United we race???
 

Hey Ron Poli, I know everyone was all excited about this 08 season with joint racing with OPA. You mentioned you were going to talk to Smitty on trying to make this happen. Any info on how the united thing is working? I sure would hate to blow another season due to you and Smittys lack of negotiation skills, us racers want it. Where are we at this point?
MD

your funny md

nice randy

Im sorry Tony you think this is funny. To many racer this is what we thought we were trying to work on for the whole 07 season. Speech after speech at all the OPA races and the AMF motto and stickers would have indicated to most that this is what most want. Here we are in the beginning of the 08 season making schedules. OSS thought maybe we could do some joint (united we race) races with OPA.
Unfortunantly we are back to square one and it does not look good on having any joint races. The reason: There isnt enough money to support a joint race. So until someone can come up with a sponsor to add to the existing race site it just cant happen financially. OPA has offered to open its doors to our racers at specific race sites ( not St. Clair :grinser010:) and though it is greatly appreciated it would not help with the OSS financial obligations it needs to maintain.
Sooo the bottom line is money,money,money. How great would it be to have 75 plus boats at Ocean City,Point Pleasant and LI. I remember not to long ago we were lucky to have 15-20 at those sites. Now we have the boats and no money to bring the Big show
MD

PS This is my own opinion only after talking to both Smitty and Ron.

Randy, you are almost correct. I never said St Clair was off limits. I know the stuggles the OSS is having. We have been there. As you well know. When I took over the OPA we only had one paying race site. The problem is there are only a few sites that can handle joint racing. With our number of boats we need two races. Then OSS would need two races that makes four. Dont forget the Pro series is in for most of our events. You are probably talking 200.000 + an event. Way out of my league. Atlantic city is there for the picking. They want a race, and I have no room in the schedule. I will even help you guys get the permits. We ran it before it would be fairly simple to put together.

Randy the problem is high overhead and low boat count..thats the problem don't you think..lower overhead would certainly help...why not race under OPA and ask smitty for some different infastructure to be put in place , that would make the most sense...what BIG SHOW are u talking about??? I'm all for racing together unfortunately otyhers didnt feel the same way...i agree its sad,but keep the lines of communication open and certainly remain open minded...

Randy here's the deal. Pick a day next week, I will take you to Atlantic City. You and me are going to produce the site for OSS. I want you to see what is involved in one site. nevermind an entire schedule. If you are in, we will raise all the money, get all the permits, it's time to put your efforts where your mouth is. Common Mad Dog it's lots of fun. I already spoke to the city, they are in. Are you? I will only do this if Mad Dog is in. Smitty

Don't do it Randy :D

Man up Candy!!

I called the Coast Guard, they said pick a date. Just not when they have the Air and Sea show.
The next call is the City Special Event planner. happens to be a friend of mine.

That is a start.!

Smitty you are the man !

This is going to be good........

Mike

Who Who Who Who Let the Dogs out!! Come on Randy, I don't here no barkin! lol. It's a ton of work putting on a race and I had a lot of help from a lot of experienced people and it still almost killed me. I like you, also like the "United We Race" Ideal and believe it will happen. It is not going to be easy and happen over night, reason being, every Race Org. has a different structure and philasophy and we all know the differences by now. I think the best we can hope for at this point is to support the Orgs. we race with and look foward to doing as many races as we can together. A.C. has to be a cool place to race and there seems to be some disposable income in that area. Louie

I will call Poli tomorrow and see if OSS has a interest in racing in AC. I will be gone Fri,Sat,Sun, and if it is the wishes of OSS I would like the challenge of being your partner in trying to secure this race site. I will follow your lead and give it my best as your young student Oh great master. If I snatch the pebble from your hand will I be free?
MD

Shao Lin Racers!! this is sweet!:evilb:

I dont know about the Master part, But I sure do know how to go get a race site.
Besides there are lots of cool bars in AC. Common Mad Dog, we might as well both be broke. smitty

What Can I Do Smitty?
Mike

Mike bring what you got$$$$$ and hope its enough! Well Smitty that was easy, now that the money is all taken care of lets just go check out the site. This isnt so hard.:evilb::evilb:
MD

Good job Randy..take lots of money and alot of boats and you will be fine....

Randy,
Invite these guys, give them the "United we race" Deal,
and tell them to bring gas and money and the rest will fall into place.

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MD, I am going to Michigan tomorrow. Let me know on Monday.

It sucks here.. Go to Florida, much nicer.

Yea but the cold weather keeps you tough

Smithy....your such a good guy.....How many other Orgs would help out another Org to get a race site.....

I remeber years back were some Orgs were trying to steal other Orgs races sites and trashing other Orgs.....

enjoy Mich.

It is much colder here in Mich than we expect! And yes, be tough like Smitty said!

Smitty, Grasshopper is ready this Tuesday to journey to the other side and follow my spirit to Atlantic City. I will have a fresh shave on my head but will not sleep on my stomach around you yet! We must build trust first.
MD

Randy,

Your options are not as limited as you might think...As Smitty says:


Ya never know....

Team Victory?????? Nice set up

Hey bk1425, good to hear from you! :)

Well are we going to be able to put an A.C. Race on the schedule for next year?