Who is the sanctioning body for this?

Some how I don't see this going very far because all the other proposals that have come along were slapped down and left to die.

Bob,
I don't understand what would make you think that way. This is not a proposal this Series is underway and it has moved forward in leaps and bounds already. The first race on the series is the 1st Annual GCRC World Championships that will be held January 25th‐27th 2013 at the Riverview Florida Race Site and it is just about sold out. The second race in the Series is in Texas with the Lonestar Model boat club and they have not started taking entries yet, but have reported that they have a tremendous amount of people committing to the race and looking forward to entering. Next on the list is the Dallas Club who has just hosted the IMPBA Gas Nationals Last year and has succesful races every year. The Finals are at the VooDoo facility in New Orleans a club that has been putting on a very successful race for over 7 years now. I really don't see how anyone could think that this is not going to go far, as it already in a short time has proven to be a success. We are about to announce a couple of very large big name companies in motorsports that have stepped up to sponsor the series.

We have been contacted by clubs from all over the country and out asking about hosting a race in the series for the following year. We have the President of NAMBA Robert Holland putting on a race in the Colorado area for this year and will be announcing the name and date right after the first of the year. We have had talks and approval from Chris Rupley the new IMPBA President and he has asked about getting a Series race in his part of the country. So far the Series has been welcomed by everyone including both organizations NAMBA and IMPBA with open arms.

To answer your original question:Both organizations will be represented as it will depend on what organization the club that is putting on each race belongs too. We are trying to break any traditional boundary lines that exist and allow all RC Boaters a chance to race together under the same rules with a common goal. This is the first time that there is a race series that will cater to both boating organizations and give racers from NAMBA and IMPBA a chance and a reason to race together. We will have World Champions in our Hobby at the end of next year and a ranking for all racers that have raced in the series.

What rules? NAMBA or IMPBA?



This is the first I heard of it.
I think the way I do because of what I've seen in the last 12 years, I hope things work out.

Bob,
Thanks man. I think as long as we stay true to the idea of promoting the hobby and giving everyone around the country some good races to attend we will be in good shape. So far the clubs involved are very supportive and are doing a great job.

To answer your question about rules and organizations. The Series itself is not a NAMBA or IMPBA Series and I will explain. Each race in the Series is still its own race to be put on by each club that is hosting it. We don't want clubs to have any problems with the organization it belongs to, or feel the need to change organizations to host a race. If the club is a IMPBA club then it will be ran under IMPBA safety rules and covered by IMPBA Insurance. If the club is a NAMBA club then it will be ran under NAMBA safety rules and covered by NAMBA insurance. The Series does have its own racing rules that will have to be followed by each club no matter what organization they belong to. I have checked with each organization to see if this was allowed and both have agreed that as long as the rules were listed in the race flier and do not effect the safety rules that this is completely legal.

Here is the rules for the Series found on the website:
RCBWC Racing Rules

Check out the website for all info on the Series:

Sounds like a very good series Carlo. With todays gas prices, I hope many racers could do the entire series. The gas card gift, what a great idea. If you don't mind the competition, I may be interested in helping sponsor the series also. Shoot me a call, and may be we can work something out. I know you have my number, but just in case, it is below also.

PS, sorry I did not sell you that dyno hardware/software. I had a previous buyer on the line, and he took it,----for half the cost you offered me. This time, it cost me money to do the right thing, but my conscience is clear.

Doug @ ESP
(616) 458-8103 (EST Zone)

Another thing that might help people make the long trip to the races may be to create "money races". I have never seen them in RC racing, but it is done in motorcycle racing and many other forms of racing. The ability to earn money racing means the racers can call their racing a business, and write off everything entailed. The racers could be able to write off their work space at home, transportation costs, and every thing you spend a dime on for your racing. If you charged an extra $20.00 to enter a class (thinking while typing here), and made every class a money class also (instead of adding money races), the racers could get 100% pay back of that $20.00, paid out to the top 1/3rd finishers. The extra $120.00 the racers would pay for the entire series per class, would be a drop in the bucket compared to how much they can save in taxes, making it easier for them be able to afford to compete. Sure, the IRS wants a new business to make a profit after 3 years (if the USA lasts that long), but there is no law saying you can't be a poor business man.

Doug is right. If racing was a business then it would also be tax deductible. At least for 3 years. At the end of the 4th year, you can show a little profit, then year 5, 6 and 7 are a loss again. If you get an audit, you can tell the auditor that drivers and equipment are getting better and boats are going faster. A boat that was competitive 5 years ago at 50 MPH, now needs to go 70 MPH in heat race trim.

A straight line boat that went 70 MPH 5 years ago now heeds to go 100 MPH. So Mr. Auditor, I need to keep buying better, faster equipment. Motel rates go up, and and you know what has happened to the price of gas.