OPA And Key West
08-21-2007 | 02:58 PM
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Kooper and AMF did a great thing with OB. Unfortunately, it was short notice and OPA has a race in NY this weekend and couldn't make the trip. I can assure you, many teams would have, if they had no races coming up. What I dont understand is why no SBI teams showed. You guys havent had a race in a few weeks and I doubt many will show up in NY. So whats their excuse? No entry fees and prize purse. You should have jumped at that.
08-21-2007 | 04:44 PM
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When I find the time, I'll get back out there. Most likely, Point Pleasant.
08-21-2007 | 05:50 PM
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08-21-2007 | 09:39 PM
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Bruce,
Cooper put together a heck of a pkg for OB and how many open boats showed? 1 as far as I could see(one of the typhoons) With the economy the way it is today people arent going to travel. I really wanted to go if it werent for the huge amount of damage to our boat and myself after Dania.
Ok 25,000 purse and no entry didnt work, do you have any options/suggestions? What will it take to get you back on a race course this year?
Cooper put together a heck of a pkg for OB and how many open boats showed? 1 as far as I could see(one of the typhoons) With the economy the way it is today people arent going to travel. I really wanted to go if it werent for the huge amount of damage to our boat and myself after Dania.
Ok 25,000 purse and no entry didnt work, do you have any options/suggestions? What will it take to get you back on a race course this year?
08-22-2007 | 01:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Bruce Serff
I dont know if Destin has been discussed yet. But I can assure you, they are putting together a great week of activities.
No entry fees and a nice purse helps too.
No entry fees and a nice purse helps too.
Maybe I just haven't been paying attention...Who is putting up the P-Class prize purse for Destin?
08-25-2007 | 12:35 AM
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08-27-2007 | 07:33 AM
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Simply it boils down (this is based on posts and conversations) that JC is waiting on a call from Smitty and Smitty is waiting on a call from JC. Hopefully they will get on the same page quickly, but I can assure you that both of them will do what is best for their individual organizations.
Cant wait to finally race with you guys in Chat, dont know where I exactly fit in class wise but I am sure Smitty will place me apropriately(sp). Hope everything works out for the best and to race with ya'll again in KW, but like I said above its a hurry up and wait situation. Have fun and be safe in LI, NJ, and MD.
Trent
Rick,
Last year with OPA in Destin KW did have plenty of competition in the slower Sportsman classes, P1- 3 boats;P2- 4 boats;P3- 4 boats;P4- 8 boats; and P5- 6 boats. OPA would only make it better, but once again its up to the power that be
Cant wait to finally race with you guys in Chat, dont know where I exactly fit in class wise but I am sure Smitty will place me apropriately(sp). Hope everything works out for the best and to race with ya'll again in KW, but like I said above its a hurry up and wait situation. Have fun and be safe in LI, NJ, and MD.
Trent
Rick,
Last year with OPA in Destin KW did have plenty of competition in the slower Sportsman classes, P1- 3 boats;P2- 4 boats;P3- 4 boats;P4- 8 boats; and P5- 6 boats. OPA would only make it better, but once again its up to the power that be
