2020 NAMBA Nationals Update

[THE REAL GRIM]

Hi Everyone,
The NAMBA Nationals is still on schedule and HMBA is hard at work keeping everything on track!
Here is a list of up to date entries and boat counts. All of this info is also on the District 5 NAMBA Nationals website wwwhmba5nambanats.com.
We still have some classes that need to be sponsored and if you want an AD in the Program please let me know. You can choose your AD size on the website in the ENTRY/SHOPPING CART section. Just e mail me the artwork.

If you have a Banner you would like to hang at the Nationals just send it and we will make sure it gets put up!
If you have Raffel prizes you would like to send I will put your info on the website.

We look forward to seeing everyone in October Be Safe HMBA.

To: Al Waters and Family and Robert Holland and Family, We are so glad to hear you are doing well after your bout with Covid-19. You are in our thoughts and prayers To everyone Keep Safe you are all blessed! Huntsville Model Boat Association District 5

30 DRIVER AND 214 BOATS SO FAR!

A OPC TUNNEL
David Santistevan
Robert Holland
Kenny Mudd
Ron Shaw
Chris Wittrig

B OPC TUNNEL
Ron Shaw
Chris Wittrig

A MOD TUNNEL
David Santistevan
Robert Holland
Kenny Mudd
Ron Shaw
Chris Wittrig

B MOD TUNNEL
Matthew Davey
Kenny Mudd
Ron Shaw
Chris Wittrig

C MOD TUNNEL
Kenny Mudd
Ron Shaw

A MONO
Peter Collinson
David Santistevan
Phil Thomas
Tyler Garrard
Doug Twaits
David Davey
Matthew Davey
William Shackelford
Robert Holland
Ron Shaw
Mike Schindler
Alan Hobbs

B MONO
Peter Collinson
Richard Hartley
Timothy Johnson
David Davey
Alan Waters
Alan Hobbs

C MONO
Alan Waters
Robert Londress
Alan Hobbs

X MONO
Peter Collinson
Gary Turner (Doc)
Tyler Garrard
William Shackelford
Ron Shaw
Robert Londress
Alan Hobbs

SPORT 20
Phil Thomas
Doug Twaits
Ron Shaw
Mike Schindler
Chris Wittrig

SPORT 40-2
Phil Thomas
Gary Turner (Doc)
Mike Schindler
Chris Wittrig

1/8TH SCALE UNLIMITED
Phil Thomas
Doug Twaits
Mark Bullard
Kenny Mudd
Ron Shaw
Mike Schindler
Chris Wittrig

A HYDRO
Gary Turner (Doc)
Richard Hartley
Tyler Garrard
Doug Twaits
Matthew Davey
William Shackelford
Brian Spitzer
Ron Shaw
Mike Schindler
Don Maher
Chris Wittrig
Alan Hobbs

B HYDRO
Gary Turner (Doc)
Richard Hartley
Robert Londress
David Santistevan
Timothy Johnson
Tyler Garrard
Doug Twaits
Mark Bullard
William Shackelford
Brian Spitzer
Robert Holland
Kenny Mudd
Tracey Jacoby
Chris Wittrig
Alan Hobbs

C HYDRO
Gary Turner (Doc)
Richard Hartley
Timothy Johnson
Tyler Garrard
Doug Twaits
Mark Bullard
Brian Spitzer
Tracey Jacoby
Alan Hobbs

X HYDRO
Gary Turner (Doc)
Robert Londress
Tyler Garrard
Doug Twaits
Mark Bullard
William Shackelford
Kenny Mudd
Alan Hobbs

TWIN NITRO
Gary Turner (Doc)
Robert Londress
Mark Bullard
Alan Hobbs

OPEN OFFSHORE
Gary Turner (Doc)
Tyler Garrard
Doug Twaits
Matthew Davey
William Shackelford
Rey Medina
Giovanni Gonzales
Luis Ayala

G LIMITED MONO
Robert Holland
Don Maher
Richard Hartley

G-1 MONO
Peter Collinson
Alan Waters
Robert Holland
Rey Medina
Giovanni Gonzales
Luis Ayala

GX-2 MONO
Phil Thomas
Tyler Garrard
Matthew Davey
William Shackelford
Alan Waters
Rey Medina
Alan Hobbs
Giovanni Gonzales
Luis Ayala

G-1 RIGGER
Doug Twaits
Ronnie King
William Shackelford
Robert Holland
Tracey Jacoby
Don Maher
Giovanni Gonzales

GX-2 RIGGER
Tyler Garrard
Doug Twaits
Ronnie King
William Shackelford
Robert Holland
Don Maher

G-1 SPORT HYDRO
Tyler Garrard
Ronnie King
Alan Waters
Robert Holland
Jim Feener

GX-2 SPORT HYDRO
Phil Thomas
Tyler Garrard
Doug Twaits
Ronnie King
William Shackelford
Alan Waters
Robert Holland

G-1 CATAMARAN
Ronnie King
Jim Feener

GX-2 CATAMARAN
Ronnie King

G LIMITED CRACKERBOX
Robert Londress

JERSEY SKIFF
David Santistevan
Alan Waters
Luis Ayala

THUNDERBOAT
David Santistevan
Phil Thomas
Doug Twaits
Don Maher

GAS TUNNEL
Kenny Mudd
Ron Shaw

GAS SCALE
Mike Schindler

TWIN GAS
Doug Twaits
Ronnie King
Don Maher

GX-2 CRACKERBOX
ENTER ME I'M LONELY!

P MONO
Tyler Garrard
Doug Twaits
Brad Schafer
Robert Holland

P HYDRO
Tyler Garrard
Doug Twaits
Brad Schafer

P CATAMARAN
I'M LONELY TOO!

P SPORT HYDRO
Tyler Garrard
Brad Schafer
Robert Holland

Q HYDRO
Tyler Garrard
Doug Twaits
Brad Schafer

P LIMITED MONO
Tyler Garrard
Will Schafer
Matthew Davey
Robert Holland
Alan Hobbs

P LIMITED SPORT HYDRO
Tyler Garrard
Doug Twaits
Brad Schafer
Robert Holland

P LIMITED CATAMARAN
Tyler Garrard

P LIMITED RIGGER
Tyler Garrard
Doug Twaits
Will Schafer
Robert Holland

Q SPORT HYDRO
Brad Schafer
Robert Holland

BOX STOCK P LIMITED SPORT HYDRO EXIBITION CLASS
Mark Bullard
Matthew Davey

BOX STOCK P LIMITED CATAMARAN EXIBITION CLASS
Mark Bullard

P LIMITED OPC
David Santistevan
Will Schafer
Robert Holland
Ron Shaw

1/18TH SCALE ELECTRIC
ZERO IS SUCH A LONELY NUMBER!

[T.S.Davis]

Sorry man. I'll put the full court press on my guys to figure out their classes this week.

[RaceMechaniX]

Let's get them FE classes filled up Terry.

[T.S.Davis]

OMG I suck. I'll get my crap together shortly.

[T.S.Davis]

Finally got Tyler and I signed up. Of course I screwed mine up but it should show up correctly tomorrow.

[RaceMechaniX]

Great thanks for signing up Terry. Looking forward to see you guys in Huntsville.

[HTVboats]

Jay and I and Max should be signing up in the next couple weeks. Kind of been waiting to see what days we can make it. Work, school, ect. Right now Saturday thru Tues. look to be. Wish Q/Mono would have been offered.
Mic

[T.S.Davis]

There was a hiccup with P cat. It was listed as a class but you couldn't sign up for it. They got er fixed up if anyone was wanting that.

I was hoping some of the Texas gang could make the trip. Those guys have scales. Sure would be cool to see a flock of them land in Huntsville.

[eric113]

I was hoping some of the Texas gang could make the trip. Those guys have scales. Sure would be cool to see a flock of them land in Huntsville.

I wish I could go. Honestly, I can?t afford to go nats. I highly doubt any of the HOTBMC guys will be making either.

[bzubee]

In case some of the IMPBA members are thinking about entering NAMBA also allows a one time event fee and the schedule is set up where certain classes are run on each day. So you only want to enter a single class look up what it is scheduled and that's all you would have to be here for.
This makes this race very affordable so that you can Taylor your participation to your racing budget.

[T.S.Davis]

I wish I could go. Honestly, I can?t afford to go nats. I highly doubt any of the HOTBMC guys will be making either.

The trick is to share rooms and rides. One year we went to Arizona and put 4 idiots in one room. It was a riot. This year I'm making bubba the race sponge.......I mean my son...... pay his own way.

[THE REAL GRIM]

Hello Everyone, It's time for another update on the 2020 NAMBA Nationals! 47 DRIVERS and 346 BOATS to DATE!
Well everything is still a GO!!!! for the Nationals. HMBA is moving along with all plans so no need to worry. HMBA will be updating the website and forums with THE COVID-19 rules for running the Nationals in a safe and healthful manner.
Everyone will be wearing masks on the Driver's Stand and in the Get Ready Pits along with a sanitizing station for everyone's use. As soon as I get the info I will post it for you. Huntsville Model Boat Association wants everyone to be as comfortable as possible and to enjoy your stay in Huntsville, Alabama.

The Welcome Party and the BBQ will be held at the lake as there are still no restaurants able to host 40 or 50 people for the Welcome Party. But by October things could change so for now the Lake it is!
But don't worry we will have enough food for all and you won't be hungry after you leave for the night! I have requests for 40lbs. of jello so far!!!!!!

I have a list of classes that are not yet Sponsored so if you would like to Sponsor a class or you are a District who has not Sponsored a class please do so for NAMBA!!!

CLASS SPONSOR's NEEDED for NITRO

B OPC TUNNEL, A MOD TUNNEL, B MOD TUNNEL, C MOD TUNNEL, B MONO, SPORT 40, 1/8TH SCALE UNLIMITED,

CLASS SPONSOR's NEEDED for GAS

G LIMITED MONO, G-1 CATAMARAN, G-1 SPORT HYDRO, GX-1 CRACKERBOX, OPEN OFFSHORE, GAS SCALE

CLASS SPONSOR's NEEDED for ELECTRIC

P MONO, P HYDRO, P CATAMARAN, Q HYDRO, Q SPORT HYDRO, P LIMITED MONO, P LIMITED RIGGER, P LIMITED OPC, P LIMITED CATAMARAN, 1/8TH SCALE ELECTRIC, (BOX STOCK) P LIMITED SPORT HYDRO, (BOX STOCK) P LIMITED CATAMARAN

AD'S for the NAMBA PROGRAM
If you would like an AD in the NAMBA Program:
1) Please go to the Nationals website www.hmba5nambanats.com and choose the size add you would like then send me your Art-Work by email at mgrim@mindspring.com you can PayPal or Mail a check along with your Art-Work to 2020 NAMBA Nationals C/O Kim Grim, 136 La Newby Rd., Harvest, AL 35749.
Ad Price's are as follows:
FULL PAGE $250.00, 1/2 PAGE $175.00, 1/4 PAGE $95.00, BUSINESS CARD $75.00, INSIDE BACK COVER $ 350.00, 2 PAGE SPREAD $425.00
Please send your AD's in as soon as possible so I can place them in the Program.
Thank you, Mark and Kim Grim

[THE REAL GRIM]

Hi Everyone, We now have 51 Drivers and 371 Boats!!!
Please get your entries in early I have alot of paperwork to do ;)
Also if you want to know who has entered already please go to the Nationals website www.hmba5nambanats.com and you can find all kind of interesting information there!

If you would like a Banquet ticket please get in your order as I have to have the head count 3 weeks prior to the event.
T Shirts please remember you can order them on the website also.

If you would like to donate some raffel items please e mail to let me know so I can get your info in the Nationals website and in the NAMBA Program etc...
Thank you, Kim Grim

[THE REAL GRIM]

If you are an IMPBA member Please Remember to fill out a Single Event Form on either the Nationals website www.hmba5nambanats.com on the drop-down list or you can do it on the NAMBA website. It will go to Al Waters and then he will send a copy to me for the race event.
A single Event form needs to be done prior to the event so I have the information. Thank you, Kim Grim

[skiking1739]

Can someone tell me if this event will be open to the public and or spectators? And if so are there any restrictions. Thanks for your help.

[THE REAL GRIM]

Yes it will be open to spectators and the public. The rules are that anyone attending the event will have to wear a mask.
Kim Grim

[T.S.Davis]

Yes it will be open to spectators and the public. The rules are that anyone attending the event will have to wear a mask.
Kim Grim

Kim, is that the latest? Obviously we'll do what ever the standard is for the event on race day but is the plan for masks full time even tough we're outside? Or just hot pits and drivers stand? Again, we'll all absolutely comply to make this happen. Just want to plan correctly.

[THE REAL GRIM]

Racers
If by chance the City changes any rules or policies after October 1st you will be notified by email immediately.
We have held off posting COVID requirements in the hopes that state and local rules would get easier to work with.
At this point our city contact is sure we will still be under the existing rules come race time.
What that means is you must wear a face mask and maintain social distancing at all times, while in public, in Huntsville, Madison County, AL.
Restaurants and bars will be at less than 50% capacity with limited menus. There can be no congregating in groups of more than 10.
In your package you will receive a waiver that states you understand this and will comply or you must leave the race site.
To the racers that have asked “can we guarantee you won’t get sick”. No we can’t!
To the racers that have said you can’t wear a mask, we understand and it is NOT fun especially in the heat, we will miss you, and will refund your entry fees when you contact us.

Mark & Kim Grim
mgrim@mindspring.com

Rick Grim
uavpilot@bellsouth.net

[T.S.Davis]

Yikes. That's worse than Michigan. So if you go outside "in public" you have to wear a mask. Brutal. Michigan it's just when you have to go IN somewhere or if you can't distance in a small group. Restaurants are at 50% her too. You mask to yer table.

No issue with compliance. We'll watch for direction via email. If we want to play, we'll do what is necessary. We'll prolly piss n' moan about it but I'm sure that will be the case for everyone. I mean who wants to wear the mask really. Do what ya gotta.

[THE REAL GRIM]

NAMBA NATS RACERS,

Unfortunately, the world is a much different place than it was when HMBA agreed to host the 2020 NAMBA Nationals.

We regret to inform everyone that a number of things out of our control have finally exceeded what we can control. After many sleepless nights and a meeting to look at and discuss all our options; the vote today was to cancel our 2020 NAMBA Nationals. We appreciate everyone that supported our effort and we certainly appreciate those who volunteered to help.

SPECIAL THANKS to Kim1 Grim for the AWESOME website she created and her tireless work. Please send her your thanks.
Your funds will be returned as soon as possible.

Rick Grim
President HMBA

[Fluid]

I am so sorry to read this Rick. I wasn?t going to the event, but I know many were looking forward to it and the local team has done an immense amount of up-front work. I hope next year will be a great Nats!


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[klloyd67]

Are 2021 Nats still scheduled for CA and 50th Anniversary Celebration?

[bzubee]

YES as far as I know a bunch of us are planning the trip for next year.

[T.S.Davis]

No idea how I'll pull this together but we want to go too. Long ways from Detroit.

[ray schrauwen]

Go get your kicks on route 66.

[Panther6834]

Go get your kicks on route 66.I did, last week...and, had lunch at the Roadkill Cafe while I was doing it. [emoji1687]


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