41 boats had registered by Friday night for the OSS season opener in Pickwick, TN. 13 new boats or boats that had raced only once last year.

A reason to party, here at Stan Ware's compound where Popeye's famous Chicken and wicked filet steaks were served.

Considering that the Mikkosukee boat had burned down a few weeks ago, the team was still in dousing-the-flames mode

Later, the party continued at Freddy T's. These two were clearly the most beautiful girls of the evening.

OSS under new Management: Race Director Joe Brunner and Executive Director Misty Velasquez.

Following ancient native American traditions, Team Mikkosukee continued to mourn the fiery loss of their boat.

Pickwick put out the welcome mat for the OSS Racers.

Mike Tomlinson welcomes 41 teams at the Saturday drivers meeting. 4 OSSC, 10 OSSCL, 8 OSSV, 10 OSSVL, 5 OSSCO, 1 OSSTX, 3 OSSCX

Full house at the drivers meeting.

COO Misty Velasquez is very pleased with the turnout.

Mark Kowalski is back in the saddle, he throttles Speed Racer

The Crash Test Dummy with the painted boat