NAMBA SAW Time-Trial - March 22, 23, 24th at Legg Lake!

[Darin Jordan]

It's that time of the year again. The first big NAMBA SAW event of 2013 will be held March 22, 23, and 24 at Legg Lake in South El Monte, CA. Sun-Up to Sun-Down!

Time to brush the dust off and bring those boats out! Hope to see you all there!!

[Darin Jordan]

A week to go!! Who all is coming??

[RaceMechaniX]

I'll be there with the usual mix of riggers and mono's.

[ManuelW]

Wish u all a nice event without any damages and some good results!!

regards,
Manuel

[madmikepags]

wish you guys a great event with lots of broken stuff burnt speedos and puffed lipos!!!! if you're not breaking stuff you're not trying hard enough!!!!

[thomaslambo]

Wow,

I guess I should pay more attention to schedule changes, I thought the event was the last weekend in March until I saw this post.

No worries, a quick bribe to the little lady and I’m in for this weekend.

Should be great weather and another smoking event, and speaking about smoking, here’s a pic of "the price of doing business" at SAW events

See you guys on Friday

[BILL OXIDEAN]

Its gonna' be great! A nice BBQ where guys get together to enjoy going SUPER fast.
I enjoy watching fellow drivers send vessels through the traps about as much as I enjoy making passes..

I'm a fan : )

[RaceMechaniX]

We won't let you down Pags hence having a couple spares is always a good idea.

3 ready for the slaughter....

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[Doug Smock]

Good luck fellas!

[Darin Jordan]

@Tyler... Which classes are those for???

For me, it's all small stuff again... Still not quite finished, and I think that both Bill and I have some more on the table to scoop up! Bill accomplished some AMAZING times/speeds last fall. Hopefully I'll get to witness some more of this. Think about it for a minute... Bill went 70+ on 1-cell!!! Pretty cool.

For me... it's going to be:

N1 Mono
M2 Mono
M2 Hydro

and MAYBE... N1 Hydro

However, I'm also bringing a crazy high-revving N2 Hydro setup. If I can't make this hull go with my M2 setup, I'm going to stuff in the N2 setup, and see if I can make it break 90, or turn it into splinters... one or the other!! :)

Even spent some time "engineering" my pit and spares setup... Packing WAY lighter than usual, but hopefully will have it all covered. Built a couple of prop boxes... built a compact power supply.... Life is good!

[bruiser77]

Hello, I'm planning on coming to spectate and was wondering what would be the best day, Saturday or Sunday? I can only get away for one of the two. Will there still be a few boats in the water on sunday or will the majority of them be on the trailer:)First event of this kind.Looking forward to the action. Thanks

[Darin Jordan]

I think Saturday will be when the most people will be there. I know of at least one competitor that won't be there on Sunday.

[bruiser77]

Perfect, thanks

[RaceMechaniX]

Darin,

The carbon one is too heavy for Q, so I'll run it in S. The middle boat is for Q and the top boat is the S & T. Lots of spares hopefully they won't be needed.

TG

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[thomaslambo]

Preparation of my "Bullets" (N2, P, Q, S and T Cats) for the up coming SAW event......

FYI - I'm done with Chinese controllers for my high voltage Cats, I've upgraded to Schulze's, and notice how neatly they tuck in just in front of the motors against the side wall

Gotta love it

[RaceMechaniX]

Boyd,

I will call you later on something I see that we might want to change.

TG

[thomaslambo]

Ok, I'm at my house all day.

[TheShaughnessy]

Any updates? Any new cat records? Or does that not apply until it passed at a national level?

[olwarbirds]

Lookn fwd to hearing what the new records are too.... DJ

[RaceMechaniX]

I believe seven or eight new records were set in the following classes:

T offshore
S Offshore
P Offshore(can't remember if a back up pass was made)
S hydro
Q hydro
P Hydro
M2 Mono
Jersey Skiff

I don't have the official results yet, but I will say T Offshore was pushed close to 128mph, S hydro is close to 126mph, Q hydro is close to 128mph and P hydro is close to 117mph. Not sure about M2 mono, P Offshore and JS. Will get more details later on.

There were several passes just over 130mph

TG

[Ralf]

but I will say T Offshore was pushed close to 128mph

uiha

[thomaslambo]

I believe seven or eight new records were set in the following classes:

T offshore
S Offshore
P Offshore(can't remember if a back up pass was made)
S hydro
Q hydro
P Hydro
M2 Mono
Jersey Skiff

I don't have the official results yet, but I will say T Offshore was pushed close to 128mph, S hydro is close to 126mph, Q hydro is close to 128mph and P hydro is close to 117mph. Not sure about M2 mono, P Offshore and JS. Will get more details later on.

There were several passes just over 130mph

TG

I didn't get the back up run for P Offshore....lost a drive dog on the second pass so I had to leave the 100.3 MPH 1st run on the table....."I'll be back"

For that matter...several strong record runs were left on the table as a result of failed 2nd attempts. One real heart breaker was Mark F. hit 90 MPH plus three times in his T Mono but could never get the 2nd pass in

[jeffrey1]

hey,just a quick question, can a mamba smart sense esc be used with 1515, 2200kv motor. if not i guess mamba max 2 would work.any info will be great thanks, jeff

[TheShaughnessy]

There are no restrictions on the esc in NAMBA

[properchopper]

First, a Cinema Verite' Pit Tour :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBaWfRjErCE

Mark F making a T-Mono pass :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1mnA4EvJfc


My Drifter S P-Ltd Offshore run before Mr. Snowman added 4mph to the prop (67.771mph record still intact but left a 71mph pass un backed-up on the table) Is it October yet ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpE9_8Op-fk


Tyler's Record run on Saturday :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hx1rm-8QSFQ

Boyd's S-Offshore run :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D-T70Johw8


Brian N's Saturday passes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUBI1atOPsE


Brian N's entry in the Long Jump Competition

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPxtfIq68Ng

Have more to sort through.

[Darin Jordan]

Tony,

Not sure what these events would do without you! I'm nominating you as the official NAMBA SAW (West Coast Edition) video historian! Thanks for recording the events. Might be the only real evidence they ever actually happened... :)

[Eodman]

Great job Tony, and all the guys running! But I'll tell you as much as I would like to attend the camera adds a good 10 or 15 lbs to all of you guys !!!!!

[Darin Jordan]

... the camera adds a good 10 or 15 lbs to all of you guys !!!!!

That 10-15lbs wouldn't have ANYTHING to do with Kim's FANTASTIC cooking, or the Vente' Toffee-nut Mocha's Brian has me adicted too! :)

[properchopper]

Tony,

Not sure what these events would do without you! I'm nominating you as the official NAMBA SAW (West Coast Edition) video historian! Thanks for recording the events. Might be the only real evidence they ever actually happened... :)

Darin,

It has always been, currently is, and always shall be a priviledge to attend the Saws. That I can contribute some live shots gives me more of a way to fit in and be "part of". I wish I had more shots of yours and Brian's runs. Realize that for each posted video, there's so many that are of attempts that didn't produce the desired results (and one that will never get posted ). Viewing only the record runs doesn't do justice to the character of the entire event which consists of dozens of attempts which can end in any number of ways - some more costly than (and frustrating) than others.

As a wordsmith in an alternative identity, I'm inadequate and quite unable to convey here in words the entire "gestalt" of the SAW experience.

Here's some thoughts :

The race starts long before the first day. Often the next race begins for some of us on the last day of the last race when a record-busting fast pass is left un backed-up on the table.

Like certain animal species, many of us return by rote after covering long distances to the scene of our first introduction.

There's substantial personal and financial sacrifice to compete year after year. Again, great distances are covered by many of us.

Regardless of anyone's level of aspirations or experience, we become bonded as a group for the duration. Like survivors of a shipwreck, we're united by a common "thing" that I can't find the right words to describe.

Although the focus is on the science and technology of maximum performance, the comfort provided by Kim's catering makes the experience magical as we bathe in her heartfelt nutritional support. It's not too far-fetched to say that we feel her dedicated, warm care for us in every
bite.

With time not on my side, I'll close for now. I have boats to build.

And on a final (hidden pun)note, if there was a song to describe much of what goes on (based on the prevailing winds), this works

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IXZIqxrj5E


Tony

[RandyatBBY]

A very big thank you Tony for the ensemble of clips for our entertainment.