*** 2024 IMPBA Spring Nationals Update - April 19th, 20th, & 21st ***

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Lamar_Huff

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Hey Gang,

2024 IMPBA ATLANTA SPRING NATIONALS UPDATE

We will be opening the event up for entries at Noon EST on Sunday, January 14th. You will not see the races posted on www.RCRacingEvents.com until this date and time. Just like last year, each day of the 3-day event will be treated as a standalone race. That means you will see 3 different races posted on www.RCRacingEvents.com. One for Friday, one for Saturday, and one for Sunday. Here are the classes being offered each of the 3 days:

Friday, April 19th
Super Sport Mono
P Limited Sport Hydro
LSG 23-30 Cat
D Hydro
B Mono
F Mono
P Limited Mono
Crackerbox
Sport 40
P Tunnel

Saturday, April 20th
Superboat
B Hydro
Q Mono
LSG 23-30 Mono
P Mono
F Hydro
Open Tunnel
E Hydro
LSG 23-30 Rigger

Sunday, April 21st
P Limited Rigger
LSG 23-30 Sport Hydro
Classic Thunderboat
Nitro Twin Rigger
LSG Twin Rigger
P Limited Offshore
60 Scale
Open Offshore

When registration opens each class will have a predetermined number of slots available based on past race attendance. Unlike in years past, we are going to hold the predetermined number of slots open for 2 weeks before starting to shuffle things around and moving heats from one class to another. So, if any class you are trying to enter is SOLD OUT there will be a waiting list available on RCRacingEvents.com. Please add your name to the waiting list because in all likelihood we will be able to offer up additional heats of the more popular classes if the less popular classes do not sell out. In the event any class is moved from one day to another (to balance out the number of heats each day) all impacted racers will be notified well in advance of the event.

General Race Info:

• IMPBA sanctioned

• Race Format: 3 predetermined rounds per class with only the top-6 point earners advancing to the 4th round Shootout (points from the first 3 rounds do carry forward and count toward your overall score)

• Each day is a self-contained event. All 3 rounds plus the 4th shootout round for classes on any given day will be completed that day and the trophies for those classes will be handed out.

• 2-minute start clock / full-course mill - No launch after 30 seconds, no exceptions

• Classes without 5 entries are subject to being canceled 2 weeks after entries open (refunds will be given if your class does not make the cut). Additional classes or additional heats of other classes may be offered in place of those that are canceled.

• Trophies awarded 1st, 2nd, 3rd

• Open Water Thursday the 18th, ONLY

• Any gasoline engine (Zen, QD, J&G, M&D Cast, etc) allowed in the LSG 23-30 classes. (max displacement 30.5cc)

• Motors for the P Limited classes shall be of an inrunner design and shall not exceed the following dimensions:
(a) Length: 60mm (2.362 in.), this includes any bearing protrusion
(b) Diameter: 37 mm (1.457 in.)

• IMPBA and/or NAMBA cards will be checked (including pitmen) prior to ANYONE putting a boat in the water. All IMPBA memberships must be current and paid through the IMPBA website prior to the event. All NAMBA members must have a current NAMBA membership and pay the $15.00 single event fee through the IMPBA website prior to the event

• Entries being taken via www.rcRacingEvents.com only and must be pre-paid (no refunds unless a class or the entire race is cancelled).

We expect the event to be bigger than ever this year so parking will be at a premium. We will have AMB members on site to help with parking. You will be expected to set up your tent and trailer and then remove your tow vehicle from the pit area and park along the driveway. This will make more room in the pits for additional racers.
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We strongly suggest booking a hotel in Fairburn, GA. This is a nice safe area with lots of hotels and restaurants to choose from. The Fairburn exit is only 10-15 minutes from the pond.

www.hotels-rates.com/Fairburn/GA/usa/

Thanks and we look forward to seeing you this Spring in the ATL!

Lamar
 
Reminder... Entries open up on RCRacingEvents for the 2024 IMPBA Atlanta Spring Nationals this Sunday, January 14th @ NOON EST! We hope to see you there!

Thanks,
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We have officially hit the 300-boat mark for the 2024 IMPBA Atlanta Spring Nationals! Thank you so much for the support of our event. Several classes have SOLD OUT already, but there are still spots open in many of the classes being offered. If your favorite class is SOLD OUT please add your name to the waiting list on RCRacingEvents.com. Spots inevitably open up as the race gets closer due to ppl scratching for whatever reason.

Thanks,
Lamar
 
House is booked for the 3 amigos from North Alabama and the honorary member from South FL. Its been 30 plus years since I have been to the Spring Nationals, looking forward to it.
 
Thank you, Atlanta Model Boaters!!
Great job managing the race and feeding us lunch!
Good times with friends new and old!!!
The weather was great, Fast boats and good drivers made for some exciting short track racing.
1st time in Sowega. Nice set up and will be back.
Thank you to all the sponsors that support our hobby!

Rod
 
First time to SOWEGA. Had a great time. Thanks to Lamar Buckshot Norm and Doug, especially Doug for retrieving SOOOOO many of my boats.

Hopefully better next year. Will need to asses my fuel capacity with 8 lap format.

Also thanks to Mark Adams for letting be a squatter under his tent and Adam Grim, for his awesome calling for me.

You know when you become a SENIOR CITIZEN you need all the help one can get.
Doc
 
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