namba rules discussion....

[D. Newland]

Ken, we're on the same page. However, what you're asking assumes that we live in a perfect world. Case in point, the 2014 Gas Nat's doesn't even have a date selected yet. There was not only a change in venue, but a complete change in district regarding the hosting of the '14 Gas/Nitro event. I would not have wanted NAMBA to wait to approve Michigan's event.

Rest assured that the NAMBA BOD, all of them, and I share your sentiment regarding the potential negative affects that can come from adding FE classes to a Gas/Nitro Nats. We will continue to take each year into full consideration and do our best to make the right decisions.

[Ken Haines]

Ken, we're on the same page. However, what you're asking assumes that we live in a perfect world. Case in point, the 2014 Gas Nat's doesn't even have a date selected yet. There was not only a change in venue, but a complete change in district regarding the hosting of the '14 Gas/Nitro event. I would not have wanted NAMBA to wait to approve Michigan's event.

Rest assured that the NAMBA BOD, all of them, and I share your sentiment regarding the potential negative affects that can come from adding FE classes to a Gas/Nitro Nats. We will continue to take each year into full consideration and do our best to make the right decisions.

All very good points, certainly may make this idea difficult to acheive
every year depending on the host club circumstances and dates......
Thanks for sharing the thoughts and reply.

[ray schrauwen]

The thing is these days many people have more interaction on-line than face to face. This is a slight downfall in humanity. Not all people communicate more on-line than face to face but, it is changing and I am sometimes really bad at conveying my thoughts on-line compared to face to face. It's not that easy but, if you take the time it can be done.

How about this, answer or responding like you would if the guy you were responding to was standing right in front of you, named Richie Incognito and plays guard for the Miami Dolphins.

[T.S.Davis]

Here is my suggestion.....for 2015 and moving forward into the future both host clubs simply work together before announcing both dates.

Common sense. Not sure it will work.

There is a short list of people that want the board of directors to make all those decisions for the nationals of any fuel type. From dates right down to allowing or not allowing a 5th day when it's warranted. Think micro management.

This is totally unacceptable to me. The people that have to make the reservations, do the dance, beg people to come, harvest weeds, cook the budget, be good hosts, and basically do all the work should be making the decisions about how to achieve that goal.

Sorry if that rubs anyone wrong but that's how I see it.

[Darin Jordan]

Should be an interesting next day or so... I understand that whoever the "powers that be" are were getting together on the phone tonight to discuss Nitro/Gas and FE Nats, etc... YeeHaw!

In the meantime, I'm not sure if my fleet is actually growing, but the pile of parts to build it certainly are!

[rcboats1]

I don't know about the "powers that be", but there have been conversations and we are all good as far as Nitro/Gas and FE Nats goes.
Now, get to building boats. Both events are going to be a blast.

[ray schrauwen]

Darin, have you received your GP265 kit yet? If so do you know the sponson depth?

Should be an interesting next day or so... I understand that whoever the "powers that be" are were getting together on the phone tonight to discuss Nitro/Gas and FE Nats, etc... YeeHaw!

In the meantime, I'm not sure if my fleet is actually growing, but the pile of parts to build it certainly are!

[ray schrauwen]

Now, get to building boats. Both events are going to be a blast.

Yes, building time!

[Darin Jordan]

Darin, have you received your GP265 kit yet? If so do you know the sponson depth?

I got it and the GP335, but haven't had a chance to look at them yet. I probably won't get to them for a bit...

[Darin Jordan]

Now, get to building boats. Both events are going to be a blast.

I never stopped building boats... :)

Looking forward to hearing what FE classes will be offered here at the Nitro/Gas Nats...

[Steven Vaccaro]

Let's get this thread back on track.

[Jeff]

I never stopped building boats... :)

Looking forward to hearing what FE classes will be offered here at the Nitro/Gas Nats...

Should be an interesting next day or so... I understand that whoever the "powers that be" are were getting together on the phone tonight to discuss Nitro/Gas and FE Nats, etc... YeeHaw!

In the meantime, I'm not sure if my fleet is actually growing, but the pile of parts to build it certainly are!

In 24 hrs, the NAMBA BOD and DD's have reviewed the fact that Michigan needs 5 days to run this event, even though the rules say 4 days max. They have approved Michigan to do so for 2014.

Also, regarding the 30 day scheduling issue that may come up about the NAMBA Gas/Nitro Nats and FE Nats, no concerns have been addressed by the 5 individuals that will vote on this topic if the events do fall within 30 days of each other. The Gas/Nitro Nat's does not have a specific date yet, as far as I know.

Put this to bed. i's have been dotted and t's crossed.

And, just so you know, I will stand firmly in the way of any rule proposals/discussions that hope to change something for the '14 Nat's.

Quoting for future coment.

[T.S.Davis]

Please Steve, you win! You were right and I was wrong.

Delete this section of the forum. Intelligent conversations about any rules can not happen as long as there are lunatics that race.

After 10 years of posts I've finally had to add a second to my ignore list.

[Darin Jordan]

I have a question, are we going to use the Official NAMBA rule book for the FE nats or are we going to use the westcoast rulebook?

I suspect that they won't actually follow that procedure but just wave a westcoast magic wand and take care of it.

I'm kind of hoping that we don't get this completely back "on topic", as it seems that the original poster had on his agenda an axe to grind with the racers on the "West Coast"... I'd hate for this to get ugly, especially when the premise is completly unfounded...

[Doby]

We can all discuss this in person this next summer in Michigan.