From my under standing there has to be 3 boats in the class before the will give out the money or credit . When I bought my boat and all the new stuff motor drive ext. They told me I had to run all their stuff to be eligible. There was know talk about the 3 boat rule. Its like they offered money they knew they were not giving out . Some incentive!!!!!!

this is the contract or agreement :
Mercury Racing to provide SBIP/APBA, and eligible SBIP/APBA race teams, the following:



A $150,000 contingency prize purse for the 2005 racing season. The purse is to reward racers who use Mercury Racing-approved outboards and sterndrives in SBIP/APBA National Series events, and throughout the series, in Super Cat, Super V, Super V Limited and Super Stock class competition. Mercury Racing will support the contingency programs by providing on-site support at select 2005 SBIP/APBA race events with the legendary Mercury Racing offshore product support truck and staff.

The $150,000 SBIP/APBA contingency purse consists of a $75,000 contingency purse for SBIP/APBA National Series title winners, plus a $75,000 contingency purse for individual SBIP/APBA National Series race events and World Championship winners.

The $75,000 purse for the winners at each individual SBIP/APBA National Series event will be distributed to Super Cat, Super Vee, Super V Limited and Superboat Stock class competition in accordance with the attached purse schedule. A minimum of three (3) boats per class must enter and officially start a race event to qualify for individual race event promotional credit.

The $75,000 purse for SBIP/APBA National Series title winners will be distributed to the top five places in Super Cat, Super V, Super V Limited and Superboat Stock classes, based on the total points each race boat accumulates in the SBIP/APBA National Series during the 2005 race season in each of the Super Cat, Super Vee, Super V Limited and Superboat Stock class competitions and in accordance with the attached purse schedule. A race team must use Mercury Racing approved HP525 EFI engines and SBIP/APBA class approved sterndrives or Mercury Racing 2.5 EFI Offshore Race outboards exclusively throughout the SBIP/APBA National Series for the 2005 racing season in order to be eligible for the title winner contingency fund purse and to be awarded a Mercury Racing retail value promotional credit.

SBIP/APBA Sponsorship

Individual First Place Winner Mercury Racing Retail Promotional Credit (Based on Eleven Events)

Super Cat $2,000 per event
Super Vee $2,000 per event
Super Vee Limited $750 per event
Superboat Stock $700 per event


Overall World Championship Title Winner Mercury Racing Retail Promotional Credit

Super Cat $5,000
Super Vee $5,000
Super V Limited $2,550
Superboat Stock $2,500


SBIP/APBA National Series Total High Points (Retail Value – Mercury Racing Promotional Credit)

Super Cat: 1st Place $12,000
2nd Place $6,000
3rd Place $4,000
4th Place $2,000
5th Place $1,000


Super V:

1st Place $12,000
2nd Place $6,000
3rd Place $4,000
4th Place $2,000
5th Place $1,000


Super V Limited:

1st Place $6,000
2nd Place $3,000
3rd Place $2,000
4th Place $1,000
5th Place $500


Superboat Stock:

1st Place $6,000
2nd Place $3,000
3rd Place $2,000
4th Place $1,000
5th Place $500





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Superboat Prop Specs

I thought it was pretty interesting that the Mercury trailer left the pits at the Panama City race. Granted I heard this second hand, but I heard they didn't want to pay for the vendor space they were occupying. It didn't seem right to me that Mercury didn't support the race in the town where their new racing test facility resides.

Just a perspective from a new racer.

Sean

Sean,
I am surprised they were there at all.

Afterall, it was a Divisional Race.
According to the contract above, they only plan on having the support truck at the National Series Races and the Worlds...

With a fleet of 9 boats, they certainly weren't going to be selling enough to cover the concession fee....

Cory,
I think you just have to call Merc and tell them what you need to they will send you a box of Money. Just let them know if you want a small, med, or large box.

Cory, Just another reason to race with OSS! Come on we all want you in SVL.
MD

Sharkey,

Actually, I was impressed to see the Mercury trailer in the pits when we arrived. However, in reality, it probably would've been better if they weren't there at all and we didn't have to see them drive off Friday evening.

I still couldn't help but feel they felt this race (or us Divisional racers) weren't important enough (or a big enough money maker) for them to stick around.

Regardless of what they did, for what I'm sure they believe are valid reasons, they left an impression in my mind. This was my first race as a boat owner equipped with a Mercury product...when they drove off, they left me with my first impression of Mercury Racing support...and you know what they say about first impressions.

Again, only my perspective.

Sean

I'm suprized Merc was going to be charged to be in the pits.

Why would that suprise you Ron...????

Sorry Sean....

I feel for ya!.....