2011 FE Nationals Race Schedule

[Ken Haines]

***Latest Update***

29 Racers / 185 Boats

[BILL OXIDEAN]

What do you expect Ken? You're one heck of a race promotor of course everyone's comin'. We havent even had the end of deadline entry rush yet!!

[Ken Haines]

2011 NAMBA FE Nationals - Hosted by the Wave Blasters of Florida
Presented by Offshore Electrics & Rummrunner Racing / Hobbies

32 Racers / 203 Boats
Yes we have now broken the 200 boat mark !

Things are progressing well.
We still have many class sponsorship spots to fill.

Thanks to our current class sponsors for their help: (in Alphabetical order)
Bubblegum Racing
Hansen Racing
Mini-Cat Racing
Reed Eagle
South Florida Hobbies
South River RC Boats

Thanks also to the rescue Boat and Drivers Stand Sponsors:
Bubble Gum Racing
Always Wet Irrigation
Coastal Marine Fabrication
Jeff's Pool Service
Jensen Beach Homesites

Let's not forget our Main Sponsors who stepped up big again this year.
Offshore Electrics
Rummrunner Racing / Hobbies

Please contact us via PM, if you or your company are interested in
becoming a class sponsor. The cost is $75 per class except for the high
points classes of LSO, P-spec (Limited) Hydro, & P-mono which are $100.
See the attached sponsor sheet for the remaining available classes.

Thanks again to all of our sponsor support,
"The Wave Blasters of Florida"

[obrien]

Just wanted to let everyone know that we are planning another Test n tune day a the wave blaster's lake on Saturday May 14. We will start running around 10 am.

[line6]

Ok guys the Nats are closing in fast. I was asked to go over how the scoring works for high points and also the team points. The high points will be the formula that Mr. Newland drew up and was used the for the last few Nats i believe. Basically you are award point's for the number of boats you finish ahead of in a class. So lets say P-Mono has 15 boats in the class. The most point's awarded in that class would be 15 point's for first place, you would get 14 point's for second place, 13 point's for third, 12 point's for forth and so on. Now lets say Q- hyrdo has just 4 boats the most point's awarded for that class would be 4 point's for first, 3 point's for second and so on. As you can see more point are available for the bigger classes. The way the high point's are calculated is that you take the average number of boats per racer, right now i think that number would be 6. Then you would take your 6 highest scoring classes and total them up. That would be your total point's won. Then that number is compared with everyone else and that's how the High point's champion is determined.

Ok now for the team points. Teams are made up of three man teams with a $20 buy in. Each team member picks three different classes before racing starts. There is no overlap of classes. Points are awarded the same way they are for heat racing. It makes no difference on the number of boats in a class. Point's are based on finishing order per class so 400 for first, 300 for second and so on.

You the racer dont really have to worry about adding things up and calculating the club will take care of that. Just giving guys a heads up on how it works.

Ok i think that covers it.

Also just a reminder dont forget your your stopwatch.


Jason Sims

[ron1950]

Also just a reminder dont forget your your stopwatch.


Jason Sims[/QUOTE]

have to ask....why do i need a stopwatch?

[line6]

Every heat is timed in case of a tie. There is no runoffs. If there is a points tie, the boat with the fastest heat time will take precedence. Also it is up to the driver or your pit man to report your time to the CD after the heat. But say you finish two laps down do to mechanical issue or whatever there really is no need to report for that heat but if you win or are near the top make sure your time gets put in.


Jason Sims

[obrien]

I am sure this has already been answered somewhere, but how many rounds are we planning on doing?

[line6]

Four time permitting.

[sjslhill]

Where can I see the rules on this class?


thanks,
Steve

[T.C.]

For hull and powerplant rules look in the NAMBA rule book we will be going by the book.
The only variation from the rule book I know of is at the start, in place of a full mill lap we will only have 1/2 lap mill to the start, Same as all the other classes.
We will also be turning "left".
Hope this helps? T.C.

[bill34207]

Got a question concerning this Saturday's test n tune session.
Will random boats be running all day or will sessions be broken into similar if not the same classes?

[sailr]

Hopefully we can just have open water all day. I need to test a few of my boats and don't want to mess with organized heats.

[ron1950]

hell jim, u need to test your radio's and esc's ...your boats are fine lol

[obrien]

Bill, for the saturday TNT similar boats will be on the water at the same time. its really laid back, You will be able to run by yourself if you want, or with other boats if someone is there running the same hull as you.

[sailr]

I have a new 1/10th scale Modern that needs some test time.I hear ya about the radio and esc in that 1/8 scale. I may not even be able to get it going for the nats. I managed to obtain a NEU 1527 if it will fit in the boat and just ordered a Castle ICE 200 controller for it. Trying to get a new tunnel boat going too.

hell jim, u need to test your radio's and esc's ...your boats are fine lol

[sailr]

Did you say Saturday? What happened to Sundays?

Got a question concerning this Saturday's test n tune session.
Will random boats be running all day or will sessions be broken into similar if not the same classes?

[bill34207]

Did you say Saturday? What happened to Sundays?

Wrong thread Jim. This is the TNT at the Waveblasters.

[bill34207]

Bill, for the saturday TNT similar boats will be on the water at the same time. its really laid back, You will be able to run by yourself if you want, or with other boats if someone is there running the same hull as you.

Cool. I really didn't like the idea of my 1/8 scale beimg talen out by a UL-1 or P boat. If it gets busted up would prefer it to be done by someone in the same class.

[ron1950]

wish i could get over there to play before wed the first.....but t least i will have a day to fix all i brake open water day lol ...hope my buoy magnets get left home for a change

[sailr]

DOH! Jeeeez, shoulda known that. Musta been lookin out my bad eye!

Wrong thread Jim. This is the TNT at the Waveblasters.

[bill34207]

Just wanted to say I had a good time today and enjoyed meeting all of y'all. Not something I'd want to do every day though. That 6 hours on the road is rough on us old codgers.

[obrien]

Sorry I couldn't make it today guys. Work had priority.

[bill34207]

Hey Ken. Finally finished uploadiing all the videos from yesterday. Thay can be found here. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1439756

[Ken Haines]

2011 NAMBA FE Nationals - Hosted by the Wave Blasters of Florida
Presented by Offshore Electrics & Rummrunner Racing / Hobbies

40 Racers / 234 Boats !!

OK all you FE Racers, the deadline is next Wednesday, May25th for entering this years NAMBA FE Nationals !

Due to getting the race program together and the fact that we have held out this long on the actual date, this deadline is firm. So please get registered this weekend if you still plan on attending but have not signed up yet !
Also if you have entered and there are any class changes additions or subtractions please let us know. If for any reason you do not plan on attending, again please let us know. Your help is greatly appreciated as we would like to have the heat schedules as accurate as possible for the event.

The club is almost prepared. Trophies, Shirts, Drivers Stand, Main Generator, the videographer, banners sponsors, donation prizes, Race CD's, rescue boats, food, Tech Committee, tables , Tents ........are almost in place !!
Wow I'm tired just listing all these things that have had to be completed for this big event.

It will be great seeing old friends and new ones. This should be very fun and enjoyable for all who attend. If you are hesitant because you have never entered a Nat's before don't be. There are plenty signed up attending there first, and the veterans will surely help you how ever they can. We will all make you feel most welcomed and glad you chose to give it a try.

Well enough words now I must get all my boats ready for those 20 classes !!
Hope to see everyone there,
Ken