I'd say Tuesday 1/16 Straightaway, Wed. 1/3 Oval, Thurs, Fri. and Sat 1 round a day of heat racing. But for AB Hydro, CD Hydro, E Hydro F hydro, Scale AB Mono, CD Mono, E Mono, F Mono. Not too many classes and you'll be done in plenty of time for a banquet. 5 Days.
I think that would work but you're forgetting tunnels. 24+ entries a piece in both B and D tunnel at the most recent Charleston race. I'd say those are significant enough numbers for inclusion. Not to mention the boom of the twin hydro class. That should probably also be included along with an additional round of heat racing to make at least 4 for the week. I especially like consolidating the week of racing more so towards the weekend than midweek.
-Mitch
Too many classes can cause time problems. Three rounds of heat racing is not enough to determine a CHAMPION. 1/3 mile, 1/16 mile and 5 rounds of racing was the old US-1 format.
The best way to solve the "too many classes" issue is to invite all IMPBA US-1 classes, BUT set a 12 boat minimum to make a class. I think most would agree that winning a coveted US-1 plaque against a field of just 6 boats would feel...well like, not such a big accomplishment.
I do not see an issue with a 7 or 8 day race. Open water Sat. Trophy trials Sun, Mon. Tues. Racing Wed.- Sat. There were years that we could not attend the FULL event (time & money).... So we arrived just in time to have fun with the 4 days of heat racing and attend the afternoon
pool parties and Banquet!
. That makes a race with something for everyone.
One important point that Terry Davis touched on is the FUN FACTOR! Racing sun up to sun down is NO FUN. With more days added to the race there is time to stop early in the afternoon (when it gets HOT) and head for the POOL....or do some other activity with friends/family. That is how the Internats were back in the 70's and 80's. Just plain Fun and Friends!
As Charles suggested. Everyone here should suggest a good site, along with reasons it would be a good venue.
A few of us have suggested Huntsville with reasons why. I will add that those who have suggested Huntsville have attended IMPBA Internats at many locations across the far reaches of IMPBA territory for as many as FOUR decades.
Hey......this is a beginning. We now have TWO boaters that agree. Let us expand on this and see where we can go.
Robert, if you want to enter, I will pay your entry fees and you can pay me back with a check.....
Let the majority rule. Some of us will have to compromise if we are to get this great race going again but just look at how all of us will benefit from the experience.
Charles