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Alumaman
Joined: 26 Jul 2005 Posts: 306 Location: Whitecourt
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Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 9:51 am Post subject: Whitecourt Race Details - May 16,17 2009 |
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WHITECOURT RIVERBOAT ASSOCIATION PRESENTS THE
MAX FUEL JET BOAT CHALLENGE 2009
Overall Sponsor
Max Fuel Distributors
Class Sponsors
Unlimited - Contour Construction
A Class - Carlan Services
B Class - MacRitchie Forestry Services
LS Class – Crawford Machinery
FX Class - Kehoe Marine Parts (ZZ4 tunnel hulls)
D Class - Tri-jet Services (ZZ4 V-bottoms)
Contacts:
Dave Bradley 780-333-7230 (Race Chairman & Captain)
Karey Crawford 780-778-1465
Richard Grant 780-333-7235
Friday May 15th
4:00 pm to 8:00pm SHOW AND SHINE REGISTRATION AND TECH INSPECTION (River Boat Park Whitecourt)
Saturday May 16th
- 7:30am PANCAKE BREAKFAST (Woodlands RV & Marina - Ft. Assiniboine)
- 9:00am DRIVERS MEETING. (Woodlands RV & Marina - Ft. Assiniboine)
- 10:00am RACE LEG 1 (Fort Assiniboine to Whitecourt. Leg Distance: 104 km. 65 Mi.)
- 12:30pm DRIVERS MEETING. (River Boat Park Whitecourt)
- 1:15pm CIRCUIT RACES - LEG 2. (4 Laps, Leg Distance: 51 km. 32 Mi.)
Sunday May 17th
- 9:00am DRIVERS MEETING. (Chevron Bridge on Hw. 947)
- 10:00am RACE LEG 3 (Chevron Bridge to Whitecourt. Leg Distance: 88 km. 55 Mi.)
- 12:30pm DRIVERS MEETING. (River Boat Park Whitecourt)
- 1:15pm CIRCUIT RACES - LEG 4. (4 Laps, Leg Distance: 51 km 32 Mi.)
- 5:30pm AWARDS (River Boat Park Whitecourt)
Anyone wishing to camp Friday night at the Woodlands RV & River Marina is recommended to call for reservations, 780-584-2222 or email woodlandsrvpark@telus.net
More details to follow.... |
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Northgate Honda Racing
Joined: 16 Aug 2008 Posts: 48 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta
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Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 12:32 pm Post subject: |
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Any chance of a late season race for those of us that can't make a race this early in the season?Would like to get in at least three races,even if it wasn't for points.New boat is still in the paint shop.
Thanks
Brent _________________ Northgate Honda Racing
Driver/Owner- Brent Thors
Navigator- Ryan Lamming
www.northgatehonda.com |
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Itsworthit
Joined: 15 Jun 2005 Posts: 432 Location: Whitecourt
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Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 11:55 am Post subject: |
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Not to be pesimistic, but I think it will be unlikely to have a late race, with the CBF, and Insurance costs, and the time involved from all the volunteers, but 2 races here is a nice idea, we have a meeting on the 21 of April, I'll bring it up, everyone is welcome to attend this meeting, it will be at tthe Roadhouse at 7:30 |
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MISSBHAVEN
Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 310 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta
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Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 10:27 pm Post subject: |
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Northgate Honda Racing wrote: | Any chance of a late season race for those of us that can't make a race this early in the season?Would like to get in at least three races,even if it wasn't for points.New boat is still in the paint shop.
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Brent |
I think Brent was wondering about changing the race to a later date so more people can make it. _________________ It's always the Navigators fault! |
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Will R
Joined: 31 Jul 2005 Posts: 677 Location: NWT/Alberta
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Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 11:06 pm Post subject: |
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I think its alot more than just brent wondering!But we'll be there with Riskey Business running fx cause the new boat wont be ready and no test time with it since the shores of the Hay will still be packed with ice and lotsa sticks comin down even after race date usually the end of the first week in june before we can really get out there and test.Not sure about Peace River or Grande Prairie though.why is it the race was early this year i cant remember from the meeting in october.
When in doubt,hammer down! |
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Northgate Honda Racing
Joined: 16 Aug 2008 Posts: 48 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta
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Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 9:59 am Post subject: |
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I also prefer racing without having to wear my sled gear!lol _________________ Northgate Honda Racing
Driver/Owner- Brent Thors
Navigator- Ryan Lamming
www.northgatehonda.com |
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Itsworthit
Joined: 15 Jun 2005 Posts: 432 Location: Whitecourt
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Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 2:14 pm Post subject: |
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The race was advanced this year to accomadate all the racers wishing to go to the worlds in NZ, as they are having the worlds earlier. We realize that it will be tough for everyone to get ready, but there should be enough time, the weather man said sled suits won't be req'd, hell, my boat is still stuck in the mud, still at least 1 week from gettin' it out, we just hope everyone can make it, it's hard to please everyone |
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Northgate Honda Racing
Joined: 16 Aug 2008 Posts: 48 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta
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Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 3:05 pm Post subject: |
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I agree majority rules.I will have to come and run that ciruit some sunny weekend when the boat is done. _________________ Northgate Honda Racing
Driver/Owner- Brent Thors
Navigator- Ryan Lamming
www.northgatehonda.com |
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Will R
Joined: 31 Jul 2005 Posts: 677 Location: NWT/Alberta
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Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 11:46 am Post subject: |
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just out of curiosity...how many racers are actually going to New zealand?last i heard not too many.And just to throw it out there whos all planning to make it to whitecourt for the 16th and 17th.and one more question now who would be able to make it to whitecourt lets say if it was pushed back even a couple of weeks.lets see a show of hands.Carey,Richard,Paddy and who ever i forgot to mention that races from Whitecourt i do apologise i dont mean to cause ripples in the water just curious is all.Never know could mean the difference of 20-30boats showing up instead of 15-20 |
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Itsworthit
Joined: 15 Jun 2005 Posts: 432 Location: Whitecourt
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Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 5:56 pm Post subject: |
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We planned it 1 weekend later, but that is GP's Rat Roast Family rally and is always held the 3rd weekend in May, and 2 weekends later would put it too close for GP"s race, (that was the general concensus at the meeting anyways), when we originally were planning dates last year, there was a lot of people going, not sure how many are going now. with the way things are now. We have a meeting tommorrow nite |
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Itsworthit
Joined: 15 Jun 2005 Posts: 432 Location: Whitecourt
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Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:11 am Post subject: |
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Race Date will remain as planned for Whitecourt |
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Alumaman
Joined: 26 Jul 2005 Posts: 306 Location: Whitecourt
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Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 4:17 pm Post subject: |
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Just over a week to go
Entry fee is $600 for all classes. Payable when you register on Friday.
We are also running the same Calcutta as last year. $100 to enter, with 50% going to the winner and 50% donated to a local charity. Enter at registration. It goes to help those less fortunate, and its bad luck if you dont!!
Anyone wanting to be a support boat please call Lambert Veenstra, he might still need a few more boats. |
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reeder
Joined: 14 Dec 2006 Posts: 177 Location: Grande Prairie, AB, Canada
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Posted: Sun May 17, 2009 10:48 am Post subject: |
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Does anybody have any race results for the first day? |
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Arthur Outlaw Eagle Admin
Joined: 28 Oct 2006 Posts: 1654 Location: On the rocks
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Posted: Sun May 17, 2009 2:17 pm Post subject: |
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A few details.....Spencer was leading with Chad and Willie close behind. The LS class is AWESOME and Rob has his boat dialed in great....Dale...not so much. He was having bogging issues that were not yet solved when I left. The new Tunnel that was just sent out(The caddy white one, with the oarange highlights)ran strong for NO testing time. I was scared to get to close as the paint still looked wet on it!!! The FX Class was good too, but I never got any results other than the 'U'class.Sorry....The Doc/Baldy/Norhgate Honda boat had some steering issue's....Crawford pulled out 1/2 way through his race for unknown reasons (to me).That's about all I know. |
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