Getting more testy.....
To: All APBA Offshore members
It has once again come to my attention that there is misinformation and grossly incorrect statements being made about APBA and our Offshore chair. I am now officially out of patience. This behavior has been tolerated far too long. And this is a continuing problem, seemingly originating from the same source.
Therefore, as of the date of this letter, and under the provisions of APBA bylaws 15.1 and 5.5.2, I am terminating OPA’s ability to sanction events with APBA.
The statement, “APBA is difficult to work with” is massively inaccurate. The historically prevailing theme is that if an entity wants to work with APBA, they must show up at our meetings. Every APBA member is encouraged to attend our annual, national meeting. It is at this meeting where APBA does the majority of our business. We welcome participation at this meeting.
Due to the negative information spread by OPA and their lack of willingness to participate in any way, shape or form, I am forced into taking this action.
If anyone included in this communication has any questions, please feel free to contact me directly or Rich Luhrs.
It is my hope we all share the same agenda — to grow our Offshore category. But to do this, we need consistent officiating, consistent rescue, consistent interpretation of a common rule book, and most of all, positive business practices which promote Offshore racing.
Thank you for your time and please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Chris Fairchild
President, American Power Boat Association
