2024 IMPBA Gas Nationals

[Buckshot]

The IMPBA Board has accepted the proposal for the District-13 Racers Group to hoist the 2024 IMPBA Gas Nationals. This will also be a celebration for the 75th Anniversary of the IMPBA!

Dates:
Open Water: June 18th & 19th
Race Days: June 20th, 21st & 22nd
Weather/Travel Day: June 23rd

Location:
3698 Naturally Fresh Blvd, Atlanta GA 30349

Race Format:
4 rounds of standard heat racing will be followed by a final 5th Championship Round. First round heats are set-up in alphabetical order of the entries within each class. Heats in subsequent rounds for each class are determined by accumulated points running highest to lowest. Choice of frequency will start from highest points on down if conflicts arise. If there is a tie within a large class when determining heat splits for a subsequent round, previous penalties may be considered. The racer with the cleanest previous heats will race with the higher points racers. Standard Heat Racing Point scoring will be applied. Only the top six in points will advance to the final 5th Championship Round. All points awarded during the event are carried to the final round. Total points accumulated for all rounds determines the “National Champion”. Any ties will be decided by run-off.

Class Schedule:
Thursday June 20th
Super Sport Mono
LSG27 Cat
LSG27 Rigger
LSG27 Sport Hydro
LSG Cracker Box (SS Engine)
LSG Superboat Offshore

Friday June 21st:
LSG36 Mono
LSG36 Cat
LSG36 Rigger
LSG36 Sport Hydro
Classic Thunderboat

Saturday June 22nd:
LSG27 Mono
LSG Outboard
TLSG-64 Rigger
LSG27 Jersey Skiff
Gas Scale Unlimited

Sunday June 23rd:
Weather Make-Up Day.
For any classes that are not completed on the scheduled day of the event will be run on this day. If none need to be completed, this will be a travel day. It is advised that contestants be prepared to stay through Sunday to complete their heats in order to be considered for the National Championship.

Racers are allowed a maximum of (3) classes per day pending 250 boat limit. After the 250 boat limit is reached, any open spots can be filled and the (3) classes per day limit will be lifted

Entries will be taken on rcracingevents.com starting on January 27th, 2024 at 10am EST
Payment at time of entry will be required.

Digital 2:00min clock will be used

Plans are still ongoing and additional details will be issued as they are finalized.

 

[Al Hobbs]

Great! One of my favorite race sites.

 

[Don Ferrette]

Great news Buck! TLSG64 is twin gas rigger right?

 

[Buckshot]

Great news Buck! TLSG64 is twin gas rigger right?

Yes.

 

[Don Ferrette]

Yes.

Thanks Buck. This thread is now pinned.

 

[Buckshot]

Updated the OP changing:
TLSG-64
to
TLSG-64 Rigger

This is "Twin Gas Rigger"

 

[Buckshot]

*****IMPORTANT UPDATE******

After meeting with the new owner of the property surrounding the AMB pond last night, it has been determined that we will need to change venues. This is due to construction activities that will be starting June 1 and they cannot guarantee undisturbed access to the facility during this phase of construction. We are not willing to invite all our friends down to race and not be able to guarantee that the construction will not negatively impact the race.

BUT WE HAVE A PLAN

The Gilley’s and the SOWEGA club are willing to let us use their beautiful facility!! So, the race will still go on but now at 1966 Robert Davis Road, Sycamore, GA 31790

For anyone that has not been to this race site, you’re in for a treat and a good time!

SOWEGA is a short course and runs 8-laps.

LSG Superboat Offshore will run a designated course and 6-laps.

There are a limited number of RV hook ups but plenty of room for self-contained camping.

Entries still open on 01/27 at rcracingevents.com

Registration Fee is $40 and $20 for each boat. Registration fee includes event T-Shirt, Patch, and Banquet Ticket.

Entries MUST be paid via PayPal at the time of entry.

Additional banquet tickets are available for $20.

The banquet will be held on site Friday June 21st on site.

IMPBA memberships and Single event forms must be paid through the IMPBA website PRIOR to arrival at the race site. None will be accepted at the site.

Event CD’s: Buck Shackelford/Gabe Clegg/Norman Morton/Nick Hartdegen

 

[Alan Elzer]

*****IMPORTANT UPDATE******

After meeting with the new owner of the property surrounding the AMB pond last night, it has been determined that we will need to change venues. This is due to construction activities that will be starting June 1 and they cannot guarantee undisturbed access to the facility during this phase of construction. We are not willing to invite all our friends down to race and not be able to guarantee that the construction will not negatively impact the race.

BUT WE HAVE A PLAN

The Gilley’s and the SOWEGA club are willing to let us use their beautiful facility!! So, the race will still go on but now at 1966 Robert Davis Road, Sycamore, GA 31790

For anyone that has not been to this race site, you’re in for a treat and a good time!

SOWEGA is a short course and runs 8-laps.

LSG Superboat Offshore will run a designated course and 6-laps.

There are a limited number of RV hook ups but plenty of room for self-contained camping.

Entries still open on 01/27 at rcracingevents.com

Registration Fee is $40 and $20 for each boat. Registration fee includes event T-Shirt, Patch, and Banquet Ticket.

Entries MUST be paid via PayPal at the time of entry.

Additional banquet tickets are available for $20.

The banquet will be held on site Friday June 21st on site.

IMPBA memberships and Single event forms must be paid through the IMPBA website PRIOR to arrival at the race site. None will be accepted at the site.

Event CD’s: Buck Shackelford/Gabe Clegg/Norman Morton/Nick Hartdegen

Is a great site with nice drivers stand, but a short course

 

[john v]

Was just on rc racing events and this race is not on the schedule yet
Sign-ups are this Saturday so hopefully they will be on the schedule soon

 

[Buckshot]

Was just on rc racing events and this race is not on the schedule yet
Sign-ups are this Saturday so hopefully they will be on the schedule soon

It will be put online at 10am on Saturday 01/27/24.

 

[john v]

Ok, thank you

 

[Buckshot]

Don’t forget, entry’s will open at 10am EST tomorrow morning on rcracingevents.com!

 

[Buckshot]

It has been an amazing response so far for the 2024 IMPBA Gas Nationals. To date we have 85 racers and 284 boats entered and with guests we have 102 that will be attending the banquet on Friday night. There are a (5) classes that are SOLD OUT, with a few that are close to sell out. The deadline for entering this event is on 04/06/2024.