Tiny Whoop Masters Event at Indian Lakes Resort
On January 15th, Chicagoland FPV held it’s first Tinywhoop Masters Event at the currently defunct Indian Lakes Resort in Bloomingdale from 10am-6pm.
The event setup took place the day before and lasted about 4 hours. We set up not one, but TWO courses – one being a massive layout in the hotel’s atrium, weaving through the bar, two suites and a hallway, and the other course in a Speakeasy residing in a remote area of the hotel. There was even a remote-controlled fog machine as well as a huge “dive gate” hanging from a 4th story window to make races more chaotic!
On race day, participants were split into two groups; Each group raced one course for a couple of hours, then swapped courses after a pizza lunch was served.
The top few pilots participated in a final “Chase the Ace” race to 3 laps. Winners were Dan “DanZ” Zabinski in first, Connor “CCshooots” Cunningham in 2nd and Chris “Chez” Sanchez in 3rd.
We had a massive turnout of over 50 people – between racers, family and friends! It was certainly a day to remember and the biggest event we’ve ever hosted, by my memory. Some pilots donated items to a (literal) prize pool, and Josh Bishop even hand-made trophies and a “Masters Jacket” for the winners. Racers’s skills were tested by the challenging course designs, and I think they came out from the experience all the better for it.
A huge THANK YOU to Terry – the “keeper” of the property, Josh Bishop, Dave Goddard and everyone else who helped facilitate this incredible event, as well as to all who helped set up, tear down and attend! Hopefully we will be having at least one more event at Indian Lakes before it is renovated.