NORTHERN LIGHTS OPEN - July 6 & 7

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  • longballlumber
    Fast Electric Addict!
    • Apr 2007
    • 3119

    #46
    Sorry my new work schedule is much more demanding otherwise I would have re-posted before now.

    First of all, I have TONS of respect for Terry. I would consider him a friend even outside of the boating (not sure what he thinks of me though… JK). Terry and the rest of the MMEU group have taught me most of what I know about the FE power source and applying it to boats. With that being said, Terry and I don’t always see eye to eye when it comes to certain situations were opinions can vary. That doesn’t always mean one of us is wrong or both of us are right. In fairness to Terry, I can be a complete pain in the Arss, just ask him. However, I pride myself on being honest with people. Sometimes that honesty can be exhausting and portray the wrong intent (again me being an arss). I NEVER intended to “throw Terry under the bus”.

    I was simply trying to offer my opinion and suggesting that a conversation can go a long way with fixing or understanding situations and why decisions are made regarding how races are run or why a CD finds it necessary to mandate rules out side of the IMPBA or NAMBA rule book. It happens all of the time and will continue to happen. We all have something to learn from each other.

    I will also say that I don’t think for a minute the majority of fossil burning RC boating hobbyist (regardless of the club) has a vendetta against FE or vice versa. Sure there will always be some rotten eggs, but when and where doesn’t that happen.

    I have already wasted too much time typing this out without rustling anymore feathers… I am always available by phone if someone is interesting in talking. I can get more accomplished in 5 min on the phone than I can in 2 pages of typed word on the internet…

    Later,
    Mike

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    • longballlumber
      Fast Electric Addict!
      • Apr 2007
      • 3119

      #47
      Good luck to the NLMBC on this event. It looks like a great site and I have always enjoyed myself at their races. Sorry for mucking up your thread. Feel free to clean up as you find necessary. No worries on my end.

      Later
      Mike

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      • Randy Rapedius
        Senior Member
        • Aug 2012
        • 136

        #48
        Thanks Mike. The classes are filling in nicely, especially the "OPEN" classes.
        We currently have around 60 boats registered with still 5 weeks to go.
        Currently the Open Mono class has 2 nitro, 2 Gas, and 2 FE. Who will get this year's bragging rights? :)
        Randy Rapedius IMPBA #14315 CD
        Founding Member of Northern Lights Model Boat Club. Est 2002
        https://www.facebook.com/groups/167549743410494/

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        • Terry Keeley
          Senior Member
          • Dec 2011
          • 475

          #49
          We have some very generous sponsors donating to make our raffle a huge success, nice to see even in these difficult times.

          If you get a chance please keep these fine folks in mind:


          Novarossi of America (Glen Quarles) http://www.novarossi.us/

          Hobby Hobby (Tom Bakonyi) http://hobbyhobby.com/store/

          Gizmo Motors (Bruce Lykins) http://www.gizmomotors.com/

          CC Racing Engines (Carlo Catalanatto) http://www.cc-racingengines.com/

          Mercury Marine Canada (Tom MacNair) http://www.mercurymarine.com/

          Prop Works West (Brent Daily) http://www.thepropworkswest.com/

          Boca Bearings www.bocabearings.com/

          Lawless Drives (Fred Howe) www.lawlessdrives.com/

          MHZ - www.mhz-powerboats.com/

          Speedmaster www.rossisales.com/index.html

          Virginia Craftsman (Dick Tyndall)

          Eagletree Systems www.eagletreesystems.com/

          Jersey Modeler www.jerseymodeler.com/index.html

          Phil Thomas Hydros (Phil Thomas)

          Tanks 2U (Walt Barney)

          Suicidal Engines (Mike Ross) ballisticratt454@yahoo.com
          Last edited by Terry Keeley; 07-02-2013, 11:09 PM.

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          • Randy Rapedius
            Senior Member
            • Aug 2012
            • 136

            #50
            Classes are filling in nicely. 3 weeks away and we are already at 75 boats. We are expecting 125+. It's going to be GOOD.
            Big thanks to Terry Keeley for overhauling the club clock and base. Top notch!

            Clock.jpg
            Randy Rapedius IMPBA #14315 CD
            Founding Member of Northern Lights Model Boat Club. Est 2002
            https://www.facebook.com/groups/167549743410494/

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            • Terry Keeley
              Senior Member
              • Dec 2011
              • 475

              #51
              Shaping up nicely with 80 boats registered and 2 weeks to go!

              Our "Oneida Cup" is awarded to the contestant who scores the most points with two boats, last year it was Dale Brobst with his LSG Mono and Sport Hydro.

              Who's it gonna be this year?

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              • Randy Rapedius
                Senior Member
                • Aug 2012
                • 136

                #52
                Here is a picture of Dale Brobst. Maybe this year it will be a FE racer who wins it.

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                Randy Rapedius IMPBA #14315 CD
                Founding Member of Northern Lights Model Boat Club. Est 2002
                https://www.facebook.com/groups/167549743410494/

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                • madmikepags
                  Fast Electric Addict!
                  • Aug 2012
                  • 1359

                  #53
                  Man I would love to take that back to NY!!! but I'm not gonna make it this year, me and my girls really had a great time up there last year, everyone made my girls feel like rockstars and you guys really ran a great race. Terry was super accomodating and a great guy. It was the first BIG travel race that my girls ever attended and they talk about it all the time,(and the heat!!!) The new venue looks super too!!!! We will be back next year as long as its a little further off from the Mi Cup which will be the FE Nats next year.
                  We call ourselves the "Q"

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                  • Randy Rapedius
                    Senior Member
                    • Aug 2012
                    • 136

                    #54
                    Originally posted by madmikepags
                    Man I would love to take that back to NY!!! but I'm not gonna make it this year, me and my girls really had a great time up there last year, everyone made my girls feel like rockstars and you guys really ran a great race. Terry was super accomodating and a great guy. It was the first BIG travel race that my girls ever attended and they talk about it all the time,(and the heat!!!) The new venue looks super too!!!! We will be back next year as long as its a little further off from the Mi Cup which will be the FE Nats next year.
                    That's okay Mike. That trophy is MINE this year. :)
                    Randy Rapedius IMPBA #14315 CD
                    Founding Member of Northern Lights Model Boat Club. Est 2002
                    https://www.facebook.com/groups/167549743410494/

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                    • jaike5
                      Senior Member
                      • Dec 2011
                      • 561

                      #55
                      Not so fast Randy, I may be one of the few FE guys there but I'll be going for hardware too ! sounds like your full of gas ...lmao

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                      • Randy Rapedius
                        Senior Member
                        • Aug 2012
                        • 136

                        #56
                        Originally posted by jaike5
                        Not so fast Randy, I may be one of the few FE guys there but I'll be going for hardware too ! sounds like your full of gas ...lmao
                        Zzzzzzzzaaaaaap !!!!!! lol
                        Randy Rapedius IMPBA #14315 CD
                        Founding Member of Northern Lights Model Boat Club. Est 2002
                        https://www.facebook.com/groups/167549743410494/

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                        • jaike5
                          Senior Member
                          • Dec 2011
                          • 561

                          #57
                          How many FE classes will be running ? you better stay clear with all that noxious gas leaking from your self, we don't want to have any blue angels of epic proportions .... lmao

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                          • Terry Keeley
                            Senior Member
                            • Dec 2011
                            • 475

                            #58
                            Hope Randy can save face for us "piston pounders", last year Mike Pags won Open Hydro and Chris Krawczyk Open Mono.
                            Last edited by Terry Keeley; 06-26-2013, 10:45 AM.

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                            • siberianhusky
                              Fast Electric Addict!
                              • Dec 2009
                              • 2184

                              #59
                              Sounds like you guys are in for a real blast! One of the guys (John) from around here will be there as a spectator.
                              Eventually might make the trip down the 401 to see you guys run, be a real treat.
                              Be nice to put a face to some of the people on here.
                              If my boats upside down then who owns the one I thought I was driving the last two laps?

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                              • Randy Rapedius
                                Senior Member
                                • Aug 2012
                                • 136

                                #60
                                Originally posted by Terry Keeley
                                Hope Randy can save face for us "piston pounders", last year Mike Pags won Open Hydro and Chris Krawczyk Open Mono.
                                That was LAST year Terry
                                Randy Rapedius IMPBA #14315 CD
                                Founding Member of Northern Lights Model Boat Club. Est 2002
                                https://www.facebook.com/groups/167549743410494/

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