Biloxi 2x2 start

heater63 · 04-14-2008, 10:42 PM

Can someone please post the video of the 2x2 start that kevin is talking about

TYPHOON · 04-15-2008, 09:42 AM

SVL had another confrence call and all teams were present except Worthy Risk (Brad from CA). Lots of talk about the 2x2 start in Biloxi and how to make it even better. Great suggestions from all teams and votes on them to insure this is what the class wants. We decided that a 2x2 start in a straight row would be better than 2X2 staggering the rows behind. After trying it staggered 2X2 we found that there was a potential for teams to jump the start. Another area of concern was the back of the fleet had issues with wash from the staggard start. So in the future plan on seeing a 2X2 straight line back the whole way. You can not leave your position behind the boat in front of you till the green flag goes up.
We discussed Jumping the start or what we felt was a close call. As most racers agreed that when the yellow fall's we all hammer it and dont wait till the green in actually up. There is a one to two second delay and most of us agreed we are not going to let someone else get the jump so we all go at the drop of the yellow anyway. The solution we feel is so simple. Mark from Under Distruction suggested we dont need the yellow flag at all on the start. we all know who the pace boat is. Take us down the shoot and raise the green flag instead.
We also agreed that a team can miss one race and receive last place points if they couldnt make it. This will keep the team in the hunt for a national title and not blow them out for the season if they cant make one race.
I am so proud to be a part of this class with the passion all these teams have and sportsmanship we all have to help each other. These are truly racers that want to race as many boats as possible and are willing to sacrifice possible victories for better racing.
Of course these subjects are all up for review by the board and have not been approved yet.

Also working on possibly the biggest fleet of SVL yet to race in Havasu. Stay tuned!!!!!!

heater63 · 04-15-2008, 10:35 AM

Somebody slap me! Of coarse I'll take the hundred lbs.

2 Trick Rick · 04-15-2008, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TYPHOON

We also agreed that a team can miss one race and receive last place points if they couldnt make it. This will keep the team in the hunt for a national title and not blow them out for the season if they cant make one race.

Thats cool.

Brad Johnson · 04-16-2008, 03:22 PM

Sorry I missed the phone call. I am extremely busy at the shop getting customers boats ready for the spring, there is no way I could have taken the call in the middle of the afternoon. I am fine with all of your decisions. I am looking forward to seeing all of you at Havasue.

TYPHOON · 04-16-2008, 08:30 PM

Trophy and Big Ed are leaving this Sat. to get a head start. Picking up the boat at Rick Trumells in NC and doing 3000 miles from there. Should be there by Thur. Lets do some simple math. 6500 miles at 5 mpg @ $345. per gal who has the answer?
MD

TYPHOON · 04-16-2008, 08:33 PM

Doug, Ill do more than slap you if you want. You may buck at first but you will ease into it !!!!!!! Wake up and roll over dude.
MD

heater63 · 04-16-2008, 10:10 PM

easy there homo,the only time your gonna be behind me is on the coarse

TYPHOON · 04-17-2008, 09:16 AM

If I did my math right thats $4485 in fuel. Better not let them use A/C in the truck.

MD

Aqua Banshee · 04-17-2008, 09:39 AM

Quit doing math, it scares me to think about that.

Warm No snow or rain -$1000
Not working -$1000
Bikini Chicks -$3000
Racing + or - $$$$

Mix in some trophy pop Ok I'm better now