SBI Unlimited Class Offered New Schedule for 2015
09-19-2014, 03:59 PM
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I guess the part I don't follow us why a portion is held back by SBI (20%) and it all isn't offered as part of the winnings. These big boats draw the crowds, and it's the crowds that enable event sponsors and municipality funding. Maybe I'm missing something.
It would be interesting to hear from the silent teams not aligned with the change.
Regardless, a bigger boat turnout is only going to benefit everyone.
It would be interesting to hear from the silent teams not aligned with the change.
Regardless, a bigger boat turnout is only going to benefit everyone.
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I guess the part I don't follow us why a portion is held back by SBI (20%) and it all isn't offered as part of the winnings. These big boats draw the crowds, and it's the crowds that enable event sponsors and municipality funding. Maybe I'm missing something.
It would be interesting to hear from the silent teams not aligned with the change.
Regardless, a bigger boat turnout is only going to benefit everyone.
It would be interesting to hear from the silent teams not aligned with the change.
Regardless, a bigger boat turnout is only going to benefit everyone.
Marine Concepts is on board. Looking forward to a great season of racing with SBI. Thanks so much for keeping the class alive.
09-20-2014, 11:38 AM
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You guys did a good job taking an exciting class and making it even better. The key to any class is the amount of boats in the class and your new concept is very interesting.
You guys did a good job taking an exciting class and making it even better. The key to any class is the amount of boats in the class and your new concept is very interesting.
09-21-2014, 05:19 PM
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Seems that most of the UL teams are in support. When this was first announced, I was very curious to see what direction it would take. Some comments on social media indicated some level of frowning, but based on feedback here from Alex Ani, Envy, MGRT, and Marine Concepts it's clearly the majority in the 'yes' column. Whichever way it goes, one thing is for sure: the fans are hungry to see more heavyweights in the ring. A couple UL's always makes a race, but with 50% attrition, you would need at least 4 entries to see the heavys COMPLETE a full race.
The UL class right now reminds me of a Mike Tyson fight...2-3 laps and the 'racing' is usually over in a 2 horse race. One will very likely fall out, leaving the the other to 'cruise' to the win. Not terribly exciting. The intensity of seeing a full "15 rounds" dies off too quickly for the spectators. I think a change is much needed and if the race teams support it, bring it on down. The fans and potential sponsors will welcome the adjustments.
Now, there's still that remaining thing called Turbine Class....I think that's s/b the next area JC tackles. One or even two turbines is not a class. And the only active turbine this year is throwing down 10,000 hp. Not even close in numbers to the UL pistons. My suggestion: Limit the turbines to 1800/1900 hp and roll them into the UL class. With most pistons now running north of 1650 hp, the UL/Turbine class is much closer than even 5 years ago.
The UL class right now reminds me of a Mike Tyson fight...2-3 laps and the 'racing' is usually over in a 2 horse race. One will very likely fall out, leaving the the other to 'cruise' to the win. Not terribly exciting. The intensity of seeing a full "15 rounds" dies off too quickly for the spectators. I think a change is much needed and if the race teams support it, bring it on down. The fans and potential sponsors will welcome the adjustments.
Now, there's still that remaining thing called Turbine Class....I think that's s/b the next area JC tackles. One or even two turbines is not a class. And the only active turbine this year is throwing down 10,000 hp. Not even close in numbers to the UL pistons. My suggestion: Limit the turbines to 1800/1900 hp and roll them into the UL class. With most pistons now running north of 1650 hp, the UL/Turbine class is much closer than even 5 years ago.
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09-23-2014, 09:25 AM
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I think its great !!!! It should kill the class and force them to all race in Super Cat. If you want to race then race against as many people as possible. Less classes = better racing IMO It sucks if you own one of these million dollar boats but most of them have the funds to re tool or by new boats if they truly want to race. We don't need more speed we need more racers at livable speeds.
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But, this will not kill the class, it will transition it from a hobby to a professional sport.
It is irrational to keep doing the same thing over and over and expect that it will produce better racing results the next season.
Changing the structure for SBI-SV (SVL) for annual fee of ($15 - $25,000) per team would be an investment towards professional racing,
It is a time to stop celebrating the past and shape the future of the professional sport
