You have something u want to say Randy
Read the new rule book u might get an education. Funny how quick u r to point out then YOU think I'm negitive about your BS. I just stated a fact.

lol nah, I'll leave it alone lolol

Randy, congrats in advance on your 2015 OPA National Title!! Hopefully you can make Pt Huron this year then I can congratulate you on being inducted into the APBA Hall of Champions in advance as well!!!

Atleast its a title, it wont be the World Championship in KW.

Very true, but to date I have yet see anyone that is willing to match the OL's money and the talent of the driver/throttleman, its just a matter of fighting for second, which behind closed doors has become the victory. Top to bottom, the class(both sides of the fence) is loaded with talent and hopefully Chris will add to it with his new Bandit ride, but I have a couple of them KW championships and if you add 5 bucks to it, I can get a cup of coffee.

I wasnt poking at Randy in my congratulations, I commend his driver for making sure the boat shows up at every race this year, but I really hope Randy can make Pt Huron this year as per the APBA rule book on HOC eligibility the same driver/throttleman combo has to compete in the boat all year, if a substitute is put in like they have for the past 3 years, then HOC is gone and like last year could revert to the 4th place team in the class. Off memory HOC is the only award that Randy hasnt won in his career

No big deal, I am in the HOC and if i add $5 i can get a cup of coffee. Lol

Does that mean you get a lifetime subscription to the magazine that everyone gets free anyways "Propeller Magazine"?

I don't think so, i never got one. Not sure its in APBA budget.

Since everybody is so into stats and stating facts..... Frank, how many other boats did you compete against or beat the season you won your last National Championship??

I'm not sure kev I'm getting to old to member back 2 yrs, but i think there was 5 or 6 reg SV in 2013.

Sorry Frank just stating facts that in as long as I can remember the mandatory min races needed to race KW has NEVER been enforced. From other counties that cant due it , to local teams that cant due it. Pay the annual fee's and race. Has something changed and they are going to enforce it? I think its a good rule but haven't seen it enforced in years.

It would have meant the world to me if it was back in 2002 with all the F1 teams. Now its about who travels more than the other guy. I also believe there should be some criteria about how many teams you raced against. Hollow titles are not what I am after. It would be an honor to be on that list IMO when you see some of the names that are on it.

I understand ....But if u r really interested u should look at the rule book. Before leading teams to beleive what i said wasnt true
Not only do you have to race 3 races , KW no longer counts as a qualifier as in past yrs. I dont think a team showing up in KW that hasnt qualified, and says Randy posted on the boards i didnt have to qualify is right. This in one of the changes made over the winter that I was involved with, and just wanted to bring it to teams attention that might not of seen the rule change. Any team interested in KW would be served best by calling the SBI office and get the info directly from SBI. Just passing along facts that are now in the 2015 rules book nothing more. Dont shoot the messenger it there in black and white, and a decision SBI made this winter.

I understand, believe me, I relate, look at my "attendance awards" its a great resume, but in my heart I know what it truly is. I have told you on several occasions that I would be more than willing to sit down with you and have an intelligent conversation and go forward, but it always turns into the "Randy/Trent $hit Show" which has gotten either of us where? I can speak for the both of us and say nowhere except us looking like idiots. We dont have to agree on everything, but you see first hand this year that our class is hurting and the desire for people to move into it is dwindling, sure they'll tell us they want to, however, how many racers say they will show up at a race with no intention, just to get the promoter off their backs. Your rules up there are based off a discontinued motor, not waving the SBI flag, but at least they let in an affordable spec motor that is teched and is thinking about the future and the growth of the class.

The offer still stands and no I dont believe in unification, but if we can at least get our rules to match, then it only benefits the class and the future health of it. Also you and i cant fix this, but maybe if we somehow got on the same page, the rest of the class would be so astonished that hell froze over and at least listen to us and put it into consideration. And no, I am not reaching out to be friends, business is business, I am putting the class's future before you and I.

Kevin i heard u had surgery, hope all is well and recover quick.

Well said

what it says:

"Eligibility for World Championship: To be eligible to compete in the 2015 World Championship, a boat must race in three (3) National Series races during the 2015 season, or at the discretion of the SBIP President."

Thanks just wanted to makes sure everyone was aware, this way there is no suprises.
The second thing is if you notice Key West for 2014 is not a qualifier for 215.

Well, testing is going well.

Awesome

OK, IT'S TIME!!! Will be in Sarasota tomorrow afternoon.

Ok then please no more testing till after the race. Don't risk breaking something and not making your first race. Let her eat race day !!!!!

I'm on it.

Short vid.
http://video-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hvi...03&oe=55BC4117

Sitting here thinking I shoulda went to Mich City. Boat and gear sitting here in front of me ready to go. Work probably could have waited till Tuesday.