Why so few FE races in the Midwest?

[Capt. Crash]

Alright....way to go dude!

I'm finding 1" is my magic number for all props tried so far.

[Drag Boat Bob]

Way to go Duc!

Congratulations on the win.

I wonder what the nitro guys are saying on their site?

[LuckyDuc]

Thanks Capt!

Not finishing a heat really stinks.

The difference between race water and my "normal" water conditions is quite a bit. I really had to prop down and plant the boat for heat racing.

[LuckyDuc]

Way to go Duc!

Congratulations on the win.

I wonder what the nitro guys are saying on their site?

The guys in my club/district are pretty "old school" so they probably aren't saying much on the forums. While I think that they were impressed by my FE, they aren't that convinced, as I didn't place well overall because of the 2 DNF's in my first two heats. But, they were very helpful from a coaching stand point and a boat setup point of view. In fact, one of the staunch nitro advocates in my club volunteered to be my pit man. He was very helpful and is a little more open to the idea of FE and nitros running together.
This was my first heat race ever, so I learned a lot and I think my driving skills have improved greatly because of it.
I imagine that if I start placing well overall they probably won't want me running in the nitro sport 20 class anymore. Hopefully a few more FEs might show up in the future.

[Jeff Wohlt]

Always wanted to have races in St. Louis at the Sheraton Westport. Walk out your room and there is the perfect lake at the hotel.

I do know the mgr well but have not approached him on this yet.

Also 15 minute ride from the airport.

[LuckyDuc]

It looks like a nice place to host a race. It would take a lot of organizing work to make it happen though.

[LarrysDrifter]

Always wanted to have races in St. Louis at the Sheraton Westport. Walk out your room and there is the perfect lake at the hotel.

I do know the mgr well but have not approached him on this yet.

Also 15 minute ride from the airport.

Do you know of any clubs in or around the St.Louis area?I live about 1/2hr south of the city.I just go to the local park and mess around but Id love to race at least 1 other person.

[Grimracer]

St louis Thunderboats.

https://www.impba.net

[Jeff Wohlt]

Grim is right and I think that is the oldest model boating club known. I am two hours from there. Now that Andy K is closer it could mean we could have a great CD :) If he would drive a couple hours.

The hotel would be awesome to have a race at. Rooms walk right out to the lake.

I can talk to the g.m. if we actually would make it a go and be serious. Midwest Nationals! Cheap flights and middle america for everyone. It is where it should be every year. We also have Creve Coure lake which is awesome. Drag races are coming up!

I would want a good turnout because of what I would be asking for...he is only interested in room rev...great restaurants and you would probably see Ozzie Smith as he has a bar/restau there and hangs to sign crap often...Go Cardinals!!