The season opener was held somewhat later than normal this year – The original date was accidentally scheduled for Mothers Day so we postponed the planned race at Colwick and used this date for the Peterborough race. The organisers, spectators and The 25 racers who entered 35 boats between them were treated to a chilly but dry day with some […]
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The season opener was held a week earlier than normal this year – We usually start on the clock change weekend. The organisers, spectators and The 25 racers who entered 35 boats between them were treated to a crisp but bright and sunny day with little wind, making for perfect racing conditions. The spectre of noise again raised its head […]
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Technical report relating to noise issues at Osier Lake Peterborough. Introduction This report has been compiled in order to proactively respond to the current noise problems we now all face when running R/C Multi boats This report highlights the work which has been carried out by Peterborough Model Powerboat Club (PMPBC). This can also assist other clubs who run multi […]
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So finally after a frustrating sequence of “Can we? Can’t we?” we held our first “Post-Covid” race at Peterborough. Restrictions imposed by the Park Authorities meant we were scrambling around at the last minute to dot all the i’s and cross all the t’s. We only confirmed the race was going ahead on the preceding Thursday! The weather was for […]
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The first problem we had was with the 3.5cc races. Colin Croxford requested a swap to the first group and told me it had been agreed for him to swap with Martin Hillstead. It hadn’t been swapped on the computer but nobody actually went to do this. Consequently, their respective transponders appeared on the screen but couldn’t be assigned to […]
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Wow, what a turnout! An incredible 53 boats entered in the first race of 2019. The internet had been alive with gossip and banter in advance of round 2 of the 2019 MPBA Multi National Drivers Championship. A few new boats had been built by the usual competitors and we had 3 new 3.5 drivers for 2019 – Phill Fields […]
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After the snow of the last few weeks interfering with testing, everyone was grateful for the perfect spring day that greeted them at Peterborough for round 1 of the 2018 MPBA Multi National Drivers Championship. 3.5cc – With 2017 3.5cc Champion Mark Wraight electing to sit the event out to save wear and tear on his boat for 2018, and […]
» Read moreHello racers! You can now book in for the first round of the 2018 NDC at Peterborough on 25th March:
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Looking ahead to the 2018 multi season, we have a lot to look forward to. There are the iMBRA League races in Gonzaga, Stuttgart, Haarlem and Hannover, plus a potential 2nd international in Holland at a new venue. The highlight of the season is of course the 2018 iMBRA World Championships in Egletons, France starting at the end of July […]
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The Endurance (Multi) season traditionally ends with the ‘Prestwich Classic’, a single 30 minute race for each class run under a handicap system, with the top 3 lap scorers winning a cash prize sponsored by Dave Marles of Prestwich Models. The event also determined the final standings in the MPBA Endurance National Drivers Championship 3.5cc – With 2017 3.5cc Champion […]
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