get your pencil ready! 2003 apba schedule
 

The Apba website has the new Schedule out it goes as follows:
Daytona 11-13 April
Marathon 16-18 May
Corpus 30 May-1 June
Savannah 3 to 6 July
Milwaukee * 8 to 10 AUG
Bahamas 26 to 28 Sept
Tampa Bay 17 to 19 Oct
Key west 17 to 23 Nov

Wonder what happened to Cleveland ??? one of the best races i think?

I sure was hoping Cleveland would be there again we had a great time last year.

Pencil is right!!!

What happened to Cape Cod???

I guess they gave up on Atlantic City also

Milwaukee? That is cool!

Do I hear COPS run to Beer town?

do I see tampa town..........cool

Why is Cleveland out? Beerwaukee isn't a bad trip, but Cleveland rocked last year!!

Ricochet.

Nothing CLose to Jersey..
 

..guess it's Ohio or Florida for us, if we want to qualify to run in Key West next year..

..we were hoping for Cleveland but...
:confused:

Whats up with the possiblity of Lauderdale..I thought Michelle was promoting it..,,is it possible it will replace Milwaukee

Lauderdale
 

..is listed as a SE Divisional, Sept 19-21

:mad: that really sucks why aren't they doing clevland.:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :(

wonder if there will be a poker run in milwaukee then.........

we need a big poker run out of cleveland to make up for this dissapointing news.

Too bad about Cleveland...It had the single largest turnout this year for a national race, if I'm not mistaken.

Well looks like NO races out
West like everyone talked about
for 2003.
Mike J.

The FT lauderdale race is a divisional race, the Art Kriner memorial
it is open to the first 50 boats to register. they are looking at it becoming a natioal race the following year. The Aqua toy store and several others are already on board with sponsorship.

Okay Mr. Ted Zoli, why is Cleveland not on the schedule for 2003?
Being from upstate New York, like yourself, it was one of the closest races for the Northern and Midwest fans to attend.
We are curious. Thanks for any replies.

I agree, where is Cleveland! I came from South Carolina both years and was planning a third trip!:mad: :mad:

Just a great race, at least Savannah is still on.


Jan

Yeah, what's up with Cleveland? I thought the city was on board for at least one more year?

It had a great racer turnout (10 supercats when the average for the other races was about 5), great spectating, and the chance for great racing with half of the race inside the breakwall and half outside.

Here's from this past year:

"Powerboat events to become regular"
08/09/2002
Bob Migra
Plain Dealer Reporter

American Power Boat Association President Ted Zoli said he expects the Cleveland Offshore Grand Prix will become an annual event.

The Cleveland stop is the only APBA national race in the Midwest. It is the fifth race of a nine-race series that culminates in the world championships in Key West, Fla., Nov. 21-24. Cleveland had its first national race last August.

"Cleveland is a wonderful place to run," Zoli said. "The last time I was in town was 20 years ago and the difference is unbelievable."

Zoli said the paid attendance at last summer's inaugural race was about 3,500, with probably at least that many more spectators watching from boats or other free locations. He said he thinks the attendance could easily double this weekend.

I live in cleveland and I can only say I knew it was to good to last.

DO NOT FORGET ST. CLOUD APIL 6TH, AND 7TH

ONCE AGAIN NO RACES FOR THE PEOPLE THAT LIVE IN SOME
OF THE OTHER GREAT LOCATIONS TO RACE LIKE BALTIMORE
NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY,DELAWARE,MARYLAND ,VIRGINIA,ETC
THESE RACE SITES WERE GREAT,DONT GET ME WRONG RACING AT THESE OTHER EVENTS IS COOL BUT WE WOULD CERTAINLY LIKE TO HAVE SOME LOCAL VENUES.WHAT IS EVERYONE ELSES THOUGHTS ON THIS.

What about Cape Cod?

What happened to Cleveland? And for a growing sport why are we wasting our time with the Bahamas? Not sure about all you guys, but I feal we would get a much better fan base and sponsor exposure if we kept the races in the states. Not to mention the expense and agrivation for the teams to make it to the Bahamas.
This sport will never grow if we have new venues each year and keep changing the schedule during the season. We have been talking to sponsors that have much more interest in National and Northeast exposure then going to some vacation island!

Frustrated racer!:(

Hey someone tell apba LI has alot of water in the great south bay,lots of marine facilites and lotsa fans that luv boatracing :D :D :D :D :D tripps

Steve,
I went to the Bahamas event and it was spread out all over the island. Not good when you have to take a $20 cab ride everywhere you went ($40 rountrip). I could see the pits across from Our Lucaya Resort, where we stayed, but couldn't take find a water taxi to get across the harbor. I don't even want to get into the VIP Pass fiasco. Don't get me wrong, we had fun but it wasn't convient to participate with the race festivities. I guess we could have rented a car and dealt with driving on the wrong side of the road. They really need to figure out the logistics if they are going to continue to race there. I say pull the race out of Freeport and go back to Cleveland.
Once again, Poker Runs are more appealing.

I heared the cape race was a 3 year deal?:mad: :mad:

If I remember correctly, which is sometimes difficult in Key West. I believe Michigan was mentioned as a new site at the drivers meeting.

These are all National event's right? Any info on divisional dates?

It does suck that there is not a date for the Northeast.

I was looking to race agian with Becca next year and let her drive my boat, I was hoping for some closer events.

Ohh well.

Doug

I hope they keep Cleveland some how, that is one of the best venues I've been to a race at ...

Honestly, I'm not sorry if Cape Cod isn't around again though ...

Someone mentioned St. Cloud, that's not shown because it's a divisional race (even though it sometimes gets more boats than some of the National races!).

Milwaukee!!!!!! This is awesome!!!! There are hundreds of powerboats around lake Michigan, espically in the Chicago and Grand Haven area. Anyone need info on where to stay, let me know. This is my territory!!!! It's going to ROCK

Tom:p :p

Hey,WHERES CAPE COD !(also). We enjoyed it big time last yr.. We were looking forward to this years event.:mad: