2010 Popra Schedule

General Popra Racers Meeting....

The last meeting we had was in Corona at a really good Mex restaurant. It is a happy medium for distance from everyone. Brad is up in Tahoe so he is hard to get to come down...but we can try. I will chase everyone that I know to make it a date and show up.

1st week in Feb??? Wed nite??


Thanks for the feedback on the racing part....I will pass on the info I am collecting to the group and see what they say.




Smitty, Louie, and Augie, Make sure you get there around Wednesday for the street party Thursday. Vern has a shop in Havasu now so we might have to lock you guys in to keep everyone safe.....I will cook for sure so bring an appetite and a clean liver.

pat W

Got something going on that night, but definately interested in attending.
 
Wednesday's the only day that I have a conflict that week, so whatever works the other days is cool with me. And I think you've got a good idea of where I'm coming from so if I have to miss, I'm sure you can articulate my perspective. Thanks.
 
Found out I am goin to FL on thursday. Will see if we are on tomorrow but more than likely next week. I fly back Monday.

pat W
 
Originally Posted by Brad Johnson
The joint POPRA event with RPM Racing Enterprises in Dana Point on March 27th and 28th has run into an issue with the Grey whale migration. After going through all of the spotting and clearing plans (helicopter, boat, etc.) with the officials, the answer was that we would not be supported by the Dana Point Harbor. We believe that the site is a great location but the possible negative publicity from the whale activist groups could ruin any chance of future offshore events in the area. We are working with the Dana Point community to come up with a future date that does not conflict with OPA, OSS, or SBI race dates. We will keep you informed as thing progress.




We have a BOD meeting tonight to discuss the date change among other things. Any date requests??? Dana Point is a great venue so we just need a good time of year to get it set so we can make it an annual event. You have to throw it against the wall to see if it will stick....

pat W
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Have the whales left word as to when they plan to be safely out of the area? I'm kidding, I love whales, eat them all the time. Delicious...

OK, seriously though what's the potential window that we're talking about for the reschedule. I was talking to a buddy last night who said he's been ticketed by the sherriff everytime he goes into the harbor in Dana Point. I'm assuming that's one of the anciliary issue that you guys are dealing with. Seems like they're more of a sailing port.
 
Smitty, Louie, and Augie, Make sure you get there around Wednesday for the street party Thursday.

pat W

Wild, Fun event. It will be unlike anything you have ever witnessed on the East Coast. Here are a few pix of the Street party in '08.

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We were looking into Late November (Turkey Run?) and possibly May also for the Dana Point Race. Sent out some echo location to see if the whales were ok with that. Tough to find dates when nothing is going on.

For Havasu we are looking at having a big paddle boat center of the race course for viewing during the Popra race on Sunday.

Street party is always a blast and we are looking at an IN The Red Poker nite on Saturday.

pat W

Sean, sick man (Have the whales left word as to when they plan to be safely out of the area? I'm kidding, I love whales, eat them all the time. Delicious..
:iagree: try them BBQ,d.
 
That Dana Point race would be AWESOME!

The 28 Pantera should be good to go for a March race. We're targeting the beginning of February to start testing and practicing for the ski race. So should be good to go for March. Also plan on towing out for Havasu.

Frankly, if that turns out to be the schedule, I'd say that absent any catastrophes we'd plan on doing the whole season (we'd planned on skipping any POPRA races more than say 6 hours away).

:huh:
 
Dana Point March 26-28 Tentative

Lake Havasu April 22-25

Long Beach July 15-18

San Diego September 24-26 Tentative

Salton Sea December 9-12

Dana Point is new this year. Looking at getting some of the Snowbirds to come down to play in the Pacific.

pat W:driving:

Tentatively planning on coming to Havasu this year. Can I run the Mag in P-5? Where is the rule book, and what preparations do I need to make to try and do this?
 
Here's all the info on the racing with POPRA. http://pacificoffshore.com/ Email them for fees and requirements. Maybe they'll cut you one-off guys a deal.

I've been good. Crankin' away at work and on the toys. I picked up Chrs B's (Duunoit) 28 Pantera race boat (in my avitar picture). We've been making some changes to the boat and doing general maintenance stuff (full load of nonsense down in the Pantera section under C-69). I check in on your rebuild thread from time to time. Lookin' good bud.
 
Here's all the info on the racing with POPRA. http://pacificoffshore.com/ Email them for fees and requirements. Maybe they'll cut you one-off guys a deal.

I've been good. Crankin' away at work and on the toys. I picked up Chrs B's (Duunoit) 28 Pantera race boat (in my avitar picture). We've been making some changes to the boat and doing general maintenance stuff (full load of nonsense down in the Pantera section under C-69). I check in on your rebuild thread from time to time. Lookin' good bud.

Trying to finish it with a little money still left for gas. :icon_bs:
 
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