Re: the 2006 winter spectacular classes.
Same as last year with a few exceptions;
Addition of A O/B tunnel, Electric Mono, Electric Sport Hydro, and Petrol Sport hydro. (combined 25cc and open). The Winter Spectacular has always been a Hydro and Mono only event so we have added the new growth hydro and mono classes.
A O/B tunnel has been added for a few reasons, mostly because this class is growing at an exceptional rate at the moment (BotB for example) and we also had a generous offer from SPP to sponsor the class if we held it. A lot of the progress our club has made in recent times comes down to the hard work of some of our newer members - the ones with A O/B tunnels and electrics in particular.
Re Speeds of MJ's Lynx.
My last Nova powered tunnel ran consistently at 51mph - and it is not even close to the speeds of MJ'S boat. I know this because I helped build and set it up, and have probably driven it about 20 times. I would guestimate it's running close to 90kph when it second stages in heat race trim. The prop used and rpm's it does with it suggest it's capable of 100kph when trimmed differently (loose). I guess we will find out for sure when it goes to a straightline event.
Having said all that - 75 - 80kph is fast enough if consistent - look at the Villain's success.