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Richard1056
06-23-2017, 01:44 AM
District 19 is proud to be hosting the 2017 NAMBA Nationals!

The Las Vegas SuperNats will be the first time all three power plants will be competing in the same event.

Please visit http://nats.namba.com for news and the latest updates to this years SuperNats.

Hotel info will be available within the next couple days.

I want to THANK Russ Stark and David Santistevan for all their hard work putting this together!

YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE !

See you in Vegas,

Richard1056
06-23-2017, 01:44 AM
We are looking for sponsors and raffle prizes for the upcoming NAMBA Nationals!

Our sponsors are the driving engine of our NAMBA Nationals. They make it possible to have this amazing event through their generous support of classes and prizes. These are the proud sponsors of our 2017 Nationals.

Class/ Sponsor/ Date
B Hydro District 20 10/23 Monday
Classic Thunderboat Outlaw Racing 10/28 Saturday
G-1 Mono Rum Racing Products 10/23 Monday
G-1 Outrigger RPM Motorsports 10/25 Wednesday
G-1Sport Hydro Velasco Crankshafts 10/27 Friday
GX-1/GX-2 Crackerbox Buoy Buster Racing 10/21 Saturday
GX-2 Cat RPM Motorsports 10/24 Tuesday
GX-2 Mono Insane Boats 10/25 Wednesday
GX-2 Outrigger Velasco Crankshafts 10/27 Friday
GX-2 Sport Hydro Insane Boats 10/26 Thursday
Kids-R- Boaters Dave Rychalsky 10/25 Tuesday
Open Twin Scottsdale Model Boat Club 10/27 Friday
Sport 21 Memory of Jim Wilson 10/24 Tuesday
Sportsman Mono Tucson Model Boat Club 10/25 Wednesday
X Hydro Rum Racing Products 10/27 Friday
Thunderboat/ Scale Concourse Trophies By Olson’s Crafts

Event Sponsors/ Sponsor/ Date

Ice Sponsor #1 Tucson Model Boat Club Saturday/Sunday

Please make sure you support and thank them whenever you can!

We are looking for sponsors for the following classes;

Class/ Sponsor/ Date
1/10 Scale Modern $150.00 10/28 Saturday
1/10 Scale Vintage $150.00 10/28 Saturday
A Hydro $150.00 10/22 Sunday
A Mono $150.00 10/21 Saturday
A-Mod Tunnel $150.00 10/25 Wednesday
A-OPC Tunnel $150.00 10/21 Saturday
B Mono $150.00 10/22 Sunday
B-OPC Tunnel $150.00 10/23 Monday
C Hydro $ 150.00 10/24 Tuesday
C Mono $150.00 10/23 Monday
G-1 Cat $150.00 10/26 Thursday
GAS Scale Unlimited $150.00 10/28 Saturday
GAS Team Marathon $150.00 10/26 Thursday
Jersey Skiff $150.00 10/22 Sunday
Nitro Team Marathon $150.00 10/25 Wednesday
P CAT $150.00 10/24 Tuesday
P Mono $150.00 10/23 Monday
P Sport Hydro $150.00 10/23 Monday
P-Limited CAT $150.00 10/22 Sunday
P- Limited Mono $150.00 10/21 Saturday
P-Limited OPC $150.00 10/21 Saturday
P-Limited Outrigger $150.00 10/24 Tuesday
P-Limited Sports Hydro $150.00 10/22 Sunday
Q Mono $150.00 10/26 Thursday
Q Sport Hydro $150.00 10/27 Friday
Scale Unlimited $150.00 10/28 Saturday
Sport 40-2 $150.00 10/22 Sunday
Sport 60 $150.00 10/26 Thursday

Event Sponsors/ Sponsor

Ice Sponsor #2 $200.00 Monday/Tuesday
Ice Sponsor #3 $200.00 Wednesday/ Thursday
Ice Sponsor #4 $200.00 Friday/ Saturday

If you are interested in being a sponsor for the 2017 NAMBA Nationals please contact;

Richard Romero richard@danspaintandbody.com (520)631-8656
Russ Stark rstark372@aol.com (909)519-1932


*Please make your checks payable to;
NAMBA 2017 Nationals c/o: Tracy Osborne
3802 N. 87th Place Scottsdale AZ 85251

rayzerdesigns
06-29-2017, 04:11 PM
Hey guys and gals bump this thread.. def in need of sponsorship!! Hope to see a lot of you folks in Vegas!! Looking fwd to some great racing

Richard1056
07-12-2017, 12:47 AM
For those racers planning on staying at the host hotel, please reserve your rooms NOW! We have secured a block of rooms and its filling up quickly....
We will need to secure more rooms and we really need to grab rooms while there still available. October is a busy month in Vegas so don't be left with out a room, get yours now!

The host hotel will be the place to be after the races , here's the info you'll need:

Sunset Station Hotel Casino
1301 W Sunset Rd, Henderson, NV 89014

Reservations (888)786-7389

Rates
$ 59.00 Sunday – Thursday
$130.00 Friday – Saturday
Group Code : SCINMBA

Rookieboater
07-18-2017, 11:57 AM
The entry list has been posted to the web page. http://nats.namba.com

rayzerdesigns
07-18-2017, 12:33 PM
Word!!!

Ken Haines
07-18-2017, 02:57 PM
OK Racers....
Now it is time to bug everyone that you know who
said that they plan on attending. Not time to post their names yet,
but we should all make those calls to urge them to sign up right away.
The heat selections will be random draws after the sign-ups are closed
so sitting on the fence does not buy you anything as far as heat assignments.
Usually these sign-ups have a kind of "Snowball" effect so lets get
things going here. So far it actually looks like the Fast Electrics are
leading the way in attendance :)
Btw....thanks for posting these entries,
Ken

Richard1056
07-18-2017, 04:14 PM
Ken, Thank you for your support !!

You asked for us to post entries and here it is , so like Ken said please send in your entries and help us make this one of the best Nationals ever!

Richard1056
07-21-2017, 01:08 AM
NAMBA NATS
BREAKING NEWS!

We have moved the entry deadline from October 7th up to September 23rd.

We have made the following changes to our race schedule;

X Mono will be offered on Thursday 10/26.
B Mod Tunnel will be offered on Tuesday 10/24.
Kids-r-Boaters too has been moved to Sunday 10/22.

There was a lot of talk about X Mono not being offered, it’s in so let’s get signed up!

See you all in Vegas,

Richard1056
07-26-2017, 11:22 AM
The 2017 Nationals are coming up quickly!!

Please reserve your rooms NOW!

If you’re on the fence about attending or you’re going and not sure what your running, RESERVE your room.

This is one of the busiest weekends in Vegas and we don’t want you to miss out or wait and overpay for a room.

If you reserve a room at Sunset Station they will only bill you for the first night ($67.26 weekday) and if you can’t make it cancel your reservation 36 hours before your check-in date and they will refund you the whole amount. You’re out NOTHING so please sign up!

I look forward to seeing you all in Vegas!


Sunset Station Hotel Casino
1301 W Sunset Rd, Henderson, NV 89014
Reservations (888)786-7389
Rates
$ 59.00 Sunday – Thursday
$130.00 Friday – Saturday
Group Code : SCINMBA
* Get your reservations soon as that is one of the busiest weekends in Las Vegas.

Richard1056
07-31-2017, 11:36 PM
I’m looking for some feedback from all you 1/8 scale racers that will be running one at this year’s Nationals in Vegas.

I’m thinking about running Nitro and FE together, what do you all what to see happen?

I’m only interested to hear from racers that will be entering this race PLEASE.

I will close this post on Sunday so please speak up!

T.S.Davis
08-01-2017, 10:49 AM
Richard, I'm sure you'll get more dudes but the sparkies on your list at the moment aren't the usual 1/8 scale suspects.

Richard1056
08-10-2017, 05:45 PM
Only 10 rooms left!!!!!

If you’re staying at the host hotel PLEASE reserve your room NOW!
It’s very important that we reserve this first block of rooms. It will allow us the flexibility of retaining more rooms as we get closer to the race.

CALL TODAY

Sunset Station Hotel Casino
1301 W Sunset Rd, Henderson, NV 89014
Reservations (888)786-7389
Rates
$ 59.00 Sunday – Thursday
$130.00 Friday – Saturday
Group Code : SCINMBA
* Get your reservations soon as that is one of the busiest weekends in Las Vegas.

Richard1056
08-17-2017, 11:56 PM
Breaking News!

We will be offering both Nitro and FE Scale Unlimited scheduled for Saturday October 28th.
Thank you for your input!

Sign up and we will see you in Vegas,

*Please make your checks payable to;
NAMBA 2017 Nationals c/o: Tracy Osborne
3802 N. 87th Place Scottsdale AZ 85251

Richard1056
08-18-2017, 12:07 AM
Nationals News!

District 19 has decided to award High Points trophies to all three power disciplines and a Total High Points Champion.
We are looking for trophy sponsors for the following;
Nitro High Points Champion $125.00
FE High Points Champion $125.00
Gas High Points Champion $125.00
Total High Points Champion $150.00
We appreciate your support and couldn’t do this without you!

*Please make your checks payable to;
NAMBA 2017 Nationals c/o: Tracy Osborne
3802 N. 87th Place Scottsdale AZ 85251

Richard1056
08-18-2017, 12:38 AM
We are looking for sponsors and raffle prizes for the upcoming NAMBA Nationals!

Our sponsors are the driving engine of our NAMBA Nationals. They make it possible to have this amazing event through their generous support of classes and prizes. These are the proud sponsors of our 2017 Nationals.

Big THANKS to our newest sponsors The Loveless Family, Team Ed, A/A Engines, The Holland Family, RS Racing and District 11!
Class Sponsor
Scale Unlimited (FE) Rattlesnake RC
Q Sport Hydro The Holland Family
P Limited Cat District 20
Jersey Skiff The Loveless Family
Gas Scale Unlimited District 11
C Mono A/A Engines
C Hydro A/A Engines
B Mono A/A Engines
A OPC Tunnel Team Ed
A Mod Tunnel Team Ed
A hydro A/A Engines
Gas Team Marathon CoCr Racing Propellers
P Sport Hydro The Holland Family
G1 Cat Rio Grande Racers
A Mono District 9
B Hydro District 20
Classic Thunderboat Outlaw Racing
G-1 Mono Rum Racing Products
G-1 Outrigger RPM Motorsports
G-1Sport Hydro Velasco Crankshafts
GX-1/GX-2 Crackerbox Buoy Buster Racing
GX-2 Cat RPM Motorsports
GX-2 Mono Insane Boats
GX-2 Outrigger Velasco Crankshafts
GX-2 Sport Hydro Insane Boats
Kids-R- Boaters Dave Rychalsky
Open Twin Scottsdale Model Boat Club
Sport 21 Memory of Jim Wilson
Sportsman Mono Tucson Model Boat Club
X Hydro Rum Racing Products
Thunderboat/ Scale Concourse Trophies By Olson’s Crafts
Event Sponsors Sponsor

Ice Sponsor #1 Tucson Model Boat Club

Please make sure you support and thank them whenever you can!
We are looking for sponsors for the following classes;

Class Cost Date
1/10 Scale Modern $150.00 10/28 Saturday
1/10 Scale Vintage $150.00 10/28 Saturday
B-OPC Tunnel $150.00 10/23 Monday
Nitro Team Marathon $150.00 10/25 Wednesday
P CAT $150.00 10/24 Tuesday
P Mono $150.00 10/23 Monday
P- Limited Mono $150.00 10/21 Saturday
P-Limited OPC $150.00 10/21 Saturday
P-Limited Outrigger $150.00 10/24 Tuesday
P-Limited Sports Hydro $150.00 10/22 Sunday
Q Mono $150.00 10/26 Thursday
Scale Unlimited (Nitro) $150.00 10/28 Saturday
Sport 40-2 $150.00 10/22 Sunday
Sport 60 $150.00 10/26 Thursday

Event Sponsors Cost
Ice Sponsor #2 $200.00 Monday/Tuesday
Ice Sponsor #3 $200.00 Wednesday/ Thursday
Ice Sponsor #4 $200.00 Friday/ Saturday

High Points Champion Trophies

FE High Points Champion $125.00
Gas High Points Champion $125.00
Nitro High Points Champion $125.00
Total High Points Champion $150.00

If you are interested in being a sponsor for the 2017 NAMBA Nationals please contact;
Richard Romero richard@danspaintandbody.com (520)631-8656
Russ Stark rstark372@aol.com (909)519-1932


*Please make your checks payable to;
NAMBA 2017 Nationals c/o: Tracy Osborne
3802 N. 87th Place Scottsdale AZ 85251

Richard1056
08-23-2017, 11:28 AM
We only have two rooms at the host hotel left for Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

We need to get these last rooms filled before we can request more.
If your still on the fence about what you’re going to run at the race, don’t be about where you’re going to stay…. Reserve your rooms today!

See you in Vegas,

Sunset Station Hotel Casino
1301 W Sunset Rd, Henderson, NV 89014
Reservations (888)786-7389
Rates
$ 59.00 Sunday – Thursday
$130.00 Friday – Saturday
Group Code : SCINMBA
* Get your reservations soon as that is one of the busiest weekends in Las Vegas.

Richard1056
08-25-2017, 07:43 PM
Nationals News!

District 19 would like to Thank:

Brent Daily with Props Works West for sponsoring our Total High Points Champion Trophy

Roger Hooks Sr. with Double- Ace Racing Products for sponsoring our Nitro High Points Champion Trophy

District 19 has decided to award High Points trophies to all three power disciplines and a Total High Points Champion.
We are looking for trophy sponsors for the following;

FE High Points Champion $125.00
Gas High Points Champion $125.00

We appreciate your support and couldn’t do this without you!

*Please make your checks payable to;
NAMBA 2017 Nationals c/o: Tracy Osborne
3802 N. 87th Place Scottsdale AZ 85251

Richard1056
08-31-2017, 11:55 PM
Nationals News!

District 19 would like to Thank:

Sin City Racing for sponsoring our Gas High Points Champion Trophy

Wave Blasters of Florida for sponsoring our FE High Points Champion Trophy

Brent Daily with Props Works West for sponsoring our Total High Points Champion Trophy

Roger Hooks Sr. with Double- Ace Racing Products for sponsoring our Nitro High Points Champion Trophy

We appreciate your support and couldn’t do this without you!

*Please make your checks payable to;
NAMBA 2017 Nationals c/o: Tracy Osborne
3802 N. 87th Place Scottsdale AZ 85251

Richard1056
09-01-2017, 12:23 AM
We are looking for sponsors and raffle prizes for the upcoming NAMBA Nationals!

Our sponsors are the driving engine of our NAMBA Nationals. They make it possible to have this amazing event through their generous support of classes and prizes. These are the proud sponsors of our 2017 Nationals.

With the National’s right around the corner
We are still looking for sponsors for the following classes:

Class Cost Date
1/10 Scale Modern $150.00 10/28 Saturday
1/10 Scale Vintage $150.00 10/28 Saturday
B-OPC Tunnel $150.00 10/23 Monday
Nitro Team Marathon $150.00 10/25 Wednesday
P CAT $150.00 10/24 Tuesday
P Mono $150.00 10/23 Monday
P- Limited Mono $150.00 10/21 Saturday
P-Limited OPC $150.00 10/21 Saturday
P-Limited Outrigger $150.00 10/24 Tuesday
P-Limited Sports Hydro $150.00 10/22 Sunday
Q Mono $150.00 10/26 Thursday
Scale Unlimited (Nitro) $150.00 10/28 Saturday
Sport 40-2 $150.00 10/22 Sunday
Sport 60 $150.00 10/26 Thursday

Event Sponsors Cost
Ice Sponsor #2 $200.00 Monday/Tuesday
Ice Sponsor #3 $200.00 Wednesday/ Thursday
Ice Sponsor #4 $200.00 Friday/ Saturday



If you are interested in being a sponsor for the 2017 NAMBA Nationals please contact;
Richard Romero richard@danspaintandbody.com (520)631-8656
Russ Stark rstark372@aol.com (909)519-1932


*Please make your checks payable to;
NAMBA 2017 Nationals c/o: Tracy Osborne
3802 N. 87th Place Scottsdale AZ 85251

Richard1056
09-08-2017, 12:15 AM
Host Hotel News!

September 18th will be the cut-off for the discounted rate for the Nationals.
Please don’t wait until the last minute, reserve your rooms today!

See you in Vegas,

Sunset Station Hotel Casino
1301 W Sunset Rd, Henderson, NV 89014
Reservations (888)786-7389
Rates
$ 59.00 Sunday – Thursday
$130.00 Friday – Saturday
Group Code : SCINMBA
* Get your reservations soon as that is one of the busiest weekends in Las Vegas.

Richard1056
09-18-2017, 11:56 PM
We are looking for sponsors and raffle prizes for the upcoming NAMBA Nationals!

Our sponsors are the driving engine of our NAMBA Nationals. They make it possible to have this amazing event through their generous support of classes and prizes. These are the proud sponsors of our 2017 Nationals.

With the National’s right around the corner
We are still looking for sponsors for the following classes:

Class Cost Date
1/10 Scale Modern $150.00 10/28 Saturday
B-OPC Tunnel $150.00 10/23 Monday
Nitro Team Marathon $150.00 10/25 Wednesday
P CAT $150.00 10/24 Tuesday
P Mono $150.00 10/23 Monday
P- Limited Mono $150.00 10/21 Saturday
P-Limited OPC $150.00 10/21 Saturday
P-Limited Outrigger $150.00 10/24 Tuesday
P-Limited Sports Hydro $150.00 10/22 Sunday
Q Mono $150.00 10/26 Thursday
Scale Unlimited (Nitro) $150.00 10/28 Saturday
Sport 40-2 $150.00 10/22 Sunday
Sport 60 $150.00 10/26 Thursday



If you are interested in being a sponsor for the 2017 NAMBA Nationals please contact;
Richard Romero richard@danspaintandbody.com (520)631-8656
Russ Stark rstark372@aol.com (909)519-1932


*Please make your checks payable to;
NAMBA 2017 Nationals c/o: Tracy Osborne
3802 N. 87th Place Scottsdale AZ 85251

Richard1056
09-19-2017, 12:03 AM
Russ was able to get some rooms moved around on our hotel reservation. We now have some more rooms available for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, the 26-28th. Today was the deadline, but Russ was also able to get that extended until next Monday the 25.

Richard1056
09-21-2017, 05:34 PM
NATIONALS DEADLINE NEWS!

Please remember the deadline for entering the 2017 NAMBA Nationals is this Saturday September 23rd!
The entries are coming in and it looks to be a solid field of racers.

Go to http://www.nats.namba.com to get your entries in!

Richard1056
09-28-2017, 11:59 PM
Nationals Update!

95 racers entered 537 boats

I will be posting some house keeping rules and some slight changes tomorrow night, stay tuned.

T.S.Davis
09-29-2017, 08:31 AM
Nice work Richard. More fun than should be allowed by law.

Richard1056
10-02-2017, 01:24 AM
Thanks Terry... Thats the plan :rockon2:

Richard1056
10-17-2017, 08:36 PM
National News REVISED !
Things you will need to know if you plan on attending this year’s Nationals.
Race Site:
• No canopy stakes will be allowed. You will need to use weights or sandbags to anchor your canopies.
• We will have 100 30lb. sand bags available for $2.00 per bag on a first come first serve basis.
• Ice will be provided daily on a first come first serve basis.
• Permanent trailer setup will begin Friday October 20th at 6:45am. Russ Stark will be handling all parking assignments.
• Water will be open on Thursday October 19th. Vehicles will be permitted on the grass to unload only before permanent setup. A retrieve boat will be available on Thursday.
• All boaters will be required to clean their pit area and remove their trash at the end of each day.
Event info:
• Drivers Meeting will start at 8 am daily.
• Racing will begin at 8:30 am daily.
• Welcome Party will be held Monday at the race site and will begin 30 mins after the last heat of the day has been completed.
• The Team Ed Mixer details have been finalized! The mixer will be Wednesday 10/25 at the Sunset Station Hotel and Casino. The event will be from 6pm to 9pm and we will be providing Hors d’œuvres, beer and wine! A cash bar will also be available. The event is open to all entrants and their families. So please come and say hi!
• Paddle boat race and scale concourse judging will be held Friday at the race site and will begin 30 mins after the last heat of the day has been completed.
• For those not racing on the days of the above two events, we will post when the last heat of the day has been completed on our Facebook page (2017 NAMBA SuperNats). This will alert you when our post-race activities will begin.
• Banquet – cocktails will be at 6pm and dinner at 7pm in the Sunset Room at the host hotel.
• Lunches will be served for $7.00 per day.
Open Water:
• Open water will be timed per discipline (nitro, FE, gas). We will provide a rotating 30 mins to each discipline on Friday.
• We will provide open water after each race day as time permits. Open water on races days will be limited to only the classes running the next day. We will offer rotating times per discipline. If there is a chance to offer general open water we will.
Class Specific Rules:
• Classic Thunderboat: We will be following NAMBA Rules as listed in Section 27 – Rule D.1, with the addition that a NGK CMR7H Spark Plug is allowed. This means that District 19 rules allowing Starter Kit and Zenoah WT-1027 racing carb will not be allowed.
• Classic Thunderboat will follow the NAMBA Heat Racing Format the “Love Plan” as listed in Section 27 – Rule D.1.d.
• Scale Unlimited Hydroplane:
a. Boats must meet the requirements as noted in Section 6 – Rule D.1.
b. Concourse judging will follow rules as noted in Section 21 – Rules F and G.
• Sportsman Mono Rules:
1. Hull Specifications: The hull will conform to current NAMBA Gas Mono standards and may be of either wood or composite construction.
2. Engine Specifications:
a. Engines will be a Zenoah G260 PUM. The engine may run a stock 257 carburetor or stock WT-1027 (racing carb). No internal modifications are allowed. All replacement parts must be from the original manufacturer and the same type engine (Zenoah 260 to Zenoah 260). No part swapping from other manufacturers or engine types is permitted.
b. NGK CMR7H Spark Plug is allowed.
c. Zenoah GR26099 Starter Kit will be allowed. The pulley (part # 848-ESZ-7520) of the EZ pull starter may be modified for the purpose of not using the spacers (part # 848-8Y4-6100).

Miscellaneous Information:
1) Half course mill pattern will be used.
2) All hulls must conform to NAMBA Rule Specifications (i.e. Crackerbox, Classic Thunderboat and Sport Hydroplane).
3) For the Sportsman Mono, Classic Thunderboat, G-1 classes, and various OPC Tunnel classes:
a. All entrants will have their engines tagged before the start of the race.
b. The first 3 places in will have engines inspected at end of day.
4) “FE Drivers shall do their “tape up” in the hot pits, after their battery voltage has been checked by Tech Committee. All P-Ltd motors shall be inspected pre-race and tagged by Tech Committee to ensure motors are “as shipped from the manufacturer” with no modifications other than what is allowed per NAMBA rules”.
5) Additional safety requirements:
a. All FE Lipo batteries must be removed from hulls while charging. They should also be charged on a separate table/area and not inside a trailer.
b. All pit areas must have a fire extinguisher that is easily accessible for use
6) Not starting of boats on tables without prop guards.

D. Newland
10-31-2017, 01:40 PM
Seems like most/all of the '17 Nat's banter played out on FB, so I want to post here that I'm very thankful to Richard Romero and Russ Stark for putting on a solid event this year. It's not easy to pull off 8 days of racing with nearly 100 drivers! They had some of the best people in the hobby supporting them as well, like Tracy and Jim Osborne, LeAnne and Lenny Blake, Susan Osendorf (Russ Stark's sister) and Al Waters. Well, not sure what exactly Jim did for 8 days other than break one of Russ's pit-tables, but he was involved in some capacity.

One item I liked during the daily Drivers Meeting was Richard's discussion about how we're friends first, above competitors. We all have opinions about how this hobby could be better/do better, but this one item resonates with me greatly. With 1 exception, I think the sportsmanship at this national event was solid.

One amazing visual was seeing Haines back 100% with his trailer/gear (well, 95% as he's still missing a bitchin' Q Mono that some schlub sold him a while back). 16 months ago seemed so disheartening for him, but he really has gotten back on his feet. Raced pretty damn good, too! Can I call a re-do on that last rigger heat? I don't know where that buoy came from. Aquaman/Pags wasn't there, so I can't blame him. Ken took P-Ltd Hydro and P-Ltd Mono. He also put me up for 4 nights! Feddy made himself at home as well, even racing a mountain bike around the pits during his off-time. Needed most of Haines' First Aid kit items at one point, too.

Zola brought a ton of his gear, even using some of it @ his local racing hole just 5 days before needing it in Vegas. It was nice meeting Theresa, the better half of the Zola Giant Power empire.

Congratulations to Chuck Murray for taking a dip in the pond with a win in 1/10th Scale Modern.

Chris Emard. Watch out for this guy from Dist 9. He's new to the boating scene, but brings a ton of knowledge from the car racing scene. A TON. We had some great laps during this event and I'm glad to have met him.

Holland-Nice run w/LSH and thanks for letting me store by crap in your trailer! Got your OPC conversion done yet?

Wayde Bloedorn. More speed in that P-Mono. Looked lame bouncing around out there. Let her eat.

I was there only the first 4 days as those were the days that had class offerings for which I had boats. Some FE guys stayed the entire time! Tough to do and a heck of a commitment. Kudos! Actually, here are some fun facts. 31 drivers fielded FE boats. Only 10 of those drivers were 100% FE and 4 of the 31 fielded gas/nitro/FE boats. It will be interesting to see what the future holds here. The amount of cross-over drivers was impressive.

The NAMBA site will have the full results posted shortly.

2018 NAMBA Nat's has been announced. Dallas Tx, October 20th-27th, 2018 being put on by the Dallas RC Thunderboats. As mentioned, we had 31 drivers field FE boats in Vegas, so I think that's a good goal to surpass for 2018, but it will take your commitment! I know all the arguments and excuses, trust me. If FE is to strive in NAMBA, we need boats on the water.

Zondar
10-31-2017, 04:22 PM
Congrats to YOU David for making us Promarine RC guys proud. When do we get all your secrets? LOL

T.C.
11-01-2017, 10:43 AM
WOW ! So if your not on Face Book, aka "drama book " you don't get the results ?
For a hobby screaming for new people to come to these big events you guys, gals sure make it tough to get involved .
I would think there would be two or three people who's job it would be to get the information out to anyone and everyone .
Not everyone can afford these events, but they may inspire someone to get involved and race at a local level ?
That's if they see the press.
JMHO T.C.

D. Newland
11-01-2017, 11:49 AM
TC-Guys in this hobby are free to post/discuss anywhere they desire. Intlwaters, Jims Boatdock (which is getting quite a bit of play because most of the Nat's racers were gas), FB, wherever. There's no formal results on FB, per se, just banter. Oh, and don't worry, any internet forum can have drama. In fact, that may be why some guys are using FB now. Seems to be a smaller, intimate group dedicated to racing. That's me just speculating, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with it, IMO.

The official results will be posted on NAMBA's site and I'll post that link once done.

With that said, it was my desire to get some sort of update on OSE. The CD Richard Romero was using OSE to communicate to FE racers about the event, so I wanted to get something posted once it concluded. Not only is OSE the premier FE site, Steve has been there for all of us for years now with terrific product and a great forum. I want him and the forum to thrive. I feel it reaches more people, too.

Rookieboater
11-01-2017, 04:35 PM
OMG-- This race was awesome. Was luckily enough to win a few classes in FE and didn't blow anything up. I think some of the best racing was in FE. I raced all three disciplines and raced almost every day. FE is looking strong right now. We in D-20 will probably field our largest group next year with all the builds I hear are going to happen.

The best times I had were after race events. Was lucky enough to spend an evening having dinner with Newland, Jim Osborne and a few others. I laughed so hard that tears were running down my face. The Welcome Party and Paddle Boat races were equally as fun.

I have a new P-Limited OPC on the bench slated for an off season build. Aptly named "The Dave Destroyer". Might just see it at the Winter Warmups slated for next February.

Have heard in the past that the Michigan cup is just as fun. May have to get my IMPBA on.


Robert Holland

T.C.
11-01-2017, 06:18 PM
Dave I'm not worried about at all.
But you hit the nail on the head when you said the "biggest FE site in the country " and no one post the national race results.
I won't comment any further, just seems odd.
JMHO T.C.

T.S.Davis
11-01-2017, 08:56 PM
Have heard in the past that the Michigan cup is just as fun. May have to get my IMPBA on.

2018 would be the year to do it Robert. We gots some plans we're cooking up. Have full time CD lined up. Can NOT wait. Wish I could get commercial fireworks again. That was next level but so pricey. Pretty sure I owe Robert at least one adult beverage too.

Far be it for me me to defend NAMBA but the reality is that nobody has a NAMBA "job". It's all volunteers. It's a love affair. Borders on obsession. Those that make racing happen do it to see other people enjoying the hobby as much as they do. My wife calls it a sickness. It's the same for IMPBA. Model boaters. Salt of the earth. 99% of them at least.

Try to be patient. They'll heal up and get some complete results posted as soon as they can find their butts.

Ken Haines
11-01-2017, 09:07 PM
"Dave Newland Quote"
[QUOTE= One amazing visual was seeing Haines back 100% with his trailer/gear .[/QUOTE]

Congratulations Dave on another NAMBA FE High Points Championship.
You really put the hammer down and left all of us in the dust. That
truly amazing considering you departure from racing for a couple of years.
We had some fun dinners together really enjoyed the company.
I also nee to thank you publicly for the help you gave Fede and me with
the boat theft and subsequent claim.
Also as I mentioned before you left the event.....this hobby really needs
you and it is great to have you back competing again....hope you are here to stay :)

Congrats to Lenny Blake for the overall 2017 NAMBA High Points Championship.
Lenny is a great spotter too....he was a huge help in that final P-Ltd Rigger heat, Thx

Congrats to Chuck Murray for his first NAMBA Nats 1st Place
also congrats to Bob Zola, Chris Emard, Jim Osborne, Robert Holland, Wayde Bloedornn & Mr Love
on some really great racing and podium finishes.

Guys this was a great event, the water was rough at times, but the racing and the
fact that there was so much to do in Vegas my family loved the trip. Richard Romero
did a great job organizing and Race directing, Russ did a nice job too. I really want to urge
NAMBA to make Open classes official classes. It certainly seems to me if they want mixed
fuel nationals that there should be some mixed classes. Not a better way to do that than to
have some open classes like Open; Mono, Hydro, & Offshore.

Dave and Darin, is that something you could write and sponsor for the next rule vote ?

Hopefully Fede and I can race even more next year !!:bounce:
Ken

rayzerdesigns
11-01-2017, 09:21 PM
So does this mean ur gonna be the fe chair now dave?? Lol.. it was a great week.. not results I wanted but almost all my fault..and dave I don’t think I have ever seen you as funny as I did last week.. good times for sure..jim.. Tracy.. Robert.. Natalie.. Karl.. such a fun week. And if anything has got me fired up.. no more sitting on my but not racing.. 2018 is gonna be fun.. and for those of you wanting some great weather in February..and great racing.. winter warmups will be the 16-18 of feb

oscarel
11-01-2017, 10:07 PM
I was there and also had a great time. It was great to be able to race against some of the best of the best in both gas and electric and I would personally love to do it again. As stated by Dave my club will be hosting the 2018 nationals. Please give us some time to discuss what we're planning on offering. This was the 1st of it's kind and my opinion the one's involved in putting it on did a hell of a job. I didn't get to meet all the FE guys, but was able to meet Mark, Ken, Chuck, Ray and a few others.

This was copy from nats facebook page, hopefully I don't get in trouble for this. Note, it's subject to change until posted on NAMBA officially.

Congratulations to our Day 1 winners:

P-LTD MONO:
Ken Haines
David Newland
Robert Holland

P-LTD OPC:
David Newland
Bob Zola
David Santistevan

A MONO:
Bob Tuttle
Douglas Sick
Alfonso "Fons" Runco

A OPC TUNNEL:
Robert Holland
Chris Wittrig
Kiyan Loveless

GX-1/GX-2 CRACKERBOX:
Richard Romero
Pete Markese
Karl Loveless

Congratulations to our Day 2 winners:

P-LTD SPORT HYDRO:
Robert Holland
David Newland
Joe Weilnau

B MONO:
Al Waters
Lenny Blake
Douglas Sick

SPORT 40-2:
Shannon Muth
Kevin Traboulay
Chris Wittrig

A HYDRO:
Kevin Traboulay
Douglas Sick
Daniel Lemay

P-LTD CATAMARAN:
David Newland
Ken Haines
Ray Presnall

JERSEY SKIFF:
Bill Duffner
Richard Romero
Karl Loveless

C MONO:
Shannon Muth
Lenny Blake
Chris Wittrig

B HYDRO:
Douglas Sick
Daniel Lemay
Kevin Traboulay

P SPORT HYDRO:
David Newland
Bob Zola
Chris Emard

P MONO:
David Newland
Ken Haines
Oscar Love

B OPC TUNNEL:
Jim Johnson
Jay Stone
Chris Wittrig

G-1 MONO:
Oscar Love
Richard Romero
Lenny Blake

Congratulations to our winners yesterday…

GX-1 CATAMARAN:
Tommy Wagner
Steve Lopez
Bill Duffner

SPORT 21:
Brad Tuttle
Russell Stark
Shannon Muth

C HYDRO:
Kevin Traboulay
Douglas Sick
Daniel Lemay

P CATAMARAN:
David Newland
Jim Osborne
Ken Haines

P-LTD OUTRIGGER:
Ken Haines
David Newland
Chris Emard

B MOD TUNNEL:
Jim Johnson
Chris Wittrig
Glen Mattos

Our winners from Wednesday / Day 5 ...

A MOD TUNNEL:
Robert Holland
Glenn Burkard
David Santistevan

GX-2 MONO:
Bill Duffner
Russell Stark
Oscar Love

SPORTSMAN MONO:
Don Maher
Joe Weilnau
Bill Duffner

G-1 OUTRIGGER:
Steve Lopez
Alan Terry
Jesse Alvitre

TEAM MARATHON GAS:
Team Insane – Dale Roberts and Steve Lopez

G-1 CATAMARAN:
Lenny Blake
Jim Osborne
Steve Lopez

GX-2 SPORT HYDRO:
Jesse Alvitre
Steve Lopez
Sean Boundy

Q MONO:
Ray Presnall
Jim Osborne
Robert Holland

X MONO:
Lenny Blake
Alan Hobbs
Shannon Muth

Winners from Friday / Day 7…

G-1 SPORT HYDRO:
Steve Lopez
Alan Terry
Chris Emard

X HYDRO:
Daniel Lemay
Chris Wittrig
Henry Velasco

GX-2 OUTRIGGER:
Dale Roberts
Lenny Blake
Karl Morse

OPEN TWIN:
Don Carpenter
Hiroyuki "H" Okuma
David Pillado

Q SPORT HYDRO:
Robert Holland
Jim Osborne
Oscar Love

Winners from our last day of racing…

SCALE UNLIMITED (Nitro):
Al Waters
Brian Tooms
Kevin Traboulay

ELEC 1/8 SCALE UNLIMITED:
Oscar Love
John Borden
Dale Roberts

GAS SCALE UNLIMITED:
Brandon Borden
Dale Roberts
Jay Stone

10TH SCALE MODERN:
Chuck Murray
Mike Hughes
Jerry Dunlap

10TH SCALE VINTAGE:
Jerry Dunlap
Chuck Murray
Mike Hughes

CraigP
11-01-2017, 11:54 PM
Congratulations on your wins Oscar! Any pics you can share?

mojoracer
11-02-2017, 07:59 PM
Had a really good time at this event. Thanks to all the NAMBA 19 people for all of your hard work! The race site is great, but the water does get choppy, as Ken stated! It was great meeting some new friends and customers out there. I enjoyed the mixed power format. The Monday night welcome party was a real good time! The gas powered Margaritas hit the spot after a long day!
I have a bunch of photos, but something is keeping me from posting to this forum. I have a day by day update for the electric classes, with podium photos (Thanks Al Waters!) on the Mojo Racing Products / Giant Power Face Book Page.
https://www.facebook.com/Mojoracingproducts/
There is also a photo album with a bunch of site and people photos there as well. Travel racing is challenging, but I am glad I did it!

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oscarel
11-02-2017, 09:33 PM
Congratulations on your wins Oscar! Any pics you can share?


Thanks Craig. There's a few on the 2017 namba supernats and namba district 20 facebook pages.

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TRUCKPULL
11-02-2017, 09:59 PM
You can find some Info on the 2017 NAMBA supernats Facebook page.

There is NO info at all on the NAMBA district 20 Facebook page.

Larry

oscarel
11-02-2017, 10:06 PM
Ive shared videos and pics from the district 20 page on my Facebook page.

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TRUCKPULL
11-03-2017, 01:41 AM
Go to Facebook and do a search for ( NAMBA district 20)

The page that comes up - Last post by Robert Wojtasek .June20

Larry

mojoracer
11-03-2017, 06:24 AM
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A clapped out old suite at Bally's made for a perfect work shop!

mojoracer
11-03-2017, 06:40 AM
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P-LTD MONO
Ken Haines
David Newland
Robert Holland

P-LTD OPC:
David Newland
Bob Zola
David Santistevan

P-LTD CATAMARAN:
David Newland
Ken Haines
Ray Presnall

P-LTD SPORT HYDRO:
Robert Holland
David Newland
Joe Weilnau

P MONO:
David Newland
Ken Haines
Oscar Love

mojoracer
11-03-2017, 06:51 AM
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P SPORT HYDRO:
David Newland
Bob Zola
Chris Emard

Q SPORT HYDRO:
Robert Holland
Jim Osborne
Oscar Love

P CATAMARAN:
David Newland
Jim Osborne
Ken Haines

10TH SCALE MODERN:
Chuck Murray
Mike Hughes
Jerry Dunlap

10TH SCALE VINTAGE:
Jerry Dunlap
Chuck Murray
Mike Hughes

oscarel
11-03-2017, 06:53 AM
Heres what I see.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171103/9bd66a9829194e70e15cc5922e1d941d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171103/67a06e440504fcdce7b8a010fe09c18c.jpg

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mojoracer
11-03-2017, 07:00 AM
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P-LTD OUTRIGGER:
Ken Haines
David Newland
Chris Emard

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11-03-2017, 07:03 AM
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11-03-2017, 07:32 AM
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Doby
11-03-2017, 10:53 AM
Thanks for posting pics Bob :)

TRUCKPULL
11-03-2017, 11:10 AM
Thank You
Bob

Great pic's, looks like there was a lot of fun to be had.
Congratulations on your podium finishes.

Larry

mojoracer
11-03-2017, 11:31 AM
Thanks for posting pics Bob :)

Come back and race with us next summer John! Haven't seen you in a while!

D. Newland
11-03-2017, 07:01 PM
Jay Stone photos (https://riogranderacers.smugmug.com/Photographs/2017-Photos/2017-NAMBA-Nationals/2017-NAMBA-Nationals-Photos/i-xKZS3Kj)

Jay got some great shots for the first few days, then developed equipment trouble. Anyway, here's a great shot of Ken and Chris in LSH.

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Doby
11-03-2017, 08:06 PM
Come back and race with us next summer John! Haven't seen you in a while!

I hope to in 2018...I miss you bozo's!