NAMBA Record Trials

[Chris Wittrig]

Three records have fallen at the NAMBA Straighaway Trails in Los Angeles:

A (.21) Hydro: Mark Grim moves up his own record from 107.29 to over 110 mph

B (.45) Hydro: Mark bumps another of his records from 110.51 to over 112 mph

X Hydro: Mark takes back this record from his teammate Scott Bouche moving the record from 120.32 to a high 122 mph two way average with one way over 123 mph.

The wind is down and the water is flat as of 11:40 local time. More updates later.

 

[lohring]

Would you believe that the A hydro record was in the 90s only a few years ago? As far as I know, 122 is the fastest internal combustion engine record in the world. Very impressive.

Lohring Miller

 

[Don Ferrette]

Would you believe that the A hydro record was in the 90s only a few years ago? As far as I know, 122 is the fastest internal combustion engine record in the world. Very impressive.
Lohring Miller

Wow, BIG numbers, congrats to Mark. B)

Lohring I believe the best official IC recorded one way pass was by Andy B. @ over 125.

 

[DON MAHER]

Don & Loring,

Andy's 125mph pass was surpassed by Chris Grim with a pass of 127mph & a two way record of over 124mph with his "C" (67) hydro..........

Don

 

[Darin Jordan]

On the FE front:

Brian Buaas set a NAMBA record of 111 in P-hydro.

Bill Malvey set a NAMBA record of 76.95 in T-Offshore

Bill Malvey established a NAMBA S-Offshore mark of 61.31 mph running the 700 Kv Sniper on 8S (same boat as his T-Offshore boat, I believe)

Brian was trying to put his 30" Whiplash over 100 for P-Sport when the rudder failed at a reported 105mph, resulting in a crash that destroyed the boat... He got all the gear back in good shape, however, so you know he'll be back.

Bill Oxidean nabbed a couple of records in the lower voltage classes, but I'll have to update this when I get the details.

Sounds like a fun time was had by all.

GREAT Job to all the Nitro and FE guys out there. Keep up the great work! You guys help to keep this hobby exciting!

 

[Roger Hooks Jr.]

You guys must be bored to no end at heat racing speeds.

Congratulations!

 

[AndyBrown]

Good records! Congrats to everyone!

 

[RaceMechaniX]

John C also broke the G1 cat record with a 76 mph Insane Gen II cat.

TG

 

[Chris Wittrig]

Here are the official records that will be posted on NAMBA.com as soon as the boat, engine/motor, prop information is received:

FAST ELECTRIC

Bill Oxidean N-2 Offshore 4.349 51.73

William Malvey S Offshore 3.67 61.30

William Malvey T Offshore 2.924 76.94

Brian Buaas P Hydro 2.02 111.38

GAS

John Cinquegrani G-1 Catamaran 2.955 76.14

NITRO

Mark Grim A Hydro 2.045 110.02

Mark Grim B Hydro 2.018 111.49

Mark Grim X Hydro 1.834 122.68

Mark's birthday was Saturday the 5th. I must say, Happy Birthday Mark! You got three well-earned presents!

Congratulations to all who set records and a shout out to all those making attempts. Many thanks as well to the Seismic Amigos club members who work hard each and every time to put on the NAMBA record events and those non club members who help out as well. See you in August at the next trials!

 

[Bill-SOCAL]

And I want to say thanks to Mark Grim (and the Seismic Amigos) for not only putting on the event but also for his help and support. Thanks also go out to Brian Buaas as well. And also to Tyler (RaceMechanix), and Vince Henderson for the loan of some magic props for Brian and Mark to bend on!!

I had a blast. Can't wait for the next time!!

 

[mt. gay rum]

Mark---- congrats buddy....

 

[The Real Grim]

Thanks everyone. I would personaly like to thank all my fellow Seismic Amigos for all thier help all weekend.It take's a Team effort to put on a three day event.A special thanks to my son for all his hard work and support to help me get where I'am at.Tyler Garrard also had upped the G-1 cat record to 72.12 before Jon C blasted it up to 76.14 mph.I wish the weather would have been

better but we all had a good time anyway.Scott ,Hang on buddy you are going for a ride next time

Thanks Jimmy and Brian for making the long trip.See you in August.

Thanks again

Mark

 

[MarkScott]

Congrats to all.. Wish I was there to tape Mark's (and all others) runs!

 

[raptor347]

Got home late last night. It's worth every bit of the drive.

Just a great group of people run with. Nitro, gas, electrons-it doesn't matter as long as it's fast.

Mark & Chris, thanks for all the help. It's so much easier when it's not going down hill!!!

 

[Chris Wittrig]

Got home late last night. It's worth every bit of the drive.
Just a great group of people run with. Nitro, gas, electrons-it doesn't matter as long as it's fast.

Mark & Chris, thanks for all the help. It's so much easier when it's not going down hill!!!

It's all in the details, right Brian? :lol:

 

[raptor347]

It's all in the details, right Brian? :lol:

Yup! And nobody can screw up details like I can

 

[RaceMechaniX]

Some pics from Sunday.

Tyler