IMPBA D12 Race #4 Chesapeake, VA

[Chilli]

Okay Guys, Here is the race flier for the ODMBA Invitational D12 race to be held in the Norfolk/ VA Beach area August 27th-29th. The race site is only 20 minutes from VA Beach and resort hotel prices drop significantly in the middle of August, so bring the family along. We're expecting the largest FE turnout of the season in D12. In addition to the regular D12 FE classes (P-Mono, P-Spec Tunnel & P-Spec Hydro), the club is also going to have a FE shootout to show the IC guys what FE's can do. It's a two heat "run what you brung" FE class. Only one rule. 180 Amp speed controllers max. Thats it. Lets get as many people as possible to try and make this event. Dick Loeb the club president has gone out of his way to bring FE exposure to the District. Let's show them we're for real. Would love to see the entire Tidewater gang as well as you guys from Carolina and the NAMBA1 crew from north of the Mason/Dixon line!!!

Mike

[dirtysouth31]

i will be there

[egneg]

i will be there

So will I, but I "FEAR" that I will be the only one from the team.

[Doug Smock]

Looking at this seriously fellas. Eight + hour drive.
Where is a good place for Mrs. Smock and I to spend the night?

Doug

[Chilli]

Don't tease us Doug!!! Obviously, we would love to have you.

If you do a search on Google Maps and type in "Indian River High School, Chesapeake VA". Then clear the search bar and type in "hotels". There are a bunch of places to stay a few minutes from the pond. I'm going to get a place on Virginia Beach about 25 minutes away so Mom and the kids can dip their toes in the sand. Rates drop big time after the second week in August when the kids start heading back to school.

[Doug Smock]

Thanks Mike.

[HOTWATER]

I will be there...Just need to check out the hotels in the area...

Thanks for the posting the race flier/thread Mike!

-Kent

[Chilli]

No prob guys. I am definitely bringing the 4400 watt generator so who ever wants to can have some juice for power supplys and/or battery chargers. Bring extension chords if you want power. I have splitters.

[HOTWATER]

Looking at this seriously fellas. Eight + hour drive.
Where is a good place for Mrs. Smock and I to spend the night?

Doug

Doug, that would be awesome if you made it to Chesapeake!! I also am looking into getting a place down there. about a 4 1/2 hr. drive for me...Hopefully I will find something close to the pond so I will be on time for the 7:30AM drivers meetings...LOL!!!

-Kent

[egneg]

I hope this works, here is a google earth image of nearby hotels.

[HOTWATER]

I hope this works, here is a google earth image of nearby hotels.

Thanks Chuck! Any help is really appreciated!

-Kent

[egneg]

Not working...I will try the search link that you provided...Thanks Chuck! Any help is really appreciated!

-Kent

It should be ok now - I fixed it.

[Chilli]

Thanks Chuck. I checked the prices at the Red Roof Inn and rooms were only about $80.

Breaking news: Hotwater is going to be piloting the "Dinoco" Titan 29 P-mono owned by Mikey Jr.

We have the possiblity of five P-mono's running folks.

[HOTWATER]

Thanks Chuck. I checked the prices at the Red Roof Inn and rooms were only about $80.

Breaking news: Hotwater is going to be piloting the "Dinoco" Titan 29 P-mono owned by Mikey Jr.

We have the possiblity of five P-mono's running folks.

Ah yes! I will be running P-Spec now... Very nice of you to offer that to me Mike!!! Should be a blast!!

-Kent

[Chilli]

Thats P-Mono (not a spec class). That Titan turns allot different than the JAE Kent. Better be there on Friday for open water. I'm sure you'll do fine!

Since none of us are in the points chase in B/P-mono, maybe Dick will let us run by ourselves if we have enough entries. It would be nice to be able to run wide open

[HOTWATER]

Yes, P-Mono...thanks for the correction. I will be there for open water no doubt...

-Kent

[Chilli]

Do you have a second reciever for the 3PM Kent? We can throw it in the Titan for the weekend if you want. If not, you can just use Mikey's radio.

[HOTWATER]

No second receiver...yet. I am actually running with my old 3PM still. Not enough time to switch things over and dial in today...but am hoping to get a couple of R306FS's soon. I will keep you posted.

[egneg]

Things are really looking up for FE ... great going guys!

[D&D]

My wife and I are planning to attend, but I'm too old and blind to race anymore. Just want to see your FE boats and watch them run.

[Chilli]

Well you cant see and I cant drive. I think we would make a great team. LOL!!!

Looking foward to see you at the race Dennis.

[egneg]

I can't drive either. I speared buoy #6 in the 3rd heat with the P-mono today. I was told the buoy's were supposed to stay on the course.


Now they call me "buoy boy".

[HOTWATER]

Woo-Hoo! Chuck, you drive just like me! LOL!! Actually, today I kept my nose clean and did not anything at the Queenstown pond!! Help me Oprah Winfrey!! I was the only one there today running FE...All the other guys were running gas. They were very cool to hang around with.

-Kent

[hazegry]

I saw chuck spear the buoy it was pretty funny. I will be there I have a pop up tent I can bring and some folding tables. I am trying to have my P spec tunnel and my mono up and going by then I also have a surprise for run what you brung if I can get it done in time.

[Chilli]

We'll, I've seen many fine racers tag buoys this year. I tagged a few in practice but not in a heat this year. Instead I decided to put my Spec Rigger into the bank on our narrow back stretch last race. But she is all patched up and ready to go.

Thanks for the PM's Jason. Good getting to know you. I'm going to start putting my Woodstuff together next week. I'll do a build thread. Please do the same. Looking foward to meeting the gang next month!!!

I havent talked to Dick but James Beasly PM'ed me he would constider breaking out the Spec Tunnel if we run a separate class from B Tunnel. With six weeks to go, FE partricipation for this race is looking very encouraging. Much more than I could of dreamed of. Dick will hopefully start posting entries soon. I'll paste them up here when I see them.

[HOTWATER]

Awesome Jason! Look forward to meeting you!!

NEWSFLASH!!!!!!! Glenn Quarles (Nova Rossi/ TOP dist.) is now going to build a p-spec (UL-1 powered) hydro!!!!!!!!! Whoo Hoo!! It won't be long before everyone has something FE to run! What do ya think Mike?


-Kent

[egneg]

Yes I kinda looked liked Rudolph with a swollen nose! I am glad to hear that we are getting this much interest in FE in such a short amount of time.


Way to go guys ... and thanks to Mike for all the hard work he did to make this happen in D12.

[hazegry]

I am looking forward to meeting everyone too. I just wish I wasnt selling my ETTI demon to get ready but ya got to do what ya got to do. I am debating getting a bby liftmaster to replace it

[Chilli]

NEWSFLASH!!!!!!! Glenn Quarles (Nova Rossi/ TOP dist.) is now going to build a p-spec (UL-1 powered) hydro!!!!!!!!! Whoo Hoo!! It won't be long before everyone has something FE to run! What do ya think Mike?

-Kent

I think the JAE team and Zippkits have come up with a product that not only the FE community has been waiting for, but something so good that all RC boaters have taken notice. Plus Mr. Smock has done a great job building 80% of the JAE's on the race course. Even Don Ferette (D12 Director/National Gas Director) told me last race he was thinking about running one next year.

I think winning a race is going to be allot harder next year.

[hazegry]

it will just be that much sweeter when we do win is all. I cant wait for august this is going to be a good time.