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2008 High Points Results

The 2008 high points series is now history. Following is a table showing the top 3 places for each class. You can see the final points total on the high points pages. I can say personally that the best part of attending all of the high points races this year was that I got to see old friends and make new ones. At the end of the day, the people are what it's all about. I hope everyone else has enjoyed the season and the web site updates. I look forward to seeing you all next year.

Your webmaster, Chuck

Chesapeake Bay Gas Clash

The innagural Chesapeake Bay gas clash was held July 25-27 in Queenstown, MD. Racers from all over the country were in attendance. You can see some pictures here

Capitol R/C District race

James Beasley and Tim Clark racing Side by side at the 2008 Capitol race.

The Capitol club just finished their first district race at their new pond in Centreville, Va.  Congrats to the club members for putting on a great event!  A great time was had by all who attended in spite of mother nature's attempts to spoil our fun.  Friday and Saturday saw typical hot, muggy weather capped off with some late afternoon rain on Saturday.  The weather on Sunday started out cooler and with much less humidity, but then the wind hit.  Racing changed from going fast to just surviving as drivers tried to figure out how to deal with whitecaps. 

The big winner for the weekend was Ivan Place with 5 firsts!  The only perfect score for the weekend was from Christen Heffner in novice.  Based on how she's been doing this season, we're all in trouble when she moves into some other classes. 

High points series

With three high points races complete and only two left, some racers are establishing a dominant, but not insurmountable, lead.  At the same time, many classes are very tight at the top, often with less than 100 points separating the top several positions.  The final two races will prove to be extremely important for those in the hunt for one of the coveted jackets.


The next race will be the Chesapeake Bay Gas Clash July 25-27, while the next high points race will be August 22-24 in Chesapeake, VA. 

Other news

Chuck Gardiner, AKA Piper Chuck, has taken over as webmaster so Scott Norris can focus on his business.  Thanks to Scott for getting the D12 web site up and going. If you have pictures or news you want to share with the district, send them to Chuck.

Chuck has also assumed the role of District 12 Scale Director from Tim Clark to allow Tim some space in his life style to raise his children. Thanks Tim for your efforts. 

Chesapeake Bay Gas Clash

IMPBA District 12 is proud to announce a brand new event- The 1st Annual 2008 Chesapeake Bay Gas Clash! The race is being held at the Delmarva Model Boaters Club lake located on Cherry Lane in Queenstown Maryland right across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on Maryland's eastern shore. This is a state of the art facility with ample parking, elevated drivers stand and an easy access boat launching pad. There are plenty of things besides boat racing to do in the area with great restaurants and dockside bars 10 minutes up the road in Kent Narrows, well known for it’s “night life”. The Delmarva club will be hosting a crab feast Saturday night under the lights featuring steamed Maryland blue crabs fresh from the Chesapeake Bay! Be sure to mark your calendars for this 3 day racing event July 25, 26, and 27th as this is quickly shaping up to be fantastic with sponsors already on board like Aeromarine Laminates, Jackrabbit Racing, Insane Boats, CC Racing Engines, Butch The Boatman Gas RC Products and Mastons R/C Marine just to name a few. Awesome Gold Cup Trophies for first through third place in all 10 classes! Also, a Full Mod Zenoah G260 from Carlo @ CC Racing Engines for the weekends high points winner! Don't miss this one!!

New District Rules-

A- ¾” or wider bright yellow marking tape or band on all 2.4 transmitters that can be seen easily by the CD while driver is holding the transmitter. Suggested placings are around radio base or antenna.

B- All District points race fees will be calculated and paid by check at the conclusion of each race

C- Drivers must have alternate frequencies with them at all times at sanctioned races. Should combining heat(s) or run-offs require frequency changes, driver with high points has choice (for run offs driver with best placings has choice i.e.- 2 firsts vs. 1 first). Any person who needs to change due to combining heats or run-offs and does not will receive zero (0) points for any heat or forfeit run-off for not being able to change. Any driver using 2.4 spread spectrum is obviously exempt from this rule.
 

District Points Classes for 2008- please note there are changes & additions-

B mono

 Open Nitro Mono

 B hydro

 D hydro

 E hydro

 F hydro

 B o/b tunnel

 D o/b tunnel,

Sport 40

 1/8 scale

 LSG Stock

 LSG Mono

 LSG Catamaran,

LSG Ourigger,

LSG Sport Hydro

 LSG Classic Thunderboat

 Open Catamaran

 Open Offshore

Also results at each district race will only be counted for high points if the class has at least 4 boats that make at least one heat at that race. In addition, a minimum of 20 boats total must run by the end of the season. Note that each club is free to add additional non-high points classes as they see fit.

Each club should provide a list of frequencies being used by its members. This list can be compiled at the district level and added to the district web site to help race organizers anticipate frequency problems. It will also be useful in helping new club members pick a frequency.

District races should start as early as practical and be run as efficiently as possible. Late starts and long delays between heats reduce the amount of racing. The members of a club that is running a district race should remember that their first priority is to their guests from out of town, not their own district points. When you attend other club's races, they will do their best to return the hospitality you extended to them.

2008 District 12 Points Race Schedule

The race dates for the high points series were discussed and finalized. We will have 5 high points races this year. As with past years, there are no drops. All 5 races count in the high points.

The locations and dates of the high points races are:
Greensboro, NC - May 16-18
Queenstown, MD - June 6-8
Centreville, VA - July 11-13
Chesapeake, VA - August 22-24
Hagerstown, MD - September 26-28

In addition, a gas only race will be held at Queenstown, MD July 25-27. This a special non points race, classes to be announced soon.