IMPBA D12 FE Racing in 2011 (MD, DE, DC, VA, NC)

[Chilli]

Well guys, just got back from the District meeting. There was some spirited debate today (not related to FEs) but it's all good and this is what I have to report.

The Chesapeake pond is secured and the pond next to Indian River HS will continue to be used......however access will be done from the other end of the pond. So we don't have to worry about the school board any more. Also the parking situation will be much better. So congrats to all you ODMBA members!!!

The Baltimore Club retains the Greenbrier Park Pond. They got the park service to open up the big end of the lake for us which gives us deeper water, makes a much safer access to the water (no slippery hill) and guarantees no swimmers will be allowed to enter the water during a race weekend. The Baltimore Club is also working on a promising new site in Laurel Maryland. This may end up being a great venue with support from local businesses and community involvement. We're hoping for a Scale Masters race in the fall at this site once all the paperwork is complete. Scale Masters would include classes that resemble real race boats such as tunnel, sport hydro, offshore and thunderboats. I'm sure Don and I will work on trying to ensure we have some FE classes but it's ultimately up to the host club.


Here is the 2011 D12 Race Schedule

District Points Races
April 29-May 1 R/C Model Boaters of Baltimore - Greenbrier State Park, Boonesboro, MD
May 20-22 Piedmont Triad Prop Twisters - Greensboro, NC
June 10-12 Delmarva Model Boaters - Queenstown, MD
June 24-26 Capitol RC Model Boat Club - Centreville, VA
Aug 26-28 Old Dominion Model Boat Association - Cheaspeake,VA

Other District Races
July 29-31 Chesapeake Gas Clash - Queenstown, MD
Sept 23-25 Scale Masters - Laurel, MD

There were no rule changes that affect FE's. I proposed a size limit on novice class but it didnt fly. You win some, you loose some. There were some class additons and changes and I want to verify I have it right before passing it on to you. So'll as soon as I hear back from Don, I'll post something here.

[Doug Smock]

That's good news Mike!!!
D.

[carlcisneros]

Mike;
I remembered one VERY important detail when Tracy and Iwere heading home this afternoon from the meeting.

I POSITIVELY cannot make the Delmarva race.

That is the Saturday my Daughter Graduates from high school.

[don ferrette]

Actually I also requested each club offer open FE mono and open FE hydro as non Championship classes at the district points series races. If the minimum boat count is made (at least 3 entries per class prior to the race) they will run with the only restriction being a max. of 8S and of course be legal hulls.

[Chilli]

Carl, I didnt know you and Tracy had a daughter together.

Just kidding. No biggie. Family first. I'm scrambling to request leave on some of the race dates. Thanks again for the prop work!!!



Don, Just want to verify all of last years classes/rules remain the same. Open FE mono and Open FE hydro added with 8S max (no points championship).

I believe 1/8th scale FE will be requested by host club on a race by race basis with a three boat minimum.

Open Tunnel will allow FE's with restrictions.

[HOTWATER]

All great news guys...thanks for the updates (ecspecially the pond confirmations)!!

Ok...looks like i'm gonna have to clear some time on the calendar! Boogity, Boogity!!

Well...here's what I can/can't make...

District Points Races
April 29-May 1 R/C Model Boaters of Baltimore - Greenbrier State Park, Boonesboro, MD - NO
May 13-15 Piedmont Triad Prop Twisters - Greensboro, NC - NO
June 10-12 Delmarva Model Boaters - Queenstown, MD - YES
June 24-26 Capitol RC Model Boat Club - Centreville, VA - YES
Aug 26-28 Old Dominion Model Boat Association - Cheaspeake,VA - YES

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[Chilli]

BTW- Thanks to our district director Mr. Ferrette for getting the additional FE classes. They were his proposal and he did all the lobbying with the various club officers.

[carlcisneros]

If we do not get the required amount in OPEN NITRO MONO or HYDRO and OPEN FE MONO and HYDRO, I don't see why the FE boats can't run with the Nitro boats in their respective classes
(mono/hydro) at our race. and visa-versa

what ya guys think?

[Chilli]

I dont care as long as I have a place to race. Some of the nitro guys may not feel that way though. I guess we'll play it by ear.

[egneg]

I think the open classes were for FE boats to run against the larger gas boats - correct me if I am wrong.

[HOTWATER]

[QUOTE=Nautiboyz;298798]The Chesapeake pond is secured and the pond next to Indian River HS will continue to be used......however access will be done from the other end of the pond. So we don't have to worry about the school board any more. Also the parking situation will be much better. So congrats to all you ODMBA members!!!

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So, I guess we will not be using the school to park in, or the football field...

Is there a dirt road that comes into the race site? I'm guessing where Ray Hotchkin was parked and setup last year at the end of the site..??

[Chilli]

I have no idea Kent, but I'm pretty sure Dick said it was on the other side of the pond with much more room for trailers. I'm sure Chuck will let us know when ODMBA has their first outing.

Truthfully Chuck , I also mistakenly thought the proposal was going to combine FE's with open nitro mono and a newly created open nitro hydro class. But the bottom line is we've got two more classes that Don has asked the clubs to add to race flyers. Considering the FE turn out at all but the Chesapeake race was very low, I consider this very generous. The ball is in our court and its time for us to stand on our own merit. If any of us don't like the parity rule for P-mono and spec classes, we can run in the open FE classes and let her rip.....if there are enough entries.

[egneg]

My guess would be here - but I don't know for sure.

[don ferrette]

My guess would be here - but I don't know for sure.

Actually it is to the right and below the ball field as you look at the pic. Dick Loeb says if they make this happen (it's not 100% yet but very close) there will be about 400 feet on each end for the course.