Just to clarify "Garys Friends" , Gary has always been a longtime friend of all SUPERCAT racers. Gary was the main driving force in getting Orange beach on the map for Offshore racing. I personally had one of my best memories in 2007 in Orange Beach. In 2007 the SUPERCATS decided to go to SUPPORT GARY NICHOLS AND ORANGE BEACH. We would of certainly been there in 2009 and beyond. SUPERCATS have always had a great appreciation for ALL in ORANGE BEACH, Fans, Supporters,and certainly Gary Nichols and the board.
The 750/850 was nothing short of an extreme poor decision made that had a dramitic impact on the sport. SUPERCAT racing is going forward to allow ALL manufacturers and racers
to race together. We are currently trying to develop a progarm to allow the 850s to participate. Your 17 "boat count" wasnt because of economy, simply "poor politics "that some racers won't tolerate. We hope to work with ORANGE BEACH for 2010 for a world class event. Gary always rememeber your longtime friends are always there. Even if u ran into me in 07.

Just kiddin...probably my fault...found out 3 SUPERCATS dont fit in a 25 foot space at 120 mph in turn 1..

Take care

MikeA nice to hear from u ,why dont u bring that CORSA out for alittle spin at a race?

Tony,
R we going to see the SuperCats in Miami?

Frank

One of the problems is:
 

Everyone knows that Mercury will win every OSS spec class race everytime. Where is the excitement for the fans? People need to choose sides at a sporting event. The few classes that did not have Mercury products were run off.
You can say OSS now has turbines. But a generous average of 3 boats per event for the year would be high. You can also say you are now embracing P class (allthough your charter was only canopied boats). After copying P class you are now emulating P1 (without their support). Times are tough for some but OPA is making it.

The 750 guys were bullied just like Mike A. and staff with mob mentality. Just a look at the Supercat debacle in OSS will show the racers what Mike A. and staff were up against dealing with Mercury Racing and it's tactics. The fact that everyone was able to see how they operate and what they did to OSS in longterm damage should have been enough. Your an Elite and shrinking breed! Enjoy the Kool Aid!
Steve

That little CORSA is enjoying her much deserved retirement. Several national and world championships as an A and F1 boat has entitled her to some casual go fasting in and around Tampa Bay. I will be up in Clearwater to watch and will try to be in Sarasota. I will stop by and say hello. Have a great '09!

I don't think that is the "split" they were referring to.
and I believe it was those same "politics" that created OSS while Mercuryracing had that big smile?:eek:
(just my opinion, I may be wrong).

BTW, i thought itt was APBA that brought all those boats years ago, wasn't it? :rolleyes:

As a fan of offshore racing, I am terribly disapointed that the Orange Beach race has been canceled. I travel 1000 miles round trip for this race every year. I am lucky that I have friends that own a condo on the race course. When I come to visit for the race, I buy vip passes, eat and drink at area resturants and bars, and spend my hard earned money generously to stimulate the local economy. i know that I would gladly pay more for a vip package, sponsorship or what ever you want to call it. I know that times are hard, but people will still spend money on things that they really love to do. I hope that next year the races will be back and I will certainly buy a vip ticket or make a reasonable sponsorship donation.
Everyone be safe and I hope that Orange Beach will have offshore races again.
Baker Fullerton

A good thing i don't care about Politics and race where i whant to aslong as i can afford to do so !!!!

SCOTT