APBA Meeting in Orlando
 

Was Anyone at the meeting ???

Any info or miniutes???

Better yet... how bout a schedule???

Rumor has it
 

They are hooking up with Lee Mills. Isn't this where all the madness started? As the prop turns.....................

My Chief was there ....haven't heard anything yet.

I was there and it was very productive. Bob Bull and Jim Poplin really have their hearts in the right place. I expect good things from these guys...... and I was skeptical coming into the meeting.

So...did they announce a schedule???

this just in

confirmed sites

St Cloud 4/2-4/3
Marathon 5/14-5/16
Sarasota 8/27-8/29
Key West 11/14-11/21 (Worlds)

In Negotiations

Orange Beach 4/30-5/1
Cincinatti 6/18-6/20
Savannah 7/2-7/4
Cape Cod 9/3-9/5
Ft. Lauderdale Sept TBD (Divisional)
St. Pete 10/15-10/17
Charleston SC (DATE TBD)
Jacksonville (DATE TBD)

And prize money.... :eek:

No Daytona? It's my favorite place to watch a race.:(

Re schedule:


The APBA press release lists the St. Cloud Divisional als "confirmed." It also says Marathon and Key West are "back on track." The release does not list any other race sites, but says: "A total of eight additional race sites were under various stages of negotiations, with announcements to be continued as they are finalized."

Re prize money:

"While the organization itself suggested the Professional Race Membership Program at a fee of $5,000.00 per member to offset the costs of the television production, of which the total Bob Bull himself would match, a discussion gave way to the idea that if the racer membership discontinued the prize money disbursement for 2004, the funds could be allocated back to cover television, without having to require the racers to come out of pocket for funds.

That idea was unanimously presented and agreed to by the race teams present, and the organization will now begin negotiating both the television production of the 2004 shows, as well as T.V. network opportunities, all which will be presented back to the membership for their input."


Full press release at http://www.apba-offshore.com/news.cf...10&Action=view

I was at the Orlando meeting today and can confirm that the race in Sarasota is confirmed for Aug.27,28,29.It was a great meeting with very positive input from all.I want to thank Bob,Jim and the Staff for an outstanding job!! Hope to see everyone in St. Cloud.

Anthony Puccio
Sarasota Race Chairman