This thread is certainly going in the right direction and I believe it will bring a hell of alot more boats out to play.
I, for one was saving to move up to SVL, but maybe I'll give F-1 a try. Im sure there are others thinking the same.

i am ready to race tread..just about anything for that matter!....anyway...

is it too much to ask of people to do what they say they are going to do?

tead,,, you have paid your 5k already?? who was the check made out to?

As a FAN of offshore racing this year, I came to this conclusion. Lids on boats are great for the racer(safety) but not for the fan. You can't associate with a team in a canopy. I would rather see two people running in a Factory-1 or Factory 2 boat where I can see two orange helmets on two people that I can see running the same kind of boat that I have. Running Factory boats 75-85mph with a 496 is a better option than putting lids on everyone. Super-v and super-v lite were of no interest to me on T.V. this year. As a racer I could appreciate the competition in super-v but as a fan it was not that interesting. The average fan must be able to relate to what is going on. What I'm trying to say is A 496 PACKAGE THAT IS MORE AFFORDABLE TO THE AVERAGE JOE MAKES SENSE TO ME. This could bring a large # of Factory boats back to the table and more importantly bring new blood in. Many P-4 and 5 boats could buy a new engine package and we could have 20 boats racing against each other. Just my thoughts.

We are not accepting checks yet. We are working on the concept even more as we seapk. We have quite a bit of interest and several commitments. I am seeking permission to publish names and anyone who wishes to vountarily annouce their commitment, subject to finalization of the program, feel free to do so.

We have 14 firm now. The target is 50 plus no more than 5 equity investors.

Mike

Well Mike I new some people would not like me saying Happy Holidays to you and Steve.......I was accused of carrying your banner and making a fool of myself for listening to you becasue this is all a trick....so I was told I was a thorn in the F1's back....so I'm in no matter what.. even if their are only 3 or 4 boats...hell even If I have to bring out the Fountain.....count me in...its time for more then you to sink or swim....and I'm ready to swim....

Tred,
Good to se you on here...asking questions...

It's amazing what can be done when people communicate with each other.

Good work fellas!

The bigger boats do not need to be penalized by adding weight. Pantera and my 28 is basically a non stepped boat. The smaller 7ft beams run great in the rough or flat. Fast Eddie needs some weight reduction too. Bigger boats do not need extra weight! BH

Brain,
Mike agreed with that....said the wieght could be around 4550 to 4650lbs for everyone I think that would make the bigger boats like yours Eddie and the Warlocks faster....
BJ....can you say Fountain......
Gino

I beleive we had the largest divisional race in 2003 with 44 or so boats, so the Worlds certainly were larger. We all need to get together for a meeting somewhere Face to Face - and check our egos at the door.

I think 5 year locks on the rules for all the classes would solve a lot of these issues.

Well I have access to a great facility in Daytona Beach for a meeting. We could have the room all to ourselves until 3 pm, then the girls show up for work. ......