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posted 03/07/2012 The Charleston Model Boaters will be hosting the 2012 IMPBA International Regatta. Details are listed below. Register today at RCRacingEvents.com or by clicking
HERE.
* The 2012 IMPBA Internats are now sponsored by Aquacraft Models as the Primary Sponsor!!
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* All IMPBA US-1 classes will be offered and will run in heat racing format Sunday May 27 to Wednesday May 30. 6 boat heats for all classes. Time trial Ovals will be on Thursday May 31. Time trial SAW's will be Friday, June 01. Specialty non-US-1 classes will run 3 rounds on Saturday June 02. Race banquet will be held on the evening of Saturday June 02. Tightly controlled open water Saturday May 26 from 9 am to 6 pm. Schedule of classes running during open water will be published at a later date.
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* Race fees are:
* Registration fee $35.00 for ALL racers
* Heat Racing US-1's $15.00 per class
* Timed Ovals $15.00 per class if you qualify
* Timed SAW's $15.00 per class if you qualify
* Specialty Classes $15.00 per class
* Extra banquet ticket $22.00 each
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* Entry deadline is May 12. Refund deadline is May 12.
* 400 boat entry limit. Enter through Rcracingevents.com
* Pre-registration is REQUIRED.
* All payments REQUIRED by May 12 or entries will be cancelled.
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* At check-in at the race, you must designate what classes you want to run for the US-1 championships. You may also designate 2 classes for the President's Cup Award (similar to a high points award) at the same time.
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* US-1 Competition is open to ONLY fully paid IMPBA 2012 members. Guests, ie., NAMBA may participate in the heat racing sessions but may NOT compete in the time trial sessions. If you want to participate in all of the US-1 events you need to join IMPBA before the race. The top 5/6 or 20% of the finishers in the heat racing sessions qualify for the time trial sessions. Fees for the time trial sessions will be collected during the race only. You may compete for the heat racing sessions only if desired.
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* 400 boat limit. Full mill course, no cutting permitted, 5 buoys used on each end. No 30 second clock. IMPBA noise limit of 92bd. All 6 laps to be completed by all boats. US-1 classes require 8 entries to run the class. Specialty classes require 6 entries to run the class.
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* Single Engine F Hydro specialty class max CID is 1.05"
* F Hydro CID limit is 1.83". Cannot run twin 101's in the class. Max engine size for a F Hydro twin is two 91's.
* Twin Nitro Rigger CID limit is 2.50"
* RTR .18 Hydro can use stock or modified .18 engines.
* Junior class 21 open to racers 16 years or younger. Mono, tunnel or cats permitted, no riggers.
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* No RV hookups available. Notfy the race registrar (POC) by e mail if you plan on bringing in an RV or camper. Parking and setups will be indicated by the CMB club.
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* Motel Information and driving directions are included in the attached race flyer.
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