*** Atlanta Model Boaters Grand Prix - July 14th & 15th 2012 ***

[Doug Smock]

Hey Fellas,

We are now taking entries for the 3rd stop of the year on the Grand Prix circuit!

Come join in the fun as we are offering something for everyone (gas, nitro, & electric classes are being offered).

For more information and to enter the event please visit http://www.RCRacingEvents.com.

Thanks,
Doug

[Chilli]

Hey Doug, Do you guys follow the appearance rules tightly for offshore in D13? We're pretty easy going in D12. If it's a mono or cat, it can run.

I see you entered in Open Mono. I think I'm going for Gas Mono and Offshore to avoid your intimidation tactics on the drivers stand.

[Doug Smock]

Hey Doug, Do you guys follow the appearance rules tightly for offshore in D13? We're pretty easy going in D12. If it's a mono or cat, it can run.

I see you entered in Open Mono. I think I'm going for Gas Mono and Offshore to avoid your intimidation tactics on the drivers stand.

LOL Mike.
No we are pretty relaxed for the GP races.
Looking forward to seeing you and John again!
Doug

[Doug Smock]

Chris, Mason, Mr. Moonlighter, Ron, I hope your boats are faster than your entries!! LOL
Man, even Ole Reed has already entered.
Giterdone!!
D.

[HydroMike]

Mike u kidding that D13 gang is the most easiest and relaxed place to be racing. U do have to watch that doug guy he's trouble lol

[Chilli]

I don't know Mike. Last year Reed was pitting for me in Open Mono and was ready to break out a tire iron on a few of those gas guys. And that Smock guy was riding the FE guys like Smarty Jones in the Preakness. Seriously, we had such a great time, we decided to make the 10 hour trip again this year. Why dont you come down and join us??

I hear Ron and Dick are afraid to run against my $79 TS-3!!! ..............

[carlcisneros]

Hey Mike;
want to take my Twin FE Insane and run it in Open Mono?
You are welcome to use it and take the chargers with you and such.
I am sure you could give Doug a good run for his money with it.

[ron1950]

hey chilli where do u stay for this race?

[Chilli]

Hey Ron, I stayed in Union City last year. Cant remember which hotel off the bat. There are a clump of them right off the highway. Only 10 minutes from the race site.

Thanks for the offer Carl but I'll already have too many batteries to charge....and you know what happened last time I was in a rush... Plus I'm going to run the Vector in Open Mono.

I've got a little pond time with the N Mono I bought from Dick. She seems to be dialed in pretty well. I'm running a detounged and bar cut (actually V) 442. She may be running a little too warm (just the motor). Did you say that was the correct prop for the 6L Doug???

[Doug Smock]

Hey fellas,
Bring P Power Skiffs if ya got em. We're going to run em exhibition style. It looks like we'll have at least four if Ron makes the trip.

I wish you could make it Carl!
Doug
PS So Dick and Ron are afraid of your TS 3 huh Mike??

[ron1950]

iam not scared unless he finds a 13 year girl to run it.....then its time to run away....

[Doug Smock]

I've got a little pond time with the N Mono I bought from Dick. She seems to be dialed in pretty well. I'm running a detounged and bar cut (actually V) 442. She may be running a little too warm (just the motor). Did you say that was the correct prop for the 6L Doug???

Yep, We're running de tongued 442s that are back cut approx 1.5mm. Typical motor temp after a heat is 130'.

[Chilli]

Okay Doug thanks. We were on vacation and I didnt have my gun with me. John just told me it felt hot when he pulled the tape. 130 can feel pretty hot to the touch. Will take some readings next time we hit the pond.

Ron, I was actually talking about Ron Shaw from my district who is attending the race. But the same goes with you. Bring on your high dollar hull....

[ron1950]

woops...... lol high dollar hull that has a bad habit of making 3 out of 4 turns.....every now and then it just says ok time to roll over and play dead.....oh great ron shaw is coming too? just another tunnel to finish behind!!!!

maybe ron will give me a few tunnel lessons

[Doug Smock]

41 racers and 133 boats with three days left to enter.
The FE classes are looking good!
Thanks fellas,
Doug

[Chilli]

The boats are ready. I've got the whole family coming down. The wife wants to check out the Atlanta Aquarium. Gonna need a U-Haul.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arZdeg_fL-I

[Doug Smock]

The boats are ready. I've got the whole family coming down. The wife wants to check out the Atlanta Aquarium. Gonna need a U-Haul.

Too cool Mike!
Mrs. Smock will be on the stand. You'll have to get the Mrs. to come by and say hello
.
I'm trying to figure out how I can possibly repay you for the generosity you showed me over on Jims.
I'm sure I'll think of something. LOL

Getting quite a bit of rain this evening. We'll have a brand new surface to race on.

D.

[Chris Harris]

She's gonna love the Georgia Aquarium (the one in Atlanta) That place is AWESOME! Those Whale sharks are unreal.
I took my son there a few years ago after a race, had a lot of fun.

See you guys soon,
Chris

[Chilli]

You better behave Doug or I'll have Dick Loeb lead the D12 war dance.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cle20lQg0Qs

It will be nice to finally meet you Chris. Looking forward to a fun, safe weekend of racing. With all the crap thats been posted on the boards lately, a good weekend of racing with friends is all it takes to justify the time and expense we put into this hobby.

Over 150 boats registered and it looks like all classes have the minimum entries to run!!

[detox]

Does IMPBA still allow a one racing event pass. I remember you could pay to race in one event without having a full year membership.

[Chilli]

I believe thats only for current NAMBA or APBA members.

http://www.impba.net/attachments/085...ent%20App..pdf

[detox]

She's gonna love the Georgia Aquarium (the one in Atlanta) That place is AWESOME! Those Whale sharks are unreal.
I took my son there a few years ago after a race, had a lot of fun.

See you guys soon,

Chris

I hate driving in Atlanta. The Aquarium is almost as hard to find as Naturally Fresh pond is. I get lost everytime I go to that pond.

[Doug Smock]

You better behave Doug or I'll have Dick Loeb lead the D12 war dance.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cle20lQg0Qs

It will be nice to finally meet you Chris. Looking forward to a fun, safe weekend of racing. With all the crap thats been posted on the boards lately, a good weekend of racing with friends is all it takes to justify the time and expense we put into this hobby.

That's funny Mike, looks like Dick when he takes 2nd place behind his lovely bride.
Oh the crap on the board lately is nothing. I plan on doing a bit of preaching at the drivers meeting. No worries though, I realize that there will be women and children present.
Do you want to pit where you did last time. I need to know where to set up the "Fire Station" LOL

This is shaping up to be the biggest GP of the year, I'm stoked!!
Doug

PS There's gonna be lots of this when you guys see my boats run.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...SYdjRVCR0&NR=1

[Doug Smock]

I hate driving in Atlanta. The Aquarium is almost as hard to find as Naturally Fresh pond is. I get lost everytime I go to that pond.

That's because you don't come by enough Keith!
Come see us!

[Doug Smock]

*LAST DAY TO GET THOSE ENTRIES IN!!!*

With *51 *racers and *168* boats, the race is shaping up to be one of the largest Grand Prixs *EVER*!

Thanks fellas!
Doug

[detox]

I am not a IMPBA member. Can I put my entry in, then sign up for IMPBA 1 year membership Saturday morning at the pond?

[ron1950]

[QUOTE=Nautiboyz;433400]I believe thats only for current NAMBA or APBA members.

not sure its the same thing but they charged me 10 bucks estra to race and i am current namba member....are we talking about the same thing? not sure

[Doug Smock]

I am not a IMPBA member. Can I put my entry in, then sign up for IMPBA 1 year membership Saturday morning at the pond?

Yes sir, you sure can!
What classes are you going to run?
We need to get you signed up as a AMB member as well. We're going to need some help in the retrieve boat.
Doug

[Doug Smock]

not sure its the same thing but they charged me 10 bucks estra to race and i am current namba member....are we talking about the same thing? not sure

I'm not sure how that works with RcRacingevents having never run the program myself, but we'll figure it out at check in.
D.

[Doug Smock]

Chilli,
When will you and John be rolling down Naturally Fresh Blvd.?

D.