Smitty does make a lot of sense.:ernaehrung004:

Yes, Smitty is right. My earlier post was in response to racing against a twin outboard boat (we all know who I'm talking about....and no not DOCKBLOOD no offense Joe). I would never want to scare off a new racer as I was a new racer last year and everyone from the OPA and I mean everyone helped me get the boat dialed in (unfortunately a little to good). This year I have asked Smitty for some more help, we will be racing in a new class and have had several conversations and or emails about it. The OPA has the highest boat count for a reason.......lets not forget why!!!

Chris

How bout single engine canopies in class 5? Maybe Simmons can move down to class 5 too.

sorry guys ..I cant take it any more. Yes...I know everyone wants to have fun, but after all, its all about competition. thats why we have rules. If you change them, you lose integrity. I thought 30 foot max, single engine was a perfect parameter for class 5.

I dont think any one wants to chase new teams away. but what happened to building boats for a class? Not the other way around. Everyone can't be happy. many of these teams have been around since day one. Im sure you dont want to chase them away.

remember.................

"If your not first ....your last"

SHAKE n BAKE

2nd place is the first loser :drink::drink:

NOT YET !!!!:party-smiley-004:

Bruce,

You racing this year?

Some gotta win, some gotta lose
Good time Charlie's got the blues

Maybe. Not sure where.

Looks like OPA is offerring a SVL class for you and the other local SVLs. Cant beat the price, location or prize money. So what's the deal? Run it!

I doubt that the SVL fleet would be able to run OPA races. They can barely get the entire OSS schedule in. And that is their priority.

We'll see