2013 Az Winter Warmups IX February 22nd-24th

**D. Newland** · 02-04-2013, 03:33 PM

For those that haven't traveled to a race before, it's mind-blowing to know that Howard just shipped 111 lbs of gear to come race with us. It's his 7th (?) straight year. This will be Proulx's 10th, and we're only at our 9th annual event.

**madmikepags** · 02-04-2013, 03:44 PM

Great stuff guys, wish I was joining you but will be rockin out w/ Kid Rock in Nawlins!!!! I will try my best to go to Cali for the Nats but to ship all my stuff for 1 day of racing (I would only come for the offshore day) then pack it all up andf ship it back is seems a little crazy to my wife!!!! I will definitely be at the Mi Cup and the Northern lights Open though.

**properchopper** · 02-04-2013, 03:47 PM

Originally Posted by D. Newland

For those that haven't traveled to a race before, it's mind-blowing to know that Howard just shipped 111 lbs of gear to come race with us. It's his 7th (?) straight year. This will be Proulx's 10th, and we're only at our 9th annual event.

Are you counting this as an appearance ?

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**PatrickM** · 02-04-2013, 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by properchopper

Are you counting this as an appearance ?

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You are going to have to show this pic at each WW event so that we can build Chase's "appearance" count.

**properchopper** · 02-04-2013, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by PatrickM

You are going to have to show this pic at each WW event so that we can build Chase's "appearance" count.

Yeah Buddy !

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And who could forget Doozie James driving his Taifun with the motor Ca'd to the bottom of his hull and completing an entire heat with his steering reversed (or that racer in the upper left calling in his bets to his bookie

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**D. Newland** · 02-05-2013, 11:27 AM

That's Whitehead working the soldering iron!

**PatrickM** · 02-05-2013, 04:38 PM

Originally Posted by D. Newland

That's Whitehead working the soldering iron!

Easy to identify by the patented KW precision grip on the handle......

**D. Newland** · 02-05-2013, 06:34 PM

Is he hammer-heading round cells, or cutting a steak? I think of KW every time I solder, because I'm still using some type of liquid super-duper flux he gave me back in '09.

**properchopper** · 02-05-2013, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by D. Newland

Is he hammer-heading round cells, or cutting a steak? I think of KW every time I solder, because I'm still using some type of liquid super-duper flux he gave me back in '09.

It takes a big man to admit that he received a super-duper flux from another man.......................

**PatrickM** · 02-05-2013, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by D. Newland

I think of KW every time I solder, because I'm still using some type of liquid super-duper flux he gave me back in '09.

After 4 years, I would seriously consider a medical consultation.....

**D. Newland** · 02-06-2013, 12:17 PM

You're right. It's not even liquid anymore!

I texted KW. He's doing good and strongly considering coming to the '13 FE Nats.

**D. Newland** · 02-06-2013, 12:34 PM

Thanks to Leo Ho from Jetchopper 30 fame to help us out with our raffle! OP updated with sponsor website info.

**Quietlee** · 02-13-2013, 09:55 AM

Been a few years since I've been down there, but I finally convinced the wife she needs me to go away for a long weekend.
Shipping boats this evening. Put me down for;
P-Offshore
P-Ltd Mono
P-Sport Hydro
P-Ltd Hydro
P-Ltd Offshore
P-Ltd OPC
LSH
P-Mono

**D. Newland** · 02-13-2013, 10:46 AM

Dang, Lee. You've been really quiet lately. Glad to see you're back in the game! Did you get my new office address from Proulx?

**LuckyDuc** · 02-13-2013, 10:56 AM

The mid-west is representing this year!

**D. Newland** · 02-13-2013, 10:56 AM

OP updated with racer and sponsor info! Once again, we have some terrific sponsorship support for our race. Thank you to all!

**D. Newland** · 02-13-2013, 10:57 AM

Yes, the mid-west is representing this year. I might as well develop a team competition!

**BILL OXIDEAN** · 02-13-2013, 12:05 PM

Great race you guys have put together!
Dave this looks like your highest attendance!

I like that crackerboxes will be in the arena..

**Quietlee** · 02-13-2013, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by D. Newland

Dang, Lee. You've been really quiet lately. Glad to see you're back in the game! Did you get my new office address from Proulx?

New house a couple years ago has put a slight damper on boating. Plus the pond situation around here hadn't been good until we hooked up with the nitro club last summer. They even let the WI boys come and play. Badger nitro club let in electrics last summer too so I had to go there to remind Peterson that speed kills.
I did get the address from Dan.
See ya next week.

**photohoward1** · 02-13-2013, 04:14 PM

Originally Posted by D. Newland

Is he hammer-heading round cells, or cutting a steak? I think of KW every time I solder, because I'm still using some type of liquid super-duper flux he gave me back in '09.

Same Dave, And Oh yes that counts!

**RaceMechaniX** · 02-18-2013, 01:37 PM

Does anyone know if the course is a NAMBA legal course?

Anyone else getting an itchy trigger finger? I know I am!

TG

**properchopper** · 02-18-2013, 01:58 PM

Not sure, David'll have the answer. Has a far pin on the offshore course close to the bank, Camarillo-style. Glad you're attending and representin' but the pickin's wont be as easy as at Legg

Itchy trigger finger ? OH YEAH ! You'll love this event & meet some cool folks as well.

**D. Newland** · 02-18-2013, 05:45 PM

Not a legal course. My guess is that it's 1/7th-ish, but we still just do 6 laps.

We're looking good for next weekend! We've got some weather coming in Wednesday, then blue skies for the rest of the week/weekend.

No need to arrive any earlier than 8:00 on Friday. Open water until 1:00.

**RaceMechaniX** · 02-19-2013, 11:49 AM

Thanks Dave,

Looking forward to it.

TG

**Quietlee** · 02-19-2013, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by D. Newland

We're looking good for next weekend! We've got some weather coming in Wednesday, then blue skies for the rest of the week/weekend.

Blue skies here today, but only getting to 8 above. Then we have 9 below tonight, and snow moving in for Thursday. Temps in the 60s down there will feel pretty nice for us midwest folks.

**LuckyDuc** · 02-21-2013, 09:59 AM

What the hell!

"Arizona digs out from mega snow storm"

I'm going to this race to get away from the snow. Son of a beach

**properchopper** · 02-21-2013, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by LuckyDuc

What the hell!

"Arizona digs out from mega snow storm"

I'm going to this race to get away from the snow. Son of a beach

You didn't know ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flMuhSQcNBs

NOT TO WORRY

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenda...+AZ+85251:4:US

**LuckyDuc** · 02-21-2013, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by properchopper

You didn't know ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flMuhSQcNBs

NOT TO WORRY

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenda...+AZ+85251:4:US

Hmmmmmm...... I'm off to repack my clothing.

**PatrickM** · 02-21-2013, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by LuckyDuc

What the hell!

"Arizona digs out from mega snow storm"

I'm going to this race to get away from the snow. Son of a beach

HUH?... must be a different Arizona..... no snow here.

The Superstitions are covered with snow and there was a bit at higher elevations. A few freak occurences of traces in the burbs last night, but it melted when it hit the ground. T-shirt weather all weekend.

**D. Newland** · 02-21-2013, 11:11 AM

I actually had slush accumulate on a few areas of my roof last night. I knocked some off, ran inside and threw it at my kids as they were thumbing their I-Pods.

The forecast is perfect for this weekend.

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