What does it take to race on OPA?
08-01-2012 | 10:20 PM
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What does it take to race on OPA?
Other than having the hardware, what does it take to get on the circuit and start racing? If someone wanted to get their foot in the door, where would they start?
08-02-2012 | 07:18 AM
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go racing
First find a class your boat will fit into.
Go to the opa site and read the rules of where you will fit in and what safety gear you need.
Come to a race talk to the teams most will help you out huge and pointe you in the right way to go and do things.
If you would like give me a email with your number and i can give you a call and you can hang out with us at one of the races and we can pointe you in the right direction.
Also fill your checking acount full of money
Go to the opa site and read the rules of where you will fit in and what safety gear you need.
Come to a race talk to the teams most will help you out huge and pointe you in the right way to go and do things.
If you would like give me a email with your number and i can give you a call and you can hang out with us at one of the races and we can pointe you in the right direction.
Also fill your checking acount full of money
Last edited by gary cook; 08-02-2012 at 07:22 AM.
08-02-2012 | 09:16 AM
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From: Cedar Rapids Iowa, LOTO, Cape Coral Fl.
You can lease a seat in a BatBoat for many of the races. It is a chance to not only drive in a race, but to learn from a guy that has a ton of experience. It is not just for the race, but the entire weekend, including practice time. Find some sponsors and you can even defray your costs. It is also cheaper than you might think (call Chris for details as different races/packages vary in cost). I bet you could race next week in Port Huron.
08-02-2012 | 11:30 AM
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First you must pay a "TRIBUTE" to The Godfather,$$$, you must then kiss The Godfathers Ring and last, you must love to eat! Other than that, get a boat that passes all the tests and have FUN with OPA and The Jersey Boyz.
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08-02-2012 | 04:43 PM
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Not to mention Vinnie.........
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08-03-2012 | 07:48 AM
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Hey Barry, hope all is well Brother. Gotta break the cycle every once and a while and make you guy's laugh.
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08-03-2012 | 01:07 PM
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