POPRA & OSS Join Forces to Open the Door to P Class Racing in 2007

[Offshore Super Series]

POPRA & OSS Join Forces to Open the Door to P Class Racing in 2007


BILOXI, MS – Delegates of Pacific Offshore Powerboat Racing Association (POPRA) and Offshore Super Series Powerboat Racing Association (OSS) met last Tuesday and worked out details to join efforts to bring the best of P class racing to the remaining 2007 OSS schedule.

Through this partnership, a quality program and a strong prize purse has been secured for all P classes at the race sites in Orange Beach, Alabama and at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri.

“We are excited to partner with POPRA and John Haggin,” said OSS Executive Director, Misty Velásquez. “POPRA is an organization that has always prioritized quality and safety.”

OSS treasurer, Stan Ware said,” Haggin has always been a strong supporter of OSS and offshore racing. His participation has really aided in trying to unite these groups.”

Any offshore race team that meets the specifications of either organization is welcome to take part in this joint venture. For those interested, more information can be found at www.pacificoffshore.com or at www.offshoresuperseries.com.

This is not the first time for the two organizations to partner. OSS and POPRA found great success is 2006 when they worked together to produce the Nationals in Las Vegas.

P class racing will be made possible by the support of OSS, POPRA, Dave Scott, John Haggin, Stan Ware, and Steve Page.

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[Maximus]

Nice Move!!

[Phantom1]

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...opied+boats%22

[oldracefan]

Why is this link added to this thread? This year seems to have been a step towards unification, get that crap out of here.

[KiloKat]

Originally Posted by Smiklos

I would think it here to demonstrate the wavering that has and is going on. What the customers (racers/fans/sponsors) want is a consistent product. It is hard to credibly say we will never or we will and then suddenly change your mind. For those watching and keeping score this is about the 5th major change. This one is the only one with a positive spin.
Steve

Personally, I don't care how many changes it takes as long as they are positive for the sport and keep us moving in the right direction.

[Wahoo ATV]

That is great news. If we can fit it in the budget, we will try to make one.

[KiloKat]

The best part obout this is that any boat out there can now race. I think that is one of the biggest keys to LOTO's Shootout success. It's a "rung whatcha brung" event where everyone can participate. There are a lot of boats out there that may not be competitive in a given class but are still awesome boats that should be participating.

[vinny kostelac]

Well said Dave and we are all looking forward to a weekend of TOAD LIFE. Our old out for justice boat is keep on the lake maybe we can talk him into running it.

[Ryan Beckley]

Also thanks to Kevin Cooper for helping to make this happen.

[Pete B]

If we cut short the personal agenda's, egos, and political strife, and anamosity that some have. The sport could grow by leaps and bounds. But in order to lead you must first be a leader. The examples of a few, should be admired by many!