I hope you left by now.......:rolleyes:

My truck has been warming up since 5:00am! :) :) :)

Let's Roll!!!!!! ;)

Well guys....how'd the meeting go?

Driving was a bit iffy in the morning, but they've made it.
Outside Joey's shop, 8:55 am:

Inside Joey's shop, 9:05am:

A surprisingly large crowd showed up, and those who did won't get second thoughts in the Point Pleasant inlet.

Dennis and Sharkey gave a very professional presentation. I will not pre-empt their minutes, but the meeting went very well.

Well, I must say Mapquest was finally right for once. The directions were perfect. The time that Mapquest said it should have taken 2 hours & 6 minutes to get there from Brick, NJ. We made it in 2 hours even! Not even pushing it... :cool:

Despite the weather, we had a great number of determined racers, promoters and boat manufacturers show up for this meeting.

We had a Vote for some rules by all, to set up a proposal for the meeting next Saturday.

I am tallying the votes as I write this, plus I have a few more people that need to vote electronically.

The meeting was very productive!

I would like to thank all that came out today as well as Joey Imprescia for opening his shop to us and providing the continental breakfast! ;)

Votes on Rules Proposal
 

Hey guys!

Here is the final tally on the proposal of rules for the SOB's.
This is only to give the OPA and idea where these guys would like to see this class go.
It is only a "Proposal" and of course leaves room for discussion and compromise.
See you all at the meeting tomorrow!


Proposed Rules For SOB Class

Voted on by potential racers looking to race this class if it becomes a reality.




Hulls:

-------------------------------------Yes - No - No/Answer

Any conventional vee bottom stepped or padded allowed
Yes 23 No 0-0

Minimum length: 20 ft 7 inches Yes 21 No 1-1

Maximum length: 24 ft 0 inches Yes 18 No 3-2

“Vee-Hull Designs Only” No Wing Styled Boats, Tunnel-Vees or Catamarans Yes 21 No 1-1

No Minimum Weight Yes 12 No 6-5

Minimum weight w/driver up to 200hp = 2000#, 2.4 - 2.5 ltr 2300#, 300hp or more=2600# Yes 8 No 9-6

Agreed weights: up to 200hp = 2.4 - 2.5 ltr 300hp or more=

All boats to have a fixed X-Dimension Yes 6 No 17-0

All boats to have the same engine height (Measured from the center of the prop shaft &bottom of the boat) Yes 4 No 18-1

Hydraulic Jacks Plates allowed Yes14 No 7-2

Set-back brackets allowed Yes 23 No 0-0

Crew onboard: Second Occupant Optional (Providing sanctioned rules approve it) Yes 20 No 2-1
No letters, Number only to minimum height set by Sanctioning Body’s Rules Yes 18 No 1-4

Display letters A & B for location of occupants in boat (on deck & bottom) Yes 17 No 4-2

Ballast Tanks to be allowed Yes 9 No 12-2

Remote water pickups allowed Yes 12 No10-1

If Minimum weight becomes a rule, Racer’s will supply a lifting harness for their boat Yes 16 No 5-2

Maximum Speed capped @ 90 mph Yes 10 No 12-1

No Capped Speed or Bracket racing for this class Yes 13 No 8-8

Allow Single Inboards to race in this class Yes 2 No 21-0







Engines:

Any Single Outboard Engine by any Manufacturer Yes 23 No 0-0

Any octane pump gasoline only (No alcohol, nitros, etc.) Yes 17 No 6- 0

Any type fuel including Alcohol Yes 8 No 15 -0





Races:

Maximum 1 hour time limit Yes 16 No 3-4

Total Distance 60 miles Yes 11 No 6-6

Total Distance 50 miles Yes 7 No 4-12

Total Distance 40 miles Yes 4 No 5-14

Total Distance 30 miles Yes 5 No 6 12

Race without any other classes Yes 14 No 4-5

Race with the other classes at the same time Yes 7 No 11-5

Courses to be determined by sanctioning body

Depending on the number of entries, it is 1st choice to run this class by itself.

Safety:

Follow All Safety Rules and Equipment requirements of the sanctioning body.

After speaking with Kurt & Smitty on Friday night, they are both optimistic that things can be worked out to get the SOB's out there racing.

Their largest concern seem to be the safety as well as the top-end speed of these boats.

After our discussions, I feel that the SOB's will have a place in this organization.

I am looking forward to seeing everyone again at Saturday's meeting.

Please try to arrive early. We only have the place till 3PM.

Thanks again for everyone's support!

It was just over a year ago that we had these great supporters of the SOB's.
With this year's enthusiasm from all sides, this year, it just may become a reality... :cool:

Everything went great at the meeting Saturday!
The OPA will take back our thoughts about the SOB's and go over each point that was discussed. They said they will have a final decision in the next couple of weeks. Everyone is very optimistic that this could work. Throughout the entire meeting, I did not hear anyone say anything about keeping the organization to only 5 classes. I feel that is a positive sign.
The SOB's will be waiting their reply.....
Thanks to all that turned out for the support of the SOB's, including those of you that are already racing P1-P5. You made it clear by telling OPA you want them to do whatever it takes to add boats to the organization.
Thank you!:cool: