IMPBA D12 FE Racing in 2011 (MD, DE, DC, VA, NC)

[don ferrette]

I think the open classes were for FE boats to run against the larger gas boats - correct me if I am wrong.

Incorrect. They are nitro classes. That is why I lobbied for the open (up to 8S) FE mono and hydro. Now the rest is up to the FE crowd to bring the numbers. I will do my part but I can only speak for myself.

[HOTWATER]

Thanks for the pic Chuck and thanks for pointing out the new site Don. I'm really glad something got worked out for ODMBA! Nice job Dick and Tim!!

[don ferrette]

Thanks for the pic Chuck and thanks for pointing out the new site Don. I'm really glad something got worked out for ODMBA! Nice job Dick and Tim!!

Just remember there is NO RUNNING OF ANY BOATS WHATSOEVER at the ODMBA site for any reason until the club President announces this is 100% finalized. It is very, very close to being there but it ain't done yet.

[carlcisneros]

Hey Mike and Kent;
at least you wont have to smell the grape flavored fuel I used to run
in my 90 Mono any more. LOL

now you have to put up with the whine of the twin outrunners instead.......

[Doug Smock]

Hey Mike and Kent;
at least you wont have to smell the grape flavored fuel I used to run
in my 90 Mono any more. LOL

now you have to put up with the whine of the twin outrunners instead.......

[Chilli]

Now if we can only do something about Tracy's twin nitro rigger. First you get a double spray of nitro followed by a twin washdown at launch. I do love it though!!!!

[moonlighter112]

I will let everyone know about ODMBA site soon so stop guessing and we let you know. If everything goes well I want to have the IMPBA FE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP in 2012, this year at the dist race more F/E classes to come. Keep your fingers crossed. I also wanted at least a Q set up for open tunnel, I really wanted OPEN TUNNEL to be OPEN

[HOTWATER]

Carl, I will bring you some grape juice to drink before you run the twin FE...lol!

Wow....The IMPBA FE World Championships in 2012 at Chesapeake!! I'm definately crossing my fingers for that as well!!

[Meniscus]

I'm down for open hydro. I didn't see the schedule for ODMBA races. Did I miss something?

If I understand right, open FE hydro = any hydro or rigger, any size, any motor, any ESC, up to 8s, but under 20lbs.

Has anyone considered the trash on that side of the lake? I visited that side a year ago and found a lot of bags, etc. If there's a cleanup day, I'd like to participate. I have a 16' canoe, one 10' sit-on-top kayak, and two 10' sit-in kayaks I can bring all in one trip with the truck. I have all the life vests etc. and will make all available if someone will let me know when the cleanup day is.

I'm going to assume that it will likely be the same day that the buoys are moved and surveyed. Will the course remain the same size?

[Chilli]

Ben, Just a reminder that the classes I listed are for District races only. ODMBA has thier own classes and Dick is very flexible as he tries to get as many people on the pond as possible. ODMBA usually releases club info via a facebook account and a email list. You can PM Dick here "Moonlighter112" or email him at loeb112@aol.com to get on the email list and to join the club if you want to run with them. Other than trying to promote the club, I try to stay out of their business.

As for the Open FE Mono and Nitro classes at the district level.... If it fits in an IMPBA N, P Q or S class it's legal. Size limits do apply based on power classification. For examply you cant have a 4S powered 35 inch mono because the max size for P mono is 34 inches. If it's not a legal mono, it goes in the hydro class. That includes riggers, cats, sport hydros and outboard tunnels.

[Meniscus]

Thanks. I guess I was confused. Thanks for the contact info. I'll have to opt for the email list since I'm not on Facebook due to clearance.

[Chilli]

I refuse to join facebook... LOL But you can still check out whats on the ODMBA page.

[don ferrette]

If it's not a legal mono, it goes in the hydro class. That includes riggers, cats, sport hydros and outboard tunnels.

It's up to 8S and be a legal boat in the FE class it would normally run in.

[HOTWATER]

I refuse to join facebook... LOL

LOL! You sound like me Mike! I tell everyone that THIS is my "facebook"!

[carlcisneros]

here is our race entry form for the race in June.

hope this works,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

just open it up, print the form, fill it out and send it back with payment.