Getting in to Racing.
 

Hello all,

I work at Extreme Marine in North Carolina. We are the East Coast Distributor for Dave's Custom Boats. I am 24 years old and have an interest in trying to get into racing. However, as you all may expect, I don't know anything about the racing scene and how to get into it. I kown starting a team is SUPER expensive and getting with an existing team is SUPER hard.

Any insight, advice, or words of wisdom?!

Your best bet is to start going to some races that you can get to. Pay your own way and offer to help a little with a team or volunteer to help do some race operations. You should try to make it to the Destin OSS or Key West SBI worlds.......if you do make it stop by the 111 team and Say hello.

I want to go to everyone of the races!!!!! The problem is, I am the only employee in our boat store. Selling the DCB line and only the DCB line we don't have a lot of overhead. Therefore ANYTHING that needs to get done is done by me!!!!!! I have a passion for the water, the speed, the adreneline rush, and the people!!!! My best times are had at Poker Runs and boat shows.

Thank you for the input.

I also thank anyone in advance for their input.

You may want to check with JIMMY LEE US 1 FREEDOM and see what he has to say,Jimmy was a SKATER racer and may have some good ideas for you .

Racing is a lot of fun and you will meet a lot of good people. As you mentioned it is expensive. One of the hidden costs is Time away from home and/or work. Each event ends up being a week of time once you figure prep, travel, and the event it self. If you commit yourself to all the races as you mentioned you may find you will be compromising other things that are important to you. I raced full time for almost 7 years and LOVED every minute of it. I spent about 10 years working on others boats before my turn.
Good luck,
Jim

Sell a DCB to some guy who can pay cash for the boat and who wants to race. Sell yourself as a valuable copilot. Know all the rules so you can start the new owner off with no surprises. Go to a few races first.

You will want to bring something to the table like wrenching, discounted parts, paying your own expenses and most important is your TIME. Chances are the new owner will pay the rest. You'll learn together. There are plenty of people at the race site to help you get started.

Your in a great position to sell a new boat owner on the concept of racing. Go make it happen.

J

I never even thought about that!!! You bring up a good point.

Question is, is it feasable to race and run in the race conditions with the driver doing the throttling? The DCB is set up for one person drive and throttle. I would have to have them build a special "race" boat to do otherwise.

CALLING BIG MONEY "NASCAT" MICHAEL!!!!! YOU READY TO STEP UP!!!!

No. This is why you need to attend a few races. Get to know the sport. Find out how and why things work. Read the rules. For a new owner the is invaluable information for making his experience great. This will be a big part of your value to a startup team. Don't think this is a poker run with few rules. Become a professional racer. After all, your hoping someone else will pay the bills. This is work. A lot of work. A new owner can find one ride guys at any race. You need to be a standout he can trust and one he will want to race with for a long time.

J

Flashwave and Ryan are giving good advice. You must go to a race, its impossible to imagine how far teams will go to stand out and to win. There is no shortage of guys with desire, its experience and money the teams need. If your serious find a way to go to Destin or Key West, you will be amazed and have a great time.
Jim

If you make it to either worlds I'll put you to work. We can probably find you a place to sleep as well. I run a SuperStock 30' Skater and will be racing both worlds. I also have family that lives in Mooresville and my parents live in Lake Lure.....

Ryan how about me, Does the same offer apply?
Jim

For sure Jimmy.....come on down I'll put you to work too.....seriously

What are the dates of them. Isn't Desitin October 28-nov 4? and Key west 4-11 or November.

Thats right they are back 2 back, after we win Destin we are heading to KW to win there too.........

Awesome with that attitude and being a SKATER NATION you got it in the bag:ernaehrung004:

I second what Ryan is saying, go to the worlds, and help him out. I have been helping teams for 4 years now, and have been part of both National, and World Championship teams. It takes a lot of time to committ to this, as you will see as a helper.

Ryan, if y'all need anything in Key west, dont hesitate to ask, I'll be running around with Trent.

Rick

Hello there,

I am not a racer but a huge fan of offshore boat racing. I have been following for last 3 years and loved it! I have been volunteering since St Clair 2007. Each team is a like a family. Everyone is great to hang out with. Right now I am working to see if I could set up a new team and I am attempting to become very first deaf driver in offshore history. My advice is...read rules, watch races, talk to teams, show respects, and many more....You will learn more....:) :)

Chris

Ryan is the man , listen to him. He'll always be "sticker boy" to me. You had better address him as Mr Beckley though because he's old now - haha.

Hello, if you come to Destin stop by the pits, I run a DCB FX28 in P4. I am the Pacific Offshore points leader this year and I am going to see about winning the Worlds.

Extreme, you should take Ryan up on his offer, he has alot of experience, knows a ton of people and if you work hard and just listen and learn from him you will be well on your way to your future goal as a racer.

DCB has one man dealers, do you stock any boats?

Go get'em Brad, good luck.

Rick