Recent content by Mike Neal

So Gary, you’ve identified a problem, just like others. Do you have a recommendation? Mike

Mikey - I agree with you on the rule book. The specs could be printed in a specific section of the rule book, so they are easy to find and could clarify that they apply to T-boat, Stock mono, Crackerbox and any other appropriate class. Mike

Kevin - This is where the rubber would meet the road on setting specs for the stock motors -(ie, we need someone knowledgeable to make recommendations to the board, and membership as to what the specs and variances should be). This said, I have concerns about setting specs with variances that...

Bradley - Yes, the boats were all teched before the race at Evansville, and I think that was great of the club to do that. I should have been more specific in what I meant to say. I did not see any post race tech of any of the top three boats. It’s a quick thing to do, and could be...

Chris - I’m not sure this would meet your wish for a 5-10 minutes inspection (I’d guess 20-30 mins), but I think it would go a long way toward making an inspection effective and relatively quick. These specs should be printed in the rule book, and ideally be tight (I.e., no large plus or minus...

I have believed for some time that the stock motors need an inspection checklist for big events. So, I guess I’m on board with the “spec motor” idea from Chris. At the nats this past year I saw the inspector on the phone trying desperately to get a spec on stock flywheel diameter. That took...

I have a somewhat related question. Do you guys have an opinion on the best approach to breaking in a gas engine? I know you can run around the pond, but do you use a different oil? I break mine in with petroleum based oil, but race synthetic. Do you do any pre-pond bench running? I read...

Happening to me as well. :(