Reindl - One Design Series
 

I have been looking at entering racing this year. I have looked at starting in P-Class, F1, F2 and Super Catlight Outboard Tripple. Until just this week I have not even considered One Design as a way to start. After reading one of the treads in the general discussion area this class seems to have a lot to offer to a new racer.

I have to ask for anyones experience with the One Design series, good or bad. Your comments will greatly be appreciated to help me make up my mind.

it's an easy way to become oriented with racing and it minimizes the hassle. it's fun. bobby fisher raced the entire last season. i think he is racing f2 this year. he would have good input on his experience.

The thing I like most is the fact all the teams go out together and have a great time, then the next day they are so competitive - and they all have a blast, from first to tenth place. I still talk to most of last years racers on a regular basis.

I will be covering the series again for H2O Performance.com - so look for the stories every Sunday following the race.

Racing the GLSCS makes sense for those on a budget because of the $25000 first place prize money put up by the sponsors, the lower lease cost of $3500, and there is less time needed off of work.

Terrah Lee

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BB:

It's a simple , safe way to go racing. You can actually make some money with Reindl. Chris is a good guy and will take care of you - BH

Poker Runs are a blast to run with the doors off, but nothing compares to racing in full competition. Those are a few weekends I will never forget, and we will be running a Pro tour race or two this year.

Chris and his staff are also excellent and great at walking you through all the political bs and registration process.

And the best thing is the boat's design and reliability - I have never seen anyone leave without having a great time, win or loose.

for the most bang for the buck you cant go wrong with the One Design series especially if you are just getting started in racing. I have had several experiances with Chris and his program and have nothing but good things to say. it is very competitive and offers a great way to learn the inns and outs of offshore racing. and besides . . how cool is it to not have to worry about transporting the boat and maintanance :cool: . . .oh . . and the boats are nothing short of amazing. i have been in many boats but these things top the "fun factor" list for sure. the rougher the water the better. :D :D . . . I pop in an out of the races from time to time and help out chris when i can, hope to see you there bambam . . . . :cool: :cool: :cool:

Hey BAMBAM: I raced the Reindl Powerboats the entire 2001 season in P4. We finish second to Zero Cavity which happens to be another Reindl Powerboat. We finished the 2001 season by winning world championship in Key West. We fund our races almost entirely by securing sponsorships. In 2002 we only raced one race since the economy was bad and the sponsorships were hard to get. We have our sponsorship campaign in full swing so look for us at all the GLSCS races this season. Its the best way to get your experience racing. If you have any questions feel free to email me at [email protected]

BamBam,
I think it is a great opportunity. Canopy, leasing, 80's (mph), show up and race, they handle great, they get GREAT sponsor attention, and Canopy... (I know I said that twice, it for a reason.) Chris is a great guy, I say do it.

Ben

If you're serious about getting into racing, and don't have a lot of experience, then the One Design series is a must. You will be able to fly (drive) to a race site, attend the driver's meeting, and do a few simple things like adjust your seat belts, get your lap-counting tape where you like it (Chris will do it for you, if you prefer), and just jump in to race. Then, the best part comes, you hop out after the race, go to the podium to get your trophy, and relax, relax, and relax. Then you get up to go to the racer's party. You don't have to deal with all of the headaches that come with the joy of owning a race boat. (inspection, washdown, all that fun stuff).

Give it a try, and I promise you won't be dissappointed!

Bobby Fisher
2002 APBA One Design National Champion
2002 SBI Divisional National Champion - P5

As Just Browsing has stated it is a Great Place to start, it is reguardless of your boating expierence, racing the one design series is completely different. step up to the plate and dont be left out.

We raced last year and had a blast. I would recommend it to anyone, from a new to a long time veteran racer. We were there in Cleveland at the Kilos when the three that ran the speed trap were all within a tenth of a mile per hour of each other. Talk about being dialed in. Some of the teams racing in GLSCS will be announced soon on a press release on H2OPerformance.com late this month.

Thanks for all the great reviews guys. Anyone interested, give me a call at (513) 706-3199. We have boats available for Pro Series, GLSCS, Performance classes as well as a 28' pleasure boat.

We will be going out in some really nasty water here later in the day. looking forward to our first time in a canopied race boat, the wife will not let me race in anything without a lid on it...

You have got to be kidding me. We went out in the big stuff yesterday and the water got really nasty. The bigger the water got, the faster the boat seemed to fly. I have been out in many boats in the Daytona Waters, and no boat has ever handled even close to the way the batboat did. The thing cornered like it was on rails, even in the rough stuff. I would love to see some turning radius numbers on that boat at high speeds.

The thing that impressed me and the rest of the guys testing the boats was the way it always stayed level. That has to be the secret to it going so fast. The boat never wasted any horsepower. A few times the boat would just go right through the top of a wave, it truely was amazing, and the new seating (By I think PPI in Sarasota - don't kill me if I am wrong) made for a comfortable ride. The onboard cameras and rear view camera and screen also made it east to see the other boats - and provided coverage of what we did to laugh about it over some beers next weekend. One word sums up the entire experience - AMAZING.

Huge thanks to Chris, Nick, Chris C., Tara, Matt and the rest of the Batboat crew. We had a blast and will certainly be glad to sponsor you anytime you are in town.

Thank you for the comments. You and all our sponsors were great the entire weekend. Check out the story at:

www.h2operformance.com/offshore/reindl

Great to meet you guys in Daytona, Thanks for the ride... see you in Marathon. Paint jobs on the boat were top notch!

Reindl, please make sure they spell my name correctly on that 30,000 championship check for the great lakes series. I dont want any trouble at the bank. thanks.. doc

Chris,
You guys made some changes to the seats/interior? I'd like to see this when we get to Marathon.

To Bam-Bam,
Were you, by chance, at the Ft. Meyers race back in 1998, hanging with the Bradlys, (Tsunami Racing from Canada). If so, do you remember helping these two guys from Kansas with a brand new Factory 1 boat? If you are the same guy, you helped us get from downtown to the wetpits...

bringing any to jersey chris?

Scott

Maybe me and you can go in together.



MIke

Doc,

I beleive that check may already have our name on it. I will have Reindl install the rear view camera and the video monitor though so we can keep an eye on you.