Opa 2007
 

2006 was a banner year, thanks to the efforts of all our teams. We asked for support, and you all stepped up to the plate. We ran some pretty cool races, at some really awesome sites. Good news is, all of those sites want us back. Bad news is there are some new sites that want some of this. In an effort not to dilute our series, more is sometimes not better. As a racer myself I realize the commitment it takes to attend an entire series of races. We have received a number of calls in ref to the 07 schedule. It will be a repeat of last year, except. Our brothers from Long Island, seem to want to bring this game to their home town. Louie, Curtis, Jimmie, JC, Eric, and the rest of the L.I. Crew have invited us all to their sand box. This race is in the preliminary stages, but rest assure we are going to make it happen. I will post the exact dates by next week. The sites are.

Algonac, Ocean City, Mentor Ohio, St Clair, Long Island, Cambridge, and either PT Pleasant, or Atlantic City. There is one more that is going to be out of control, BUT we will keep you in suspense on this one. Yes we will continue our No fee racing, and the purses in many cases have been increased, but none less than the guaranteed 25K. We are very anxious to see how the ORL develops. We have given Brian and the ORL a no cost place to run their boats. And are looking forward to the Factory One class, being part of the show.

With the sites established, the work load over the winter is greatly reduced. Our next mission is a Contingency fund, much like what the NHRA uses. Where we will look for suppliers to support the winning teams with contingency money or parts. I already have a number of suppliers interested.

The goal is to gradually grow our series, in small steps, to maintain our integrity, and stability. You have all shown your professionalism, and it shows in the end result.

When I look back at 06, I am amazed at what we all accomplished. It was the result of the efforts, of all the teams, volunteers, and a lot of dedicated individuals. The credit goes to everyone involved in the LOVE OF THE SPORT.

We will be very busy trying to raise the bar for 2007. So enjoy the winter, spend some time with your families, and Happy Holidays to all. God Bless. Smitty

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Good stuff. Congratulations Smitty!

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Cant wait :cool:

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glad we are members now :drink:

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Looking forward to it. All i need now are the dates so i can get off work :D :D

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What A Great Job You Guys Are Doing....
Looking Foward To It

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Thanks for your support Smitty! We're looking forward to running with OPA!

Brian Hollis
www.OffshoreRacingLeague.com
770-560-3747 ph

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Smitty we are making some this year

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I can't wait! Great schedule.

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We are allmost ready tostart again, it take a little longer for the glue to dry in cold weather.
Great jobs guys, can't wait!!

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Coming out to LI Dawn? :drink:

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You know it .... :D :p

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I think she's comin to see Strictly Business so don't ge tyour hopes up, Jeffrey :evilb:

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:D :drink: :drink: :drink:

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Im telling your wife :eek: :evilb:

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I'm allowed to hang around with hot chicks :drink:

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Yeah just your wife and daughter :D

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DAUGHTER???????????????????????????????????? How Old J/K LOL

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Louie might kill me,but between me and you she is an 11 :D :D

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Thanx I guess :eek:

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OK.............................so how many "joint races" will OPA be participating in in 2007, and with whom?

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Smitty will fallriver be a no go again are any races in mass or RI i KNOW THE CG in mass sucks after last yr and canceled a 04 cape race after everyone shows up :rolleyes: hope to have the boat ready and my stupid knee done by early spring ,late winter :rolleyes: .can you use the lifeline poker jackets or do you need the 160 jackets, mine are old now, so looking to replace them. thanks art

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Just an FYI:

The following events reflect the 2007 NJPPC Schedule:

Atlantic City Boat Show Winter Party Saturday February 3rd

Memorial Day Weekend Social Sunday May 27th

Jet Ski Poker Run Saturday June 9th

Atlantic City Over Night Poker Run Friday June 22nd

July Weekend Raft Up Saturday July 7th

Shore Dreams For Kids Saturday July 21st

Barnegat Bay Poker Run Saturday August 4th

Member Video & Photo Shoot Thursday August 16th

Labor Day Weekend Jet Ski Poker Run Saturday September 1st


Take notice that the NJPPC has moved the Shore Dreams For Kids to July 21st.
It's been a conflicting date with the OPA schedule in the past, so hopefully now more people can attend.

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smitty, are you still planning to gewt together on a super vee class. and is it a all spec class or what. let me no somthing. thanks bill

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Bill, I'll call you tomorrow. Yea why not. I can raise extra money so we don't use any of the purse money from the other 6 classes. If Gino is in that makes 6 boats.

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:D :drink:

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i'm in, just needed to know weather i should put in the 1075,s so i can keep up with you.

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Make everybody run 1075 or better and it will really be "SUPER V". I volunteer to be the official Bravo supplier to the OPA, as long as everyone buys from me :D :D

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OPA only gets better! Can't wait for next year.

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If there's a Supervee class that means we won't be racing each other anymore? I have to call the gypsy I used and remove spell I had her conjure up. Maube she'll give me a refund. :D Hope all is well see you guys at the winter meeting.