2013 NAMBA SAW Time-Trial - November 8th, 9th & 10th at Legg Lake!

[thomaslambo]

Well, they've changed the weather report for the weekend every day for the past 3 or 4 days but it looks good now (no rain, low winds and mostly sunny).

I've replaced 2 of my Cats and the fleet has never been better prepared for an event....bring it on guys

[RaceMechaniX]

This is going to be a great event particularly if the weather holds. I expect we will have 6-8 boats consistently running over 100 mph and several should be near the high water mark set by Joerg.

I managed to get all my boats prepped over the weekend and a reasonable kit of spares amassed for the inevitable.

I will be out at the lake around 5AM Friday to start setting up signage and safety lines to keep spectators at a safe distance.

Just a reminder, every competitor should have a fire extinguisher and have safe charging practices in place. We don't want to see anyone overcharging, over cooking or generally taking unnecessary risks. Also make sure your boats are legal, this includes NAMBA numbers and applicable rules for certain classes. We will have a short drivers meeting Friday morning to review the procedures as I know several new faces will be at the lake. I am going to also ask every competitor to grab a spotter/caller before their run to have an extra set of eyes for safety. There will be plenty of us available to assist.

See you guys at the lake!

TG

[Darin Jordan]

Well, they've changed the weather report for the weekend every day for the past 3 or 4 days but it looks good now (no rain, low winds and mostly sunny).

I've replaced 2 of my Cats and the fleet has never been better prepared for an event....bring it on guys

Boyd, You always have 1st class stuff!

Which Cat classes are you attacking? Looks like all of them!

[thomaslambo]

Boyd, which Cat classes are you attacking? Looks like all of them!

Well, I'm focused on P, Q, S and T as usual. I replaced two of my Cats this year and upgraded the others...but as you well know, it's always a crap shoot with dual motors and speeds over 100 MPH.

Thought I'd also take a stab at N-2 if time permits.


Tyler, thanks for the mindful eye and all the work you do at these events....and I'll see you at 5:00am Friday morning

[Darin Jordan]

Just a reminder, every competitor should have a fire extinguisher and have safe charging practices in place.

Good Call, Tyler... Is there a particular Type we should have??

[properchopper]

Well, I'm focused on P, Q, S and T as usual. I replaced two of my Cats this year and upgraded the others...but as you well know, it's always a crap shoot with dual motors and speeds over 100 MPH.

Thought I'd also take a stab at N-2 if time permits.


Tyler, thanks for the mindful eye and all the work you do at these events....and I'll see you at 5:00am Friday morning

Mee Too. Boyd : remember the donuts.

And, back by popular demand due to the extreme level of aspiration of this race, my Psychiatric/Grief Counseling booth will be available once more with the usual fee of .05 cents per minute or occurrence

[properchopper]

Never mind my e-mail; my spare will go to Jay


Just a reminder, every competitor should have a fire extinguisher

[RaceMechaniX]

Good Call, Tyler... Is there a particular Type we should have??

A standard ABC should be sufficient.

[RandyatBBY]

Good luck every one! I will not be there sorry

[Darin Jordan]

A standard ABC should be sufficient.

Perfect... I'll make sure to have one there...

[keithbradley]

Best of luck guys. Looking forward to seeing some big speeds posted!

Boyd: The cats all look good, but I'm afraid the batman cape on each one in that pic might add some drag and slow them down...

[thomaslambo]

Boyd: The cats all look good, but I'm afraid the batman cape on each one in that pic might add some drag and slow them down...

Keith,

Ah yes, the Batman Capes.

And thanks for all your help over the past few months, I always appreciate input from a world class competitor

Wouldn’t that be something else if you were here this weekend to dice it up with all the "Heisenberg’s" !!!

Boyd

[Darin Jordan]

Weather is lookin good thus far!

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Is it LUNCH TIME YET??

[properchopper]

Lake's looking good. Not much wind today. Just spent a bunch of hours [Mark G., Mark F., Boyd, Roger & Kendt + Me] manicuring the launch and retrieve areas - Brush-clearing weedwacker worked fine (after my second trip to Home Depot to get the right attachment) so don't bring down the goats. Scooped up lots of flotsam. Water is curiously denser Tick-Tock......

[Darin Jordan]

Just a reminder for everyone attending.... BRING YOUR NAMBA CARDS, or, as in my case where I can't seem to find mine, PROOF of your current 2013 Membership. NO Membership, no "smoking"... if you get what I'm saying.

I'm heading South in a bit here this morning to meet up with Brian, so I'll be offline for a bit. Safe travels everyone and I look forward to seeing you all there!