DavidRaabe

I talked to boomer before the race, he will talk with his Dad and class 6 will have a meeting after the next drivers meeting at the next race.

We will put this to rest once and for all. Wazzup wants prize money also.

swung6

Prize money

jjake0623

Why would I want to race for prize money if I'm bringing a stick to a gunfight.
I would rather get the tow money and race for the hardware.
Our team supports OPA wherever our travels may take us.
And OPA supports us by giving us the travel money.
Therefore, we get the largest turn out of any class and we have the most competition and the most exciting race.
Jeff
Country Service

jjake0623

I was under the impression that class 6 is entry level.
Our team has an entry-level boat and our team is still new to racing.
If you want to race for money:
1) I'm sure class 5 has plenty of spots available.
2) Or, Bring cash and your dyno sheet and be prepared for an inspection.
I'll race for money if we have a level playing field and both of our boats are equal. Wouldn't that be the fairway?
if you're in an entry level class and you are that good, then why not gamble with your own money??
Jeff
Country Service

scarab63

iTrader: (5)

Of course boomer wants prize money!!!!
I won't be there, but will eventually show up. I signed up for 6 under the impression that you guys did tow $.
That's needed for me at this point. When you guys vote be sure to check #617 for tow $
Mike @50886 three 966
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DavidRaabe

Jeff, no need to get all pissy. You guys ran a great race. Will make note of your vote.

The fact of the matter is, as long as your boat doesn't exceed 26' you can put whatever the hell you want in it,
we all have to run the same speed.

2 years ago we kicked around the idea of a horsepower cap but that idea was thrown over board.



Besides, your third place finish in Hopatcong would have already covered your tow money for 2 races.


Btw,

Class 7 is now the entry class and if you want fair, spend the money to race SVL. For many years class 5 had the largest boat turnout and it wasn't because of tow money.

NEMO

I would agree with Sale 'N Buy's proposal....a combination of both: Tow money (to ease the pain) and prize money for the gravy. Thus, everybody gets a little relief. Seventeen hours to Tawas (one way) was brutal.

On the flip side of the coin, I could use some airline payola....I gotta fly to the mainland from the Caribbean every time, (then drive/tow) to do this. NEMO

sbracing

Both points of view regarding tow vs. prize money have their merits. Obviously when the east coast teams haul to Michigan, tow money eases the pain, while on the east coast races, tow money is not as big a deal. Prize money is nice, but paying only top three in class with 9 boats. What about a compromise where we pay all the boats prize. 1st biggest percentage of purse, 2nd through 5th a lesser percentage , 6,7,8,9 same amount(essentially tow money). Let's be realistic here. There are no entry fees to race. Any money we get is gravy.
Class 6 is the biggest class in OPA with a deep field of competitive boats, (Just look at the results of the first 3 races) working together we can keep it that way.
By the way, I hate the term entry level. Regardless of that, entry level doesn't mean cheap. It means less expensive than the next class.

Rich

2 Trick Rick

Agreed.

Class 6 is the deepest and most competitive class racing OPA - To call you "entry level" is a insult.

Lucididee

This is realizing that if the Purse for a class at any given site is broken down to tow money instead of prize, you would only get $444.44 if the Purse is $4000. And that if there are 12 boats in that Class payout for tow would be $333.33. This would also mean you get that same amount for driving 1 hr or 12 hrs.

Also here's something to ponder, let's just say the prize purse is 25K and needs to be distributed into 7 classes .... Do the math again....... Now do the math when that same 25K needs to be distributed to 8 classes ..........

Most sites on the circuit do not offer a flat payout like East Tawas did, so the thought that there is a set amount for travel/tow does not exist. You as a class have the opportunity to get together at each site and vote for the Purse payout to be either Prize or Tow.