I just received this info in the mail.

I need some clarification.

Will the SOBs be invited being as OPA is scheduling a race in Key West?
Quote from the newsletter:
Hello Race Fans,

Before we get to the information about the OPA Winter Awards Party, I
need to give you a hot news flash.

OPA has added another race to it's schedule - We are going to Key West!

2004 Schedule:
Brick,NJ - June 26,27
Atlantic City,NJ - July 17,18
Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ - Aug. 12,13
L.I. / CONN. Area - Aug. 28,29
Cambridge, MD - Sept. 25,26
Delaware River Area - Oct. 9,10
Key West, Florida - Nov. 7 - 14 with SBI for the World Championships

Sharkey, call John and ask or call Smitty and see if he can work his magic with John.

Smitty spoke to John about SOBs and he's looking favorably toward them. The key is to fill hotel rooms for the town and to have some great racing.

How many SOBs do you think would go all the way to Key West to race?

I have a feeling if you brought 15 boats, you'd get your own race. 5 boats and you'd end up running in P5.

That's a good start in the right direction.

John did say he'll look at it. A race in the harbor would not work because of schedule conflicts with the cruise ships. He made mention of another area in the city where you would have a flat water closed coarse. Produce the boats, we'll make it happen Smitty.

Ok you SOBs, it's all up to you! Choose your destiny!!!!

We have representation from APBA, OSS and OPA on this forum. When is Bubba going to "join the fun"?

Personally I think it is a smart move by Bubba not to get involved in the Board games. It has proven to only stir the pot or make some look totally diferent from what they really are by posting on certain topics. I have been told that if you want to speak to him, pick up your phone and do so.

Leave the posting to the wackos, anybody says anything bad about us we wackum.

Phantom1,

All SOB threads are for SOB information. Please do not pollute our threads please.

Thank You,
DPT

No polluting intended, and I apologize.

I guess I just prefer to speak for myself, and am uncomfortable when a "middle man" has to relay my thoughts, feelings and intentions. Third hand information is the same as a rumor in my opinion.

Hearing it from the "man himself", whoever it is, whatever sport it is, always increases credibility.

By the way, a buddy has a 22 Velocity and we have discussed (over many beers) this class, so I am not exactly crashing the thread.