It's Official- IMPBA D12 is racing FE's in 2010 !!!!

[Chilli]

We'll, as it turns out, the gentleman that was tasked to do the race flyer for the Piedmont club was not aware the district is running combined classes this year. No one from the club attended the district meeting (it's a long drive) and I suspected that may have been part of the problem. So no biggie. The first little speed bump has be negotiated. I fully expect a few more as people get exposed to the new rules.

Initially I wasnt going to attend the Greensboro race, but there will probably be a few Spec Tunnels in attendance so I want to be there and see if any problems arise. I'll be bringing the rigger, mono and gas boat. We'll see what happens.

I tried to upload the Greensboro flyer here, but apparently the file is too big. I'll figure a way to get it posted here. We have two months till the race and I know most of you guys were not planning on attending this one anyhow.

Have a good weekend guys!!! Looks like lots of rain.

Mike

[Diegoboy]

Can I change the stock bullet connectore on a spec motor/esc to 5.5 without pissin' someone off?

[Chilli]

Yes Sir.

[Diegoboy]

Sweet!
I'll race the CF Zephyer 27 with the UL-1 power plant on 4S2P.

My viper with the Neu 1512 2D will be my sport hydro.

Can my micro Kat race in any class?

[Chilli]

That Zephyer is a good looking boat. What kind of packs will you be running Danny? You shouldnt need more that 4500 mAh total and thats being very conservative.

About the only thing the micro cat could run in is novice. And if you run novice, you can't run in any other class except perhaps a nitro RTR class.

[Meniscus]

Danny, we'll have to do an exhibition showing what the other models can do. Maybe we can generate more interest as well. Perhaps this would be best done during open water.

I'd love to see some sort of SAWS event maybe next year.

[Chilli]

The info isnt out yet but District 12 Spring SAW Event - Elizabeth City, NC April 8-11

[Meniscus]

Allowing FE? What are the guidelines/rules? Wow, I'd have to work quick!

[Chilli]

I think the SAWS event runs who ever shows up. I have no idea of the rules. Doug Smock is the IMPBA Records Director and a record holder so I'm sure he would know.

[Doug Smock]

You can find the events in the ''Year list of Events" on the IMPBA website.http://www.impba.net/index.php?optio...nts&Itemid=155
Some events will be ''all IMPBA classes" some will have restrictions. Valdosta for instance is usually just FEs.
Some will be 1/16th mile straightaway, some will be 1/3 & 1/4 mile oval, some will run them all. It depends on what the host club and CD want to do.
The rules are in the rulebook.
http://www.impba.net/images/stories/Rulebook/sec-g.pdf starting on G-9.

The classes and new FE rules are in the Dec.2008 Roostertail starting on page 10.
http://www.impba.net/attachments/152_Dec08.pdf

The rulebook is scheduled for a makeover this year. The rules have been changing on all fronts faster than it has been updated.

Hope this helps.
Doug

[Jeepers]

Sweet!
I'll race the CF Zephyer 27 with the UL-1 power plant on 4S2P.

My viper with the Neu 1512 2D will be my sport hydro.

UL1 motor on 4s 4200mah is more than enough in that Zephyer 27 also that boat will
like that 1512 2d motor much better than that Viper will!

Congrats guys on getting your club going!

[Diegoboy]

That is most certainly true, but unfortunately I am being told what I can and cannot put in the Zephyer 27.

[Meniscus]

That is most certainly true, but unfortunately I am being told what I can and cannot put in the Zephyer 27.

That is correct, you are being told...

None of this:

While running a brushless motor, we typically remove the motor decal to install a water jacket correct? What's to stop someone from getting one of these Ammo 36-56-2600 and passing it off as a UL-1 spec motor 36-56-2030? Both are the same gold color, both are the exact same dimensions. How would one know? Shouldn't there be more validation for this?

Meanwhile, I'm hoping no one will say anything about my over-sized turn fin.

[Chilli]

Hey Chuck, Did you run with ODMBA today? If so, how did it go?

[egneg]

Yes - and I was told that my P-mono was competitive (in the 50's now). I just need a bit more time around the buoys (I burned up another speed controller on the 6th lap - this time it was a faulty speed controller). The boat was running wet so I will make adjustments and I will be back tomorrow! I think the guys were a bit surprised about the speed and stability of my boat at about 34". Thanks for asking Mike!