Crew Chief Challenge at APBA Worlds in Key West
 

We were thinking of a way to say "Thank you!" and show some appreciation for all the hard work tht Crew Chiefs put in throughout the year and someone suggested we have a race just for them.

We could not agree more and have agreed to lease our boats at a minimal cost to cover expenses ($1500 to $2400) for the boat, race, safty training and everything. The cost will cover special event T-shirts, safty coverage and helicopter time, a large framed picture for the team and the Crew Chief taken by Tom Newby, coverage by Powerboat Magazine and H2O Performance.com, the boat for the Crew Chief and either a driver, throttleman, or another crew member, team vinyl and names on the boat, testing from Saturday to Thursday morning and all safty equiptment, etc.

To allow all teams to participate, we are doing it on Saturday afternoon, after the World championship races for the day have been run.

We have three of the larger teams who have committed, and there are some final issues that have to be covered with the APBA and Coast Gaurd, but we really want to see it happen if possible.

Are there any teams out there that would be interested or any ideas anyone has to how it could be a better event?

Chris Reindl
513.706-3199

That is one GREAT idea, too bad My team wont be there until friday AM. If you change to friday We are in.

www.zerocavity.com

doc i saw your batboat and cig at McManus's setup at the lauderdale show. Damn you got some nice toys!!!!

I was drooling all over those apaches too....


As for eth crew chief race. It sounds like a fun opportunity. I'm nto a crew chief but how much, and woudl it be possible, for me run in this race? I'm not a boat crew chief but i do work on formula cars :D

beside the more competition the better :D

Looks like Saturday is our best option, just following the second race.

The cruise ships may make it difficult to do on Thursday and Friday.

This would also put it after the finals of the One Design World Championships, and even though we have not had an accident involving our boats (knock on wood,) I would hate to take away an opportunity for one of our teams.

We also have someone making a trophy that will be something to remember.

So lets hear from the teams, is anyone else interested?

Chris

Also... Should we just have the race, or do some sort of Challenge where they have to find proplems with a boat and are timed... Kinda like an obstacle course.

Chris,

What a fantastic idea! I think it would be a lot of fun to watch. I will not be there, but thansk for taking the extra effort to make this sport more of a sport! We need more people like you!

Shane

If you have enough openings...would you allow crews from other boat racing categories? Say for instance....Formula One?

just curious :D

BK: Didn't you win the S.L.O.W.
Offshore Worlds a few years
ago???, Im sure they will let
you run.
Mike J,

Yes we did! Though we never got a trophy ;)
But we did get a cool T-Shirt.

Wish I could come to Key West --- I'll have to put that on my list of goals.'


My posting was directed more toward some local Florida tunnel boat teams. Many of the crew chief's are former powerboat racers themselves, and I'm sure they'd love to get an opportunity like this.

Remember -- send me some pics! :)

I know, It would be great to
have different drivers from
different types of boats racing
kinda like IROC,Did I say that.
But then some Guy named Steve
David might want to run.
Mike J.

It sounds like a blast.....

I'm working on Gordo......he keeps telling me something about money and racing....hmmm.....I think he and I need to talk about this again. :D :D

Sounds like fun - wish I could make it. Is it open for former Indy car crew chiefs? ;)

Great job, Chris. This is the sort of creative and innovative thinking that will help Offshore racing grow - And it's a very generous gesture. :)

[QUOTE]Originally posted by C_Spray
[B]Sounds like fun - wish I could make it. Is it open for former Indy car crew chiefs? ;)

Only if you turn in the rolex(sp):D

Yes, yes, yes. We will allow crew from any other league! They must take the dunk test and become an APBA Member and jump in the seat (after a day of offshore training by our staff.)

Chris Reindl

Just talked to Dr. John Harlan,he will be racing one design at the World's. What a neat story,won at the Nationals in his first race,he is hooked. Can you guess who we are pulling for at the World's? Good luck, John and Gwen.Wish we could be there, we will listen on the Webcast.MagicFloat

Great idea Chris! I wish this would have happened when I was crew chief(notice the spelling)back in the day.Maybe I can talk our team to put our crew chief in there.see ya in key weird monday:D :D :D

hey chris email me about doing something in the indianapolis boat show in feb. [email protected] mike stancombe

Yes,

What a great story, and I hear it will only get better in Key West!

Mike, sent you an email.

It is open to all Crew chiefs and people who put in all the hours behind the sceens and do not get to enjoy the race course on race day. Call us if you have any questions. 513.706-3199
Chris

hey chris, did the spell check i sent you work ,lol Pete

Yes, Thank you. Any idea on how I can change the spelling in the Post heading and on all the T-shirts and Jackets I had printed up?
Chris

Make it sound like it was intentional... :D

Something like.......



'Crew "C H E I F" Challenge

"Chief Honcho Extreme Iron-man Face-off"


:D

There are races (marathon) for Formula One (boats) where it is mandatory for each boat to beach for fuel a specific number of times.
It is great watching the crew run around like bees around honey to trailer the boat, remove the cowling, refuel and get their craft back in the water. Can this be done with the Bat Boats?

The crew that could get the boat on the trailer, fueled and back in the water in the shortest time is the winner.

marc

Marc,

Great Idea, we were toying with a two part race, and may be able to do it next year. We began planning after the Bahamas... and decided to stick with juat the race this year.
Hope to see you there!
Chris

Here is the Logo...