Wave Blasters of Florida 1st Invitational Race

[obrien]

I just emailed my application to you guys.

[Ken Haines]

Race is starting to grow

Hey Jeff, Thanks for the entry, Bud added you today. We had a few more Wave Blasters enter today as well.
This brings our new race total to:
14 racers, 34 boats and still growing
As stated in previous post we still have some addional racers that have told us they were definite, our hope is to grow this event to 20 plus racers.
Thanks, Ken

[Ken Haines]

Wave Blasters' Invitational Update

We now have 16 official entries with 42 boats entered.
We have also surpassed 1200 views about this race spread over 3 forums.
With 3 1/2 weeks to go we expect more racers for this event than were at the 2008 FE Nats. For all those still waiting,
we sure would like you to sign up soon so that we have everything planned. There are only 2 classes still not above the
minimum of 4 boats required. Also we will be making all heat assignments on a random draw the day of the event.
So it does not matter if you wait to sign-up, there is no strategic advantage.
See our web-site for the classes and entries at:
Waveblasters.org then go to the links tab and select the race registration list.
We have a bunch of notable racers now from all over the country.
This really is a race you will not want to miss !!
Thanks, Ken

[hebner]

I just emailed my application to you guys.

[Ken Haines]

Wave Blasters Race

Hi Hugh,
We have received your entry it now appears on the web-site registration.
Wecome to the Wave Blasters 1st Invitational Race. I think you will really have a lot of fun.
You also just gave us enough to race Q-Offshore, I'm sure Mike Pags will be very happy to hear that.
Thanks, Ken

[obrien]

Sounds like I am going to get spanked at this event. lol

[Ken Haines]

Wave Blasters' Invitational Update

We now have 17 official entries with 45 boats entered. This race continues to grow, I just had contact with a probable 3 additional racers. This on top of a group of our regular club racers that still has not hit the entry list yet. Maybe 20+ racers !
I will again ask all those still waiting, we sure would like you to sign up soon so that we have everything planned. There is only 1 class (P-spec OPC) still not above the minimum of 4 boats required. On another note, we will be making all heat assignments on a random draw the day of the event. So it does not matter if you wait to sign-up, there is no strategic advantage.
See our web-site for the classes and entries at:
Waveblasters.org then go to the links tab and select the race registration list.
As previously mentioned we have a bunch of notable racers now coming from all over the country.
This really is a race you will not want to miss !!
Thanks, Ken

[Ken Haines]

Wave Blasters' Invitational Update

"We now have 21 official entries with 52 boats entered"
This race continues to grow, I have had contact with a half dozen potential additional racers.
A good number of our regular club racers have now signed up and we also expect a couple more.
I will again ask all those still waiting, please sign up soon so that we can have everything planned.
There is only 1 class (P-spec OPC) still not above the minimum of 4 boats required.
We have been most fortunate so far on the amount of entries, as far as we know this will be the
largest FE race of the year outside of the Nats.
As previously mentioned we have a bunch of notable racers now coming from all over the country.
The newest race addition will remain un-named at this time, but he has close to 50 combined District
and National Championships. I wonder how the Wave Blasters will stack up against all this competition?
This really is a race you will not want to miss !!
See our web-site for the classes and entries at:
Waveblasters.org then go to the links tab and select the race registration list.
Thanks, Ken
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[Ken Haines]

Latest Race Update

"We now have 23 official entries with 56 boats entered"
This race continues to grow, I'm still waiting on replies from a few more additional racers.
A good number of our regular club racers have now signed up and we also expect a one more.
I will again ask all those still waiting, please sign up soon so that we can have everything planned.
There is only 1 class (P-spec OPC) still not above the minimum of 4 boats required.
We have been most fortunate so far on the amount of entries, the response has been terrific.
Richie Lind of Rico Racing has paired up to drive a 29" Rico mono for Ron Desmond of Fast Ron Racing.
Richie will be the 11th P-Mono signed up. Richie has dozens of gas district and national championships.
How will he match-up racing FE against Doug Twaits Jr., Mike Pags, Mike Martin, Don & Donnie Wollard,
Ray Rankl, or any of the lesser know very good FE racers ?
This really is a race you will not want to miss !!
Class Entry Totals:
SV Stock= 8
SV Modified= 8
LSH= 13
N-2 Mono= 6
P-Mono= 11
Q-Offshore = 4
P-Spec Hydro = 5
OPC = 1
See our web-site for the classes and entries at:
Waveblasters.org
then go to the links tab and select the race registration list.
If you have any detailed questions please send me a PM
Thanks, Ken

[obrien]

Ken, it looks like I may have an entry of LSH just in time for the race. Will it be a problem to add it in once I know I will be able to run it?

[mike martin]

Ken, it looks like I may have an entry of LSH just in time for the race. Will it be a problem to add it in once I know I will be able to run it?

no it won't be a problem just let us know

[obrien]

thanks

[Ken Haines]

Race Directions

Hey Guys,
We finally have an address to the property just aside of the Wave Blaster's pond site.
This will get you to the race via Map Quest or a GPS navigation system.
Here it is:
4915 Myrtle Drive
Ft Pierce, FL. 34982

The map directions are:
Take I-95 to Ft. Pierce
Exit at Midway Road and head east.
Stay on midway several miles, cross US #1
continue on Midway to Myrtle Drive.
Turn south or right onto Myrtle
Go 3 blocks till you see Palm Lake Park.

Hopefully this helps everyone get there.
Saturday practice will start about 10 am.
Sunday open water starts at 8am.
The Drivers meeting will start at 9 am.

It looks like we will have more than 25 racers and more than 60 boats.
We are still waiting on some late entries. Hopefully we can post these additional racers in the next few days.
More to updates follow,
Ken

[Ken Haines]

Race Directions

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[Ken Haines]

Attention Racers

Hey Guys,
Our race is quickly approaching. We will convey any thoughts or details thru this forum.
We will have 120 VAC power available for all attending. We will have tables and a canopy for our non-member guests. We will have tables for those traveling by air. For those traveling by auto, please bring tables as we have limited table space. We will be asking everyone not to pit in our normal club pavillion. As this is a larger race we would like to have that area freed up for the race directors and drivers. There are picinic table / benches under the pavillion for setting you boats etc. just prior to your heat.
We expect moderate temperatures for the race day, they are currently calling for 72 degrees and partly sunny.
We are still sitting at 23 racers and 56 boats. Still waiting on our last minute entries.

Sign-ins start at 8 am / Drivers meeting 9 am.
Our goal will be to start the drivers meeting at 9 am and start racing at 9:30 am in order to be complete with all 3 rounds by 4 to 5 pm. If we are running ahead of schedule we will stop after round 1 for a half hour lunch. Since this is our club's first larger race, I'm sure we have not thought of everything, please be patient as we will quickly resolve and unforseen issues that occur.
On behalf of our club, Mike Martin (president) and I would like to welcome you guys for what looks to be a great weekend. We hope everyone is getting race fever and are really amped up about the event. Also we have had several sponsors voluntarilly step up to the plate. I will announce them on our next race post. Please check this forum every couple of days for any additional updates. As a reminder our web-site is; Waveblasters.org to see the race entry list.
1 more week to go !!!
Thanks, Ken
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