Good news on the offshore racing front: The guys from Smokin' the Sound in Mississippi and Lake Race in Missouri are teaming up with the Offshore Powerboat Association this year. Should be interesting to see how the $40,000 prize purse for the "run-what-you-brung" class plays out.
http://speedonthewater.com/in-the-news/racing/1879-opa-teams-up-with-smokin-the-sound-invitational-race
http://speedonthewater.com/in-the-news/racing/1879-opa-teams-up-with-smokin-the-sound-invitational-race