Just curious if any raceboat owners have co-racers sign a "hold harmless" agreement? I have a class 6 raceboat and am concerned about the possibility of getting sued if my driver (I throttle) were to get hurt.
Is there a standard form for this?
Your comments ideas appreciated!
Thanks,
Bob Geoghegan, 606 Lock'd Up racing

In SBI he already sign's that with SBI in the entry form !!! NO NEED.
He basicly states that he is racing so he can not claim anything,,because he knows of the posibility's to get hurt .

Thats why its called racing. ?!
Read your entry form for the year,,i think it should be in there ?! But i am not shure about the OPA contract !?

Good question Bob

I think that waiver protects the race org. and its affiliates only. But, not the team.

Its a good idea to have them sign one. They say they would not sue now. but GOD forbid, they are seriously injured and cannot pay their bills, they will change their tune.

But if u think about it ,,it would not go nowhere ?!

Because if my driver would sue me ,,i could sue him for the damage on my boat ( because of driver error ) as well ?!

Come on ,, i know here in the US everybody is sue hungry ,,,THIS NEEDS TO STOP !!!

They go to court for less then 1000 bucks ,,,in germany u kick some a$$ and be done !!!

But seriously,,i don't think a lawsuit would stand in front of court in a case like where talking ?!

i guess it all depends on the circumstances. still cant hurt to protect yourself.

write up an agreement saying that
"each individual is resposible for their own health, medical, travel expenses.
The boat will be checked by said individual and deemed to be in acceptable condition to race by their standards.
No participant has any liability to the other.
These Expensses will be paid in this way...
Prize money will be divided in ..."
Signed and witnessed.
Cover all the bases, but dont race with someone that you dont trust your life with.

Bobby, COVER your A$$! Get it signed, ya never know.

Thanks for everyone's input!
By the way, I'm not talking about Vinny. Vinny has helped me out for the last few years, but due to medical issues, he can't race.
As Bruce said "God forbid", even a minor injury can lead to serious problems.

Good info