Classes 1-6, SVL, SC. Announcer, pit party, beer tent, bands, downtown party, poker run, manufacturer rally, party boats on turns, program, speed runs. This is what we are trying to do at the Harrison Twp Mi race this year.

In order to raise the $ needed, we have to give the city something. I am quickly learning that we are in the entertainment business not just racing.

And the $$ still may not be there!

[QUOTE]I am quickly learning that we are in the entertainment business not just racing.

That is a good start, you live in michigan, go to the gold cup, see how they do it. They have great sponsors, and boosters.
After shooting the F-1 boats in Naples I have had plenty of e-mail and phone calls regarding pics for various media. a sponsor package needs to have eye catching art work, video, that will catch the eye of the buyer.

I agree.

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I agree.

Thanks for everyone's input. It's not falling on deaf ears.

This schedule is not official yet, but it's real close.

Biloxi - March
Clearwater - April
Lake Cumberland - May
Sunny Isles Beach – June - with run to Bimini and back
Kenner – July - Al Copeland Invitational
Orange Beach - August - Invitational
LOTO – Sept
Worlds – Jupiter - October - Invitational

We also have a new TV show that should be announced next week or the week after.

I'm going to Lake Cumberland next week to meet with the authorities to hopefully get a green light for the next few years.

As for unification it won't happen anytime soon if ever, but joint races should be simple to do and a benefit for everyone involved. We did a few joint races with POPRA in the past. Hopefully we'll do some races with OPA in 09. As for SBI, I've tried 3 times in 08, it's clear to me now that working with SBI will never happen so I've given up on that one. (not SBI Bashing, just fact)

OSS is working with Stu and the Florida Powerboat club to bring racing and Poker Runs to the same FL venue. We'd love to work with other Poker Run groups at the other race sites outside of FL.

We are interested in improving our sport and our production. Like Pete B said, we are also in the entertainment business. Cities pay a lot of money to bring our show to their town, we need to give them their money's worth in return. So in 09 you'll see OSS doing HEAT RACING (like we did in Orange Beach this year) wherever possible. You'll see the elimination of the 525 Vee and Vee Extreme classes and in their place will be the two P1 style Power to Weight ratio classes. We also added 4 classes to accommodate the P-Class racer. No GPS units, we do it using average lap speeds.

I continue to be a fan of the sport and work for the betterment of OSS and the sport in general. I'm open to new ideas and concepts. If you'd like to talk, call 732 552 0669 or send me an email [email protected].

Lets work together to make 09 the best season of racing yet. Thank you for your thoughts and assistance.

Ron

Youre not eliminating SVL are you ? What happened to 4 classes, spec only ? This is right back where .........Oh whatever .

Thanks for your input Klaatu

NOW PHUCK OFF !!!!!

Youre cute and all, but a little tall .Thank you anyway sweets....
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Wait A Minute !! Do you have a mustache and Gotee ? LOL
HMM maybe we can,... you know , LOL ....work sumpin; out ?

Good job Ron and company! Looks like I'll finally make it to Lake Cumberland :cool:

Yes SVL will still be a class at OSS.
MD