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Please keep us less fortunate ones up to date

Whos there? How many teams?

Pictures ...

Results ....

any thing and everything

thanks and have fun..wish we were there

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Lots of boats and even more smiles here guys. I'll be posting photos all weekend. Rio Roses, Callan, Nichols, Muscle, CMS, Black Pearl, Pier 57, Lucas Oil, Wazzup, Deep V Cats, Fortress, Extreme Vortec, Bacardi Silver, RMS, Firewater 1, Firewater 2, Showtime, JBS, Gambler, Konrad, Peppers, Fury, Lightning Strikes, Batboats, and more arriving by the minute. Oh, and the Mercury truck is here.

Three hours until the OSO Get Together. I'll post photos tomorrow.

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A category has been added to the Photos section for the Race in Sarasota this weekend. If you post the pictures there they will re-size and be very clear.

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Rumor has it APBA and SBI will be runnin together the rest of the season.

That would be SWEEET

Any confirmations / info???

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Can't confirm it.......but there are a lot of happy racers walking around here.

This kind of positive atmosphere might even get me interested in racing again.

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Bruce, That's the word on the streets, unconfirmed though.

That would be great!

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I heard that also from a reliable source, including a combined APBI/SBI (or maybe a SBI/APBA) Worlds at Key West!! The words I heard were "Merger".
Happy 4th of July!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Great news and I'm envious of you guy's in Sarasota! I won my 1st race there and I'll never forget the place. Look for us to be back in the mix soon! BH

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Wish you could have made it Brian. I'll drink a beer for you tonight.

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Is the September NY SBI Race a Joint sanction also??

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It looks like the APBA schedule page has changed considerably. Holy Crap! It's lookin like this year is gonna have a strong finish after all. A unified Key West!!!

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Well now..... :eureka:

Could this be a perfect time for the Fountain vs Outerlimits face off???? :drink:

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the september n,y. race is an sbi race not a joint venture race however everyone is welcome :rolleyes:

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Way to go SBI & APBA!

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From APBA's site:

Today, in a historical move announced by Super Boat International Productions President, John Carbonell, and the APBA Offshore Racing Association President, Jim Poplin, the two organizations have agreed to share the water by attending each others events, while protecting the individual personalities of each racing organization.

At the Drivers Meeting, the news received a standing ovation from the racing community.

“It has only assured us all that we have made the right decision, and it’s a move that allows us to return the sport of offshore powerboat racing back to the racers. We couldn’t be more pleased,” said Poplin.

Carbonell was equally enthusiastic


This is awesome news!!!

APBA also shows they will be in Key West racing with them as well!!!http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/i...ons/banana.gif

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hey bruce,
glad i am not the only one missing sarasota...

sorry i missed your call when i was in the city...

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Has there been any mention of a revived Sarasota race in August?

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Were there any races on Saturday? or are they all today?

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All today - starting at 11:00. I will be posting pics taken from my balcony all day. The buoys are set and the beach is already getting crowded.

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Great races today! I always felt that SBI and APBA could complement each other if done correctly. Lots of boats today!!

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Who won SVL?

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Shane B in the Extreme Vortec. Their only competitor was Wild Ride, who also raced in the P Class race an hour or so earlier - talk about a long day.....

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Congrats Shane B......Sounds like someone needs to be opening some doors for YOU now......LOL :)

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Augie - you are what offshore is all about. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting you this weekend.

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The Jersey Boyz are first class.

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Congrats to Shane B-

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;) has anyone heard from LOBSTERBOY? is he ok? or dead or alive?

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It was announced yesterday!

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P4 Results as much as I know. APBA 1st Herbott Racing Swipes (33 Scarab)
2nd Offshore Addiction
3rd Wild Ride (29 Xtreme)
4th Gambler (29 Phantom)
5th Fountain of Youth (10 meter Fountain) broke tranny

SBI Results P4 1st Miami Boyz (28 Pantera)
2nd Liquid Assets (30 ft Challenger)
3rd I dont remember
11 total P4 boats and the SBI Results are the same results for the overal win
Suncoast event was conducted under SBI rules and Herbott, Offshore Addiction, and Wild Ride Broke out average Lap Speed.
Other P4 boats were Xtreme (Fountain) retired due to Trents Injury, Pump It ( 29 Warlock) and 2 or 3 Bat Boats

It was too much fun

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:drink: If racing ever goes by the wayside, you can go on tour!

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Lobsterboy is alive and well in North Carolina but I dont think the internet carrier pigeons can reach to his house. as far as the APBA and SBI goes it is not a "merger" but rather a colaborative effort by both groups to share certain venues to create a better show and better events for the racers. both groups will operate under their own rules and points systems and have agreed to not place races on coflicting dates to make it easier for the racers to attend events with both groups. the shared events are North Carolina, Orange Beach, Deerfield Beach for the Nationals and Key West for the Worlds. The independent events are Milwaukee(APBA), Fort Walton Beach(APBA), New York(SBI) and Dania Beach(SBI) and as always any racers from either series is welcome to attend any and all events. Good luck and safe racing to all.

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steve the info. you gave is correct that should quell any wondering minds thank you for posting

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Yes it would be BIG!
Unfortunately I'll be in Ontario doing some boating that week......

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Just got the SBI results...Looks like some P-5 boats will be joining us in P-4

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I say this cause it looks like the broke out of their speed bracket

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Bruce,

From the way it looks I think your right. I know there is the one time rule but if I remember correctly I think it was only 1 mph over your aver. in your class.

Frank
"Koolhand"

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Frank

thats the way I see it as well