Basin Q40 Classic: Remembering Rusty Van Baren along with Clarence and Peggy Lee

[killerd]

Hello Pilots

In an effort to assist the shock of not having a February Q40 race in Phoenix for the first time in over 30 years, the west coast race committee quickly put together a race schedule that will hopefully evolve in the future. First goal on the list was to have a race as close the the Phoenix dates as possible to support the loss of the time slot, so adjust your flights and hotel reservations and lets have a great event. The Basin hosted the 2016 and 2020 Championship Races, so we are capable of running bigger events. Thanks to Dan, Mario, and Robert for their time and effort to get this going quickly. Also, thanks to Jim Allen and all of the Phoenix Club and others who kept the event going for all those years!!

Email me at:

dk10c@att.net

Need your Name, mailing address, AMA#, teammates, and phone number..

Doug Killebrew
(661) 400-5636

[craigfarthing]

Doug,

Thanks to you and the Valleyflyers RC club for filling the void that was left.

Duane Gall and Myself will be attending the Basin Race on March 11th. and 12th. We will be team mates.

Duane Gall
AMA# 88422
Address: 6053 Rogers Cir. Arvada, Colorado 80403
Team Mate: Craig Farthing
Phone # 720 308-0173

Craig Farthing
AMA# 498319
Address: 8195 W. Stene Dr. Littleton, Colorado 80128
Team Mate: Duane Gall
Phone # 303 919-6850

If you could share some Hotel accommodations that would be great.

Looking forward to seeing all of the Phoenix racers at the Basin.

Thanks again for hosting the race.

Craig Farthing

[AlexVazquez]

Very good guys,
MX team is planning to attend the race!

See U soon

[vonderhey]

Lee Von Der Hey
AMA 27677
7c
Laird, Doug

[sahartman21]

Scott Hartman
912 Plains Dr.
Fritch, Tx. 79036
(806) 886-3653

Ama- 98573
Nmpra- 30h

sahartman21athotmail.com

Several others are planning to go but can't commit at this point

[Mr_McGlue]

I'll be there emailed info.

Robert King

[killerd]

Thanks to all of you that have called, emailed and texted me so far. This is shaping up to be a huge event, so please keep sending your info so I can get going on the rest of the organization stuff..

Doug

[Grunk]

Tom Scott,
AMA 701
NMPRA 26P

Grunk,
AMA 171028
NMPRA 22p

[rocket]

Maybe next year use the original February date. You just killed Tavares by putting it a week before their race. Now we have to chose which to attend.

In Doug's defence there was nothing posted about a race in Tavares in that time frame. So I apologize if I offended anyone. Organizing a competition is a thankless job and Doug should be commended for his efforts.

[GaryS]

Maybe next year use the original February date. You just killed Tavares by putting it a week before their race. Now we have to chose which to attend.

In Doug's defence there was nothing posted about a race in Tavares in that time frame. So I apologize if I offended anyone. Organizing a competition is a thankless job and Doug should be commended for his efforts.

If only there was a calendar or something on the NMPRA homepage where clubs could put their traditional race dates? Perhaps list them as "provisional" or something if they aren't 100% set in stone, but at least it lets others know of races near dates they're thinking of.

[killerd]

Hi Ray

I did look up the Florida race from 2022 to stay away from that weekend, but the Whittier race has been the same weekend or the following for several years now and I haven't heard of it being a "Race Killer". Unfortunately one of my key players that I depend on to run my event wasn't available on the first weekend of March and the February weather in SoCal isn't the same as AZ, so it becomes risky to host anything other than a local event. I do hope it can work out for both events.

Hope your knees are feeling better!! Take care...

Doug K

[killerd]

Pilots List; As I get team info, I'm adding a team number to help. Just email any changes....

4-Jeff Robinson*
4-Lee Von Der Hey*
4-Richard Verano*

5-Duane Gall*
5-Craig Farthing*

2-Dan Thordarson*
2-Mario Salazar*
2-Chuck Andraka*

6-Marcus Blanchard*
6-Tom Scott*
6-Craig Grunkmeyer*

3-Mike Helsel*
3-Dub Jett*

10-Dave Gardner*
10-Jason Gardner*
10 Gary Long*

11-Dan Duffy*
11-Gerald Meaux*

8-Jim Allen*
8-Gary Schmidt*

9-Travis Flynn*
9-Robert Holik*
9-David Lloyd*

5- Roy Andrassy*
5-Doug Houston*

14-Dan Coe*
14-Richard Beers*
14-Joanne Coffey*

1-Tony McDonald*
1-Jacob McDonald*
1-Jim Padelt*

12-Salvador Barrios*
12-Juan Argüello*
12-Mario Aboumrad*

13-Alex Vasquez*
13-Angel Garcia*

7- AJ Seaholm*
7- Dan Kane*
7- Kent Nogy*

15 Robert King*
15- Gil Lucero*
15- Pietro Palumbo*

17- Doug Killebrew*
17- Laird Owens*

18- Billy Maylo*
18- Scott Manning*

19- Jacob Raquet*
19- Brian Richmond*

Duane Hulen*
Matias Salar*
Scott Hartman*
Lee Ulinger*



This list will develop as time goes on. If you see a question mark by your name, it means someone else mentioned you were going, but I haven't received anything from you. The star means I have everything I asked you to send me AMA#, etc...

Email me at:

dk10c@att.net

Need your Name, mailing address, AMA#, teammates, and phone number..

Thank You

Doug Killebrew
(661) 400-5636

[killerd]

Pilots List;

Lee Von Der Hey*
Travis Flynn*
Laird Owens*
Jacob Raquet*
Duane Gall*
Craig Farthing*
Dan Thordarson
Mario Salazar
Central/America +8
Dan Kane
Tom Scott*
Craig Grunkmeyer*
David Lloyd
Dan Duffy*
Mike Helsel*
Scott Hartman*
Robert King*
Dave Gardner*
Jason Gardner*
Gary Schmidt?
Chuck Andraka?
Doug Killebrew*
Jim Allen?
Robert Holik?
Joanne Coffey?
Roy Andrassy*/Canada +5??
Tony Lopez?
Matias Salar*
Stu McAfee??
Richard Verano
Dan Coe?
Richard Beers?
Tony McDonald*
Jacob McDonald*
Brian Richmond*
Gilbert Lucero?
Gary Long?
Jeff Robinson?
Jim Padelt?
Billy Maylo

This list will develop as time goes on. If you see a question mark by your name, it means someone else mentioned you were going, but I haven't received anything from you. The star means I have everything I asked you to send me AMA#, etc...

Email me at:

dk10c@att.net

Need your Name, mailing address, AMA#, teammates, and phone number..

Thank You

Doug Killebrew
(661) 400-5636

[aseaholm]

AJ Seaholm
17v
166009

[killerd]

Great News!!!!!

1.....I took a couple photos yesterday and the field is in the best shape I've ever seen it. All the rain created some grass and the park service came in a mowed it. Besides the mowing, they did quite a bit of clearing in the general area including removing all the homeless camps and such that were creating problems and starting fires, etc. It's really a wow look now and if your on the fence about coming, perhaps this will help you decide.

2.... Other good news, Aero Racing Engines is donating a brand new engine(including a spinner) to one of the attending pilots at the event. We will have a drawing and you can take it with you. I would encourage you to reach out and thank Lee for making this happen along with the Langlois family for their continued support of our hobby.

3... Last thing, continue looking at the 1st post with all the names and teams listed. I'm keeping it updated as I receive information. If you have a star after your name, it means you have provided me the info I asked to pre-register. I've also added teams as I receive that information. We can always make changes leading up to the Friday before the race as needed. Those who have a ? or no star, please email me to confirm you are coming. Also, look for the pilots at the bottom of the list with a star and no team. I'm hoping those pilots can communicate with each other so they can figure out a caller.

I'm really looking forward to this event and hope you are too!!

Doug K