IMPBA District 12 Race #5 - Centreville, Virginia August 26th-28th 2011.

[Chilli]

Controllers in a couple towers in the mid Atlantic bailed for a half hour and runways at a few airports were shut down for inspection. All in all it wasnt too bad. Thankfully very minor damage and no one has been hurt. I was concerned about the nuclear power plant close to the epicenter but it did a auto shut down.

It was a first for me. They wife was on the road and I just put new struts on her car. She didnt feel a thing. LOL

[HOTWATER]

I havn't felt an earthquake like that since 1984 when I lived in Monterey, CA....

[carlcisneros]

final word on if we will have the race this weekend due to the hurricane will be made around
11AM Thursday.

PASS IT ON,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[HOTWATER]

At this point, not sure what I want to do....

[carlcisneros]

I have been called at work and folks want to race, not to mention that alot of folks have NON refundable hotel reservations.

Will be getting together with Mike and Tracy between 1030-1100AM thurs for final ruling.

keep fingers crossed folks.

it is now 1225AM and checking the weather sites and weather channel for the latest update.

[Chilli]

We'll Kent, you do what you have to do bro. My only suggestion is that if you do come and we only run on Saturday, that you not leave till Sunday after the storm is clearing Delmarva. Driving through that crap is just not worth it. Plus the Bay Bridge may be closed.

[carlcisneros]

Kent;
better to stay over night and leave the next day and take your time when the weather starts to clear up.

[HOTWATER]

Doug Twaits Jr. has just informed me that he has backed out of the race due to the weather forcasts........

[carlcisneros]

ok thats cool
can't blame him one bit.

waiting on a consensis from the members as to what to do............................

[Chilli]

Guys, after an agonizing few days, Carl and Tracy have decided to postpone this weekends race until the weekend of September 23-25. I know this is a disappointment for some of you and others may lose deposit money on hotels. But the storm track keeps pushing west and the safety of our district racers is what's most important. Not only at the race but for the trip home.

For those that will not be able to make it in September, please contact Carl or PM me and we will ensure your entry money is refunded.

Hope to see you all next month. We'll be looking forward to cooler temps and a full weekend of racing (and Carols cookies).

[carlcisneros]

those of you that had non refundable hotels, you should be able to reschedule them with out any penalties.

Again, folks, we have to watch out for all those involved and make safety a priority in acts of nature as in Fracken Irene.

[HOTWATER]

Just an FYI for those interested......I spoke with a service rep. from hotels.com and she told me that even though there is a hurricane coming, Days Inn in Manassas, VA would not let me change the dates and no refund will be credited if I cancelled...... I cancelled my reservation. Looks like the next time I book a hotel, I will no longer use hotels.com OR Days Inn! Lesson learned......

-Kent

[carlcisneros]

you got to be fracken me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[HOTWATER]

I sent Days Inn my regards.....

[Doug Smock]

Hey you guys be safe!!!!!
Smock