Any 2011 OPA rule changes in the works?
 

Any chance of combining class 5 & 6 ?

Any chance we will see a return of class 2 ?

or are we good to go for 2011 ?

:party-smiley-004:
*just thinking out loud

Anyone in Class 6 that has the power to run in Class 5 is more than welcome to move up. However, Not all of us can be competitive in Class 5. I don't see any reason to consolidate the two.

Rich
Cotnertrailers.com 611

True but I just heard people talking about it at O.c. and like I said just talking out loud.. I don't even think we (or they) can change rules for another year.

I like class 6 and would like to see more boats like Akula out racing! It's a great way to get hooked on the sport without the big $$$$ and big headaches.

Maybe, we should look at the placing and points for a break out boat/DNS boat/ Last place boat. I know Gary had some concerns.

This year we raced 7 plus the worlds. Scored in 6. Dropped worst finish. Thoughts?

Smitty

Maybe

3 Races on the 'East" Coast area

3 Races in the Michigan area (Mid-west)

1 Worlds Down south


Have a East coast Champion (no money, no trophy just glory)
Have a Mid-East Champion (no money, no trophy just glory)
and a over all points champion.

Than have a east and west shout-out for the World Title down south.

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I know Gary does not agree with me on this but keep the
"breaking out" as a capital offense.

Bracket racing is all about set up, driving and throttle control
.. just leave it as a capital offense

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Each pit area is required to have a Bikini beach blonde. This
blonde would be used for public relations

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Start money instead of purse until the economy turns around

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Return class 2, TKO and Bull on the beach look like lumbering
giants in #3. The OB cats don't really stand a chance against
those two.

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Each boat must run a Michigan Mafia sticker

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Drop worst finish or race not entered.
Breakout should be capital offense, need to have serious consequences.
Rich 611

I'm with you.

I like Rick's Blonde Bikini rule!:drink:
Don't like Rick's Mafia sticker rule.:eek:

How about class 5 and 6 start together, and run the same laps. This allows the fastest class 6 boats to race the slower class 5 boats. This would put all the single engine V's running together-kind of like the old days with Production , Modified and Sport running the same laps and racing each other-but being scored as seperate classes. Just a thought.

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first new rule a gag for my driver.:angry-smiley-038: smitty i will try to give you a call tomorrow .p.s tell boomer we broke a oil pump pick up off were all fixed lets go finish o.b :evilb:

We put an ignition module in his. Fired right up. He is pissed. Louie and I were bar hoping with it sat night. If not he would have finished. Dam louie

That worked well back in the day & probably would again.

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I think if you dont finish you out its not fair to the guy that races his butt off but brakes out but is there at the end. if we keep this rule the way it is you might as well do 1 lap pull in the in field say you have a problem and wait for the other racers to brake out. thats not racing.:lolhit:



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Class 5 still allowes up to 30' twin screws right??? Did I miss a change????

I liked the "no rule changes rule" from a while back. Been tryin to get my junk out there for a few years now but...
Mark

I really like the BIKINI BLONDE rule, anyone know where I can get me one!!! :hitit:

I also like the start money thing till things get better, I bet that will help get teams to the races next year.

At most races people Don't break out. If you have 5 boats do one lap and pull in odds are you will finish 5th.

It's a gray area that will require a complex mathematical solution that no one from Jersey would understand. :evilb:

Just leave it. :lolhit:

And the Blonde in a bikini rule seems to be gaining speed !!!

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rick get to work put your gag back in and get your fingers off the key board.:lolhit:

I disagree. Breaking out means you are disqualified. A DQ'd boat should be placed behind any other boat in the finishing order, no matter how many laps they completed.

I disagree. The fastest class 6 boat can only go 70 MPH.
The slowest Class 5 would be capable of more than that. I don't think the class 5 guys want us in their way on starts, I for sure don't want to contend with them when I'm racing against the class 6 guys. Class 5 is the largest class already,
why change anything?

Ditto..

Cant imagine being 12 plus boats wide going into the first turn in St Clair, especially with a 5mph slower boat.

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I say keep classes apart like it is now but i think you need to be still running to place at the end. Real nice rick does your mom no you have that mouth or finger as it my be :angry-smiley-038:

who do you think sent me that image..

Hey, I'm all in favor of the "Blonde Rule", but I had twin Brunettes in OB!!!!!! That's gotta count for something!!!!!:drink::drink:

You don't need to be running at the checkered to place in any other motorsport. Why should we be different?

Looks like there will be another class 6 boat from Michigan ready for next season! Havent been to a OPA race yet but we're set'n the boat up to run class 6. Class 6 seems to be a great entry level class! :boat:

The current OPA 6 World Champ is from Michigan (Akula)
The past OPA 6 Champ is from Michigan (Crockett)
The current fastest team in 6 is from Michigan (PFE) :evilb:

Welcome and hope to see you out on the course.

thx, good stuff! Im sure i'll be bug'n you guys with questions for the first season!

Frank

Swung-spill the beans, what boat are you setting up? Engine? Horsepower???? Welcome to OPA!!
Bob G 606 Lock'd Up 24' Sunsation

24 carrera, engine is at the shop going together. Looking like its gonna be 454", pump gas, 330hp is the plan.

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swung 6 never tell real cubes or hp you must be confused you have a 454 and it makes 487.2 hp remember you are going to be part of michigan mafia thats how we do it we stretch the truth a little.welcome to the family if we can help give us yell gary p-f-e racing:evilb:did you get the old battery boat

post has been edited! :) lol

Yea, thats the boat. She's get'n a overhull and new look for next season.

as far as i know, its 30' and under...single screw w/ bravo style drive....i think i heard the twin engine boats currently in class 5 have been "grandfathered" in.....someone wanna confirm or correct me on that?

i was thinkin there should be a twin engine class 5....maybe up to 35ft, there is alot of twn engine boats out there with stock power that would be competitive. Not trying to single out the twin engine boats currently running class 5, because i do like the higher boat count.....but....i feel they do have an advantage at most race sites.....any thoughts from other class 5 guys??
Jake
adrenaline rush

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good job you will fit right in

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I looked at buying that boat has to be 15 yrs ago

Boats been for sale on and off for a while now. small market for the older race boats. Mark Poker originally set it up as the interstate boat. This boats extremly solid too! hull is in amazing shape! I figured it would be perfect to build for class 6 so i couldnt pass it up.

2006 Class 6 National Champions NJ
2009 Class 6 National Champions NJ
2010 Class 6 National Champions NJ
Winningest Class 6 boat NJ

If by fastest team you mean they break out, then they have it.

Welcome to the class!

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should be a tuff old best it will be a great 6 boat

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sb just get use to looking at that black transom and my big head if you need a picture to help you threw the winter call me and ill send you a 8x10:bsflag:

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sb racing how is bottom of your boat. did you guys get a chance to get it off the trailer and see how bad the damage was?