Please review this information. It will also appear in your NATs entry packet.
NATs policy:
The NATs policy in effect:
"All participants and/or pilots in any official or unofficial NATS Event(s) must be registered
with NATS as either a NATS Competitor or Mechanic."
This means if you come to the NATs only for the UNofficial events, you will still be required to register with NATs Headquarters. If you enter official events as well, you will automatically be covered as a "competitor", but if all you enter is UNofficial events, you must still register, but may do so as a "mechanic" (cheaper).
Special Event Rules:
Mouse II: Mouse II will allow spring starters and unlimited fuel. This
is a departure from the AMA rules for the event.
Processing:
Processing will close at the published times. Processing is done in
the morning of the event from 7:30 AM- 9:00 AM. Processing will close
at 9:00 AM. If you are late, you run the risk of not being allowed to
participate in that day's event. It is not our responsibility to find you;
it is your responsibility to be at the site ready to go. This must be
enforced to get the heats drawn up and to get the event started on time.
Practice:
The circles are open for general practice on a first come first serve basis
at the conclusion of each day's events, and in the morning prior to the
close of processing. The official circle will be closed for practice when competition begins.
Important note: the CL Racing site will NOT be available before Monday, July 9 due to overflight of RC Scale Aerobatics.
Rules Enforcement:
There are many, many rules changes that became effective January 1,
2007. You MUST familiarize yourself with
the current CL Racing rules. They may be found on the AMA web site.
Specific items to note:
There is an Outer Circle and an Inner Circle for
each event. Pitmen may NOT cross the Inner Circle without the express
permission of the Event Director!
You will be disqualified from the race if at ANY TIME the pilot steps
outside of the Pitting Circle while his model is moving and not in the
control of the pitman.
All pitmen will be required to wear a helmet when involved in pitting activities.
Flying heights have been revised, as well as the maximum heights for passing.
Penalties when given will be an added time penalty equivalent to three laps for the event in question. (This is now an AMA rule.)
Counting and Timing:
As in years past you will be required to help out with the counting and
timing responsibilities. Failure to help will result in no time for you
in that event.
NCLRA NATs Racing Champion:
The NCLRA NATs Champion will be determined as follows. You may acquire
points in all racing events. However, your 4 best will be used to
determine your placing. You must be a member of the NCLRA to participate
in this award. This award is an NCLRA award, and has nothing to do with
any AMA awards.
If you have any questions contact:
Tim Stone
4919 Country Oaks Dr.
McHenry, IL 60050
Home: 815-344-5728
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Bill Lee
601 Van Zandt County Road 4815
Chandler, TX 75758
Home: 903-852-5599
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