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...




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12-5-2002 T2x: Just a thought guys...........................

Now is the time for a restart of a true startup class.....single engine outboard. There are literally hundreds of them in the northeast from 20-24 feet....and it is the least expensive way in.

T2x.........
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RonP:Oh I hear a P 6 class comming!

Good idea Rich, we are going after a grass roots effort and this might be just the ticket.

How do we reach them?
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A.Pensa: T2x, everyone is welcome to come to the meeting as well as race and you're right,single engine outboard boats would be a great addition to the Jersey shore races.Stay tuned for updates and meeting info,dates,times and where?
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SmittyMarine:News flash wazzup Jr has a 17' single ob rocket ya never know.
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Bruce Seroff: oh boy...here we go

actually, thats not a bad idea.

Make a short course..two or three laps. let them be the kick off race before all the big boats go
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Bruce Seroff:I like that 21 to 24 single outboard class..i think it would get a pretty good turnout
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Bruce Seroff:ITS SHOW TIME
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Great showing today by the SOBs. Hopefully it will all come together and the OPA family will grow by embracing this new class.

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!

Along with everything SharkeyMarine stated in the previous post I would also like to say Thank You to OPA and all the Racers that really showed the support we received from all of you today. I would also like to add a Thank You to Rich Luhrs for making a great the opening presentation for the SOB's today.

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

Thank you Darren & Rich Luhrs for S. O. B. "Supporting Our Boats"

S.O.B Single Outboard Boats could not have done it without you both!

These S O B's "Son of B******" are all very greatful for taking your time out on Saturday!

Thank you coming to Saturday's meeting Herb, of Intimidator Boats

Richie Sutphen Jr. was also in attendance:Thank you!

Fixed Costs & Schedule
So far, here is some info for the SOB's that were unable to attend the meeting Saturday:

Annual OPA Membership..............................$100.00

Annual Equipment Registration:..................$450.00

Per Event Registration P1 - P5....................$500.00

Per Event Reg. for SOB's ..........."To Be Determined"

We will wait and see what the OPA proposal has to say as far as the race entry fee for the SOB's.
There is a chance, they may agree on a flat fee per race. The more SOB's we can get to the race, the cheaper it would be for everyone. That is one option. The other option is pay $500.00 per race with no purse, and let $250 of that go towards the additional insurance and helicopter.

Bottom line, they would like to see the SOB's cover the actual costs that it may take to put on separate race.
If the rough water races only allow one race , then of course the costs are reduced, but you may all be ran in P-5 class but scored separately.
Again, we will wait and see what they come up with.


Schedule:
June 26 & 27th.........Brick, NJ

July 17th & 18th.........Atlantic City, NJ

Aug. 12th & 13th......Pt Plsnt. Bch., NJ

Aug 28th & 29th......Long Island or CT. area

Sept 25th & 26........Cambridge, MD
"Rave reviews on this site!"(Must experience to believe it!)

Oct 9th & 10.........Delaware River Area

Great line up of events!