GAS Nationals to be held in Celina, Ohio

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1 Kevin Sheren, President, 515 Winifred Ave., Lansing, MI John Equi, Exec. Secretary, P.O. Box 1951, Huntsville, AL QUAD COUNTIES R/C BOAT CLUB SELLERSBURG, INDIANA IMPBA DISTRICT 14 A Young Club is up and Running! This Indiana club has only been around for some 2 years, but already has over a dozen very active members. They recently held their first race and are quickly learning that a successful race requires lots of planning and preparation. This event, and their next race in about 9 weeks is part of the District 14 Series that many enjoy. Plan to include a weekend race at their site to support them and have some fun. Read more about them on page 40 About a Month left till IMPBA Nitro Nationals The River City Racing Club in Evansville Indiana is counting the days till the start of the event. The club has hosted a long list of highly successful races including many IMPBA Regattas, this year the racing format will only take 4 days. CD Mike Schindler invites all of you to join your friends at their event! The entry deadline of July 15 is almost here, so get your entry in. GAS Nationals to be held in Celina, Ohio In late September the IMPBA Gas Nationals will be hosted by the Driftwood Model Boat Club from D-14, but will be held at the District 2, Eastwood Park pond. A shootout race format will be used, and classes with 9 or more boats will be awarded trophies to 5th place The City of Celina is really excited to have us back for this large event at their location. SAFETY IS CRITICAL! STAY ALERT! Flyer starts on page 6 Flyer starts on page 10

2 IMPBA ROOSTERTAIL JUNE 2011 ~ Advertisers Directory ~ Aquacraft 13 Rossi Sales 14 Accu - Tech RC Hardware 15 RC Boat Company 15 Octura Models Crapshooter Boats 37 The Deadline for the September 2011 Roostertail is Saturday, August 20, 2011 ~ Inside This Issue ~ Presidents Corner 3 Word from the Office 4 Treasurer Report 4 Insurance 5 Nitro Nationals Flyer 6-8 Nitro Nationals Entry Form 9 GAS Nationals Flyer 10 GAS Nationals Entry Form 11 Safely Speaking 12 District Reports National Fast Electric 41 National GAS Director 41 National Record Director Master Race Schedule Membership Application Club Registration Sanction Application Officers WEB Roostertail Advertising Rates Clubs - Race flyers or Promotions Free for 2011 Send your Flyer to John Equi (Editor) in MS Word format for best results. Your other options are scanned to or CD. Commercial Advertising Whether IMPBA member or not. These rates are for Four (4) ads which can be different for each of the published Roostertails Full Page $ /2 Page $ /3 Page $ /4 Page $ Business Card $ All flyers / ads / pictures should be ready to cut and paste in MS Word format if possible. As an added Bonus, I will place your Logo and Link on the front page of the Website for NO CHARGE. Roostertail is published quarterly on the IMPBA Website. Advertising deadline is close to the 15th of February, May, August, and November. (the month before publication) 2 file in MS Word as a dot doc file to me (Secretary@impba.net) or mail a CD-Rom disk to the IMPBA office in Huntsville Alabama.

3 Presidents Corner! The 2011 racing season is about half over. In each district clubs seem to have their own little niche to what division of boat their running. Whether it is gas, nitro, or electric. I would like to see each district appoint the following sub directors; scale, gas, fast electric, and an assistant district director to help with safety. Our organization needs to grow and the only way it will grow is to promote all divisions of our hobby. That brings me to another point. This is a HOBBY! I have noticed a lot of unsportsmanlike conduct by racers and pit men. Yelling at a CD or other competitor is not acceptable. If there is a problem you need to take it up with to CD or the pit boss upon completion of the heat in a reasonable manner. We do have a three strike rule and you can be disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct. The contest director needs to step up and make the calls, and make sure that the calls are heard by everyone on the drivers stand. Lane infraction, buoy cuts/hits, and starts. The racers want the calls to be made to keep from having their equipment destroyed and to be able to finish a race. If you make a call and disqualify a boat you need to make sure that boat comes off the course immediately. If it does not come in it is the responsibility of your pit boss to see that the boat is brought off the course. If the driver elects not to bring his boat in that constitutes a disqualification from the class for the day. Two strikes one heat. Then when he yells at the CD makes it the third strike and they could be done for the day. I personally would hate to see someone go home and not be able to race the rest of the day. Most racers would rather see the race get called tight rather than let infractions go. I also believe that if a race is called very tight and fair it will eventually draw more racers. I ve heard from several racers they won t go back to a site due to lack of calls. So CDs, when you get on the stand and start calling the race you need to remember no one is your buddy you make the call the same for everyone! A big thanks goes out to the Evansville Model Boat Club for hosting the 2011 NITRO NATIONALS. With the economy the way it is we need to support all the clubs as much as possible. I m looking forward to seeing everyone at Evansville and I m sure they will pull off a great race as usual. Our annual meeting will be held at the Comfort Inn and he general membership is invited to attend. The GAS NATS in Celina Ohio is coming together. The Driftwood model boat club works very hard to put on a great race. A big thanks goes out to Bruce, Dan and crew. We already have entries from three countries other than the US. Other major events to look for are the Hobart race, the Gas Clash, and the Fall Nationals. There are many board elected officials that are up for re-election. They will be listed in the word from the office article. NOMINATIONS MUST BE IN JULY 31st. No exceptions. It takes a lot of time to get the election set up on the website and for John. I know I ve said it a lot of times but drop John and Judy Equi an or a phone call and thank them for the great job he does for our organization. John spends a lot more hours on IMPBA stuff than most of us do working on boats. Kevin Sheren 3

4 Word from the Office Things are running like clockwork here at the office, but I need to mention that memberships paid for by our online PayPal, mailed in bank checks and money orders will have their paperwork processed and in most cases have their cards mailed out in one or two days. However, all personal checks will be held for 10 working days before the card will be sent. So If you wait to renew just a week or so before a race you plan to attend, you won t have a card. I ve had several calls concerning the District Director election cycle from interested members wanting to run for positions. The Directors serve a 3 year term and the rule book has the election cycle identified. Directorship Service Years 1, 4, 6, 8, 13, FE, GAS 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018, 2021, , 5, 9, , 2013, 2016, 2019, 2022, , 7, 11, 12, , 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020, 2023 D1, D4, D6, D8, D13, FE and GAS are open for nominations ARTICLE VI NOMINATIONS, SECTION 1 Nominations of any elected officer shall be accompanied by a petition signed by five (5) members in good standing and a declaration of acceptance by the nominee. Write in votes will not be allowed unless there are no official nominees received by the IMPBA Office. If write-in votes are to be used they will be counted and totaled in the same manner as for an official nominee provided the write-in candidate meets the eligibility requirements for the President. See Article V, Section 3-A of the Constitution. The secretary shall receive nominations for all elected officers no later than July 31 each year. Remember that July 31 date if you wish to run for District director! John Equi Treasurer Report Racing season has begun!!! The office is having a strong start to memberships so far. Significantly, the use of PayPal to pay membership dues is amazing. We have had over 160 members sign up this way as of May. The finances look good so far as well. We have $29,300 in the checking account and $14,000 in a CD. It always looks good at this time of year with all of the membership dues coming in. Mr. Equi runs a very efficient office and keeps costs as low as possible. Thanks John! Good Luck to all this year. I hope to see you at the Internats in Evansville, Indiana! IMPBA Treasurer Brian Schymik 4

5 IMPBA INSURANCE Summary IMPBA membership dues include commercial general liability and property damage insurance for individual members, registered clubs, municipal or state park boards or landowners. The IMPBA insurance covers property damage caused by model power boats that are operated on IMPBA insured bodies of water for which member clubs have submitted the correct application, (on a Club Registration and Insurance Application form), and have been issued insurance certificate. Since rates or coverage s may vary from time to time, up to date insurance information may be obtained from the IMPBA office. Membership Coverage Dues also provide IMPBA members with medical coverage as a result of an accident while racing on an IMPBA insured body of water. All members in good standing will be covered at sponsored, schedule, and supervised activities. This means the coverage is good at sanctioned and club races. IMPBA insurance does cover boaters during open water and practice sessions as long as you are following the safety procedures outlined through the IMPBA, and such events take place on an IMPBA insured body of water only. IMPBA s policy is considered a primary policy and would cover any accidents or property damage that may occur on an IMPBA insured body of water. Non Member Coverage The insurance does not cover any person who is not a paid member of IMPBA regardless of what other club or organization he may belong. Only paid members of other boating organizations may pay a one time $10.00 fee for membership dues during that event only. The application and payment must be mailed by the host club to the Executive Office of IMPBA the first working day after accepted. Therefore, no person may operate or assist in the operation of a model power boat, or enter the pit area, or operate a retrieve boat at any IMPBA sanctioned event on an IMPBA insured pond, and be covered by this insurance, unless he is a paid member of IMPBA. Applied Sites No club may apply for insurance for a body of water presently or previously insured by another IMPBA Registered Club without the permission of that club. All clubs applying for insurance on a body of water should submit along with the club application, a signed letter from the pond owner, on letterhead, giving their authorization for your particular club to conduct Model R/C Boat Racing at that particular site. Deductible: IMPBA Insurance Policy requires a $ deductible per claim, responsible by the insured member. Safety It is not the intent of IMPBA to issue insurance to any organization that does not comply with and foster IMPBA Rules and Regulations. Signs No Swimming" signs must be located at and around the race site. 5

6 2011 I.M.P.B.A. Nitro Nationals Hosted by The River City Racing Club Evansville, IN August 3rd thru 6th 6

7 Open Water Controlled open water on August 2 nd only. This will be done by classes and times will be assigned at a later date. Directions to Lake Enter Evansville on Highway 41. Continue until exit east on Lloyd Expressway. Go east to stoplight at Drury Inn. Turn south and follow road toward Hampton Hotel. Lake is behind Hampton. Lake Side Rules No RV hookups available at lake. Racers may keep their trailers and tents up all week, along pit row. All trailers must be parked across the street and to the west of the drivers stand NO EXCEPTIONS. Also there must be a 10 foot open path between the road and the trailers. There will be NO parking on the street except to unload your boats and equipment. Race officials will be there to help with the set up and parking. Extra Banquet Tickets are $15.00 each as noted on race flyer. Please indicate the size and number of shirts you would like to purchase. Concessions will be on hand for the duration of the event. But feel free to bring along snacks and drinks. Race Rules Paid Registration deadline is July 15, (Entries MUST be in CD hands by this date.) No telephone, or late entries allowed. (NO EXCEPTIONS)! All entries must have an alternate frequency for each boat entered. You must be willing to accept a collect phone call for frequency conflicts. All IMPBA rules apply. IMPBA cards must be shown at time of check in. APBA & NAMBA members welcome with one $10 event fee and please SEND a copy of your membership card with your entry form. Membership card must be shown at race. Impounding of all 75 and 27MHz transmitters is a requirement. The 2.4 GHz radios are NOT required to be impounded. An impound area will be used and manned at all times. All transmitters will have the frequency number and contestant s name on them. No engine will be started prior to 8:30AM No boat limit. Eight Boats required to make a class. All boats will run five rounds for National Champion. ** Specialty classes will run five rounds and will follow each complete round of heat racing ** Accommodations: Comfort Inn Hilton Garden Inn

8 8 RTR 18 HYDROPLANE RULES OF COMPETITION Abstract: The purpose of this document is to classify the rules for Specialty Class RTR 18 HYDROPLANE in District 14 IMPBA. 1 INTENT The intent of this class is to provide an attractive class of racing to foster new membership to the model boating community. This is accomplished by providing a place for new boaters to experience the hobby of model boating, yet be an attractive class to even the most seasoned racer. This intent can be met by making the class both low in cost using readily available high volume production boats and parts, and by specifying rules to maintain class intent. The following sections shall support the intent of this class. 2 LEGAL BOATS A legal RTR 18 HYDROPLANE boat must meet the following criteria: 2.1 It must be intended for the R/C hobby market. 2.2 It must be available from hobby shops and e-commerce nationwide, or have been available from hobby shops and e-commerce nationwide during or after The boat/engine/radio system must be available as a ready to run package retailing for a maximum of $ The boat as designed must use nitro power not to exceed cubic inches (3.0cc). 2.5 The hull must be a full-body hydroplane with rear wings, at least 25 inches in length and no more than 33 inches in length. 2.6 It cannot resemble outrigger hydroplanes, tunnel hulls or catamarans. 3 ALLOWED MODIFICATIONS You may change parts, and or modify a legal boat to increase reliability, improve drivability, or to make your boat unique, ONLY if the modification is listed below. 3.1 You may paint and decal your boat however you wish - in fact, we encourage it! (No profanity or other disparaging remarks) 3.2 You may modify or replace the cowling to effect air flow to the engine compartment, or to suit a different look. 3.3 You may use any control equipment including any radio box, electronics, linkages, and battery may be used, as long as placement is not deemed advantages towards the Center of Gravity of the hull. 3.4 You may replace the engine with a glow engine up to cubic inches (3.0 cc) that is or was original equipment from a legal boat made by the same manufacturer. 3.5 You may use any flywheel or backplate. Belt starting is allowed. 3.6 You may use any glow plug. 3.7 You may use any glow fuel (for example, with any nitro percentage). 3.8 You may use any turn fin, any rudder, and any brackets to support them. You may sharpen and polish all hardware. 3.9 You may change any silicone part, such as the fuel line or pipe coupler You may modify or replace the fuel tank with any tank Weight may be added to balance or stabilize the hull. 4 ILLEGAL MODIFICATIONS 4.1 You may NOT perform any of the following modifications. 4.2 You may NOT modify the engine. You must use the carburetor that comes with the engine. You may not modify the carburetor. 4.3 You may NOT modify the hull or remove detail parts. Repairs and preventative bracing are ok so long as they are not deemed to enhance performance. 4.4 You may NOT run without rear wings. 4.5 Additional wings, spoilers, air dams, or fins if deemed to stabilize the boat at speed are NOT allowed. 4.6 You may NOT use a 3rd channel fuel mixture adjustment. 4.7 You may NOT change, or modify the tuned pipe. 5 RACING RULES Racing rules are per IMPBA rulebook unless as stated below. 5.1 Milling Procedure - In the effort to help group boats together on the start, and conserve fuel, the Half-Mill course will be allowed You must complete a full out lap from the pits. Then, if you wish, you may cut the course from buoy 6 to buoy 1 from the front stretch to back stretch only You must yield the right of way when cutting the course to any boat that has the chute You may NOT cut into the course in the last 5 seconds of clock time. 5.2 Heat races shall be 5 laps. 6 RULES ENFORCEMENT 6.1 The Contest Director for an event is ultimately responsible for enforcing these rules.

9 B Outboard Tunnel D Outboard Tunnel E Outboard Tunnel B Mono D Mono E Mono F Mono B Hydro D Hydro E Hydro F Hydro Multi Engine Hydro Sport 40 1/8 Scale Specialty Classes Sport 21 Hydro B Sport Tunnel RTR 18 Hydro Classic Thunderboat Entry Fee - required NAMBA / APBA $10 Extra Banquet Ticket Frequency Alternate Boat Color $15 each class $15 each Includes one Banquet ticket $35.00 Number desired T shirt Please circle size and number $10 per shirt Size S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL Number of Shirts ordered Size Qty. $ TOTAL Payable in U.S. Funds Total $ * * There will be a $20 fee for any returned check * Name: Address: Phone: Cell: IMPBA#: NAMBA / APBA#: Contest Director: Mike Schindler (812) saymikey@gmail.com Make Checks Payable to: River City Racing Club Mail to: Don Brown 2733 Libbert Rd. Newburgh, IN

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12 National Safety Director - Bill Zuber Safely Speaking! I m glad to see that the racing season in full swing now, remember to keep your eyes peeled for any safety related hazards you can spot at a race site, and let one of the club officials know about it. Then do me a favor, let me know what the issue was, and what the club did to mitigate the hazard, or if they couldn t do anything at the time maybe let me know what you think they could do to correct the hazard. The IMPBA / Model boating has got to keep the hazards mitigated and in turn that will help keep the accidents and injuries down. One thing I really need to stress to all model boaters is Radio Safety especially during a race /open water or even practice. First, perform a range check each time prior to starting your engines or motors. Second if you have leak in your radio box find out where the leak is coming from and FIX IT! Radios and water do not play well together! If your radio in the boat has been wet, dry everything completely and do a VERY thorough check of the radio PRIOR to trying to run your boat. DO you really want to risk running your boat up on the shore or crashing your fellow racers boat because you didn t want to bother proper maintenance on a wet radio system? This is common sense practice it all of the time and model boating will be safer for EVERYONE, racers and spectators. BE SAFE! NO ACCIDENTS! Bill Zuber IMPBA SAFETY DIRECTOR 12

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20 DISTRICT REPORTS District 1 RANDALL THOMAS Due to the windy conditions, the Oval time trails at Lake X did not go so well where it turned into a waiting game for the lake to calm down. Some runs where made in more of a test and tune session. I really have to thank Bob Morton for all the hard work he puts into making the time trails happen. Lets all hope that the weather will be better next time. Our eight race high point season is in full swing. Our first race In Elmira was well attended with a number of new faces all the way from Quebec representing the Ottawa Valley Racers. Marco, Kevin and Mr. Norm infused the true sprit of competition and all out good sportsmanship. We re looking forward to racing with then again in Elmira, and back at their home pond. With eight races this year, we will be using your best five to count towards the season high point award in each class. For a class to eligible for high points, it must run at least four times. All events will offer Nitro, Gas and Fast Electric classes. So be sure to check each clubs race flyer for more details. District Season Schedule July 9, 10 Elmira, NY High point race Sept 3, 4 Ottawa, High point race Aug 20, 21 Elmira, NY High point race Sept 10, 11 Elmira, NY High point race Oct 1, 2 Elmira, NY High point race ~ ~ For More Information ~ ~ Ottawa Racing Ottawa Valley Racers Pipers Pond, Gloucester, Ont John Dawson mdawson@ripnet.com Website, Elmira Racing Southern Tier NY Model Boat Club Brick Pond, Elmira, NY Pete Forcier pkforcier@juno.net or Bill Kozuck topfuel666@yahoo.com Website, 20

21 DISTRICT REPORTS District 1 Moraine Model Mariners Pictures A layback day at Lake X, in Portersville, PA Bob Bonahoom working on his JAE GAS Hydro Howards impressive FE heads out Howard Tucker & Kevine Satuer Agenda Saw Time Trials Moraine Model Mariners Lake X, Moraine State Park, PA Bob Morton akamorts@verizon.net Website, 21

22 DISTRICT REPORTS District 1 TERRY KEELEY - Race Report 3rd ANNUAL NORTHERN LIGHTS OPEN June 18, Combined Scale, FE, LSG Thunderboat Concours With no midnight move this year, our 3 rd Annual Northern Lights Open was much easier for our club, and by all accounts a great success. A huge thank you to Mike Hallam and the Thames Valley MBC for the use of their facility, anyone that s been to London knows what a fantastic site this is. We had beautiful weather both days and with close to 100 boats got 5 rounds in and trophies awarded by 3pm Sunday. A great bunch of guys from the Ottawa Valley Racers came that definitely know how to have a good time! Was nice to finally meet you guys, thanks for coming. With London actually being a D2 site we ran this event as a combined D1/D2 points race and hope to do the same next year. Each year we ask our competitors how to improve the event, we got some good feedback and suggestions for next year and hope to make the event bigger and better each year. Look for us at London next year, we guarantee a great time! Winner: Joe Wiebelhaus, U2 Miss US Jaimie Kish 1st win - gets a dousing by dad Tim

23 DISTRICT REPORTS District 1 TERRY KEELEY - Race Report 3rd Annual Northern Lights Open Winners B Hydro D Hydro Open Hydro Sport 40 Hydro 1 Ron Jefferson 2 Geoff Overell 3 Oliver Douglas 1 Joe Wiebelhaus 2 Terry Keeley 3 Al Long 1 Randy Rapedius 2 Tom Hulvert 3 Gary Murcott 1 Steve Peterson 2 Joe Wiebelhaus 3 Geoff Overell B Mono Open Mono B Tunnel P O/B Tunnel 1 Ron Jefferson 2 Terry Keeley 3 Randall Thomas 1 Chris Krawczyk 2 Randy Rapedius 3 Joy Moffatt 1 Randall Thomas 2 Tom Hulbert 3 Andre Lavallee 1 Pete Forcier 2 Daniel Adam 3 John Einstein 1/8 Scale Hydro Novice FE Scale Open FE Cat 1 Steve Peterson 2 Joe Wiebelhaus 3 Mark Owens 1 Michelle Thomas 2 Jaime Kish 3 Dylan Kish 1 Pete Steinke 2 John Einstein 3 Jay Moffatt 1 Chris Krawczyk 2 John Einstein 3 Pete Steinke LSG Sport Hydro LSG Mono LSG CAT Classic Thunderboat 1 Andre Lavallee 2 Mike Mentor 3 Tom Hulbert 1 Randy Rapedius 2 Rudy Pechmann 3 Paul Hendrickson 1 Andre Lavallee 2 Randy Rapedius 3 Harvey Hill 1 Mike Mentor 2 Don Luckhurst 3 Fred Bauersfeld Ltd. Spec. Offshore 1 Chris Krawczyk 2 John Einstein 3 Pete Steinke P Mono 1 Ralph Von Eppinghoven 2 Chris Krawczyk 3 Jay Moffatt Ltd. Spec. Hydro 1 Pete Forcier 2 Brian Dyer 3 Ralph Von Eppinghoven Concours d'elegance (1/8th Ecale/Electric scale/thunderboat) Joe Wiebelhaus - U2 "Miss US" Oneida Cup (High point for two boats) Steve Peterson

24 DISTRICT REPORTS District 1 TERRY KEELEY - Race Report Eight year old Jaimie Kish with her 1 st trophy Our Raffle Girls made an appearance Saturday Mark Owens swings inside of Joe Wiebelhaus Marco Gendron wins a Blazer Marine hull Walley Teresch wins the Aquacraft Miss Vegas U55 Lincoln Thrift of Steve Peterson

25 DISTRICT REPORTS District 1 TERRY KEELEY - Race Report A really big THANK YOU to all of our race sponsors! AC Lazer (Dom Mauro) Aquacraft Models (Russ Williams) CMB (Stu Barr) Gas R/C Products (Vince Amore) Great Hobbies (Jim Ewing) Hobby Hobby (Tom Bakonyi) Jaguar Hydros (Bob Ferguson) Need for Speed Hobbies (Carmen Blois) O'Donnell Racing (Jack O'Donnell) Props U (Mark Sholund) Rocket City Racing (Brian Watts) Suicidal Engines (Mike Ross) Virginia Craftsman (Dick Tyndall) Airtronics Blazer Marine (Brian Blazer) Dasboata (Chris Hoffmann) Gizmo Motors (Bruce Gizmo) Hallam Marine Hobby (Mike Hallam) Insane Boats (Jeff Michaud) Mercury Marine Canada (Tom MacNair) Novarossi of America (Glen Quarles) Octura Models (Tom Prezentka) Reckitt Benckiser (Roxy Rapedius) Stephenson's Rental (Paul Arthey) Tanks U (Walt Barney) Voodoo Props (Greg Kiehle) Work Authority (Amanda Rapedius) 25

26 DISTRICT REPORTS District 2 CHRIS RUPLEY Our racing season is finally underway after a cold wet spring. We have a very busy schedule for the 2011 season. We kicked it off with The Need For Speed time trials in Flint Michigan. However, the weather was not cooperative and no records were set. Maybe the fall time trials, also held in Flint will be better for setting some new records. The Driftwood Club race in Celina was cancelled due to the site being flooded with some 4 inches of water from all the rain we have had. It was fortunate for the Saginaw Club though, which used that date to hold their race. I know we have a lot of races so let s hope that gas prices start falling and hopefully the clubs will get some good turnouts. And don t forget the 2011 IMPBA Gas Nationals will be held in Celina Ohio Sept 29 th through Oct 2 nd and hosted by the Driftwood Model Boat Club. This is shaping up to be a huge race so don t miss out, get your entries in. Chris Rupley See you at the races!!! Chris District 3 JOHN OTTO 26

27 DISTRICT REPORTS District 2 GAS Nationals Invitation - Dan Kramer ~ ~ ~ ~ Welcome Racers!! ~ ~ ~ ~ Once again the 2011Gas Nationals will be held in Celina, Ohio It is being hosted by Driftwood Model Boat Club from Ft Wayne, Indiana. Eastview Park Lake is our home race site. The location is a public park and has great atmosphere with trees, shade and paved roads. New permanent restrooms have been installed. Shopping and restaurants are also very close. We have many activities planned for an event that should be remembered for a long time. We have the HOLIDAY INN ( ) as the host hotel with rooms blocked at a special rate. Overflow when full will be taken at another hotel. Primitive camping will be allowed, but.. there are no hookups or facilities. Keeping the park in top shape is a primary job. Motor homes and campers will be kept on the pavement, no exceptions. We should have the whole park as ball season is over and that is the major activity. We will have a master setup plan as to where all will be set up in orderly fashion. Hospice of Mercer County will have food available at the pavilion everyday. All proceeds go to them. Co CDs are Kevin Sheren and Chris (juice) Rupley. They will be running the tower and scoring with some backup personnel. Driftwood members will be handling retrieval, pit bossing, raffles and site coordination. Volunteers will be greatly welcomed. Controlled open water will be on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00am till 4:00pm, or at the CD s discretion. All normal rules such as backer, frequency, dead boats, buoy cutting will be observed. Safety is the primary concern along with not destroying someone's boat. Racing will commence Thursday at 8:00am until approximately 6:00pm. The Thursday night cookout will then be held at the south pavilion. This is always a big hit with people bringing their favorites from home for the cookout. You never know what will be available, but all is good. Racing begins Friday at 8:00am until approximately 6:00 pm. Friday night is the banquet at the AMERICAN LEGION POST just east of the race site on Rt 703. They have chicken, roast beef, dressing, potatoes, gravy, salad, noodles,vegetables, desert, beverage are on the menu. Cash bar is also available. Saturday at 8:00am racing begins until conclusion. We have 5 rounds scheduled with the 5 th round being the top 6 boats from each class. All heats will be 6 boat heats. Awards will be at the conclusion. 8 boats down will be three trophies and 9 or more will be 5 trophy classes. No racing is scheduled for Sunday UNLESS WE NEED TO GET FINISHED. Entries are being take online at RCRACINGEVENTS.COM and PAY-PAL is also taken for payment. Mailed entries are also accepted for payment, but we need the form filled out on the rcracingevents site. Mail to Dan Kramer DUTCH RD DELPHOS,OH with payment. We will have souvenir shirts and extra banquet tickets also available. Banquet tickets can be purchased even if you are not a racer and are all welcome to attend. Extra shirts can be ordered and picked up the site. We will have T - shirts available for sale at the race. We will have a VERY LIMITED amount of banquet tickets available at the site. Cut off date for discount is September 1 then a $10.00 late fee will be added for entries. The cut off date is September 17, Motel discount rate ends September 1, then regular rates apply. See you in September at the GAS Nationals DAN KRAMER - EVENT COORDINATORTAND RACERS REPRESENATIVE DRIFTWOOD MODEL BOAT CLUB 27

28 Tuesday, June 14, 2011 Re-printed with permission from the Tilbury Times

29 DISTRICT REPORTS District 4 PAUL BYCHOWSKI District 4 is off and running in the 2011 race season. This year so far has not been one of the best, but all in all, I love this hobby and all the people. Our first race of the season was held on May 15 th by Summer Thunder in Schaumburg, Illinois and that turned out to be one of the worst days of the year for a race. The weather was 41 degrees with 40 mph winds and rain. With a vote from the drivers present we ended up cancelling the race and with the IMPBA OK we reschedule for the following Sunday May 22 nd. This turned out to be a really beautiful day for racing 80 degree's but a little windy and did create for some really rough water. Because of the rescheduling of the race I think that is the reason we had such a low turn out of boats. None the less it was an awesome day spent with awesome people! The race does have a traveling B Mono Cup Trophy which Brian Stieglitz took the Honors of taking home... Brian does get a lot of these trophy's he is a very tough driver to beat. I would like to welcome two new boater to the IMPBA in District 4, Dave Dorn and his son Conner did some really quality driving for there first time running around some buoys... Hope to see you both real soon racing. Our second race of the season was held on June 5 th in Sommers Wisconsin by the Badgers Model Boat Club and this was the nicest day of the year. Turn out could have been better but the racing was excellent. One of the most exciting classes to see is our 1/8 Scale class, we have top notch drivers and top notch boats. Like I mentioned earlier Brian Stieglitz came away with the win in this class with a perfect score of 1200 with 6 boats racing the class. We did from my understanding start our Thunderboat High Points Series at this race with Ken Stang taking 1 st place over all with 1025 points, we had 4 Thunderboats raced. I would like to mention that District 4 is racing by the the IMPBA rules for Thunderboats with 1 added rule. Any engine failing inspection will result in a 54 week suspension from the Thunderboat Class. I would like to say I mentioned in the March 2011 Roostertail that this is my last season as director. I think that was not said correctly on my behalf. I meant this year I am up for re-election (for the seasons) I will be more than happy to remain the director of our district. If someone would like to be director I will help in anyway I can. Paul Lets have a Safe Summer and Race Boats!!! District Season Schedule Saturday, July 16 th Sunday, July 17 th Sunday, August 14 th Sat & Sun, August 20 th & 21 st Badgers - Bill Wistert Sport 20 Memorial Badgers - Larry Foreman Sport 40 Memorial Marquette Club - Chicago Challenge Minute Breakers - 1/8 th Scale Silver Cup & Novice Cup Saturday & Sunday Badgers * * D4 Championships * * September 3 rd & 4 th Sunday, October 9th Badgers Turkey Run 29

30 DISTRICT REPORTS District 4 PAUL BYCHOWSKI - continued Dave Dorn and his son Conner Ed Krumnows Miller American Scale Hydro A group of drivers on a nice Summer day of racing 30

31 DISTRICT REPORTS District 5 Paul Traufler I m sure most of you have heard about the storms that hit Huntsville on 27 April, and yes it was pretty bad. I live less than 2 miles from some of the hardest hit areas and I can tell you it was too close for comfort. With the complete loss of power for the entire northern part of the state and a 5+ day repair time the Huntsville Club had to take the path to reschedule the Gene Taylor/John Hall Memorial Race. The race site did not have any damage, however with no power, very limited hotels, and food/gas shortage we could not hold a race under these conditions. The race has been rescheduled to July 16-17, if you have already signed up for the event but can not make this new date please contact David Hall, he will work out a refund for you. We have room for more boats!!! Please mail in an entry by the 8th of July (cutoff), trust me it will be here before you know it! There are discount rooms available ($49/night) at the LaQuinta Inns & Suites Huntsville Space Center. In order to reserve a room call the La Quinta Group Reservations Department at Please ask for LA QUINTA INN HUNTSVILLE SPACE CENTER and Group# 200. Well, since some of the local guys did not have storm damage and with no power to do work but VERY nice weather, we figured why not go run some boats! I ve included several pictures that Bill Zuber took when we were out at the pond. Check out the really cool trophies we have for the July race, Mark Bullard did a bang up job on these! So you want one, do ya? Well, you HAVE to come down to our race and EARN one! We will save you a spot, but get your entries in SOON! The entry deadline is July 8th Doc Turner s twin 101 making a fast pass Myself and Mark Bullard hanging out at the lake

32 DISTRICT REPORTS District 5 Paul Traufler - continued Doc Turner with is F Mono Bill Zuber working on his 1/8 scale hydro getting it ready for the July race in Huntsville A close up shot of our new experimental 4 inch diameter Swim Noodle Buoys, real cheap to make but need to be race evaluated to see how they take hard hits, and if the guys like them 32 District Season Schedule (All in Huntsville, AL) July Gene Taylor / John Hall Memorial Race Nov 26 1/4 mile OVAL / SAW Oct IMPBA Records Trial 1/3 mile OVAL / SAW Nov 27 1/3 mile Oval / SAW Nov IMPBA Records Trial 1/4 mile OVAL / SAW IMPBA Turkey Day Records Trial Paul Traufler So dust off your transmitters and fuel up your boats (or charge up those FE boats) and come on out and enjoy some fast boats down here in Huntsville, AL. If you would like to contact me try at wintrak@hiwaay.net or pick up the phone and give me a ring (256) (H) or (256) (Wk)

33 DISTRICT REPORTS District 5 Paul Traufler - continued The district 5 boys went on a trophy hunting trip! The Evansville, Indiana club hosted the Evansville Little Thunder race on June 18 & 19. This event is at the same location as where the Nitro Nationals will be held in August so they have a very nice setup already in place. Most of the boys arrived Friday to do some open water testing and weed out any issues before the racing starts. Great weather on Friday, ok a bit hot but really not bad at all. Well come Saturday that hot/nice weather was sorely missed! Heavy rains/storms delayed the start until after lunch, but the racing was excellent. The plan was to do the shoot out format, but with the late start the plan was changed to 3 or 4 rounds of flat out racing, all based on time available. The club kept things moving pretty well and we finished up about 1.5 rounds on Saturday. Well Sunday started the repeat weather pattern of Saturday with heavy rain/wind so once again a late start, this time about 11AM. The new game plan was to do 3 rounds, and base the class placement on this. Some GREAT racing in several classes greeted the many fans on Sunday, there were spectators all around the lake that just happened to be driving by, or going out to eat, and saw the boats. It s very good for the sport to have folks interested in watching, as these are potential new racers! The wild and wooly F Mono races was really a just make it to the finish (with all your parts if possible) to get the win, but all in all there was some very good driving and avoidance going on. In the end, the district 5 boys collected up their trophies and took home the hardware! Pictured left to right are Doc Turner, Paul Traufler, Mark Bullard, Terry Rogers, Cliff Warren, Joe Warren, Rich Zimmerman, Mark Ward, David Dillinwater and Tim White. 33

34 DISTRICT REPORTS District 6 ALLAN HOYLE The first race of the season was hosted by the Shoal Creek R/C Boat Racers at the Shoal Creek Resort in Joplin, MO. My good friend Steve Cooper CD the event and he did a great job. The weather was not as good, sorry to say. Saturday greeted the racers with high winds, but settled down later in the afternoon. Sundays forecast called for rain and thunder storms. During the drivers meeting Saturday is was decided to push as hard as we could to get 5 rounds of racing in before Sunday. Steve picked up the pace and we completed racing Saturday, and on Sunday we gave out the trophies to the winners. Here is a list of the winners and some pictures: Shoal Creek Winners B Mono 1 Dean Werges 2 Scott Segal 3 James Tomlin Open Mono 1 David Sandell 2 Kip Wood 3 Alan Staus LSG Mono 1 Lynn Cooper 2 Matt Metcalf 3 Chase Pickell D Mono 1 Lynn Cooper 2 Chase Pickell 3 Scott Segal E Hydro 1 Tom Boggs 2 Alan Staus 3 Bob Boggs LSG CAT 1 Alan Hoyle 2 Doug Easter 3 Scott Segal E Mono 1 Bob Boggs 2 Alan Staus 3 Lynn Cooper Open Hydro 1 Dean Werges 2 Doug Easter 3 Garry Staus LSG Sport Hydro 1 Kip Wood 2 Allan Hoyle 3 Lynn Cooper 34 Alan Staus and his E Hydro Allan Hoyle and his Whiplash Hydro

35 DISTRICT REPORTS District 6 ALLAN HOYLE - Continued Chris Pickell with his LSG27 Mono David Sandell (foreground) and Scott Segal Dean Werges XXX Conquest Cat Doug Easter working on Cat and Ron Lakin James Tomlin (foreground) and Norvin Ennis Kip Wood Stryker F - 41 Cat

36 DISTRICT REPORTS District 6 ALLAN HOYLE - Continued Lucinda Pickell and Bob Boggs (Cheryl Congdon in the background) Lynn Cooper starting boat with Matt Metcalf My good friend and CD of the event Steve Cooper Here are the other races that will be held in District 6 in Eagan, MN. The TCMBC will host a one day sanctioned race at Nicols Road Pond October 2 nd For more information about this event please visit their web site at Excelsior Springs, Mo. The MWMBA will host there race October 8th 9 th at Rocky Hollow Park with open water October 7 th Please Alan Staus at astaus1@yahoo.com for more information 36

37 DISTRICT REPORTS District 12 DON FERRETTE Well things have been moving at breakneck pace this year in D12. The SAW and ovals record trials saw yet another full frontal assault on the IMPBA record books which are listed in Record Director Doug Smock s report. By the time folks read this we will have already complete 4 out of 5 District Points Championship Series races but that was due to an unexpected schedule change and will get worked on in the off season to get things back to being more spread out. We are still trying to resolve the ODMBA race site issue as well as when and where we can move that race to but we will find a way to make it happen. We are also seeing even more growth in the FE classes and I fully expect that trend to continue. I hope all my fellow racers are having a great season so far and look forward to seeing more great racing in D12. 37

38 DISTRICT REPORTS District 13 JIM RAGAN We are at the middle of our racing season in District 13. Racing has been great as usual in our district, but attendance has been down some. We have been doing really well until this year. I guess that the sluggish economy and the high gas prices finally got to the point that it is making it hard for some people to travel. As I write this, we are seeing some decrease in the price of oil, so maybe attendance will increase at our next races. We started with a race schedule of 8 events, and so far we have completed 4 of them. See the remaining 4 races outlined below. We are looking forward to all of these popular races in the last half of our year. This is the election year for District 13 Director. I will not be running for re-election. I have been in this position for 4 years already and I think that it is time for someone else to take over. I know that there is someone in our District that has a vision of what they think our District can become. An individual that recognizes that we, as well as all other Districts, have both positive and negative things happening all the time. Someone that has good ideas on how to eliminate the negatives, and build on the positives. Think about it and see if you are that person. Our District definitely needs a good leader for the future. Have a great racing year! Jim Ragan District 13 District Season Schedule July Grand Prix Atlanta, Georgia August Gas Championships Atlanta, Georgia October 7-9 Fall Nationals Charleston, South Carolina November 5-6 Grand Prix Sycamore, Georgia 38

39 DISTRICT REPORTS District 14 MIKE SCHINDLER 2011 Little Thunder Winners B Hydro D Hydro E Hydro F Hydro 1 Ron Zaker Jr. 2 Paul Traufler 3 Jeff Schindler 1 Ron Zaker Jr. 2 Mark Bullard 3 Sam Bowden 1 Ron Zaker Jr. 2 Doc Turner 3 Sam Bowden 1 Ray Bowden 2 Joe Warren 3 Paul Traufler B Mono D Mono Open Mono B Sport Tunnel 1 Alex Hildreth 2 Rich Zimmerman 3 Tim White 1 Sam Bowden 2 Joe Warren 3 Alex Hildreth 1 Ray Bowden 2 Sam Bowden 3 Cliff Warren 1 Mike Zaborowski 2 Garry Geiselman 3 Jeff Schindler B Tunnel D Tunnel Sport 20 Hydro Nitro RTR 1 Ron Zaker Sr. 2 Mike Zaborowski 3 James Morber 1 Rocky Will 2 Alan Elzer 3 Garry Geiselman 1 Phil Thomas 2 Brandon White 3 Rich Zimmerman 1 Mike Zaborowski 2 Brandon White 3 Cassie Caudill Multi Engine Hydro Sport 40 Hydro LSG CAT LSG Sport Hydro 1 Mark Bullard 2 Joe Warren 3 Doc Turner 1 Chuck Hildreth 2 Ken Hildreth 3 Phil Thomas 1 Buddy Benedict 2 Don Brown 3 Roy Workman 1 Dave Swisher 2 Terry Rogers 3 Mark Ward Classic Thunderboat Open GAS 1 Linda Brown 2 Phil Thomas 3 Dave Swisher 1 Mike Board 2 Mark Ward 3 Terry Rogers TWIN SHOOTOUT TOP DOG - Joe Warren OPEN MONO FAST 6 - Joe Warren 1/8 Scale Final - Mike Zaborowski Sport 40 Jack Kohlmeyer Cup - Chuck Hildreth D Hydro Champion Trophy - Ron Zaker Jr. 39

40 DISTRICT REPORTS District 14 ROCKY FARMER - Race Report Hello, my name is Rocky Farmer, President of the D14 Quad Counties R/C Boat Club. I would like to give you some background on our club. Our club was formed in September of 2009 and we currently have 14 members. Our lake is located just north of Sellersburg Indiana along Interstate 65 on the north bound side. We found this lake by searching Google earth, and were able to find the owners, Donnie and Bill Weber. We asked them if we could use the lake to run boats, but they were a bit hesitant at first. After talking with them about our club and explaining what we planned, plus telling them that there will be a 2 million dollar certificate of insurance in their names, they allowed us to use the lake. The lake was originally dug for fill dirt when the expressway was built. It is not very deep and floods in the spring, which you might have seen on the International Waters R/C model boating website. The first full year was real busy for us, trying to improve our lake since it had not been in use for years. We had to clear the south shoreline of small trees and brush. Then we had to have more gravel laid on the access road. A driver s stand was also built so that we could host our clubs first race in October of However, due to drought conditions we had to move our race to the Madison Club s lake. The race took place and we as a club learned a lot. For those of you who have never run an event, there is a lot of work done in the background to prepare for it. I gained a lot of respect for the Clubs that host a lot of large events. It s not easy to host a race and requires a lot of help to successfully pull it off. This year our club is hosting two district 14 series events. The first event, called Summer Fun, took place on June 11th. The weather was a little iffy at first, but all in all it was a good day, and I think everyone had a lot of fun. We ran three rounds of racing with RTR, B Sport Tunnel, Sport 20, B Hydro, Sport 40, Eighth Scale, Gas Hydro, Gas Sport Hydro, Gas Cat, and Thunderboat. A big congratulations to the winners! Our next race is August 27th, we are looking forward to seeing everyone again at our lake so if you can come race with us, you will have a laid back day of fun and friendships Quad Counties Summer Fun Winners B Hydro B Sport Tunnel Sport 20 Hydro Sport 40 Hydro 1 Jeff Schindler 2 James Morber 3 Mike Schindler 1 Mike Schindler 2 Brian Schymik 3 Monica Swisher 1 Dave Roach 2 Cody Thomas 3 Monica Swisher 1 Mike Starrett 2 Mike Board 3 Brian Schymik RTR 1/8 Scale LSG Hydro LSG Sport Hydro 1 Cody Thomas 2 Amber Dunlap 3 Kaleigh Swisher 1 Brian Schymik 2 Mike Starrett 3 Chris Thorton 1 Dave Boley 2 Monica Swisher 3 David Swisher 1 Dave Swisher 2 Don McKay 3 Mike Board Classic Thunderboat LSG CAT 1 Dave Swisher 2 Linda Brown 3 Doug Shepherd 1 Don Brown 2 James Morber

41 NATIONAL FAST ELECTRIC DIRECTOR RANDALL THOMAS There is a rule addition that will be coming out to add a P Spec racing class. The P Spec rules are still being discussed on a number of the web forums. The basic intent of the class is for a low cost, entry level racing. A short brief of the rules for P-Spec would be limited to just a few manufactures of speed controls, motor types and batteries. The idea is well meaning and generally works well at a local club level. At the national level from a technical inspection point of view we have to be careful. For example, to say a speed control will be limited to 30 amps and then use the label that is affixed to the speed control to confirm the current rating would be asking for trouble. The same problem occurs with batteries. In order to properly do a technical inspection on a speed control current capability or a battery amp capacity would require some very expensive test equipment that would need to be calibrated to a standard. The cost of this type of test equipment for IMPBA or a club would be prohibitive. So I would recommend that any P- Spec class be a Special Event class, not allowed for records. In the electric 1/8 Scale rules, currently both S and T voltage is allowed. The proposal is to remove the S voltage and make scale a T voltage only class. This change would make sense as it will put all FE 1/8 scale boat into the same power rating making for an even playing field. More information will be presented at a later time. With many thanks to Chris Rupley (District 2 Director) For allowing us to hold a sanctioned race during their very busy district schedule. The Southwestern Fast Electric Race Will be held on September 17 & 18, at the London Pond site. The current list of classes is; Limited Sport Hydro, Limited Sport Offshore, P Outboard Tunnel, P Mono, Open Mono, Open Hydro, Open Cat and 1/8 Scale. NLMBC is going to try something new with the introduction of a 10 minute enduro race. The general rules for the enduro race will be any legal electric mono, full mill start, one optional pit stop allowed and total number of clean laps to determine the winner. For the optional pit stop, contestants must use the pit area to work on their model. Any setup change is allowed including a pack change. A clean lap is a lap completed without any type of penalty. The intent of the enduro race is to give drivers more time on the water. Please send your class and frequency information to Randall@on.aibn.com (416) Further updates will appear on in the forum section. NATIONAL LARGE SCALE GAS DIRECTOR CHRIS RUPLEY It s hard to believe but we are halfway through the 2011 season. It looks like all the districts are having their share of racing even with gas prices around the 4 dollar mark. The Driftwood Model Boat Club is busy getting everything in line for the 2011 IMPBA Gas Nationals to be held in Celina Ohio on Sept 29 th through October 2 nd. The Gas Nats have been held there in 2004, 2007, and now Celina is a very nice venue so get signed up and come join the excitement only the Gas Nationals can provide. There are also 3 clubs in the running to hold the 2012 Gas Nationals. The club and site will be announced at this years Gas Nats. Chris Rupley 41

42 NATIONAL RECORDS DIRECTOR DOUG SMOCK Hello friends, There have been 46 NEW RECORDS set since my last report! Bill Britton/Ron Drake, P O/B Tunnel, mph Huntsville, Alabama - April Fools Time Trials SAW Records 1/3 Mile Oval Records Bill Britton/Ron Drake, Q O/B Tunnel, mph Ron Drake, C O/B Hydro, sec David Hall, N Hydro, sec Ron Drake, C O/B Tunnel, sec David Hall, P Hydro, sec Julian Conde/Mike Whitley, LSG 36 Mono, sec Will Nichols, TLSG Hydro, sec Elizabeth City, North Carolina - Straightaway Kentley Porter, A Hydro, mph Kentley Porter/ Aaron Alberico, 45 Hydro, mph Jim Skelton, LSG Classic Thunder Boat, mph Mike Luszcz/Dick Loeb, T O/B Tunnel, mph Don Ferrette, Twin Nitro Hydro, mph Chris Harris, Q Hydro, mph Dick Loeb/Mike Luszcz, P O/B Tunnel, mph Mike Luszcz/Dick Loeb, Q O/B Tunnel, mph Dick Loeb/Mike Luszcz, S O/B Tunnel, mph John Finch, LSG 36 Hydro, mph Jerry Crowther, LSG 27 Mono, mph Trent Ghattas, LSG 36 Mono, mph Jerry Crowther, F Mono, mph Don Ferrette S Sport Hydro, mph Don Ferrette, T Hydro, mph Don Ferrette, T Sport Hydro, mph Don Ferrette, FE 1/8 Scale, mph Doug Smock, T Mono, mph Chris Harris, S Hydro, mph! This makes Chris the fastest model boater in the IMPBA. Well done sir!! Franklin, Virginia - 1/3 & 1/4 Mile Ovals 1/3 Mile Oval Records 1/4 Mile Oval Records Kentley Porter, A Hydro sec Kentley Porter, A Hydro sec Porter/Chirillo, P Hydro sec Aaron Alberico, D Hydro sec Jim Skelton, Thunderboat sec Jim Skelton, Thunderboat sec Don Ferrette, S Hydro sec Michael Chirillo, P Hydro sec Don Ferrette, T Hydro sec Don Ferrette, T Hydro sec Don Ferrette, S Sport Hydro sec Don Ferrette, S Sport Hydro sec Dennis Hayden, P Tunnel sec Don Ferrette, S Hydro sec Dick Loeb, P O/B Tunnel sec Dick Loeb, P O/B Tunnel sec Don Ferrette, 1/8 Scale sec Don Ferrette, 1/8 Scale sec John Chirillo, P Sport Hydro sec For more information on these records trials please see the D5 and D12 Directors reports Just a quick note to our Records Trials CDs, Co-CDs, and host clubs about safety Gentlemen as you know our models are reaching incredible speeds. With Hydro's pushing the 140s and Mono s approaching 100mph, it is more important than ever that we take EVERY precaution to keep the public and our membership safe, should the unexpected happen. I strongly urge you to use netting, straw bales, etc. to stop a runaway, and caution tape wherever possible to keep the public at a safe distance from the waters edge. Sites without a drivers stand need to take some measures to keep our drivers safe. Public areas require special attention. It is the host clubs responsibility to insure the safety of our sites. I will be working with our Safety Director in the coming weeks to put together a set of guidelines to follow, since no two of our sites are the same. We would appreciate any input you guys have to offer. Please feel free to contact us. Until next time, be safe and good luck!! Doug

43 NATIONAL RECORDS DIRECTOR DOUG SMOCK - Continued Chris Harris with his FE S Hydro D12 Director Don Ferrette ran FE S Sport Hydro Kently Porter holds his A Nitro Hydro Mike Luszcz ran his FE T O/B Tunnel FE Monos of Records Director Doug Smock Trent Ghattas works on his LSG 36 Mono

44 IMPBA 2011 Master Race Schedule as of June 2011 Jun 24 CENTREVILLE, VA to R - CAPITOL R/C MODEL BOAT CLUB Jun 26 UOSA Thunder on the Water IV to be held at the Reservoir at Compton Road, CLASSES: Novice; Stock Nitro RTR; B/P Mono; Open Nitro Mono; Open FE Mono; B/P Spec Hydro; Open Nitro Hydro; Open FE Hydro; 1/8 Scale Nitro; 1/8 Scale FE; Sport 40 Hydro; B/P Spec Tunnel; Stock B Tunnel; Open Tunnel; LSG Mono, Cat, Outrigger; LSG27 Thunderboats; Crackerbox/ Jersey Skiff; LSG Sport Hydro; LS27 Stock Gas; Open Offshore which can be GAS, Nitro or FE. 3 boats to make a class, pre-registration is required, race time 8:00AM. CD: Tracy Dolphin, (703) tdolphin@revtekinc.com Jun 25 CARLETON, MI to R - MOTOR CITY MODEL BOAT CLUB Jun 25 "2010 Power Stroke Classic" to be held at Ash Township pond, 1677 Ready Road, CLASSES: LS27 GAS Mono, Cat, Gas Sport Hydro, Thunderboat, Jersey Skiff and Crackerbox; B, D Hydro; Open Hydro; Sport 40 Hydro; 1/8 Scale; B Mono. Thunderboats, Jersey Skiff and Crackerbox conform to D2 rules (Zenoah only). Drivers have a great vantage point of the race course when driving, they will be over 10 feet above the water. Course has been adjusted per recommendation received from last years race. 3 boats to make a class, pre-registration is required, race time is 9:00AM. Send entries to Josh Stolfuss, 3413 Merrick Street, Dearborn, MI (313) joshstollfuss@yahoo.com Assistant CD: Bill Thompson, (313) puckstermi@comcast.net See flyer for more information Jun 25 MADISON, IN to R - PROP WALKERS MODEL BOAT CLUB Jun 25 Dennis Holt Memorial Race to be held at Krueger Lake, Old Jefferson Proving Grounds, Main Gate Hwy 421 in Madison, You will enter the gate, then continue on the back road. The lake will be on your left shortly after entering Jefferson Proving Grounds. CLASSES: Sport 20 & 40 Hydro; B Sport Tunnel; B Hydro; 1/8 Scale; RTR; Open Hydro-Nitro; Classic Thunderboat; GAS Sport Hydro; Open GAS. 3 boats to make a class, pre-registration will be required, race time 10:00AM. CD: Sandra McKay, (812) dsmckay@ymail.com Jul 9 ELMIRA, NY to R - SOUTHERN TIER NY R/C MODEL BOATERS Jul 10 Firecracker held at Brick Pond, Sullivan Street at Pattinson Street per directions on flyer. CLASSES: All IMPBA Gas, Nitro & FE classes, race committee reserves the right to combine classes if they don t have a minimum number of boats. 3 boats to make a class, pre-registration is required, race time 8:00AM. Start of heats by Audio Clock. CD: Pete Forcier (607) pkforcier@juno.com Assistant CD: Bill Kozuck (570) topfuel666@yahoo.com See flyer for pond location, more information and Lodging. Jul 15 HUNTSVILLE, AL to R - HUNTSVILLE MODEL BOATING ASSN Jul 17 John Hall and Gene Taylor Memorial to be held at Brahan Springs Park, South Lake on Drake Avenue. CLASSES: AB, CD, E and F Nitro Hydro; Multi - Engine Nitro Hydro; Sport 40; Sport RTR; 1/8 Scale with concourse; 20 Sport Tunnel; 20 Mod Tunnel; Open Tunnel; AB Mono; Open Mono which can be GAS, Nitro or Electric; LSG27 Cat; LSG27 Sport Hydro; Classic Thunderboat Hydro; Open Hydro's which can be Riggers, Sport Hydro, Cats or Fast Electric with any IMPBA engine including Twin Engine setups. 5 boats to make a class, pre-registration is required, race time is 7:30AM. CD: David Hall, (205) twox45@charter.net Assistant CD: Mark Bullard (256)

45 IMPBA 2011 Master Race Schedule as of June 2011 Jul 16 SOMERS, WI to R - BADGER MODEL BOAT CLUB Jul 16 "Bill Wistert Sport 20 Memorial " race to be held at Badger Boat Pond at I-94, Exit 339 (Hwy E), go east 1/4 mile then turn left onto Frontage Road, then left on Access Road, pond entrance on right. CLASSES: A, B, D Hydro; B, D, E/F Mono; B Sport, B Mod, D Tunnel; Sport 20 & 40 Hydro; 1/8 Scale Hydro; Open Cat; GAS Mono; Thunderboat; UL1 Sport Electric. 3 boats to make a class, pre-registration NOT required, race time 9:00AM. CD: Fred Hartley, (262) fred.hartley@gte.com Jul 17 SOMERS, WI to R - BADGER MODEL BOAT CLUB Jul 17 "Larry Forman Sport 40 Memorial " race to be held at Badger Boat Pond at I-94, Exit 339 (Hwy E), go east 1/4 mile then turn left onto Frontage Road, then left on Access Road, pond entrance on right. CLASSES: A, B, D Hydro; B, D, E/F Mono; B Sport, B Mod, D Tunnel; Sport 20 & 40 Hydro; 1/8 Scale Hydro; Open Cat; GAS Mono; Thunderboat; UL1 Sport Electric. 3 boats to make a class, pre-registration NOT required, race time 9:00AM. CD: Fred Hartley, (262) fred.hartley@gte.com Jul 16 ATLANTA, GA to R - ATLANTA MODEL BOATERS Jul 17 "Atlanta Grand Prix" held at Naturally Fresh Pond, 1000 Naturally Fresh BLVD, Atlanta, GA, CLASSES: Sport B, B, D and Open Tunnel; Sport 40 Hydro; 60 Scale Hydro; FE Classes are P Limited Sport Hydro, P Limited O/B Tunnel, P Limited Hydro (Rigger), P Mono and N Mono; GAS Classes are LSG Crackerbox, Mono, Cat, Rigger, Sport Hydro, Tunnel and classic Thunderboat; Open Mono, Open Hydro and Open Offshore. NOTE: Any Gasoline engine (Zen, QD, J&G, M&D, etc ) are allowed in LSG classes (maximum Displacement 30.5cc) 3 boats to make a class, pre-registration is required, race time is 12 Noon on Sat / 8:00AM on Sunday. Drivers meeting is 11:45AM on Saturday and 7:45AM on Sunday. 5 heats per class, time permitting. CD: Wendy Morton (404) norwen@att.net Mail entries to: Norman Morton, 4215 Valley Lake Terrace, College Park, GA, See race flyer for more information and directions to pond. Jul 23 SELLERSBURG, IN to R - QUAD COUNTIES R/C BOAT CLUB Jul 23 Hank Weber Memorial Race to be held at Weber Lake on Old East St. Joe Road in Sellersburg. CLASSES: RTR; B Sport Tunnel; Sport 20 & 40 Hydro; B Hydro; 1/8 Scale; GAS Cat, Gas Sport Hydro, Thunderboat; Open GAS. 3 boats to make a class, pre-registration is required, race time is 8:30AM. CD: Marion Farmer, (812) rocky.farmer@gmail.com Jul 24 SEVILLE, OH to R - CLEVELAND MODEL BOAT CLUB Jul 25 "Buckeye 880" Race to be held at the Chippewa Valley Campgrounds Pond, 8809 Lake Road, CLASSES: B, D Tunnel; B, D, E/F Mono; Sport 40; 1/8 Scale; B, D Hydro; LSG 27 Mono; LSG 27 Sport Hydro; LSG 27 Rigger; LSG 27 Cat; FE & B Sport O/B Tunnel; Crackerbox (with canister muffler only); Two classes of SS Mono - one with Zenoah engine, and the other with other engines to 27cc maximum; Thunderboat & RTR Mono. RULE DEVIATION: Crackerbox will be run with Canister Muffler only, SS Mono has engine stipulations. 3 boats to make a class, pre-registration is required, race time is 9:00AM Ohio Time. CD: Mike Laing (330) mike389@windstream.net Assistant CD: Gary Adkins (330) mrgaryw2002@yahoo.com 45

46 IMPBA 2011 Master Race Schedule as of June 2011 Jul 29 QUEENSTOWN, MD to R - DELMARVA MODEL BOATERS Jul 31 Chesapeake Bay Gas Clash held on the clubs lake on Cherry Lane known as the Gravel Pit. CLASSES: LSG GAS Mono, Cat, Sport Hydro; Rigger; Open Offshore, Crackerbox; Classic Thunderboat; Jersey Skiff and Gas Team Marathon. RULE DEVIATION: Gas Jersey Skiff will be run per D12 stock gas rules. 3 boats to make a class, pre-registration will be required, race time is 8:00AM. CD: Mike Hart, (410) , hart10163@aol.com Aug 2 EVANSVILLE, IN **** IMPBA REGATTA **** to R RIVER CITY RACING CLUB Aug IMPBA International Regatta to be held at Eagle Crest Lake, Eagle Crest Blvd, This is IMPBA'S Premiere event of the year for Nitro powered boats. The event consists of 5 rounds of Multi-boat heat racing for the title of National Champion (No timed events) CLASSES: see the multi - page flyer in this March Roostertail for the complete listing of the 14 National, and 4 special event classes consisting of Sport 20 Hydro; B Sport Tunnel; RTR 18 Hydro and GAS Classic Thunderboat. Race flyer is also on the IMPBA website under Current Flyers section. 8 boats to make a class, pre-registration is mandatory by July 15th. (IMPORTANT: ALL entries MUST be in the CD s Hands by this cutoff date) NO , phone entries or late entries will be accepted. Race time 8:30AM after drivers meeting. NO ENGINES WILL BE STARTED PRIOR TO 8:30 AM! CD: Mike Schindler (812) saymikey@gmail.com Race flyer pages also contain event schedule, directions to lake, lakeside rules and detailed rules for the RTR 18 Hydro. Aug 14 MIDLOTHIAN, IL to R - MARQUETTE RC BOAT CLUB Aug 14 "Chicago Challenge" held at Midlothian Reservoir, 167th St. & Cicero Ave. Oldest boat race in the district! CLASSES: A, B, D, E/F Hydro; B, D & Open Mono; B & D Tunnel; Open Cat; Sport 20 & Sport 40 Hydro; 1/8 Scale; Thunderboat. 3 boats to make a class, NO pre-registration, drivers meeting at 8:30 a.m. CD: Joe Kratky, (708) , spt.40@sbcglobal.net Aug 20 ELMIRA, NY to R - SOUTHERN TIER NY R/C MODEL BOATERS Aug 21 Can - AM Dash held at Brick Pond, Sullivan Street at Pattinson Street per directions on flyer. CLASSES: All IMPBA Gas, Nitro & FE classes, race committee reserves the right to combine classes if they don t have a minimum number of boats. 3 boats to make a class, pre-registration is required, race time 8:00AM. Start of heats by Audio Clock. CD: Pete Forcier (607) pkforcier@juno.com Assistant CD: Bill Kozuck (570) topfuel666@yahoo.com See flyer for pond location, more information and Lodging. Aug 14 BURTON, MI to R - TRANSOM TWISTERS MODEL BOAT CLUB Aug 14 "2011 Hydrofest" to be held at the Kelly Lake Park Pond, 1130 Munson Street, Classes: Nitro classes are Sport 40; 1/8 Scale Hydro; B & D Hydro. GAS classes are LSG 27 Mono, Cat, Sport Hydro; Thunderboat and Jersey Skiff. 3 boats to make a class, pre-registration is required, race time at 8:30AM. Any rule deviations will use District 2 rules. Jersey Skiff will use District 2 rules. CD: Ed Mazzola (586) egmazzo@sbcglobal.net Assistant CD: Tom Kelly, (586) theeonque@comcast.net 46

47 IMPBA 2011 Master Race Schedule as of June 2011 Aug 20 MENDOTA, IL to R - MINUTE BREAKERS MODEL BOAT CLUB Aug 21 "Minute Breakers Classic 2011 held at Lake Mendota, Lake Mendota Park, CLASSES: A, B, D, E/F Hydro; B, D, E/F Mono; Open Offshore; Sport 20 & 40 Hydro; B Tunnel Novice; B Tunnel Stock; B Tunnel Modified; D, E/F Tunnel; 1/8 Scale and Classic Thunderboat. Audio Clock, mufflers required. 5 boats to make a class, pre-registration required, race time: 9:00AM. CD: Gary Preusse (630) , Larry Gempp (708) gemppster@att.net See race flyer for more information including T - Shirts, early bird entry, and B Novice Tunnel. Aug 20 ATLANTA, GA to R - ATLANTA MODEL BOATERS Aug 21 "2010 Atlanta Summer Sizzler - GAS Championships" held at Naturally Fresh Pond, 1000 Naturally Fresh Blvd, Atlanta, GA, CLASSES: LSG Mono, Cat, Crackerbox, Jersey Skiff, Rigger, Sport Hydro, Tunnel; Twin LSG Rigger; Classic Thunderboat; Open Mono; Open Hydro; Open Offshore. NOTE: Any Gasoline engine (Zen, QD, J&G, M&D, etc ) are allowed in LSG classes (maximum Displacement 30.5cc) The race will feature a PREMIERE EVENT, the 3 rd Annual Thunderboat Shootout! - 4 rounds normal heat racing - top 6 boats move to the 1 heat WINNER TAKE ALL Shootout - the Shootout winner will receive a 5ft trophy and bragging rights Enter via: 5 boats to make a class, pre-registration is required. 4 heats per class time permitting. Absolutely no late, phone, or entries accepted. CD: Doug Smock (770) smockrc@bellsouth.net See race flyer for lodging, information, directions to race pond. Aug 26 CHESAPEAKE, VA to R - OLD DOMINION MODEL BOAT ASSOCIATION (ODMBA) Aug 28 " ODMBA District 12 Points Race" to be held at Indian River High School Lake, 1969 Braves Trail, CLASSES: All District 12 sanction classes for this D12 points race. 3 boats to make a class, pre-registration is required, race time 8:00AM. No alcoholic beverages allowed. CD: Dick Loeb (757) loeb112@aol.com Assistant CD: James Beasley (615) rcmaniac6@kansas.cc Aug 27 LONDON, ONTARIO CANADA to R - THAMES VALLEY MODEL BOAT CLUB Aug 28 Northern Nats to be held at Dingman Pond, 3260 Dingman Road. CLASSES: B, D & Open Mono; B, D, E & F Hydro; Novice; Open Outboard Tunnel; Sport 20 & 40 Hydro; 1/8 Scale Hydro. Gas classes are Mono, Sport Hydro, Cat, Rigger, Crackerbox; Thunderboat and Jersey skiff. No open water on race day. Shootout Format, District 2 rules apply to Crackerbox and Thunderboat. 4 boats to make a class, pre-registration required, race time: 8:00AM. Entry deadline is August 23rd. CD: Mike Hallam (519) hallamracing@rogers.com See flyer for Hotel information and map to pond. Aug 27 SELLERSBURG, IN to R - QUAD COUNTIES R/C BOAT CLUB Aug 27 Hank Weber Memorial to be held at Weber Lake on Old St. Joe Road East in Sellersburg. CLASSES: RTR; B Sport Tunnel; B Mod Tunnel; D Tunnel; Sport 20 & 40 Hydro; B, D Hydro; B, D & Open Mono; 1/8 Scale; LSG GAS Cat, Thunderboat, Gas Sport Hydro, Open GAS Hydro, LSG Mono; RTR. 4 boats to make a class, pre-registration is required, race time is 8:30AM. District 14 rules. CD: Marion Rocky Farmer, (812) rocky.farmer@gmail.com 47

48 IMPBA 2011 Master Race Schedule as of June 2011 Sep 3 SOMERS, WI to R - BADGER MODEL BOAT CLUB Sep 4 "District 4 Championship" race to be held at Badger Boat Pond at I-94, Exit 339 (Hwy E), go east 1/4 mile then turn left onto Frontage Road, then left on Access Road, pond entrance on right. CLASSES: A, B, D, Hydro; B, D, E/F Mono; B Stock, B Mod, D Tunnel; Sport 20 & 40 Hydro; 1/8 Scale Hydro; Open Cat; GAS Mono; Thunderboat; UL1 Sport Electric. 3 boats to make a class, pre-registration NOT required, race time 9:00AM. CD: Fred Hartley, (262) fredhartley@gte.net Sep 3 SOUTH GLOUCESTER, ONT to R - OTTAWA VALLEY RACERS Sep 4 Thunder in the Valley to be held at Pypers Pond, 5480 Bank St., South Gloucester, Ontario, Canada, K1X 1G9. Classes: B, D Tunnel; B, D, E Mono; Sport 20 & 40 Hydro; Open Nitro Cat; RTR; FE CAT/Hydro (battery up to P 8.4V to14.8v, any prop may be used; 1/8 Scale; LS27 Hydro, CAT, Mono; Classic Thunderboat, other classes on demand. CD reserves the right to combine classes. 3 boats to make a class, pre-registration is NOT required, race time is 9:00AM. RULE DEVIATION: Sport 20 & 40 Hydro strut may extend from transom. Open water on Friday from 10:00AM till dark. Camping on site but with no power or water hookup. CD: Luc White, (613) pooky_66237@hotmail.com Sep 9 HOBART, IN to R - INDY MODEL BOAT CLUB Sep 11 Indy Masters at Hobart held at Lake George, Hobart Water Park, 3rd & Main Street, CLASSES: A, B, D, E, F Hydro; Sport 20 & 40 Hydro; 1/8 Scale; B Sport Outboard; Open Outboard; Open Mono. GAS Classes are Open GAS; Unlimited; Classic Thunderboat and Multi-engine. Racers can step up 1 engine size to make a class. Over $15,000 in prizes awarded last year! RULE DEVIATION: With driver consent, excess Pit Time will expire and clock will be set to Clock Time (30 Seconds) 10 boats to make a class. Pre-registration is required, race time 8:00AM. CD: Stu Barr, (317) crpshtr@aol.com Make check payable to Indy Model Boat Club. Sep 9 VALDOSTA, GA Record Trial to RT - ATLANTA MODEL BOATERS Sep 11 "FE VI" 1/16 mile straightaway to be held on Blue Lake, Exit 13 on I-75. CLASSES: All Legal IMPBA Classes. Pre-registration NOT required, start time around 8:00AM, after timing equipment is set up. CD: Chris Harris, (407) clmjharris@msn.com Assistant CD: Norman Morton Sep 10 ELMIRA, NY to R - SOUTHERN TIER NY R/C MODEL BOATERS Sep 11 Shootout held at Brick Pond, Sullivan Street at Pattinson Street per directions on flyer. CLASSES: All IMPBA Gas, Nitro & FE classes, race committee reserves the right to combine classes if they don t have a minimum number of boats. 3 boats to make a class, pre-registration is required, race time 8:00AM. Start of heats by Audio Clock. CD: Pete Forcier (607) pkforcier@juno.com Assistant CD: Bill Kozuck (570) topfuel666@yahoo.com See flyer for pond location, more information and Lodging. 48

49 IMPBA 2011 Master Race Schedule as of June 2011 Sep 16 SEVILLE, OH to R - PERFORMANCE MODEL BOAT CLUB Sep 18 Thunder in the Valley held at Chippewa Valley Campgrounds, 8809 Lake Road, CLASSES: TBD 4 boat minimum to make a class, pre-registration is NOT required, race time is 8:00AM Ohio time. CD: Mike Laing (330) mike389@windstream.net See race flyer for more information. Sep 17 LONDON, ONTARIO to R - NORTHERN LIGHTS MODEL BOAT CLUB Sep 18 Northern Lights Fast Electric Open to be held at Dingman Pond, 3260 Dingman Road. CLASSES: LSO; LSH; P Mono; Open Cat, Open Hydro and Open Mono. Nitro and GAS boats are also welcomed at this event. 3 boats to make a class, NO pre-registration is required, race time 10:00AM. CD: Randall Thomas, (416) Randall at randall@on.aibn.com Sep 24 EVANSVILLE, IN to R - RIVER CITY RACING CLUB Sep 25 Jack Kohlmeyer Classic held at Eagle Crest Lake, Eagle Crest Blvd at Intersection of I -164 & Lloyd Expressway, Evansville, IN, (behind Crackerbarrel restaurant) CLASSES: A, B, D, & Open Hydro; Sport 20 & 40 Hydro; 1/8 Scale; B Sport Tunnel; B & D Tunnel; B, D & Open Mono; Multi-Engine Hydro; Open Gas; Gas Sport Hydro; Gas Cat; Classic Thunderboat; RTR Hydro. RULE DEVIATION: Classic Thunderboat - Zenoah only, RTR is per District 14 rules. 5 boats to make a class, pre-registration is NOT required, race time 8:30AM. Several hotels are within one minute travel surround the pond, plenty of space for canopies. CD: Mike Schindler, (812) , Mike at saymikey@gmail.com Sep 25 ROCHESTER HILLS, MI to R - OAKLAND WOLVERINE MODEL BOAT CLUB Sep 25 District 2 Challenge to be held at Spencer Park, 3701 John R Rd, CLASSES: B, D, E/F Hydro; Sport 40 Hydro; 1/8 Scale. Gas Classes are Mono, LS27 Sport Hydro, CAT, Thunderboat, Jersey Speed Skiffs and Open Rigger. 3 boat minimum to make a class, preregistration is required, race time 9:00AM sharp. CD: Mike Betke, (248) betkefamily@sbcglobal.net Assistant CD: Bert Dygert, (586) dannicdyg@yahoo.com Sep 28 CELINA, OH DRIFTWOOD MODEL BOAT CLUB to R IMPBA GAS NATIONALS Oct 2 11th Annual IMPBA GAS Nationals to be held at Eastview Park, 800 E. Livingston St., CLASSES: LSG 27 & 36 Outrigger, Mono, CAT and Sport Hydro; Super Sport Mono (using a Stock Zenoah with a canister muffler); Thunderboat (using a stock Zenoah); Crackerbox; Twin GAS Hydro; Open GAS Offshore; specialty classes offered are GAS Tunnel; Jersey Skiff. LSG27 will be allowed to bump to LSG boats to make a class, pre-registration is required. Shootout format will be used, 5th round will be the top 6 in each class. Final finishes will be based on total points, NOT winner take all! Controlled open water on Tuesday, Wednesday from 9:00AM till 4:00PM or CD discretion. NO alcohol allowed on site. All entries will be at CD: Kevin Sheren, (517) and Chris Rupley (419) Racers Representative is Dan Kramer, (419) Dan at dkramer@wcoil.com See 2 page flyer in this Roostertail 49

50 IMPBA 2011 Master Race Schedule as of June 2011 Oct 1 to Oct 1 Oct 1 to Oct 2 Oct 1 to Oct 2 MADISON, IN R - PROP WALKERS MODEL BOAT CLUB The Peck Schuman Memorial Race held at Kruger Lake, Old Jefferson Proving Grounds, Main Gate Hwy 421 in Madison, CLASSES: Sport 20 & 40 Hydro; B Sport Tunnel; B Hydro; Open Hydro (Nitro); 1/8 Scale; RTR; Classic Thunderboat; GAS Sport Hydro; GAS Cat and Open GAS. 3 boats to make a class, pre-registration will be required, race time TBD. CD: Sandra McKay, (812) mckayfirefighter@yahoo.com ELMIRA, NY R - SOUTHERN TIER NY R/C MODEL BOATERS Spooktacular held at Brick Pond, Sullivan Street at Pattinson Street per directions on flyer. CLASSES: All IMPBA Gas, Nitro & FE classes, race committee reserves the right to combine classes if they don t have a minimum number of boats. 3 boats to make a class, pre-registration is required, race time 8:00AM. Start of heats by Audio Clock. CD: Pete Forcier (607) pkforcier@juno.com Assistant CD: Bill Kozuck (570) topfuel666@yahoo.com See flyer for pond location, more information and Lodging. FLINT, MI Record Trial RT - FLINT ASSOCIATED SPEED TEAM (FAST) "Need for Speed at Thread Lake 1/16 Mile Straightaway and 1/3 Mile Oval for all IMPBA legal classes. No pre-registration is required, race time 8:00AM to dusk. $25.00 flat entry fee to enter, run as often as time permits. CD: Terry Keeley, (905) tkee@rogers.com Assistant CD: Mike Nowicki, (810) , mnowicki62@gmail.com Oct 2 EGAN, MN to R - TWIN CITIES MODEL BOAT CLUB Oct 2 "MN State Championships" to be held at Nicols Road Pond, Southeast corner of Hwy 77 and Nicols Road. Enter from Nicols Road via Silver Bell Road and Hwy 13. CLASSES: A Hydro; Sport 12 Hydro; A+ Open; A+ RTR; B Tunnel; B Sport Tunnel; B Mono; B Hydro; B Sport Hydro; D Tunnel, LSG Hydro; LS Open (GAS or Nitro); plus other classes if there are 3 boats minimum entered. 3 boats to make a class, NO pre-registration is required, race time is 9:00AM. CD: David Petrich, (952) tcmbc@hotmail.com Oct 7 to Oct 9 Oct 9 to Oct 9 EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO R - MIDWEST MODEL BOATERS ASSOCIATION The Midwest Shootout held at Rocky Hollow Park, N.E. 144th Street, CLASSES: ALL legal IMPBA GAS and Nitro Classes. 3 boats to make a class, pre-registration required, race time 9:00AM. Audio clock, 5 Buoy turns. CD: Allan Hoyle, (316) ahoyle@cox.net SOMERS, WI R - BADGER MODEL BOAT CLUB "Turkey Shoot" race to be held at Badger Boat Pond at I-94, Exit 339 (Hwy E), go east 1/4 mile then turn left onto Frontage Road, then left on Access Road, pond entrance on right. CLASSES: A, B, D Hydro; B, D, E/F Mono; B Sport, B Mod & D Tunnel; Sport 20 & 40 Hydro; 1/8 Scale Hydro; Open Cat; GAS Mono; Thunderboat, UL1 Sport Electric. 3 boats to make a class, pre-registration NOT required, race time 9:00AM. CD: Fred Hartley, (262) fredhartley@gte.net 50

51 IMPBA 2011 Master Race Schedule as of June 2011 Oct 14 HUNTSVILLE, AL Record Trial to RT - HUNTSVILLE MODEL BOATING ASSOCIATION Oct 16 Fall Record Trials to be held at Brahan Spring Park, South Lake on Drake Ave. 1/16 mile SAW and 1/3 mile OVAL. All IMPBA racing classes Nitro, Gas, Fast Electric. Pre-registration of $10 is required and $1 a timed run, payable at the end of the event. Event starts when system is up and operational, around 8:00AM and over around 6:30PM to allow time to take down the site. Plenty of space for tents and equipment. Call before leaving if weather appears questionable on TV. CD: John Equi, (256) , jondne@knology.net Assistant CD: Bill Zuber, (256) , bzubee@gmail.com Send Bill an if you plan to attend. Nov 11 HUNTSVILLE, AL Record Trial to RT - HUNTSVILLE MODEL BOATING ASSOCIATION Nov 13 November Record Trials to be held at Brahan Spring Park, South Lake on Drake Ave. 1/16 mile SAW and 1/4 mile OVAL. All IMPBA racing classes Nitro, Gas, Fast Electric. Pre-registration of $10 is required and $1 a timed run, payable at the end of the event. Event starts when system is up and operational, around 8:00AM and over around 6:30PM to allow time to take down the site. Plenty of space for tents and equipment. Call before leaving if weather appears questionable on TV. CD: John Equi, (256) , jondne@knology.net Assistant CD: Bill Zuber, (256) , bzubee@gmail.com Send Bill an if you plan to attend. Nov 26 HUNTSVILLE, AL Record Trial to RT - HUNTSVILLE MODEL BOATING ASSOCIATION Nov 27 Turkey Day Record Trials to be held at Brahan Spring Park, South Lake on Drake Ave. 1/16 mile SAW, 1/4 mile & 1/3 mile OVAL on specific days. All IMPBA racing classes Nitro, Gas, Fast Electric. Saturday will run 1/16 mile SAW and 1/4 mile OVAL only. Sunday will run 1/16 mile SAW and 1/3 mile OVAL only. Pre-registration of $10 is required and $1 a timed run, payable at the end of the event. Event starts when system is up and operational, around 8:00AM and over around 6:30PM to allow time to take down the site. Plenty of space for tents and equipment. Call before leaving if weather appears questionable on TV. CD: John Equi, (256) , jondne@knology.net Assistant CD: Bill Zuber, (256) , bzubee@gmail.com Send Bill an if you plan to attend. 51

52 International Model Power Boat Association P.O. Box 1951, Huntsville, Al Membership Application Form 2011 PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION VERY CLEAR and allow 15 days for processing New Member Renewing IMPBA Number Today's Date Name Date of Birth District # Address SUITE/APT # City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Country Phone ( ) CELL ( ) Club Affiliation (if none, leave blank) Racing Interests: Nitro Powered Fast Electric Gasoline Powered Electric Scale/Steam RTR Senior Membership for anyone 18 years and older, per year. New members If you re a renewal AND your application is received at the IMPBA Office prior to Dec 31, 2010 (This includes insurance coverage and your first rulebook) After January 1, 2011 the dues are $60.00 After September 1, for remainder of 2011 the dues are $30.00 Family Members $10.00 each per year for spouse and/or any children under 18 living in the same household added to the Senior membership. This includes insurance coverage only. Name Relation Birth date Name Relation Birth date Junior Membership $10.00 per year under 18 Years Old not joining with a parent. This includes insurance coverage and a rulebook. Birth date (Required) Other Organization Members: Members of other AMATEUR boating organizations are eligible to participate at IMPBA sanctioned events for $10.00 each event. Members must fill-out and sign this waiver then submit to Club Contest Director along with the $10.00 registration fee. Other AMATEUR Organization Membership Number (Required) (You must have your other membership card available to show it to the race CD) Initial this box if you want your contact information to appear In the membership directory. Please do not staple your check to this application ***** Expiration of Membership is December 31 ***** Make check or Money Order payable to IMPBA US currency only Extra Rule Books cost each Qty Printed Roostertail (4 issues), B/W, 1 st Class Post in $35.00 TOTAL AMOUNT SUBMITTED *** NO REFUNDS *** (except duplicate submissions or overpayment) Mail payment to: IMPBA P.O. BOX 1951 Huntsville, AL, New Clubs--If you are interested in receiving information for starting a club and registering with IMPBA you may visit our website for the most up-to-date information regarding our organization or contact the Executive Office at Everyone MUST read and sign below - Applications without signatures will be returned Safety Regulations Compliance I agree to comply with the IMPBA Safety Regulations both current and future for all applicable model operations. I understand that my failure to comply with the Safety Regulations will result in failure of liability coverage for any damages or claims so caused. I further understand that written notice must be provided within ten business days of the occurrence of any incident. Waiver and Release of Liability Statement I am aware that modeling may present hazards to participants and spectators. I exempt, waive, and relieve the International Model Power Boat Association (IMPBA) it s President, Secretary, elected and appointed personnel and their assistants from all current or future liability for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death. I understand that this waiver does not effect my liability insurance coverage. I understand that this waiver means that if I am involved in any claim I will not sue IMPBA. This waiver shall be in force at all times I am a member of IMPBA $60.00 $50.00 $60.00 $30.00 Family $10.00 Family $10.00 Junior $10.00 Other $10.00 Rule Book $15.00 Roostertail $35.00 Q# M S D Signature of Applicant Parent or Guardian of applicant under age 18 Signature of Family Member 1 Signature of Family Member 2 3/11 $