2018 Namba Lone Star Nationals - Oct. 20th to Oct. 27th

[oscarel]

2 1/2 weeks left for entries, deadline is Sept 9th. Current count is 377 boats.

Note:
We will be changing T-Offshore to T-Mono. All entries received so far are all mono’s and the drivers have been contacted. The entry form has been updated.

[oscarel]

The entry deadline is coming up quick, make sure to get signed up by Sept. 9th at racemastersevents.com and mail your entry in by that date as well. We’re currently at 75 racers and 463 boats! Don’t miss out on the fun!

For those arriving early, Thursday Oct. 18th will be the earliest to arrive and start setting up. RV and car parking will be located at the front parking lot. Please check with a Dallas club member before setting up. If you have any questions or special requests, please contact myself or John Borden.

Open water:
– Available starting on Thursday.
– Starting Sat. Oct 20th, open water will be limited to the next day's classes until 7pm
– After 7pm all boats are allowed
– Up to 8am race mornings, classes racing that day only
– There is no set end time to open water.
– No retrieve boat driver provided



The Welcome party on Monday Oct 22 will be catered by Babe's Chicken and the BBQ on Friday Oct. 26th will be from Dickies. Please let us know of special food needs. The Welcome party and BBQ/Paddle boat racing will be held at the race site. We will also have DJ'd music both nights.

A few changes have been made from the original schedule.

1. Electric 1/8th scale has been moved to an exhibition class with modified rule
a) Motors allowed - Any motor 860kv unloaded or lower.
b) Batteries - 8S configured Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries with a max of 4.2v per cell.
c) Capacity will be NAMBA specified limit of 12,000mah.
d) Speed Controller - Any speed controller may be used.
e) 4 rounds heat racing, 5 laps per heat.

2. P-Limited classes - 2 additional motors have been allowed
a) Pro Marine RC – PMRC3656 2030kv Motor
b) Proboat/Dynamite DYNM3831 A3650-2000Kv

3. T-Offshore has been changed to T-Mono.

Tim Martin has been going strong with raffle prizes! He's been able to get some great boating and non-boating donations! He's posted some sneak peeks on JRCBD, take a look!


Make sure you have a valid NAMBA membership. If you need a single event membership, please visit NAMBA.com and use the NAMBA Membership Portal. This must be done before attending, registrations will NOT be taken at the Nationals.

I wanted to send a special thanks to everyone that has donated to the Nationals, those that have helped putting it together, and those that will support during the Nationals. Without your support this event would not be possible.

We are looking forward to some great racing and meeting some new friends! If there are any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 214-690-1003, John Borden at 817-939-1220 or visit 2018nambanats.com.

See y'all in Carrollton!

[oscarel]

Thanks to everyone that's entered. Please check over your entry on racemastersevents.com for accuracy. If you need to make changes, please call, PM or email me or John Borden.

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[oscarel]

Again, thanks to all that have entered. This has turned into the biggest Nationals in recent years with 513 boats currently entered! Thanks to Tim Martin for his hard work on sponsorships all classes except x-hydro will run.

Kid-R-Boaters we currently have no one entered but it will be left open until Oct. 12th. The only requirement is they have to have NAMBA insurance. If their only entry is for Kid-R-Boaters, we’ll also waive their banquet fee.

See everyone next month!
Oscar

[oscarel]

Sport 20 also did not make.

[oscarel]

Just under 3 weeks! Those that still have not paid by, your entry is subject to removal at any point. Make sure you have your NAMBA numbers on your boat per the rule book.

G1 motors, make sure you’re legal as well as they will be checked. I know there were a couple GZ4 motors found last year.

The earliest to arrive is Thursday morning 8am. There will be a tent behind the drivers stand for you to check in. Please see one of the Dallas club members before parking your trailers.

If you have any questions, please call or email me or John Borden.
Thanks everyone and see you soon!

[oscarel]

One week to go!

Make sure to keep an eye on the weather! It’s supposed to be cool, bring warm clothes.

Your entry forms and dinner tickets will be provided when you check in. Please check these items for accuracy.

The drivers meeting will be at 8:30am and racing at 9am daily.
The Welcome Party and Paddle Boat BBQ (at pond) and the Banquet (at host hotel) will all be at 7pm.

I’ve had a few questions about the NAMBA number on your back, name tags will be provided to satisfy the rule. The tag will be in your entry packet.

There are a couple rules I’d like to point out. We’re all here to have fun but safety should be our number 1 priority.

1. Every driver must have a pit person at all times, whether in practice or during a contest, who is also a NAMBA member and who is aware of all course conditions and NAMBA regulations. R/C Combat ships do not require a pit person or separate observer. 

2. Only NAMBA members are allowed in the hot pit area. No persons other than those running a boat, those assisting with the running of a boat, or contest officials will be permitted in the pit area. 

3. At NAMBA events, no smoking will be allowed in the drivers stand area or hot pit area. The hot pit area is defined as the area where boats are started and launched. 

4. Consumption of or being under the influence of alcohol, marijuana or illegal drugs is not permitted while operating or assisting in the operation of a model boat, whether it be in practice or during a contest. The same applies to contest officials while a contest is taking place. 


Please be safe traveling and lets all have a great time, this only happens once a year!

[madmikepags]

Lots of BUZZZZ about this race???? Any? none? Heard they only ran 5 laps for scale??? thats a disgrace. This whole format is a disgrace. NAMBA is a disgrace. No one will probably even read this post because nobody cares about this race. There was a whole big post on what to do while at the Nats............ I want to RACE when I'm at the Nats!!!!! I'm not there to sightsee, go to a state fair, or god for bid go to a Dallas Cowboys game????? WTF???? When I go to a NATS I want to be at the lake from sun up till sun down RACING!!!!

[pescador]

Really? Good for you some of us have wives and friends that like to do something else after races and on off days. I guess you have boats entered every day.

[Fluid]

A NAMBA Nationals is about pleasing the racers, not about what a few might want. I guess if someone is not willing to adapt to change and rants about it, then perhaps they are in the wrong hobby....


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[madmikepags]

Jay maybe you're right, but you gotta admit that 10FE classes in 8 days is a little rediculous? Pescador, they're shouldn't be OFF days at the NATS thats what I'm trying to say.racing 1 boat a day at the nats is a waste of time. All the time, travel, hotel, entrance fee etc.... just not enough racing.

[rayzerdesigns]

All the classes are spread out throughout the fuel types mike.. not just fe..u just can’t run all the classes for every fuel type it would take 3 weeks... this is first time in a while I have seen t mono make a nats or have enough boats to make a class..all in all it was a great event.. minus the weather.. but it was fun and a new format with heats for most.. thanks to the Dallas rc thunderbolts club and whoever else help out on this years Namba nats.. they are a huge undertaking..