Ron P

SMOKIN' THE SOUND FIRES UP THE RACING SEASON

Biloxi and the Mississippi Gulf Coast will once again offer the best in offshore racing and entertainment as the Offshore Super Series Powerboat Racing Association kicks off the 2008 season on April 4-6. The race production team headed by Woody Bailey has been working hard to bring this world class event back to Biloxi which will feature race teams from all over the country. The spectacular show will kick off Thursday, April 4 as Race Village gates open up to the public, and fans can talk to drivers, throttlemen and crew members who are "dialing in" their speed machines for Saturday's testing and Sunday's competitive races.

The ideal viewing areas are directly on the shore and along Casino Row, so spectators have never been closer to the action. The virtual "stadium" seating for "Smokin' The Sound" sets it apart from other race venues. Host casino-hotels, The Isle of Capri, The Palace, Beau Rivage, Hard Rock, and the IP will sponsor "meet the racer" parties and the final awards ceremony. This exceptional family event lets fans get close to some of the most expensive boats in the world racing at speeds well over 100 miles per hour.

The event committee and OSS officials will be hosting forty automotive students from the Jackson County Technology Center to view the race boat engines and talk to the teams. Dignitaries from surrounding communities and the State Capital are planning on attending this memorable and exciting race.

Race producer Woody Bailey states "We are extremely excited about this year's event. Not only is our red carpet rolled out with boat loads of southern hospitality, but we have also tweaked our venue to the max!! The race course, the hot pits, race village, registration and driver meetings, and the helicopter landing zone are all together and adjacent to each other. This will be a super set up for the race teams and fans alike."

The hearts and souls of the offshore family have been with this event since the inaugural OSS race in 2004. In return, Race teams were some of the first to jump in and help the Mississippi Gulf Coast area when it was hit by Hurricane Katrina. Racers not only love the Biloxi area but they invest back into the community and this year will boost the economy with several million tourism dollars.
Please visit www.smokinthesound.com and www.offshoresuperseries.com for race course, wet pits, race village, hotel, travel, and event information.

psmith

Hey Ron, my wife and I were there last year and coming back this year, we would like to meet you and some of your OSS staff. We will be at IOC. I will be representing The Gonzales Boat Club. Stan Ware is a member. How will I be able to get up with you?

Ron P

I should be easy to find. Just ask anyone with an OSS shirt where to find me. I'll be there from Wed - Monday.

I look forward to meeting you.

The first party is on Thursday night at the Beau Rivage in the Coast Nightclub, starting at 8pm. Everyone is welcome to attend

sal cimino

Hey Ron, How About Volunteers? Where To Sign Up?

Ron P

Hi Sal,

See if there's a link on the Smokin web site. If not, PM me your info and phone numbers, I'll pass them along to the folks in charge of volunteers. On water or off?

waterboy222

I cant find a link for volunteers either.. pass my name and number on to whoever might need someone to help out..

cale delozier
918-520-6574
[email protected]

thanks ron, look forward to meetin all you guys.

sal cimino

HEY RON, SAL HERE... it's [email protected].. live over in new orleans.. off water, security type.. in corrections myself..thanks,

Ron P

Ok, I'll pass both of your info along to Woody. Expect to hear something back from someone.

Quinlan

iTrader: (1)

We will be there. Need any Help dispensing the BEER? Will work for, hmmm BEER!!

waterboy222

cool, got a voicemail today from him. Ill give him a shout tommorow and try to work somethin out.