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Hey Gang,
2026 IMPBA SPRING NATIONALS UPDATE
The Atlanta Model Boaters will be hosting this event at the SOWEGA race site in Sycamore, GA. We will open the event for entries at Noon EST on Saturday, January 10th.
The following classes are being offered:
Super Sport Mono
LSG 23-30 Cat
D Hydro
B Mono
F Mono
Crackerbox
P Tunnel
Superboat
B Hydro
Q Mono
LSG 23-30 Mono
P Mono
F Hydro
E Hydro
LSG 23-30 Rigger
P Rigger
LSG 23-30 Sport Hydro
Classic Thunderboat
LSG Twin Rigger
Q Rigger
Open Offshore
General Race Info:
• IMPBA sanctioned
• Race Format: 3 predetermined rounds per class, with only the top-6 point earners advancing to the 4th round Shootout (points from the first 3 rounds do carry forward and count toward your overall score)
• 2-minute start clock / full-course mill - No launch after 30 seconds, no exceptions
• Classes without 5 entries are subject to being canceled 2 weeks after entries open (refunds will be given if your class does not make the cut). Additional classes or additional heats of other classes may be offered in place of those that are canceled.
• Trophies awarded 1st, 2nd, 3rd
• Open Water Friday the 17th, ONLY
• Any gasoline engine (Zen, QD, J&G, M&D Cast, etc) allowed in the LSG 23-30 classes. (max displacement 30.5cc)
• IMPBA and/or NAMBA cards will be checked (including pitmen) prior to ANYONE putting a boat in the water. All IMPBA memberships must be current and paid through the IMPBA website before the event. All NAMBA members must have a current NAMBA membership and pay the $15.00 single event fee through the IMPBA website prior to the event
• Entries being taken via www.rcRacingEvents.com only and must be prepaid (no refunds unless a class or the entire race is cancelled).
Accommodations for the event can be found in both Ashburn and Tifton, GA. Ashburn is less expensive and closer, but hotel and food choices are rather limited. Tifton. GA is approx. 20 minutes south of the pond and has ample food and dining options. The property does have several RV spots on site. Contact Julie Gilley at 229-392-4936 for more information concerning camping on site. There is also an RV Park approximately 10-15 minutes from the pond. Go here for more information:
https://www.carrollssausage.com/geor...l-hookups.html
Thanks, and we look forward to seeing you this Spring in Sycamore!
Lamar Huff
AMB Club President
Hey Gang,
2026 IMPBA SPRING NATIONALS UPDATE
The Atlanta Model Boaters will be hosting this event at the SOWEGA race site in Sycamore, GA. We will open the event for entries at Noon EST on Saturday, January 10th.
The following classes are being offered:
Super Sport Mono
LSG 23-30 Cat
D Hydro
B Mono
F Mono
Crackerbox
P Tunnel
Superboat
B Hydro
Q Mono
LSG 23-30 Mono
P Mono
F Hydro
E Hydro
LSG 23-30 Rigger
P Rigger
LSG 23-30 Sport Hydro
Classic Thunderboat
LSG Twin Rigger
Q Rigger
Open Offshore
General Race Info:
• IMPBA sanctioned
• Race Format: 3 predetermined rounds per class, with only the top-6 point earners advancing to the 4th round Shootout (points from the first 3 rounds do carry forward and count toward your overall score)
• 2-minute start clock / full-course mill - No launch after 30 seconds, no exceptions
• Classes without 5 entries are subject to being canceled 2 weeks after entries open (refunds will be given if your class does not make the cut). Additional classes or additional heats of other classes may be offered in place of those that are canceled.
• Trophies awarded 1st, 2nd, 3rd
• Open Water Friday the 17th, ONLY
• Any gasoline engine (Zen, QD, J&G, M&D Cast, etc) allowed in the LSG 23-30 classes. (max displacement 30.5cc)
• IMPBA and/or NAMBA cards will be checked (including pitmen) prior to ANYONE putting a boat in the water. All IMPBA memberships must be current and paid through the IMPBA website before the event. All NAMBA members must have a current NAMBA membership and pay the $15.00 single event fee through the IMPBA website prior to the event
• Entries being taken via www.rcRacingEvents.com only and must be prepaid (no refunds unless a class or the entire race is cancelled).
Accommodations for the event can be found in both Ashburn and Tifton, GA. Ashburn is less expensive and closer, but hotel and food choices are rather limited. Tifton. GA is approx. 20 minutes south of the pond and has ample food and dining options. The property does have several RV spots on site. Contact Julie Gilley at 229-392-4936 for more information concerning camping on site. There is also an RV Park approximately 10-15 minutes from the pond. Go here for more information:
https://www.carrollssausage.com/geor...l-hookups.html
Thanks, and we look forward to seeing you this Spring in Sycamore!
Lamar Huff
AMB Club President