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I agree Sarasota is a great site. Some of us are looking at the long term growth of the SVL class and the sacrafices we need to make. We have tryed the rest and now feel there may be a new way to grow our class. Loyalty to a series is most important to grow a class. The promotor needs to know who is in and who is not so they can advertise the class with an aprox boat count at each event. Picking and chosing just doesnt work to grow a class. SBI,OSS,POPRA and OPA have great sites but if they cant count on you at all there races then you are going to hurt the org's and promotors. Pick a org and do all there races and if you can make some of the others then do them but dont play all the org's leaving them to wonder if you might show. Some of the SVL have chosen P1 as there org and will do other races if they can with differant org's. Maybe Im a dreamer, but I do know what doesnt work!!!
MD
MD
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imco offshore
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are you coming bruce ? i know you have a really nice boat,, it would be great to race you too,,
Dunbar 104
Charter Member / Competitor
Randy what ever happened to the torque sensor? Did they make it over from Europe yet? I think they sent them a year and half ago.
I so wanted into this class earlier, and after two events with SVL boats, it appears as though my inability to get involved is a good thing. Some say they are working towards growing a class, but all you guys can never get together, absolutely befuddles me. I know you have to pick sites you can get to and afford, but there are certain things that the past has dictated are going to suck, let those sites, or org's fail, and get together for some quality racing. This onsie twosie boat stuff is not racing, or helping grow a class or org.
Dunbar 104
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What 5 SVls anyway?
F1-00 Racing
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J,
Why arent you racing right now? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I see two things, priorities(family) and money. Diapers for the youngsters are way more important than race fuel any day. I am NOT condoning what the "SVL All Stars" did in OB was right, in fact it was a total embarrassment to our sport, however who got all the coverage on the VS telecast other than the"Geico vs Qatar" showdown? The "SVL All Stars" They were the poster children in Powerboat in the next issue. But I do have to take my hat off to them as if they could have kept their mouths shut, only the racers would have known that it was staged and the it would have generated more fan interest in our sport. That in turn brings sponsor dollars which for some teams is the only way we race. Sponsor dollars come in then us teams can afford to pay top drivers as yourself to come out and race. I dont have a problem with "Gentleman's agreements" (ie 8 lap race, race the first 4 together then turn it loose for the final 4) but the total race, what a joke.
I'll go out on a limb and tell you the final results of the upcoming colossal battle in Madison in P1 SVL:
1) Watch your Back(they made it thru Biloxi P1 tech, shouldnt be an issue here)
2) Typhoon
3) Simmons/Octane(if hes up and running,which as talented a racer he is, shouldnt be an issue)
4) Pirate
Wow how dramatic......... And J I am so sorry I ruined it for you and let you know the results b4 the race, but think about it, its really not rocket science The only thing that could screw up the finishing order above is if Progressive shows up, then he's guaranteed the first place trophy. When he sweats, it is golden;when he pees, excellence excretes itself into the stall. And to think some idiot on the other board said I have nothing nice to say about racers or any organization............
Why arent you racing right now? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I see two things, priorities(family) and money. Diapers for the youngsters are way more important than race fuel any day. I am NOT condoning what the "SVL All Stars" did in OB was right, in fact it was a total embarrassment to our sport, however who got all the coverage on the VS telecast other than the"Geico vs Qatar" showdown? The "SVL All Stars" They were the poster children in Powerboat in the next issue. But I do have to take my hat off to them as if they could have kept their mouths shut, only the racers would have known that it was staged and the it would have generated more fan interest in our sport. That in turn brings sponsor dollars which for some teams is the only way we race. Sponsor dollars come in then us teams can afford to pay top drivers as yourself to come out and race. I dont have a problem with "Gentleman's agreements" (ie 8 lap race, race the first 4 together then turn it loose for the final 4) but the total race, what a joke.
I'll go out on a limb and tell you the final results of the upcoming colossal battle in Madison in P1 SVL:
1) Watch your Back(they made it thru Biloxi P1 tech, shouldnt be an issue here)
2) Typhoon
3) Simmons/Octane(if hes up and running,which as talented a racer he is, shouldnt be an issue)
4) Pirate
Wow how dramatic......... And J I am so sorry I ruined it for you and let you know the results b4 the race, but think about it, its really not rocket science The only thing that could screw up the finishing order above is if Progressive shows up, then he's guaranteed the first place trophy. When he sweats, it is golden;when he pees, excellence excretes itself into the stall. And to think some idiot on the other board said I have nothing nice to say about racers or any organization............
The torque sensors are avaiable but have not been desighned to run on bravo drives. Why put any money into development with out comitment from the race teams. Martin is willing to buy a portable Dyno if the there is enough teams comitted. In the end we should all pick what is best for the class to grow and not whats best for ourselves. I truley believe Martin has the next best game plan to move our class forward. Money,TV,fan base,sites and fresh new way of racing our boats so it doesnt look like a parade for 30 minutes. Nothing else has worked so why not try it?
Mark it looks like
Typhoon
Pirates
Octane
Progressive
Wild Card (not sure)
Watch Your Back (never know)
Are you racing 4th of July somewhere? I sure miss racing you guys.
Mark it looks like
Typhoon
Pirates
Octane
Progressive
Wild Card (not sure)
Watch Your Back (never know)
Are you racing 4th of July somewhere? I sure miss racing you guys.
It sounds like we will be doing heat races on Sat and Sun like we did in Detroit last year. Also there will be a new course set up for match races that is a lot like what they do in monster truck racing. It looks like a lot of fun. A weekend full of racing in your boat not just a one race event.
MD
MD
F1-00 Racing
Competitor
Hey Paul,
Keeping my head above water(or at least trying to these days lol) How are you getting along?
I didnt realize that P1 tech consisted of the racers word, wow hope that changes quickly lololol
F1-00 Racing
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Randy,
You approached me in KW with a truce and I am a man of my word. You seem to be the leader of this new P1 SVL contingent so I beg of you, get your guys on their best behavior. These H1 guys dont play around and point blank, think offshore is a joke. Dont think for a minute they wont cancel the agreement between H1 and P1 and tell Martin what to do with himself. This agreement can be very beneficial to all of offshore racing and now you and your followers are at the forefront. Please no banana hammocks in the bikini contest, etc. They will be watching every move you guys make under a microscope. Your a hell of a racer, show them what offshore is all about.
TC
You approached me in KW with a truce and I am a man of my word. You seem to be the leader of this new P1 SVL contingent so I beg of you, get your guys on their best behavior. These H1 guys dont play around and point blank, think offshore is a joke. Dont think for a minute they wont cancel the agreement between H1 and P1 and tell Martin what to do with himself. This agreement can be very beneficial to all of offshore racing and now you and your followers are at the forefront. Please no banana hammocks in the bikini contest, etc. They will be watching every move you guys make under a microscope. Your a hell of a racer, show them what offshore is all about.
TC
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F1-00 Racing
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Hey its your call big guy, have all the fun you want, I dont have any ties to H1 whatsoever(cough cough giggle giggle) I know nothing as usual, do what you feel is right. You are the man!!!!
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