Thanks Guys
 

Well I have been in the bilge since we got home. I would like to thank everybody, but I don't know where to start. First I would like to thank Jeff Cropper, Eric, Lou, Pat, Danny, Don, Ed Simmons, Gene, Lee, Walter, Richie Zul, Strickly Bussiness, Enforcer, Simmons Racing, Hot Licks, JC Performance, Car Quest, St. Clair Fire Department, The crain operator, and any one else I might of forgot. You guys are true Gentalmen and I am proud to know you and to race in a league of true sportsmen. This is what OPA is all about, racing each other and turning wrench's together and just being freinds. You guys saved me and my team alot of money doing what you did, thank you. We will be ready for Long Island, see you there. Bill P.S. and to win the race, ****ing Crazy.

Proud to know you all. Unbelievable display of sportsmanship and friendship. Smitty

I LOVE YOU MAN !! :party-smiley-048:

Bill,

Be sure to check the videos out:

United We Race (Parts 1 through 5)

It was certainly a moment to remember...

Congratulations !!!:ernaehrung004:

Bill,
You deserve alot of credit too;I cant imagine what it felt like to see your beautiful boat under water.Most people would have just thrown in the towel.It was great to see so many teams turning wrenches to get your boat back together so that you could make the race.Everyone was happy to see your perserverance rewarded with a first place finish.Looking forward to seeing you in LI.

Mark

Glad that your boat is ok and got it fixed in time for the race! :)

Now it is game on in Long Island:party-smiley-048:

Thats Right

Hey Bill,
The trip started off rough for us too, Rig Breaking down along with a host off other calamities, though none quite as tragic as seeing your boat overturned. Sometimes a bad start can turn to a great finish. Now only if the rest of the World could have the Spirit of the OPA, it would definatly be a better place. Seeing all the teams together at the Races brightens up my life. See you guys in Patchogue, Louie

Wide Open in Long Island!!!!

Hey Billy, glad everything and you guy's are OK. Did ya expect anything different from The Boyz! You know we have a GREAT bunch of people that would cut out their hearts for each other. THAT'S what keeps me coming back. Best of luck Bro.

Race fans thank everyone for all the help they gave to make sure that Wanted would be able to race on Sunday. It also speaks volumes as to the character of all thous who helped Wanted so that they could race for all the race fans who really enjoyed the show.

Thanks guys, almost forgot the fans, as Walter and I went by the crowds we were happy just to have finished the race, but when the crowd begain to clap for us priceless....

JCPERF your avatar is what that activator is going to look like ridding my wake

Wild Bill I'm glad to be a part of your team do anything for ya Thanks Jerzy Boyz you have my respect looking forward to L.I. race.

NP

Smack Talk!!!!:circle: Let the games begin!!

For once, I was stunned for words, just watching everyone working side by side on the boat was amazing.

Still just glad you and Walter were OK, everything was just icing on the cake. See you in LI.

CAKE :D Send some to JC I think he out.

You said cake :wuerg019:

hot licks is down, we broke everything on starboard engine , manifold split inside ,hyd. piston destroyed everything, the squirrel is busy wrenching. I had a great time in saint clair,wrenching on Wanted, and racing, you all are AWSOME!! I would like to Thank the City of Saint Clair, what a awsome town, can't wait tell next year! I don't think we will make New York, but we will be at Jersey, I'm building new exhaust for the boat, " headers threw the hatch, Loud and Proud". see ya, Pat Reiter "the secret squirrel"

good luck, let me know if i can help in any way. i think i owe you more than one. you should come any way and take a rental and run one lap for the points and the boat count. bill