2011 FE Nationals Race Schedule

[Ken Haines]

"Ok, finally here it is", the 2011 Nat's Race Schedule.
The On-line registration should be ready with-in a few more days.
Ken Haines

[Darin Jordan]

"Ok, finally here it is", the 2011 Nat's Race Schedule.
The On-line registration should be ready with-in a few more days.
Ken Haines

FUN!

The only thing I'd say concerning the schedule itself is that there are usually people who might try to run P-Offshore and Q-Offshore with the same boat, and having them grouped together makes that a problem. However, I understand the "Offshore Day" theory, and it's all good.

[obrien]

looks good Ken. I can't wait.

[bill34207]

Looks like I might be able to make a couple of the classes regardless. I put in for the 1st week of June as a vacation week. Still waiting to see if I get it.

[obrien]

Bill I hope you can go, these guys are great to race with.

[sailr]

Yep. We have had a great time the last two years at their spring race!

[sailr]

Looks like I'll need to order some batteries if you're running 1/10th scale vintage and modern back to back! I'm running in both classes.

[Ken Haines]

Hey Jim,
We will not be running them back to back.
This schedule is only the classes each day.
As we hear minor issues like that we will try adjusting
the daily sequence to allow for this like charging time.
Thanks, Ken

[sailr]

Thanks Ken. I knew you would take care of us!

[Ken Haines]

"2011 NAMBA FE Nationals" Hosted by: The Wave Blasters of Florida
Sonsored by: Offshore Electrics & Rum Runner Racing / Hobbies

Hello FE Racers,
The 2011 NMBA FE Nationals registration is now open ! The link is;

WWW.RCRacingEvents.com

You will find it easy to sign up, just click on the "On-Line Race Entry" tab.
Then click on the "2011 NAMBA FE Nationals" sign up.

You can make your payment immediately via pay-pal thru this site,
or mail in your payment after you have completed the on-line entry information requested.

The early registration fee is $11 and $9 per class until March 15th.
After March 15th it will go to the normal registration fee of $15 and $10 per class.
Our thinking is to encourage as many early sign-ups as possible to start the snowball effect. We do realize plans can change, so to relieve any reservations about committing early, we will make refunds on all cancellations received prior to May 25th.

If there are any classes that you do not see listed that you believe there would be enough to make a class please contact us as we are open to all class ideas.

Contact myself or Terry Cowger Sr. for more info.
Ken_Haines@Hotmail.com
Cowger1@Bellsouth.net

OK guys lets make this make this a huge FE Nationals !!
The Wave Blasters and I look forward to seeing all of you there !!
Good Luck,
Ken Haines

[bill34207]

Hi Ken
I haven't signed up for anything yet since I'm still waiting on vacation schedules to post.
As a suggestion you might want to post this over on RC Groups too since there is a racing boats electric forum there with quite a few FE boaters.

http://www.rcgroups.com/racing-boats-electric-57/

[sailr]

Hi Ken,

I just signed up for the NATS. 8 classes.

Just you and me so far!

[Ken Haines]

Hey Racers,
This is just a reminder that the early sign-up discount ends March 15th.
For those that know they are attending help us get this snow ball rolling,
and save some money too !
Go to:

www.RCRacingEvents.com

Soon !
Thanks,
Ken

[Ken Haines]

Hey Racers,
We did secure a very good rate on the nearby Best Western !
It will be $59.00 per night.
You should mention the "FE Nationals Hosted by the Wave Blasters"
to get this rate.
Their phone number is 772-878-7600

They are located at:
7900 S US Highway 1 · Port Saint Lucie, Florida

This hotel is about 5 minutes drive from the pond site.
It is a very nice hotel, all small suites, with a nice pool area.
Not the Ritz-Carlton but very nice.
Hope this helps,
Ken

[Ken Haines]

We are already at 10 racers and 66 boats.

Don't miss the opportunity to save a few bucks,
as the early entry deadline expires March 15th !!

See:
RCRacingEvents.com
to sign up !

Let's make this a huge race,
Hope to see you there,
Ken

[BILL OXIDEAN]

We are already at 10 racers and 66 boats.

Don't miss the opportunity to save a few bucks,
as the early entry deadline expires March 15th !!

See:
RCRacingEvents.com
to sign up !

Let's make this a huge race,
Hope to see you there,
Ken

Hey Ken, is there actually a Ritz Carlton or Merriott anywhere in the vacinity?
I love a jacuzzi after race day and I've got tons of points..

[Ken Haines]

Hey Bill,
The pond address is:
Palm Lake Park
4915 Myrtle Drive
Fort Pierce, Florida. 34982

I searched and found many Marriott or there affiliated hotels.

There was a Fairfield 5.6 miles away for $65 / night at:
6502 Metal Drive
Fort Pierce, FL 34945
1 772-462-2900

A Springhill Suites, 7.6 miles away at $89 / night at:
2000 NW Courtyard Circle
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
1 772-871-2929

A Residence Inn, 7.8 miles away at $99 / night at:
1920 SW Fountainview Blvd.
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
1 772-344-7814

A Marriott Courtyard, 10.1 miles away at $129 / night at:
10978 S Ocean Drive
Jensen Beach, FL 34957-2611
1 772-229-1000

And the Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort $149 / night at:
555 NE Ocean Boulevard
Stuart, FL 34996
1 772-225-3700

Hope this helped,
Ken:

[Ken Haines]

20 Racers / 120 Boats !!

Well guys, it looks like we are headed to a very well attended 2011 Nat's.
Although we never know for sure who is coming until they all sign up,
it does appear that we are off to a pretty fast start.

Let's keep those sign-ups coming as this snow-ball grows ever larger.

Looks good for Me Time RC (the production company) to attend and have a
live internet feed for the entire event. If you have never attended a race that
they were a part of you are really missing a great feature. Apart from the live
racing action, they give a candid interviews to each heat winner as well as
various other fun and informative live spots. This really puts our hobby on a
higher platform, or at least feels that way when you are there.

So lets get to that next plateau of 30 racers and 200 boats. That may get those
racers still unsure if they are coming to get off the fence and sign up also.

Thanks to all of you that have signed up early so far,
the Wave Blasters really appreciate your help and commitment.

Thanks Again,
Ken

[BILL OXIDEAN]

Ken can I say I had my most memorable heat at last years nats or any for that matter and it was a battle between you and me?

LSH you clearly had a faster boat but I was fending you off by the skin of my teeth with ultra risky moves. You stayed poised waiting for me to make a mistake to go in for the kill but I kept my cool until FIFTEEN feet before the finish line and my battery dumped.

My boat coasted across the line as you swooped up from behind to take the win by less than half a boat length. A NASCAR style finish that only the CDs could determine now that's what I call racin.

[sailr]

Looks like it's going Great Ken! Guess we better get those hotel reservations in!!

[T.C.]

We had our first "test and tune" day last Sunday the 13th .
It was a very nice day with the exception of some wind, but all in all it was a good day.
New Waveblaster members Don Wallard and Jason Simms came down from the Daytona area and New member Jeff Westbrook came over from the Lakeland area.
Jeff informed us the that other new members from the Tampa, Lakeland area planned to come over but due to illness of ones mother and a bad back of another member they couldn't make it this time but plan to be at our next " test and tune day in April".
Here's a few pictures of the action, as you can see we had a good turnout of our local club members as well.

T.C.

[obrien]

The conditions couldn't have been better. There was just enough wind to keep it comfortable. It helps that 2 out of 3 of my boats ran good, and the 3rd just needs more water time.

[T.C.]

Jeff if your boats are any indication of the caliber of boats we are going to have at the NATS we can look forward to some very completive racing.

T.C.

[obrien]

I just hope to be competitive with the veterans out there

[Ken Haines]

Ken can I say I had my most memorable heat at last years nats or any for that matter and it was a battle between you and me?

LSH you clearly had a faster boat but I was fending you off by the skin of my teeth with ultra risky moves. You stayed poised waiting for me to make a mistake to go in for the kill but I kept my cool until FIFTEEN feet before the finish line and my battery dumped.

My boat coasted across the line as you swooped up from behind to take the win by less than half a boat length. A NASCAR style finish that only the CDs could determine now that's what I call racin.

Hey Bill,
You out drove me in that one....I just could not find a safe spot to pass.
Just unlucky on the batteries, otherwise you had it won.
Look forward to some more great racing action this year in Florida !
Ken

[Ken Haines]

Just for those of you that thought the bigger classes, Q included were dead.
One of our larger classes at this years 2011 FE Nat's, appears to be Q-Offshore.
We already have 8 racers which could potentially make this one of our larger classes.
Out of 25 racers here is the current class list:

Q Offshore
01, Costello, Tom DSM DSM
02, Ebner, Hugh DSM DSM
03, Haines, Ken DSM DSM
04, Harvey, Michael c DSM DSM
05, Paganelli, Michael DSM DSM
06, Roberts, Dick DSM DSM
07, Slaughter, Jim DSM DSM
08, Westbrook, Jeff DSM DSM

"25 Racers / 146 Boats" and still growing !!

Check out all the class details to date on:
www.RCRacingEvents.com
Thanks, Ken

[sailr]

uh-oh, I feel the competition getting intense!

[BILL OXIDEAN]

I'm excited!!!

[Ken Haines]

"27 Racers / 172 Boats"

We recently had a contingent from District 1 sign-up:
Mike Buck
Klaus Buck
Chris Costanzo
Mike Paganelli
Doug Twaits Jr.

Thanks, it will be great to race and share stories with your group again.

Keep those sign-ups coming 58 days left till the sign-up deadline.
See: www.RCRacingEvents.com
Thanks, Ken

[BILL OXIDEAN]

Aww man! Jersey shore is comin'?
We're gonna see some S & T action and some seriously low laptimes..