Mid Atlantic Boaters, lets break the FE barrier in IMPBA D12

[egneg]

The rules sound good to me and show that you put a lot of thought into them ... well done Mike!

[Doug Smock]

The rules sound good to me and show that you put a lot of thought into them ... well done Mike!

Good luck fellas!!!!!!

Doug

[Chilli]

OMG Chuck, Where did you get that avatar? I think I know that guy!!
Any word from the IMPBA reference your membership? I did the application via snail mail and recieved my card yesterday.

Not much of the proposal was my doing. When it looked like we had a better chance of talking the district into a combined class, I decided P-mono (for me) and the spec rigger class would be the best fit based on cost and the boats that you guys like to run. All the rules were based on input from nitro racers and those that have already run combined classes.

There are allot of people that do not think running combined is a good idea. I'm hoping we will all play well and this will be a transitional year. Let's just try to expose as many people to FE's as possible and then see what happens. I know of at least four or five nitro guys in D12 who want to try FEs. Unfortunatley if we run combined class, most won't give up nitro to run FE in the same class. There is one nitro racer in Hagerstown that is going to build a P-spec rigger this year. The top tunnel driver in the district already has a P-spec outboard tunnel and would love to see a P-spec tunnel class in the future. Another club officer told me he was so impressed with my P-mono at the fun run, he was going to buy a UL1 over the winter. The writing is on the wall folks!!! The only thing I did to make an impression on these guys was to show them that I take the hobby as seriously as they do.

If any of you guys were contemplating joining a local club. Now would be a good time to touch base and let them know your out there. Let me know when you guys get your IMPBA cards.

Rock On!

[dirtysouth31]

[egneg]

I still have not heard back about the registration and now that the holiday season is over I will do a bit of followup. I will also check into the old dominion club but I think you have to be an IPBMA member first.

[D&D]

Mike,

Good job! Your proposals all sound resonable and I hope for all you FE racers that they will be accepted by D12. It will be for the betterment of everyone.....

[Chilli]

Just a little update. I posted the proposal on International Waters (nitro site) and Jim RC Boat Dock (gas site). I also emailed all the D12 officers. Every response so far has been positive and supportive. One surprise has been that when I first brought up the subject in IW, most of the responses indicated that members wanted us to run combined classes. Now, the responses on Jim's and by email indicate most prefer us to run in our own classes. So I don't know how this is going to turn out other than being 99% confident we will have a place to race next year.

We'll see what happens. Meeting is in about a month.

[egneg]

Sounds great Mike. I have a couple of new speedies on the way and will send an email this week about my IMPBA membership.

[Chilli]

Chuck, If we end up running separate classes, I can let someone run Mikey's Titan 29 to get the three boat minimum for P-mono. I dont' think we will have a hard time getting the minimum for P-Spec Hydro.

BTW-I put a new Castle 240 in the Titan 33 and swapped the Etti 150 into Mikeys boat. I love the Castle Link but wiring that controller with the dual leads is a total PITA.

[Chilli]

The D12 meeting has been scheduled. The big day is Saturday Feb. 27th to verify what classes will be running and whether we will be running with the nitro guys or by ourselves. I think it's going to be a toss up. Nonetheless, FE's are coming to D12 and there is no turning back!!!

[Chilli]

11 Days to the district meeting. I have been asked by Don to attend and I will be going down to Richmond. I just want to do a final check on who is planning on racing with us next year. Even if it's only one or two races. We're asking for P-Mono and P-Spec Hydro classes. Spec Hydro is any hydro that runs the SV27, UL1 or BJ26 motor. Right now I know we have at least three that will run riggers in P-spec hydro. Me, Kent and a nitro racer from the district. Looks like we only have two P-mono's, Chuck and myself.

If anyone has any questions, comment or requests, ask away.

[Meniscus]

I'll have to check the rules, but I have an H&M No Step 1 that I could run, although it's small. I don't have any of the SV27, UL1, or BJ26 motors to run at the present time. Otherwise, I'm sure I could have something for Spec Hydro if I had a motor. I'll have to check on the allowable setups for P-mono and P-hydro.

[Doug Smock]

Good luck fellas!!! I mean break a keel LOL

[egneg]

I finally got my IMPBA number !!!

I will be in P-mono and P-spec hydro.

I am stoked and ready to race!


Edit: I have also contacted ODMBA about becoming a member.

[Chilli]

More good news guys. I just got a email from Timothy Jones from the Old Dominion Club. It looks like they are going to keep their pond at the high school for one more year. So if you guys decide you want to join, now would be a great time to let them know your out there. Tell 'em I sent you. Also it looks like there are now three spec tunnels that want to run. I believe they all belong to the OD club. Thank you all for your support!!!

Mike