2012 NAMBA FE Nationals June 19th-23rd @ Legg Lake

[D. Newland]

Thank you Eagletree Systems for adding to our raffle and thank you Delta Force for picking up a class sponsorship!

[RandyatBBY]

OK I am helping Tommy Levesy and Mark Miller sign up.


Tommy Levesy will be in these classes.
N2 Mono
N1 Mono
N2 Hydro
P Ltd Sport Hydro



Mark Miller will be in these classes
N1 mono
P Ltd offshore
P Ltd Mono
1/8 scale

[TheShaughnessy]

I'm gonna need the back to stock service... I added some after the stock stuff started tearing

[D. Newland]

Signup cutoff is being extended until tonight, because I was out of town all weekend. Randy-I emailed you about Tommy and Mark. They need to contact me directly. Email, phone or post here.

[Darin Jordan]

Just a note to those racing at the Nats...

Per the NAMBA rules, you are required to have your NAMBA ID number on each boat that enters the water. You can find the rule in Section 8.A.1 of the NAMBA Rule book:

A. GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS

1. NAMBA members must have their NAMBA numbers on their boats and their backs
for easy identification. Minimum number sizes will be 1-1/2” on the back and 1” on
the boat, except where noted in specific class rules.

I could have sworn that there was wording somewhere that indicated that the number on the boat was to be 1/4" minimum, but I can't find it now.

Anyhow, just thought people should be aware. It's the first rule in the Safety section, so it's going to be hard to explain why your boat doesn't have the appropriate numbers on it...

[properchopper]

Section #28 - Page #8 - Revised 5/15/11 (Sport Hydro Rules)

vii) the boat must have the driver's NAMBA membership number displayed above the at-rest waterline on the hull in numbers a minimum of 1/4" tall in a manner visible to an onlooker.


Section #28 Page #9 Revised 5/15/11 (Offshore Rules)

iv) All boats must have numbers printed or painted on the hulls above the waterline. They can either be fictitious race numbers or NAMBA membership numbers. They should be clearly visible in relation to the size of the hull as they would be on a full-size race boat.

[Darin Jordan]

Section #28 - Page #8 - Revised 5/15/11 (Sport Hydro Rules)

vii) the boat must have the driver's NAMBA membership number displayed above the at-rest waterline on the hull in numbers a minimum of 1/4" tall in a manner visible to an onlooker.


Section #28 Page #9 Revised 5/15/11 (Offshore Rules)

iv) All boats must have numbers printed or painted on the hulls above the waterline. They can either be fictitious race numbers or NAMBA membership numbers. They should be clearly visible in relation to the size of the hull as they would be on a full-size race boat.

Good, Tony... I knew it was there somewhere.

Now, what it appears is that for Sport Hydros, 1/4" numbers are fine... but it would appear that, for all else, 1" would be required?

All my boats have printed decals with my number on them in 1/4" or so, but I'm thinking I'll be carrying a Sharpie and some white electrical tape, just in case...

[Darin Jordan]

So... I'm thinking that today we ought to find out (When David has the time, of course) what the final entry list is and which classes are on the schedule...

Looking forward to knowing, as this will help to direct my final push for prepping over the next three weeks! Still a LOT of work to do...

[D. Newland]

Final class list has been updated. The following classes have been cut:

T Hydro

N-1 Mono

Jersey Skiff

Q Sport

Refunds will be sent to those that have paid for these classes (Garrard, Jordan, Buaas). I'll wait a few days to see if you want to make changes before sending it out.

June 1st is the firm "no refund" cut off date. Final race fees will be tabulated on this date, according to the sign ups on the first 2 posts of this thread. Any drops after this date will not be refunded, with the exception of non-attendance due to an emergency.

Sign ups are still open for those classes that have made it.


Just a few random comments regarding some questions I have fielded the past few weeks (and the post above):

Not sure what brought up the questions about NAMBA #'s on boats...but, yes, boats need to be identified. Don't get hung up on the precise measurement of the numbers.

Legg Lake is a 1/6th mile course and we will be using the full mill. More information will be shared at the Drivers Meeting.

We will be using a computer-aided lap counter that your pitman controls. It is a trigger button that is pushed at the finish of each legal lap. It keeps track of lap and heat times. Remember this: EACH LEGAL LAP. More will be discussed at the Drivers Meeting.

Lunch and drinks will be provided for a nominal fee each race day. Tuesday's Open Water: Racers are on their own. Kim Grim will be doing 2 days worth of her famous race cooking on Thursday and Friday, and Jeff Michaud will be doing something scrumptious on Saturday.

Please email me if you require power, a table, chair, or an EZ UP. I will send out a specific email to those racers signed up about this as well. FYI: The pit area is fully shaded with pine trees and the Drivers Stand is shaded as well. I am working on the assumption that those driving are self-sufficient in this regard, unless they have notified me of their specific needs.

If there are any questions, please let me know! I was at Legg Lake last weekend at a district race and the course and site are in fantastic shape.

[Darin Jordan]

Final class list has been updated. The following classes have been cut:

T Hydro

N-1 Mono

Jersey Skiff

Q Sport

Refunds will be sent to those that have paid for these classes (Garrard, Jordan, Buaas). I'll wait a few days to see if you want to make changes before sending it out.

David,

Excellent. Thanks for the update. Please don't worry about sending me a refund... I may sign up for a different class later in the week, and otherwise, don't mind donating to the event.

Thank You,

[BILL OXIDEAN]

We will be using a computer-aided lap counter that your pitman controls. It is a trigger button that is pushed at the finish of each legal lap. It keeps track of lap and heat times.

Really?? Now that's SERIOUSLY trick..

[D. Newland]

It's been a busy day! Thanks to Benjamin @ Fightercat Racing for sponsoring P-Ltd Cat, and also sponsoring one of Kim Grim's famous Model Boat Race Lunches!

Also, thanks to our CD, Lenny Blake from Rumracing Products for sponsoring the second Kim Grim famous Model Boat Race lunch!

[Darin Jordan]

[D. Newland]

For those classes that made it by the skin of their teeth, 3 boats are required to enter the water on race day in order for the class to run.

At this point in time, any drops that pull down a class to 2 entrants, the class will need to be scratched and the remaining racers will be refunded their race fees.

[Todd Fleury]

OK guys,
Sorry to bring this up, but will there be a gentleman's agreement for 1/8th scale this year at nationals? Or is it run with what you want? Was asked to bring this up.