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Re: Question about Opa-racing series
Originally Posted by THEJOKER
You may think it's a good idea to convert your pleasure boat to a race boat but just remember lot's of those OPA guy's have purpose built offshore race boats , and they don't play around. I know Augie races the condo but he's an exception. Do you want to tell your friends you race or do you want to win? Just some info for thought!
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Re: Question about Opa-racing series
Originally Posted by BRUCE SEROFF
just a suggestion. get your boat out there. run class 5 safely, to the best of your ability. The rest of the fleet will most likely run away from you, so you wont have too many boats around you. Run at your pace until you get the hang of it. Then decide which route is best for you.
No need to dump aload of cash into something your not 100% sure about. Exactly! You need to start some place. My Class 5 has a maximum speed of 75mph – I’ll do my best to have my boat doing 74.9999 for Algonac. |
Re: Question about Opa-racing series
OPA has definately matured over the years. Some real serious hardware. Dont fool yourself into thinking Class 6 is for beginners. The first two boats you would have to deal with is The Michigan madman, Tyler Crockett, and the psycos in the Dukes Boat. BUT....We will help you in anyway we can to help you get comfortable in your boat, and get you to the front. Smitty
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Re: Question about Opa-racing series
Originally Posted by Wazzup Racing
OPA has definately matured over the years. Some real serious hardware. Dont fool yourself into thinking Class 6 is for beginners. The first two boats you would have to deal with is The Michigan madman, Tyler Crockett, and the psycos in the Dukes Boat. BUT....We will help you in anyway we can to help you get comfortable in your boat, and get you to the front. Smitty
No kidding, the front-runners have some serious hardware in ANY class! But I look at it this way, 1991 I raced a few Supercross rounds in the 125 class, I knew I could not win – hell I would be lucky to make a main but the experience that those rounds gave me was priceless! I’m not looking to win, that’s crazy –I’m looking to have fun and see were it leads. |
Re: Question about Opa-racing series
That is the perfect attitude. Cant wait to meet you
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Re: Question about Opa-racing series
Originally Posted by Wazzup Racing
That is the perfect attitude. Cant wait to meet you
Thanks... I even have my Pit Crew Ready (From East Town on Gratiot) :evilb: |
Re: Question about Opa-racing series
My 1st race was a purpose built F1 boat w/ Lance Henrichsen throttling. I guess I'm just going on from my own experiences. The guy's playing around with pleasure F1 boats were never seen. Where did they go? You should be fine with easing into the sport. Good luck , I meant no bad will.
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Re: Question about Opa-racing series
Originally Posted by 2 Trick Rick
Thanks... I even have my Pit Crew Ready (From East Town on Gratiot) :evilb:
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Re: Question about Opa-racing series
Originally Posted by THEJOKER
My 1st race was a purpose built F1 boat w/ Lance Henrichsen throttling. I guess I'm just going on from my own experiences. The guy's playing around with pleasure F1 boats were never seen. Where did they go? You should be fine with easing into the sport. Good luck , I meant no bad will.
I understand totally and thanks for the advice. |
Re: Question about Opa-racing series
Originally Posted by Ron P
Forget the boat, just bring the pit crew. :evilb:
That’s my Wife and her good friend! Totally normal but a blast to party with :evilb: … and yes they both already said they would not miss the first race. ~ P.S. Sorry Guys, They are both married. |
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