I never understood why Shane would want to run the 22 mile race anyway. The Extreme/Vortec boat has won races by finishing races - before Shane had it and now. The short course just benefits those that race stupid or can't set their boat up to last a full race.

As for the "grudge" aspect of this - I thought Key West addressed that. Shane, Wild Card and Wild Ride proved that they can run with each other any day.

As a fan of offshore racing it would be great to see all the boats, no matter how long the course!

Christian

Shame I guess you want a title for this as well. The first to commit to the race and the first to back out! Keep racing yourself you wimp!
MD

Man, even I don't know what the FUC$ is going on here! Wish someone would offer me that kind of purse. Randy, I'd be pissed off too!

Augie,

Shane must just be holding out waiting for OPA to offer TOW MONEY too....

That may not even work either. If he was looking for any excuse to back out, I guess he found one.

I understand the reasons for the short course. My personal opinion? Sure I would have liked to see the long course, but like I said, if it is shortened, just make more shorter laps to keep all the action right in front of the fans at Jenkinson's, Martell's & Risden's Beaches.
It would be the most exciting 22 miles anyone has ever seen.
I still look forward to the rest of the fleet of SVL's that will be backing up their commitment in supporting the OPA with their race.
Hell, the Jersey Boys and OPA have been out there supporting APBA & SBI events now for how long? It would be nice to see the same courtesy at least for this one race in Point Pleasant.
For those of you that are coming, my THANK YOU in advance for supporting this race!

I really think he is looking for a longer race. Spoke to him today. Lets just keep the focus here. This race was to bring those guys together. I am not defending anyone, or taking sides. I know all the players very well. I am just asking for everyone to just make this work. It would be great for PT Pleasant, and it will give them all a chance to show their offshore talent. After all Shane is also from Jersey. We have put a lot of effort into this event, I am sure everyone will have a blast. Did I mention the DUNK THE RACER tank we built? Smitty

Is that when someone throws a ball at a target and if they hit it, the hose from a fire truck opens up on a strapped in racer giving him the artificial feeling of a stuff?

Come on guys, let's try and make this work. I am taking off work to come up there for this thingy and I want to see the BS stop when the boats hit the water. You got the spirit, you got the boats, now Smitty's got the cash, come and git ya some!!!!

Shame, You committed now show up if you have any respect for Smitty. Its been 22 miles for weeks now and now you have a problem? 10 more miles wont make a difference in the outcome. It would only be worse for you because the ass whipping you are going to get would show that much more in distance. Man up punk!!!!!! This could be your last chance to race more than 1 other boat all year. Remember you have to race other people to be called a racer. Whats the highlight for you at a race? Do you get pumped up trying to pull on the pace boat on the parade lap? What is there for you to do after the race starts?
MD
PS If this doesn't piss you off enough to come race in Point you are hopeless.

Hell I`ll put a tent over my Pantera for that purse