Atlanta Grand Prix

[Doug Smock]

Hey Fellas,

The Atlanta Model Boaters cordially invite you to attend the 2011 Atlanta Grand Prix on July 16th & 17th, 2011. Atlanta is the third stop in the season long chase for the coveted Grand Prix jackets!

The Grand Prix circuit offers a wide variety of classes and a relaxed atmosphere. We start racing at noon on Saturday and typically have everyone on their way home by late afternoon on Sunday. The competition and camaraderie are what keep the "regulars" coming back season after season. You will not find a friendlier group of racers anywhere.

Please see the attached flyer for more information. We are utilizing the www.RCRacingEvents.com website to manage entries this year. If you have any questions just let us know.

We hope to see you at the pond!

Doug

[Chilli]

Doug, Did I read there is going to be a Lady's T-Boat Shootout? I thought I saw it on the flyer posted on Jims but didnt see the class listed in the rcracingevents sign up. I think Mrs Loeb should be entered!!!

[Doug Smock]

Doug, Did I read there is going to be a Lady's T-Boat Shootout? I thought I saw it on the flyer posted on Jims but didnt see the class listed in the rcracingevents sign up. I think Mrs Loeb should be entered!!!

Hi Mike,
It's not a class for heat racing. The ladies will race a Thunderboat Shootout after the other classes have run. The winner will take home a traveling trophy and will bring it back to the next GP race where it will be up for graps again. Who knows, this may grow into something.
They will register the ladies at the pond.
I agree Mrs. Loeb needs to race.
Doug

[moonlighter112]

Shes ready

[Chilli]

Cool idea. Should be fun.

I'll get John and my entry in next week.

[Doug Smock]

Sweet!!!!!!!!!
I'm looking forward to it guys, gal.
D.

[egneg]

Good luck Carol !!!!

[obrien]

one of these days I will try to make it up there to take part in the grand prix series. should be a fun race. I had a pretty good time last week at the nats and I am anxious to get back to racing soon.

[Doug Smock]

Hey Gang,



We are off to a great start for the 2011 Atlanta Grand Prix! We currently have 21 racers and 71 boats entered… Get those entries in ASAP! The race is just four weeks away and we are hoping to make this one of the largest Grand Prix’s of the year.



Don’t forget the special event --- THE LADIES THUNDERBOAT SHOOTOUT --- Several first time racers are already committed to the Shootout!



· Wendy Morton

· Birdie Mulvany

· Sondra Smock



Please see the attached flyer for more information. We are utilizing the www.RCRacingEvents.com website to manage entries this year. If you have any questions just let us know.

We hope to see you at the pond!

Thanks,
Lamar Huff
President AMB

[Chilli]

All signed up!!! Cant wait to come down.

[Doug Smock]

All signed up!!! Cant wait to come down.

Great!!! There are at least two local FE guys that haven't entered so it's shaping up to be a good one!!

Thanks for the support Mike!
Doug

[egneg]

Good luck Guys!

[Doug Smock]

I'm going to need it Chuck. I haven't had a oval boat in the water since Feb.

[moonlighter112]

I have not either

[gonzo1948]

I am going to enter this event, I have never run electric's in a race before. I raced nitro for over 20 years. But not since 2003. I have an JAEfe but with a Fiego motor, is that legal in the open hyrdo class?
Raymond Gonzalez
(formerly Speedy)

[Doug Smock]

I am going to enter this event, I have never run electric's in a race before. I raced nitro for over 20 years. But not since 2003. I have an JAEfe but with a Fiego motor, is that legal in the open hyrdo class?
Raymond Gonzalez
(formerly Speedy)

Great!! You'll be glad you did!!
You can run your JAE in the open class no problem.
Doug

[HOTWATER]

I sure wish I was able to make it down there Doug......I'm sure Chilli, John (Chilli Jr.), Dick and Carol are gonna have a blast with y'all.

-Kent

[Doug Smock]

Yeah I wish you, Chuck, Danny, Ben, and thay guy that thinks he knows something about O/B Tunnels were all coming.

[Chilli]

Posted by Lamar on Jim's:

*** IMPORTANT OPEN WATER ANNOUNCEMENT ***

Due to permit issues with the county Open Water will now be held on Friday the 15th from 5PM until Dark and Saturday the 16th from 8AM till 11:30 AM ONLY. Racing will start promptly @ Noon on the 16th.


Thanks,
Lamar

[Doug Smock]

Well I don't have all of the piece parts for the thunderboat yet so Ms.Sondra will be training with my LSG 27 Mono tomorrow.
Wish us luck!
D.

[Chilli]

Take the turn fins off of that mono Doug so she'll run like a T-Boat!!!

[Doug Smock]

Sondra went through a gallon of gas today. Only two bouy hits and by the end of the day she was running with three other monos.
I think I may have a new race parther, she had a great time.
Hopefully by next weekend I'll have her in a T Boat. I'll post some pics.
D.

[Chilli]

Very Cool. I'm glad it went well.

Can't wait to get down there! The boats are just about ready. The JAE needed a nose job. LOL

[Doug Smock]

Hey Gang,

ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT TO ENTER THE 2011 ATLANTA GRAND PRIX

This is shaping up to be one of the largest Grand Prix's of the season…

We currently have 42 racers and 141 boats entered!!!

Enter via www.rcracingevents.com


See you @ the pond!

Doug

[electric]

How do you guys get your boats and equipment to the site if you fly in? I am pondering signing up( the last day, I know), but not sure how to get the batteries and boats there in a reasonable way? I am guessing you just ship everything? If I just came in for a day and brought one boat to run, is it feasable to get one on the plane at all?? Just want to hear ideas from those who have done it.

[Chilli]

If your running a spec boat, I have a good spare 4S pack and would be happy to bring it down with me and charge it over the weekend for you. I've got 8mm bullets on it right now but can switch it over to 5.5's in a snap.

[Doug Smock]

I have never flown my equipment around so I can't help you there however. If you wanted to ship it to me I'd gladly take to the site and ship it back for you.

Doug
404-308-4011

[electric]

Thanks for the help guys, I think I am trying to cram to much into to short a time. I have enough miles to fly over for free, but I also have to fly out to the West Coast on Monday after the weekend. I was just kicking around the idea, but I think I will just stay put. It seems that you almost have to drive yourself if you want to go to any event with all the airport security issues etc.

[Doug Smock]

Maybe next year Jim.

The FE classes are looking good fellas, thanks for the support!!
Sport B Tunnel = 9
Sport 40= 1 (Class not made)
60 Scale = 2 (Class not made)
B Tunnel = 6
D Tunnel = 7
Open Tunnel = 6

LSG 23-30 Mono= 13
LSG Tunnel = 0 (Class Cancelled)
Classic Thunderboat =5
LSG 23-30 Cat = 11
LSG 23-30 Crackerbox-J Skiff = 5
LSG 23-30 Rigger = 9
LSG 23-30 Sport Hydro = 12

Open Hydro = 7
Open Offshore = 10
Open Mono = 11

P-Limited OB Tunnel = 8
P-Limited Hydro Rigger = 9
P-Limited Sport Hydro= 6
P-Mono = 6
N Mono= 5

One more day to enter.
See ya at the pond!!!
Doug

[Chilli]

Looks like we're going to be running 3 rounds as per VP/Dan on Jim's.

Nice FE Turnout.........Nice turnout period!!!!

Flex's Lubed and batteries charging.