2013 FE Nats

[T.S.Davis]

The only trouble with keeping everything on the books is that you end up with a handful of guys in a class and in some cases less than a handful. Worst case is there aren't enough guys in some classes to even race. N1 and Unlimited are both examples at each end of the power and cost spectrum. You would think that at a nationals there would be more than 6 guys to run in these classes but in some cases there aren't enough to even field a heat.

I'm not rallying for elimination of those but if they didn't exist and a guy wanted to race he would be building/selecting boats that would run in more heavily populated classes. For what a scale costs to set up I could have 3 Limited boats to race. The scale I sink all my money into might not get to race anywhere. A boat that doesn't race is a sad boat. haha

We have too many classes for the number of human beings that play FE. No I don't have a solution. It's merely an observation.

[madmikepags]

you can build a scale boat for a lot less than u think Terry. Theres a guy in my club using a $149 outrunner and a $150 speedo, and 2 cheap 4S 40c packs, and the boat is fast and compettitive. For scale it's more the time spent building and painting and detailing than the actual cost. I guess we are the exception here on the east coast we have 7-8 N1's and 4-5 scale entries each week.

[namba98]

Well entries started coming in fast & furious only a couple more weeks before the dealine. We have lots of spaces left with a few more sponsorships left.

[dirtnsnowrider]

How come there is no class for electric tunnel hulls? It seems there is a class for every other boat. If I came out to race what class would me and my electric tunnel find ourselves in?

[RandyatBBY]

How come there is no class for electric tunnel hulls? It seems there is a class for every other boat. If I came out to race what class would me and my electric tunnel find ourselves in?

Yes there is P LTD OPC, You must run 4S and a UL-1 Motor or a Pro boat motor and not over 34 inches long. I will be in that class with the Hooters boat But I am old and slow.

[dirtnsnowrider]

Yes there is P LTD OPC, You must run 4S and a UL-1 Motor or a Pro boat motor and not over 34 inches long. I will be in that class with the Hooters boat But I am old and slow.

So I can run my topspeed 3 I am now a very happy guy...... Thanks for the heads up.

Can I pay my fees the day of the race or do I have to pre-register? I have not paid my NAMBA membership fee.

I need to get my miss vegas painted so I can run her as well.

[T.S.Davis]

Guys, you really need a registered racer page so folks know what classes have enough and which don't. If you have a travellers that are packing boats on a plan to race they wont want to pack a boat for a class that isn't going to run.

P Limited OPC is a prime example. Dirtsnowrider asked the question. Randy answered it correctly. But we still don't know if it's running. P Limited OPC always gets enough entries but dirtsnow can't know that.

Suppose he's on the fence about going but sees Crackerbox on there. Thinks " I have one of those! Two boats will make it worth the trip". Then he gets there an no crackerbox.

Let's get it together gang.

[RandyatBBY]

Guys, you really need a registered racer page so folks know what classes have enough and which don't. If you have a travellers that are packing boats on a plan to race they wont want to pack a boat for a class that isn't going to run.

P Limited OPC is a prime example. Dirtsnowrider asked the question. Randy answered it correctly. But we still don't know if it's running. P Limited OPC always gets enough entries but dirtsnow can't know that.

Suppose he's on the fence about going but sees Crackerbox on there. Thinks " I have one of those! Two boats will make it worth the trip". Then he gets there an no crackerbox.

Let's get it together gang.

More than twenty classes have three entrants to run. I will make sure that there is enough of any one that is traveling , If not I will have derby call them before they are traveling. Yes you must pre-register.

[dirtnsnowrider]

Guys, you really need a registered racer page so folks know what classes have enough and which don't. If you have a travellers that are packing boats on a plan to race they wont want to pack a boat for a class that isn't going to run.

P Limited OPC is a prime example. Dirtsnowrider asked the question. Randy answered it correctly. But we still don't know if it's running. P Limited OPC always gets enough entries but dirtsnow can't know that.

Suppose he's on the fence about going but sees Crackerbox on there. Thinks " I have one of those! Two boats will make it worth the trip". Then he gets there an no crackerbox.

Let's get it together gang.

So there is a chance I may not be running my tunnel if I make the 2 hour drive?

I have other boats but I need to know what specs I need to have them at so they are NAMBA legal. I know for a fact that every one of my boats will need to be powered down. I also need to know if my batteries are NAMBA legal. I have many questions and am not getting the answers I need in order to plan this trip. My e mail has not been answered to this point as of yet from back in March. Maybe I e-mailed the wrong person on the directors board?

I have left a message with Dave Bestpitch, waiting to hear back........

[D. Newland]

Dirt-feel free to PM me or email to [email protected] with any questions you may have.

Dave or Randy-If I can help get paper entries listed on RCRacingevents.com, fax me over the data and I'll enter it. (602)843-0722 Fax.

I feel it is very important to get the sign up data centralized so it can be reviewed by all attending and those planning on attending.

[kacordy]

I have left 4 messages, 1 a week for the last month for Sonya, 530-656-2702 to make reservations. She will not return a call. Do you guys have another contact for making reservations for a cabin at the Nats 13?????

Thanks, Allen

[D. Newland]

Allen-try every day. I'll PM you her email address.

[dirtnsnowrider]

Got a call back from Dave Bestpitch and got everything cleared up. Nice to know that the race director has same day service. Dave was very helpful with everything. Also D. Newland was very helpful as well. You guys rock. Thank You for all the info and for your time.

[namba98]

Well entries started coming in fast & furious only a couple more weeks before the dealine. We have lots of spaces left with a few more sponsorships left.
Keep trying to get a hold of Sonya, she will answer. give me your info and I will relay the info

[Todd Fleury]

Glad to see there has been a number of entries coming for this event. Looking forward to this year. New boats, new year.