OPA Race dates

TomR · 12-28-2002, 04:31 PM

Concerning the first race on May 31/June 1, which classes will be running on Saturday and which on Sunday??
Do We have to be there on Saturday to run Sunday if our class only runs on Sunday??
John & I wouldn't be able to get down to Jersey until late Saturday Eve due to business commitments.
We are going to be racing in P-5 class and this would be our first race!

Looks good for the other dates in June, July, Aug & Sept.

AugiePensa · 12-28-2002, 08:26 PM

Tommy,the race is on Sunday!We'll keep you updated or have John call Dave from Gecko. Augie

12-28-2002, 11:19 PM

Tom, Saturday is testing, registration and inspections. The race is on sunday. We will probably have a late start to allow the local poker run club time to get back from Atlantic City. Inspections are usually on Sat. We should have time Sunday morning to inspect. We will be sending you a race schedule with times and contact info. Ed

Ron P · 12-29-2002, 08:36 PM

Sngle, I know its a lot of alphabet soup but let me splain'.

OPA, Offshore Perforamce Association has been around for 20 years, running races mostly in Barnegate bay from time to time. When US Offshore went belly up, Kurt Burger brought OPA back to life and started running divisional races in Point Pleasant as the NE division of SBI. Once again, OPA will be using SBI's insurance but not much more. Also, any boat that paid for SBI equipment registration in New Orleans is paid for the season.

If OPA wanted to pay a higher insurance premium, it could be it's own santioning body, however that is not the goal. The goal is to race for the fun of racing and leave the BS on shore.

NJ Offshore. www.njoffshore.com Is the local volunteer club that supports the races in the Point Pleasant area, we will also help with A/C but not NY or the TBA location.

Ron P · 12-29-2002, 08:37 PM

http://offshoreperformanceassociation.com/

Here's OPA's web site. It needs to be updated.