T guys held a VERY successful 2012 'T Party' on 6ML second weekend of May, likely to repeat in 2013.
For 2013, there are 9 T racers on 6ML, with another 7-8 T750/850 rigs requiring minor race conversion.
Second weekend of May remains quiet in cottage country, Cidiots not up yet before 2-4 weekend, water temp becoming tolerable.
It would be great to have drags and t's together on a pond for a spring testing opener, but likely too much action, asking for trouble, noise complaints, tree huggers, speed dialing authorities.
Kashe might be ideal for Drags.
Pencil in Sat May 11, with Sun 12th as rain day for 2013 T-Party, and Drag Queens, lakes TBD.
Each on their own pond the 2 classes could conduct their own clinic/test/safety inspection/weigh-in, help the 2013 'Newbies' get comfortable.
Even for 'fun' testing, each group MUST exercise discipline around safety, and liability, with manned rescue boats, procedures, absolutely no alcohol, mandate full safety cutsuits/helmets/jackets.
If we want to be taken seriously, we need to represent ourselves seriously.
NB/Himagain/P@/Jeff make salient point: sanctioned and controlled racing bring discipline of safety, and rescue to the forefront. It's delusional to think a WOT(80+++mph) run down your lake before dusk after a couple of beers is safer than a controlled race environment.
NOT yet approved by TORC, but likely 2013 race dates:
Waterford: June 8-9 (too small for Drags)
Gravenhurst: June 22-23 (all classes)
TBD: July 20-21 (all classes)
DV: Aug 17-18 (all classes)
Crystal Lake, NY (Stock Outboard)
AS previously mentioned above, in addition to passing personal and boat safety inspection, all racers are to be familiar with:
- Joining CBF, passing medical, signing waivers, obtain racing #'s for boat
- Joining TORC, your local club
- Asking how YOU can volunteer to support your class and race club
- Attending TORC AGM Nov 3(Ashbridges Bay, TO), 9am meetings first Sat of each month through to spring 2013
- Meeting a great buch of people who share same passion
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