The 2015 FE racing season Thread.

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  • trigger
    Senior Member
    • Sep 2013
    • 853

    #1

    The 2015 FE racing season Thread.

    April 26th sees the start of the FE racing season; personally, I can’t wait to get it started. The first time out is always fun, seeing what people have been building over the winter months, checking out peoples stealth projects .

    A few reminders.

    1. The course is bigger this year – The width went from 60 to 70 feet and the straights went from 236 to 286. This is as big as we can go in this pond.

    2. Please let’s all continue to be safe. If you see “the public” close to the waters edge during a race, please politely remind them to move back. Please be careful on the bank as it can be slippery, and don’t forget to be careful with your LiPo’s……we dont want any

    3. The rules are posted in this forum and on the Admirals web page, please review them. The rules are to keep the racing competitive and keep the fun factor in place. The rules are open for debate, normally after the monthly events, remember and respect that the FE director gets the final say.

    4. The schedule is posted on the Admirals web page should you have questions about race dates.

    5. Racing is racing – If you are not prepared for a scratch or hole or even total loss , please don’t race. Accidents happen to us all, nothing is intentional. That said, drive with care, hold lanes, don’t cut. We all make mistakes……sometimes $h*t just happens.

    6. Photo’s and videos – If you get some cool ones please don’t forget to give them to Scott or post them here for others to enjoy.

    7. Have FUN.

    Can’t wait to see you all pond side.
    Paul.
  • IndyHobbies
    Senior Member
    • Feb 2012
    • 100

    #2
    It's finally feeling like Spring in Indiana!
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    • trigger
      Senior Member
      • Sep 2013
      • 853

      #3
      Yes it is - Hope you've dialed in, I was at the local pond today........

      Aquacraft commited to ship end of season treasure in September too, so between them and Steve here on OSE there is real booty to be had this year. So looking forward to it!!

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      • Patrick
        Junior Member
        • Mar 2015
        • 13

        #4
        Is the Shadeland pond open to boating at any time? Is it ok to use a canoe for a chase boat on the pond? I want to be sure and abide by any agreements we have with the owner.

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        • trigger
          Senior Member
          • Sep 2013
          • 853

          #5
          I don't know is the honest answer, there are others that run there for practice, but I think they use retrieval RC boats and not a canoe. It might be worth asking at the next event on the 26th. I know we have attracted interest before from law enforcement before out in the John boat.

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          • trigger
            Senior Member
            • Sep 2013
            • 853

            #6
            Don't forget guys, tomorrow is the big day.

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            • IndyHobbies
              Senior Member
              • Feb 2012
              • 100

              #7
              Nice weather!
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              • trigger
                Senior Member
                • Sep 2013
                • 853

                #8
                We all had a great day - attendance was a little light, but it felt great to get in the groove. As I get more video uploaded, I'll post them.

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                • IndyHobbies
                  Senior Member
                  • Feb 2012
                  • 100

                  #9
                  Sweet. Beautiful day. Sorry I couldn't join you.
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                  • Captain Spaulding
                    Member
                    • Jan 2015
                    • 32

                    #10
                    Here's a little more footage but im not sure why the vidoes arent embedding.There was a blow over in the first catamaran race that was fun to see



                    There was a nice save in lap 1 during heat #2 in the cat class, it looked like a wheelie.



                    Here's the Outboard class



                    Hydros



                    The 6s class, there wasn't much going on there but it was a chilly day, I'm guessing people are still tuning and warming up.I bought a Spartan to mess with in this class but I'm still getting used to it and stocking up on big 3s packs, I hope I can join them soon.



                    Novice Races, they did great this time, they claimed they haven't practiced much but they seemed to be more comfortable and enjoying it more.



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                    • trigger
                      Senior Member
                      • Sep 2013
                      • 853

                      #11
                      Some good footage captain, I think we all had issues during the day in one way or another, but next time around people will have the boats tweaked in and attendance normally takes an up tick during the warmer nicer days. In offshore its not uncommon to have 10 boats....... Looking forward to next Saturday to get a bit more tuning in time on the water.

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                      • H&YRACING
                        Member
                        • Mar 2012
                        • 35

                        #12
                        Yes, great videos. Thanks for posting them Captain.

                        Results can be found on the Indianapolis Admirals web page under the race area. There's a button labeled Race Results 2015. We had 17 people racing 30 boats. Several people had conflicts and will hopfuly make it to our next club race Sunday May 17th. We also had some new racers who did well for there first time out.

                        Hope to see a big turn out as well this Saturday in Avon Indiana for the Spring Fling.

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                        • Captain Spaulding
                          Member
                          • Jan 2015
                          • 32

                          #13
                          I am looking forward to next weekend also, Scott and everyone involved have done a great job with that.I'm packing as much as I can, I've already started lol.

                          Thank you for mentioning the results, that'll add a lot of fun to the season.I might have to change my name to #2 lol
                          Last edited by Captain Spaulding; 04-28-2015, 10:21 PM.

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                          • trigger
                            Senior Member
                            • Sep 2013
                            • 853

                            #14
                            This coming weekend is the 2nd event in the summer series, hopefully the weather will co-operate. Get making those last moment tweaks/adjustments and we will see you pond side.

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                            • trigger
                              Senior Member
                              • Sep 2013
                              • 853

                              #15
                              Coming for final scores.jpg
                              Racers coming in to get final results

                              Dave and Owen duked it out in offshore dave first followed by Owen.jpg
                              Owen and Dave after a battle in offshore Dave first and Owen (younger) second. Good job guys.

                              Mini boats launch Paul and Owen.jpg
                              Owen and Paul at Mini boat launch

                              Parker in Grandpa Dee's boating suit.jpg
                              Parker in Dee Hughey's old boating suit

                              Patrick had an accident with some rocks.jpg
                              Patrick found the rocks like many of us did today (we are blaming a radio dead spot.........)

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