Just maybe my lunch money but NEVER my beer money!
MD

With all the boats they have entering the races, the APBA will soon have to go back to the 4 race format. There could easily be over 100 boats in Marathon. Great numbers considering the economy.

The supercats don't want to be upstaged by these unlimited beasts. How Sweet it is was just out testing. The other two, well, why not race with other competitors?

What other competitors? Bacardi ran around by itself last year, (virtually) and now they are going to go to SBI to leave us to run by ourselves. I would love to run in a seperate race from the other P boats but there aren't enough to justify it. I would love to see more competitors in PX to have a second race on Saturday.

Ron P you hit the nail on the head why we don't run with the Super Cats. Why don't you get Jet Set to bolt on some full canopy's and come join us...

jc

Why dont the SBI unlimited classes come and race there boats in PX? Million dollar boats that dont want to race anyone what gives? It would be cool to watch them run by themselves. At least have some compatition.
MD

I don't know why more SBI boats won't come over to PX, I know that APBA is hoping they will. We were certainly hoping to see more in Daytona. PX should be the class to propel technology, a proving ground if you will. Thats the main reason we are there, besides the fact that it's a hell of a lot of fun. No restrictions, very fast, very powerful, very safe boats.

jc

Marine Performance,

You ask why more SBI boats won't race in PX class, why don't you go race SBI ?

No turbines allowed so far...

jc

The only thing PX class is good for is to prop up egos. Anyone of us P5, P4, etc with near that kind of money to spend would probably get into a pro series class. In 1999 at St. Pete, Reggie's open boat and the new modified Out Of Bounds both were allowed to run in the "local" race in an exhibition category. At the time Reggie's boat I believe held a speed record of about 160 mph. They were supposed to stay on the outside of the course. Well, on the video tape that we were given as part of the entry fee (great idea) Reggie is seen cutting a bouy about 10-15 feet. This really isn't about Reggie, just an example that I saw myself. If I remember correctly in the 2001 season the P classes were seperated. It's only a matter of time before a tragedy happens and no one can say they didn't see it coming. There will be no excuses.
APBA and OPA take heed. Some of us don't want to be out there with boats running at extreme speed.

raynman

raynman, come to our meeting next Saturday and bring up you concerns. Augie