Brandon Model Boaters

Clean Sweep in A MOD Tunnel by the TBM at Orlando's June 16-17 District III Highpoints Race!

Website Administrator — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:54:32 -0500

Brandon Model Boaters, Inc pulled off a 1-2-3 finish in A MOD Tunnel at the June 16-17 District III Highpoints race in Orlando. First place John Otto with a bone stock Lynx/OS Max. Second place, Mike Hutchinson, Lynx/Rossi, Third, Bill Britton Lynx/OS Max.
Missing from the line-up was Steve Hearl who believes that this was because Mark poole had a vodoo doll of him in his hotel room! Saying 'Them South Carolina boy's know how to do that (expletive) !' Mark disavowed any knowldge of such a thing and said 'maybe his setup is wrong'. As Mark walked away, it was noted that he had alot of tools in his back pocket.
Mark Poole traveled from South Carolina to attend the race and was overheard saying 'I ain't payin' thirty dollars for no damn bouy cut!' An under the table fine imposed by the Tunnel Boat Mafia in addition to the normal one lap penalty. Sources say that payment of the TBM attendance fee would have ensured that Mark placed third or better had he payed the usual mafia fee for attending the race and setting up within fifty feet of the pit area. He didn't pay... he didn't place... The statement put out by the TBM late Sunday evening.
RTR action was hot all weekend with a special appearance by Mr. Twisted Liquid and his RTR entourage of little Miss Vegas'. Rumors abounded about the TBM setting up a gambling scheme around the RTR's, and one anonymous member was overheard stating that the TBM had to set up the scam to recoup the monies lost from Mark's refusal to pay the customary TBM attendance fee.
A good time was had by all who attended. The weather, although hot was good with no rain the entire weekend. The smell of BBQ filled the air along with the usual cheers of Oohh's and Aahh's.
Racing was complete by 5:30 PM on Sunday and, although there was no mention of police intervention, Mark Poole was home safe and in his bed by midnight!
Admin.

Brandon Model Boaters Makes The Tampa Tribune!

Website Administrator — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:54:50 -0500

Brandon Model Boaters, Inc made the front cover of the 'Brandon' section of the Tampa Tribune on 07.18.2007. The club was visited by a reporter during the WCRA race held at the club pond on 07.08.2007. The day was hot, but so was the action. A link to the full story on the Tampa Tribune site is here . Don Riek, (Club President) and John Otto were extensively interviewed and gave in-depth, knowledge driven facts about the hobby of rc boating as well as an overview of the club history. Take five and make sure to read the article!
Admin.

Agreement Between Brandon Model Boaters and Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation Approved!

Website Administrator — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:55:03 -0500

The club president Don Riek, is happy to announce that today, at a meeting of the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, the long awaited use agreement between Brandon Model Boaters, inc. and Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation was approved by unanimous vote. This means that, for the next three years, members of our club have official written permission to run our boats and hold race events provided we all follow the rules and requirements of the agreement.
A link to the agreement will be posted here as soon as the document becomes available.
Admin.

WCRA Waives Entry Fee For September 30th Race At Brandon!

Website Administrator — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:55:12 -0500

Entry fees will be waived for the Sept. 30 WCRA race at Brandon. Don Riek (President Brandon Model Boaters, Inc.) States that this is a 'Thank You' to the many loyal WCRA boaters and an opportunity for some who may feel the pinch of high gas prices at the pump, to come and race. There will be a few requirements Don states;
1, Entries will be limited to a maximum of two heats per class, per round.
2, There will be no additional classes added to the current lineup.
3, All entries must be mailed in and postmarked by September 24, 2007.
Be sure to get your entries mailed in on time and lets all have a good weekend of racing WCRA style!
Admin.

Mandatory Meeting For All Brandon Model Boaters.

Website Administrator — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:55:19 -0500

Club president Don Riek, has called for a mandatory meeting of all Brandon Model Boater members. Location will be Giordano's Restaurant at 11310 Causeway Blvd. in Brandon, at 7:00 PM on Thursday, August 2nd, 2007. Main topic of discussion will be upcoming races.
As this is a mandatory meeting, all members are expected to attend. No excuses!.
Admin.

Florida's West Coast Racing Association Gets A New Website.

Website Administrator — 8/25/2007 10:33:54 AM

The West Coast Racing Association's website has recently undergone a major renovation. We hope you will find it easier to navigate and review. Race dates are now laid out in order of occurance, current standings, club affiliations, directions to race locations, and contacts are easily found making the site a greater wealth of information. Check it out at www.flwcra.com