Also whats the issue with GUS the prez making this official? Sorry for this question but Im new at this and dont quite understand all the politics involved yet.
John.....you are always welcome to ask questions.....i will not hide....just been a LONG week at work and, wanted to explain.......
Two weeks ago during our January club meeting i had this discussion with the rest of the folks in attendance and, we determined to limit the number of "Officially Sanctioned" Drag Races for the event......When you look at a great event like Midwest Power...you will notice that they normally limit their contests to two....
First...The Farmageddon Mach Madness Event is here to stay.....That's a given....It fairly allows anyone from a NAR Jr. Level 1 to compete against an L3 flier on an EX "M" or "N" reload.....and, yes certain 29-38mm reloads are worthy of competing...
Second...The Lorraine D. Garrott Most Memorable Flight Award is unfortunately new this year due to the loss of our landowner.....It is ALSO a continuing effort by the club to carry out Mrs. Garrott's wishes that Children ALWAYS be allowed to learn and grow with us in this dynamic sport....It is also a continuation of efforts by MYSELF and, the overwhelming majority of our club to have sought out and, went the route of being self insured......
I have never been a father but, if you ANYONE asks me to turn away a child because its EX day at our field and, that's the way it is.....
I will refund your launch fees(Out of my pocket), point you west and, wish you a happy day.......
Thirdly...We knew Darryl Hankes had something AWESOME up his sleeve and, since it involves an easily obtainable rocket and, a simple L2 reload.....that if anyone (Level 1 Certified) was on the fence about this.....well, now would be the time to step to a NAR or TRA L2 Cert. attempt in style!
We are/where looking at the "Big Picture" of how many awards to create and, what to coordinate with the Vendors.....obviously Wildman Hobbies was ready to jump and, still may.
I/We have NO problem with anyone doing a side drag race coordinated with a vendor or not....Hey, that's what makes this sport fun.....whupping "The Hot-tub's A**" is quite a feat for anyone!
If you gentleman would still like to do a 7.5" drag race on Skids....please go ahead.....All i ask of any race is that the range does not tie up for too long but, have fun...That's what rocketry is all about!
If i sounded like a real Poop on this i have to say i should have been more concise about.....lets make it simple, fun and, most of all accessible to all in attendance from several different angles without making for only a choosen few with an inside edge...
Scott? Le-Challenger is staying (My 2009 SRT8).
Even though i am not 7'-9" like yourself
thus requiring a more spacious "El Charge-E-Arrr" they were going to kill me on the trade in value....
I can put a supercharger on it, shift-kit and, Viper half shafts out back and, still Whup Timmy's Camaro for a small investment of time/money.....
And John, nice WASSERFALL....i'm kind of partial to German Rockets! Don't know why...just am......:wink: