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SBI/APBA P-Class Rule Changes
Okay, I’ve seen Frank and Ken keeping F1 and SV team owners informed of possible rule changes in their respective classes. So this is my call out for the P-classes. I think Scott B is our SBI/APBA P-class rep, so Scott, are we considering any possible changes for 2006? I’ve talked with a few other P5 team owners and have seen other posts that are making recommendations for P-class changes, so are we going to consider changes?
Here’s a few of my thoughts and ideas gathered from a few team owners and other posts: 1. Para. 11.4.1. Add single engine restriction to P5. Rationale: Practiced but not identified in the rules. 2. Para. 11.14. Change prefix letter “P” and assigned class number to “A, B, C, D, E”. Rationale: Easier identification for the spectators and frees up more space for sponsor graphics for the team owner. 3. Para. 11.15. Add that a boat is put into a class based on the prop calc minus 7 mph. Rationale: We know the inspectors subtract 7 mph from the estimated top speed but it’s not identified in the rules. 4. Add a paragraph identifying types of former race boats that will fall into a respective class based on what class the boat had raced before. For example, former F1 boats will race in no less than P4/B-class, former SS boats will race in no less than P3/C-class, former SV boats will race in no less than P2/D-class. Rationale: By identifying this up front alleviates the perception that teams may be “sandbagging” or an inspector is “favoring” the team and/or boat toward a class it may or may not really fall into. BTW: Let’s publish our class reps on the SBI/APBA web site so we don’t have to guess who they are. Also, let’s not forget that “The purpose of the series (i.e. P-classes)…is to provide boat, engine and accessory manufacturers an opportunity to test, display and sell their products…” I know quite a few folks out there focus on the “…entry level racers a place to compete” clause. However, I’ve been working with my manufacturer and other sponsors to promote their product in a class that best benefits themselves and our team, and the best bang for their buck right now is in a P-class. Looking forward to a great 2006...Happy New Year to all! Sean |
Re: SBI/APBA P-Class Rule Changes
Originally Posted by TGOR
Okay, I’ve seen Frank and Ken keeping F1 and SV team owners informed of possible rule changes in their respective classes. So this is my call out for the P-classes. I think Scott B is our SBI/APBA P-class rep, so Scott, are we considering any possible changes for 2006? I’ve talked with a few other P5 team owners and have seen other posts that are making recommendations for P-class changes, so are we going to consider changes?
Here’s a few of my thoughts and ideas gathered from a few team owners and other posts: 1. Para. 11.4.1. Add single engine restriction to P5. Rationale: Practiced but not identified in the rules. 2. Para. 11.14. Change prefix letter “P” and assigned class number to “A, B, C, D, E”. Rationale: Easier identification for the spectators and frees up more space for sponsor graphics for the team owner. 3. Para. 11.15. Add that a boat is put into a class based on the prop calc minus 7 mph. Rationale: We know the inspectors subtract 7 mph from the estimated top speed but it’s not identified in the rules. 4. Add a paragraph identifying types of former race boats that will fall into a respective class based on what class the boat had raced before. For example, former F1 boats will race in no less than P4/B-class, former SS boats will race in no less than P3/C-class, former SV boats will race in no less than P2/D-class. Rationale: By identifying this up front alleviates the perception that teams may be “sandbagging” or an inspector is “favoring” the team and/or boat toward a class it may or may not really fall into. BTW: Let’s publish our class reps on the SBI/APBA web site so we don’t have to guess who they are. Also, let’s not forget that “The purpose of the series (i.e. P-classes)…is to provide boat, engine and accessory manufacturers an opportunity to test, display and sell their products…” I know quite a few folks out there focus on the “…entry level racers a place to compete” clause. However, I’ve been working with my manufacturer and other sponsors to promote their product in a class that best benefits themselves and our team, and the best bang for their buck right now is in a P-class. Looking forward to a great 2006...Happy New Year to all! Sean |
Re: SBI/APBA P-Class Rule Changes
good points
Additionally, twin engine boats over 28 feet should not be g-fathered into P-5. |
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