them can you put them on a checker to make sure I don't get scuppered.

[tjcast]

Only? :bounce:

Tom, I sent you a PM needing a bit more info to ship those batteries to you. I'll put the order through in the morning hopefully.
When you get them can you put them on a checker to make sure I don't get scuppered.

Not a problem. Sent a PM with info

[tjcast]

Just an FYI for the first timers at the Michigan Cup:

1. SV27 is the ONLY class that has an ESC restriction.
2. 10,000 mah is the maximum for P & P-limited classes
3. Offshore is how many laps can you do in 4 min.
4. A cut bouy is a lap penalty.
5. 3 bouy cuts in one heat is a DQ.

[T.S.Davis]

.....and no we couldn't find a pond that was further out in the sticks.

[Ken Haines]

Got to thinking about the cup. I've been racing for 15 years or something like that. That sucker has never even been to my house. hahaha


I thought you were on the winning Team at the 2013 Michigan Cup ?
Don't be modest

[Doby]

Just an FYI for the first timers at the Michigan Cup:

5. 3 bouy cuts in one heat is a DQ.

Do we really get Dairy Queen if we cut three markers.......yum...yum....:banana:

Why wasn't this better advertised at previous events???

[donhuff]

better go ahead and order up a peanut buster parfait for me.

[ray schrauwen]

Thank you! They are on their way soon.


Not a problem. Sent a PM with info

I'm paid up with Fred too... I'll be there Wednesday afternoon I hope...

Wendy's daughter's Baby is due on the 21st, joy oh, bliss!! Wendy's step father is on his way back to the hospital, isn't life fun?! :bounce:

[Shooter]

better go ahead and order up a peanut buster parfait for me.

Ha! My relatives own a DQ. I ran the register one night. Someone asked me what a peanut buster Parfait was.....I answered "I don't know, but it's $3.89......do you want one???" LOL. Still don't know what it is. :banana:

[Doug Smock]

LOL
Don I'm going to have to look at the menu board as my tastes change:biggrin:.

[donhuff]

shooter,

vanilla ice cream and chocolate fudge stuff swirled together. And some peanuts thrown in the mix. But the main thing it is, is delicious!

[Doby]

An FYI for any people with GPS's that might take them to the north side of "Pond Road" , off of Rowland Rd....do not go to the north side of Pond Rd.

Go to the south side of Pond Rd, off of Army Rd. to get to the race site.

The first year I went to Michigan, my GPS took me to the north side of Pond Rd, which basically consisted of a dried up creek bed going up a steep hill and required me getting out of my SUV twice to move trees (not branches) that had fallen down. Also, the neighborhood at that end had an eerie similarity to various parts of the movie "Deliverance" ....I could almost hear the banjos.:scared:

Not sure if its any better now, its been 4 years since then.


Michigan Club Dudes.....any construction happening around there this year? Seems everytime theres some detour taking us somewhere ...:blink::patriot:

[T.S.Davis]

Michigan Club Dudes.....any construction happening around there this year?

Not near the site. At the moment. As of this past Saturday. There was some on 34 mile road but it's way east of there. Not many come in that way.

However, MDOT is kind of like a box of chocolates. I'll be out there again this Saturday and can post back here if I see something.

[Ken Haines]

shooter,

vanilla ice cream and chocolate fudge stuff swirled together. And some peanuts thrown in the mix. But the main thing it is, is delicious!


Is this the "Food Channel Forum"
I may have entered here by mistake :bounce:


Btw....RCRacingEvents is back on-line today.

[Doug Smock]

Terry, Fred,

Please enter Don Huff & myself in P Limited Offshore, and enter me in P Limited Mono. All boats on DSM.

We can pay you at the pond or send me an invoice for ALL three entries to make it easy on yourselves.

Thanks!

Reminder, please advise if we need to enter on line.:tiphat:

[T.S.Davis]

Fred said to let him do it. Otherwise you will show up as additional racers and your heats would be on separate sheets. No biggy. He'll get it later tonight.

[Doug Smock]

Fred said to let him do it. Otherwise you will show up as additional racers and your heats would be on separate sheets. No biggy. He'll get it later tonight.

Thanks Fred,:thumbup1:

[Hi8iS]

An FYI for any people with GPS's that might take them to the north side of "Pond Road" , off of Rowland Rd....do not go to the north side of Pond Rd.

Go to the south side of Pond Rd, off of Army Rd. to get to the race site.

The first year I went to Michigan, my GPS took me to the north side of Pond Rd, which basically consisted of a dried up creek bed going up a steep hill and required me getting out of my SUV twice to move trees (not branches) that had fallen down. Also, the neighborhood at that end had an eerie similarity to various parts of the movie "Deliverance" ....I could almost hear the banjos.:scared:

Not sure if its any better now, its been 4 years since then.


Michigan Club Dudes.....any construction happening around there this year? Seems everytime theres some detour taking us somewhere ...:blink::patriot:

Is there an address to GPS? I am in Michigan & am trying to get into the hobby more. I would love to check out this event. I skimmed through the thread, but it's 14 pages :doh: Thanks!

[fas]

3100 pond rd Leonard Michigan

[Hi8iS]

3100 pond rd Leonard Michigan
Thanks, less than an hour away. What time does open running begin on Thursday?

[Ken Haines]

Ryan....do we have another racer for the Michigan Cup ?
If so get signed up on RCRacingevents.com
Here is the link
http://www.rcracingevents.com/cgi-bin/browseraces.pl?bcsi_scan_b188b7305b22cf96=+uma9qe7 AgkTLggxTh/dUbavaHVgAAAAylIkQQ==&bcsi_scan_filename=browseraces.pl

I am sure Fred needs to get the totals very soon
to get the race sheets all set up. Look forward to
meeting all the new Cup racers. :bounce:

[T.S.Davis]

Thanks, less than an hour away. What time does open running begin on Thursday?

Probably noonish. There will be some bits n' pieces stuff we'll still be setting up in the AM Thursday but after that we'll turn some laps.

14 pages. haha Sorry man. Bunch o' fools we are. We tend to run our traps. Even on line.

[Doby]

14 pages!!!!!!!!!!!...I wish people wouldn't fill up threads with useless comments and other crap totally unrelated to the topic...

Guess what...I got my RC Airplane "wings" yesterday afternoon...I iz now a pilot!!

[fas]

John is it paper with a rubber band?

[Doby]

John is it paper with a rubber band?

Azzwhole....nope ...

One of these:
http://www.horizonhobby.com/piper-pawnee-40-arf-han4030

With a 4 stroke nitro motor....oh the shame!

[T.S.Davis]

I wish people wouldn't fill up threads with useless comments and other crap totally unrelated to the topic...

haha Always cracks me up when people get all rattled about that. Especially when it's in the for sale forum. Then Danny and Doug get panicked notices immediately.

"Somebody had knowledge of something for sale and posted what they knew! That's strictly prohibited! DELETE! DELETE! It's over! We're all gonna die!"

They claim it's bumping or helping out a buddy. Like I would vouch for a POS. Chris had some sweet Propshop propellers for sale on there. I wanted to tell how nice those are but helping inform a potential buyer pisses the trolls off so I resisted.

Every time we post something in here it shows up on everyone's "new post" list. haha That'll piss em off too. :hornets_nest:

[T.S.Davis]

Trader. The had an electric option. What's wrong with you? Are you Canadian or something?...........ohhhhhhh.

[photohoward1]

What Hotels is anybody staying at? Auburn Hills seems to be the closest locations....Ugh!

[TRUCKPULL]

What Hotels is anybody staying at? Auburn Hills seems to be the closest locations....Ugh!

Howard

Red Roof Inn
2755 S Lapeer Rd.
Lake Orion,(Auburn Hills) MI
48360

Larry

[Hi8iS]

Ryan....do we have another racer for the Michigan Cup ?
If so get signed up on RCRacingevents.com
Here is the link
http://www.rcracingevents.com/cgi-bin/browseraces.pl?bcsi_scan_b188b7305b22cf96=+uma9qe7 AgkTLggxTh/dUbavaHVgAAAAylIkQQ==&bcsi_scan_filename=browseraces.pl

I am sure Fred needs to get the totals very soon
to get the race sheets all set up. Look forward to
meeting all the new Cup racers. :bounce:

Ha, not quit. Despite the fact that I have been a member of this forum since 09 I only have two running boats at the moment & don't even know if they would qualify to run in any classes. I am just trying to learn more about the hobby with hopes of possibly getting into racing one day :).

[Doby]

Best way to learn is to show up and throw a boat in the water....its not that scary...

[Hi8iS]

Best way to learn is to show up and throw a boat in the water....its not that scary...

Definitely not afraid. Just looked at the Namba rules & there is a lot to take in. Approved motors etc. Hope to learn from the whole experience.

[T.S.Davis]

Not to worry. We can get ya through the rule book. Come on out. Check it out. The best part of racing is that it's an excuse for guys that play with toy boats to hang out and act a fool. We have that covered.

[Doby]

Definitely not afraid. Just looked at the Namba rules & there is a lot to take in. Approved motors etc. Hope to learn from the whole experience.

What boats have you got?

[photohoward1]

There is an actual rule book?

[tjcast]

Best way to learn is to show up and throw a boat in the water....its not that scary...

Unless you have to race against that guy John from Kanada!!:scared:

[Hi8iS]

What boats have you got?
I have several hulls & a slew of motors & esc. But the only thing I have running right now is a little Vector 28 for the kids & a Graupner Mosquito 28" mono with 2650kv 75a esc running on 3s. It still has the cheap plastic prop on it & I am still figuring out how to set it up. I am waiting for an order to come in from OSE as I just bought a few of the Graupner fiber reinforced props to try a few things out. I got into this hobby several years ago due to the fact that I am surrounded by lakes & have tons of place to run & by reading this sight. I had a few projects starting & several cool boats as I started to build a fleet & learn the hobby. Then unfortunatley I had a house fire & all my hulls burned up & melted, but I was able to salvage all my motors, esc's, lipo's, hardware etc. I even bought Jesse J's MRP fountain from this sight & that was sadly lost as well. Makes me ill just thinking about it :(. I had a family to get back on there feet & just threw all my misc parts in a bin. That was 4 years ago. Over this winter my uncle gave me his old Super Hawaii & a Venom Seagad 56" gas hull that he crashed & needs a bit of repair to. That really sparked my interest again. So in the past 6 months I have picked up this Graupner RTR, & within the last few weeks have ordered A Joysway Silverline for the big lake I live on (thread with lots of newb questions coming soon :)) & a Hobbyking Flowmaster C1 twin cat that still has not even arrived. So I am literally just getting back into the hobby after a long Hi8iS :).

So the thought of racing with the race a week away is little overwhelming. But I really want to learn about the hobby. So thought I would come as a spectator & try to wrap my head around all this stuff some more as I have had a passion for boats all my life.

[tjcast]

There is an actual rule book?

More along the lines of rarely enforced suggestions:rules: :frusty::roflol:

[tjcast]

Looking at the signups on RC Racingevents.com (yes it is up today!!!) there are 9 signed up for P&Q Cat. Would those signed up please indicate which class they will be running so we can see if there are enough of each class to separate them out. Thanks.

I will be running P Cat (<-- like that :sarcasm1:)

Check here for updates:

P Cat - 2
Q Cat - 0

[tjcast]

So the thought of racing with the race a week away is little overwhelming. But I really want to learn about the hobby. So thought I would come as a spectator & try to wrap my head around all this stuff some more as I have had a passion for boats all my life.

Ryan I have these sitting in my basement, collecting dust.... IF and only IF you will run at the CUP, I can have one ready to run (less batteries) for tomorrow, you come to the practice pond around 9:30am, have NAMBA membership, we can get you some time on the water. Open water on Thursday at the Elks, you're good to go!!!

133498

[TRUCKPULL]

Looking at the signups on RC Racingevents.com (yes it is up today!!!) there are 9 signed up for P&Q Cat. Would those signed up please indicate which class they will be running so we can see if there are enough of each class to separate them out. Thanks.

I will be running P Cat (<-- like that :sarcasm1:)

I will be running P Cat

Larry

[ron1950]

More along the lines of rarely enforced suggestions:rules: :frusty::roflol:


wow I love that and so true lol

[Ken Haines]

Ryan I have these sitting in my basement, collecting dust.... IF and only IF you will run at the CUP, I can have one ready to run (less batteries) for tomorrow, you come to the practice pond around 9:30am, have NAMBA membership, we can get you some time on the water. Open water on Thursday at the Elks, you're good to go!!!

133498

Wow....Very nice of you Tom, those both look like pretty good boats.
Ryan you should just go for it. Really a fun event especially if you get
the chance to race a little. Everyone will give you help and advice....
Terry may even get drunk with you....lol
Hope to meet you....and better yet, up on the driver stand.
:bounce:

[T.S.Davis]

More along the lines of rarely enforced suggestions:rules: :frusty::roflol:

Oh now you're just trying to get a rise out of me. haha

Reminds me of a conversation between Bart and Homer where Bart is whining.

Bart: Sharing is a bunch of bull, too. And helping others. And what's all this crap I've been hearing about tolerance?
Homer: Hmm. Your ideas are intriguing to me and I wish to subscribe to your newsletter.

[T.S.Davis]

Terry may even get drunk with you....lol


Alright that's it! What's your trophy wife's number? I'll send her texts instead.

[Doug Smock]

Ryan I have these sitting in my basement, collecting dust.... IF and only IF you will run at the CUP, I can have one ready to run (less batteries) for tomorrow, you come to the practice pond around 9:30am, have NAMBA membership, we can get you some time on the water. Open water on Thursday at the Elks, you're good to go!!!

133498

Grab it and growl Ryan!! Go out and run some laps. Get in the mix when you're comfortable. No pressure!!

[Ken Haines]

Alright that's it! What's your trophy wife's number? I'll send her texts instead.

Whoa.....just thought I was stating the obvious...:banana:

Well maybe we could race for her...:lol:

I sure hope she thinks your funny, or I will have to spend all
weekend trying to convince her that we are not insane. :bounce:

Btw....Doug's wife advised me not to give you her cell number.

[Hi8iS]

Ryan I have these sitting in my basement, collecting dust.... IF and only IF you will run at the CUP, I can have one ready to run (less batteries) for tomorrow, you come to the practice pond around 9:30am, have NAMBA membership, we can get you some time on the water. Open water on Thursday at the Elks, you're good to go!!!

133498

Thanks, that is very generous of you! I am at a wedding right now getting the evil eye from my fiancé :/ for trying to join Namba during dinner. But I did register on there site. Not sure what else I have to do? Will have to take a better look when I get home tonight.
I will stop by the practice spot tomorrow morning. We can talk more then. Looking forward to seeing you guys run & learning a thing or two!

[ray schrauwen]

Just gluing in battery straps and need to buy cooling tubing tomorrow and P cat is ready, not tested but, wed. will do :sinking-guy:

My cheetah is an Alan Nayman Special :-) oh, that reminds me, I need some black tape for the windshield too.

Thanks Tom, let me know how that pack works out. Last KK order ever!

Thanks Larry!

[Ken Haines]

18 Boats done.....4 more to go.
Must clean and pack the trailer and luggage.....
Then leaving on Monday night or Tuesday morning
with the family for our 20+ hour drive to Auburn Hills.
:bounce:

[Doug Smock]

You have officially lost your mind Ken! I'm re thinking running eight.:blink:

[Doby]

You have officially lost your mind Ken! I'm re thinking running eight.:blink:

Can't count that high...ehhhh?

[Doug Smock]

Can't count that high...ehhhh?

Sure I can. Just not sure I want to work that hard. I'd rather spend that time making you regret that you were ever born.LOL

[madmikepags]

Ahhh Ken officially lost his mind a long long time ago!!! Don't worry Doug we ALL regret John was ever born!!!!! Packin 13 boats but thats 2 drivers!!

[ray schrauwen]

I'm bringing 5 boats but I will be attempting to run 9 classes with them. Double duty for P ltd mono/P mono, P limited offshore/P ltd cat sprint, P ltd sport/ P sport, P cat/ P offshore. Q sport is 9th boat. Some soldering tomorrow, lol...

[T.S.Davis]

6 of 8 are already in the trailer to go. Need to grease them but their turn key. 10th scale has no parts in it. Haha.

[Doby]

In just over a week, it will all be over..

[fas]

Guys just a update p hydro will not make it we are replacing it with t hydro I have talked to one that have signed up for that class and they will be running t hydro in place along with a few other if you would like to enter t hydro please email me and I will put you in. Fred

[Doby]

What's the genny situation?

[TRUCKPULL]

Any info yet on Splitting "P" &"Q" Cat???

Larry

[fas]

John we will have the geni's we always have so power is not a problem


Larry
I can tell you this the class will run, we will let you know before the first heat lol but at this time it looks like they will be split

all but one is done at this time just need to get one more 2030 and them they all will be done

lunch is all set , I pick up the trophies on Tuesday night set up the stand on Wednesday with the trailer and tents

just about done and it is looking like it will be another good race this year I want to thank all that are coming to race with us your guys are the reason we keep doing this.

Fred

[Doby]

You Bozo's are the reason we keep coming back:hug1::usa::canada:

[Doug Smock]

Well if Don and I aren't ready we'll always think we should have been.LOL We should roll in around noon on Thurs.

[ray schrauwen]

I'll stop at the pond on our way to the hotel on Wed. Then go charge batts at the hotel after staking my claim to a good pit spot for us Crips. We'll see you noon or sooner on Thursday.

[ray schrauwen]

Baby was 7lbs 8ozs, nice and healthy, yeah!!:bounce:

[tjcast]

I'll stop at the pond on our way to the hotel on Wed. Then go charge batts at the hotel after staking my claim to a good pit spot for us Crips. We'll see you noon or sooner on Thursday.

I'll have your stuff Ray

[tjcast]

Tell Wendy that I have her boat ready :w00t:

[ray schrauwen]

Tell Wendy that I have her boat ready :w00t:

I will, thank you!!! That should be a hoot.

[Doby]

Am I going to have a problem this weekend with all of my self-righting boats powered by HV cells charged to their max potential?

[fas]

No John not at all I like to look at boats that don't race and are on display

[ray schrauwen]

Am I going to have a problem this weekend with all of my self-righting boats powered by HV cells charged to their max potential?

When are you going John?

[ray schrauwen]

An FYI for any people with GPS's that might take them to the north side of "Pond Road" , off of Rowland Rd....do not go to the north side of Pond Rd.

Go to the south side of Pond Rd, off of Army Rd. to get to the race site.

The first year I went to Michigan, my GPS took me to the north side of Pond Rd, which basically consisted of a dried up creek bed going up a steep hill and required me getting out of my SUV twice to move trees (not branches) that had fallen down. Also, the neighborhood at that end had an eerie similarity to various parts of the movie "Deliverance" ....I could almost hear the banjos.:scared:

Not sure if its any better now, its been 4 years since then.


Michigan Club Dudes.....any construction happening around there this year? Seems everytime theres some detour taking us somewhere ...:blink::patriot:
I was just making maps and Google directs you to the north end. I'll keep going south on Rochester rd and turn right on Army rd to come from the south.

[Doby]

When are you going John?

Daniel and I are heading down early Thursday morning...hope to be there around noonish.

[tjcast]

Am I going to have a problem this weekend with all of my self-righting boats powered by HV cells charged to their max potential?

.....Running the TP motors.....

[Doby]

I was packing up my P Spec Popeye yesterday and realized that I still had one of the black anti-Christ motors in it.....its golden now!

[T.S.Davis]

I was packing up my P Spec Popeye yesterday and realized that I still had one of the black anti-Christ motors in it.....its golden now!

I have one like that too but I run it in P sport.

[K.R.Joye]

Guys whats the sched for 8th scale 3 & 2 or 2 & 3? Would prefer 2 & 3 wife b-day is fri have to leave by 4 relatives in from out of town.

[T.S.Davis]

We're likely going 4 rounds but we'll also likely let you scale guys decide amongst yourselves what you want to do.

You know how I feel about the scales. Kinda sacred. I mean we are Mid Michigan Electric "Unlimiteds"

[T.S.Davis]

4 relatives in from out of town.

Wait, you're house can't be more than 8 minutes from the pond. Have them come by for your last heat of the day.

If you get in trouble time wise you can always just drop your gear and roll. I'll take care of your stuff for you.

[K.R.Joye]

4 rounds a day for SCALE? I'll probably just scratch.

[fas]

Just to make this clear we are set for 3 rounds per day. We will see how it goes and if there is enough time to be off the pond in time we may do 4 but that will be a call made by the racers in the day of the race

[T.S.Davis]

Thanks Fred. More guys signed up after the last time you cooked the heats.

[ray schrauwen]

I have one like that too but I run it in P sport.

I wished you had shared this before I left my apt in Milton. I would have much rather ran it than shoehorn in a Castle 1515... :cursing:

[Doby]

Fred..I'm outta 1/8th...thought I'd have it ready...but didn't happen...sorry.

[T.S.Davis]

I wished you had shared this before I left my apt in Milton. I would have much rather ran it than shoehorn in a Castle 1515... :cursing:

That was the boat that got speared. The replacement has a bit bigger TP in it now. We'll see.

[jaike5]

John ...... you said a few pages back, all your boats were ready. Does Doug have you on the ropes ? And you haven't even left yet !!! lmao.

Fred keep the P & Q cats together, more the merrier !!

Cheers, Jay

[Doug Smock]

Don't sweat my Scale. I'm tuned to run with the 60s here in D13 and I'm not changing a thing.
I'm just bringing it to make the class and run some laps.

Bring it with you John, we'll finish it after dinner Thurs.:thumbup1: Don can build a whole fleet in just a few hrs.lol

[Doby]

Nah...the way its running now doesn't do it justice to how it was running when I got it from Steve Ressor, besides, I'm already bringing 10 boats....enough headaches over 3 days!

[T.S.Davis]

If it's on the fence I'll bring my behemoth out. It's got potential. I just haven't spent any time with it.

[Doug Smock]

Nah...the way its running now doesn't do it justice to how it was running when I got it from Steve Ressor, besides, I'm already bringing 10 boats....enough headaches over 3 days!:nopity::blah::moon::tongue::bash:

Sounds like Jay is on to something....................................


Better bring it Terry, ya know I got nothing for it.

[Doby]

Jay is not "on to something..."

He is however, probably "on something".

[madmikepags]

OH my scale is Locked and loaded!!!! ready for some real action!!! 15 boats and a TON of gear packed in 2 cars, 2 daughters 1 cousin and a ton of fun goin on over the next few days, we left the wife at home, she's stoked to get some alone time!!!! getting in the car in 15 minutes!!!! LETS GET READY TO RUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMMBLE!!!!!!!!

[madmikepags]

By the way i am totally p for whateever Ken wants to do with scale, would love to have him for all the rounds

[madmikepags]

Oh BTW does anyone have an extra cowl for a sprintcat .40?? if you do bring it or call me at 917-417-0241

[ray schrauwen]

Locked and loaded. Leave tomorrow morning. Stop at pond first, then to hotel to relax a bit before "get it right Thursday".

[fas]

Stand is done and truck is loaded for set up in the morning

[fas]

ok guys

one day before open water it is 5:30am here the sun is starting to come up and it is going to be a sunny day as for the rest of the week the only bad day will be open water they are calling for rain at 50% chance till around 3 after that Friday Saturday and Sunday highs in the mid 70 with nights around 60 off to the pond in about an hour for setup see you all later today or in the morning I will be at the pond around 7:30 on open water we can start running open water around 9 am

this is going to be great cant wait

Fred

[Doug Smock]

Thanks Fred! See you tomorrow!

[Ken Haines]

Hey Fred,
Miss Nina is officially coming to the race.
Nina asked if she could run my 2nd SV 27 in the MMeu SV -27 class.
I said yes, but only if she agreed to run also with Landon and Fede
in all of the Kids class races. She agreed.....Hurray for a good kids class !!
Just wanted to give you a heads up on this.
Thanks, Ken

Currently in Knoxville headed for Auburn Hills at 9:00 with the family,
only 1 blown tire so far......lol :bounce:

BTW......203 boats without counting Nina's classes or any other late entries !!!!

[Doug Smock]

All packed up and ready to roll as soon as Mr. Huff backs up to the trailer. Our goal today is Cincinnati OH.

Be safe fellas and we'll see you at the pond. :thumbup1:

[T.S.Davis]

We have extra boats and batteries if Nina wants to run kids AND SV27. Zero problem.

[ray schrauwen]

Just left a tent and a few other things at the pond beside the lone blue tent. Left my 100ft extension cord at the gennys and a yellow 20ft one with my tent. Be back asap tomorrow to setup and practice. Nobody there when we got there...

[Shooter]

Probably equivalent to the "Lady Byng" trophy of RC boating (southern guys may have to look this up). I think Pags said he likes the pretty boats. Well, at least I won something!!!! Peoples choice awards at our local boat show. Pretty cool.

I will be there around 2ish tomorrow. Looks like rain in the morning.

Oh......one more item to add to the "I can't believe Terry Davis did that" list. Last week he flipped his Q Hydro and drove it all the way backupside down on wind force. Truly amazing. :bowdown::tiphat:

See you guys tomorrow. Can't wait!

[bozo586]

fast and pretty,that's pete! good job. your other black boat is in mi. getting ready to due battle!:rockon2:

[Ken Haines]

Day 1 soon to get started....

Late entries brings the
total boat count to 208
the best that I can tell.
Pretty good turnout for what appears to
be a down year in race participation.
Should be a great event.
:bounce:

[R.J.S]

GOOD LUCK Team WaveBlaster driver Ken Haines from all your buds in FL!

[Hi8iS]

How late will you guys be racing today? Just getting off work & wanted to spectate. Would not be able to make it out until about 5pm. Just wanted to check before I made the drive. Also is there a link to where I can view the schedule?

[ray schrauwen]

Racing went past 5 today and most likely will start next two days by 930am and go to 5pm, maybe longer or shorter, depends how the day goes, things happen.

[Hi8iS]

Thanks. I will be out Sunday morning (work permitting) to watch some racing. Really appreciate meeting a few of you on Thursday's practice day.

[Doby]

Well, Friday was just about as perfect of a day as you could ask for.....Saturday was windy and rainy with some very strong gusts ....made for some interesting heats. Still all (mostly) had a good time despite the weather...

[Ken Haines]

GOOD LUCK Team WaveBlaster driver Ken Haines from all your buds in FL!

Hi Jeff...
Thanks for the support.
Fede is having a good time racing
in the Kids class too.
Some good and bad heats for him,
but definitely getting better and
him and Landon are becoming friends
and have shown great sportsmanship.
:bounce:

[Doby]

Just got back a while ago from three days of craziness!

Same time next year!!!

[T.S.Davis]

Same time next year!!!

Give us about 3 weeks to heal up and we'll start planning.

[T.S.Davis]

BTW Danny's girlfriend took 568 pictures. Pretty cool collection. I'll have to figure out how to get you all access them. Uploading them all here would take a whole day I think.

[TRUCKPULL]

Had a great weekend. Mary Lou & I would like to give a big thank you to the Michigan Club for putting on a great event.
Also a thank you to the Elks Club for a great dinner Friday night and the best lunch we ever had on Sunday.
It was nice to meet all the new people, and be able to put a face to the names.

Larry

[rayzerdesigns]

wheres the results

[Doby]

wheres the results

Patience grasshopper, it only ended yesterday afternoon...most of the organizers need some mental health time..

[Shooter]

Unfortunately, most of my vids on the last day are just 'black screens'....including the powder puff!! I guess some things were not meant to be on video. I do have this picture though.....what is wrong with this guy?? I wonder if these boats are hatch taped for the ride?? :biggrin::lol::blink::hug1:

Oh.....and regarding those 568 pictures, please delete anything taken prior to heat 14 on Sunday when I realized my fly was open. Thank you.

[T.S.Davis]

Some really frustrating heats for me but overall a great time had. These gigs are always so much fun. Couple good people with good racing, a great site, and great effort and you can't go wrong.

[ray schrauwen]

Still took second in P-cat Sprint but, it came at a price!

Great time but, so tired still.... more later.