Attention OPA Racers
 

People, the first race of the 2004 OPA/The Jersey Boyz season is a little more than a month away (June 26 & 27,2004) and we hope your all getting your equiptment together as we're gonna have one hell of a season. We need everyone that is going to join us to please go on OPA's website (www.offshoreperformanceassociation.com) download all the forms, fill them out and get them to OPA's office along with your chech ASAP. No boat numbers will be saved until ALL paperwork and monies are in so please do this as soon as you can. If you have any questions call Kurt at 732-477-7400, Smitty at 732-920-3945 or Augie at 201-863-3560. Thanks to all the racers, crews, their families, and volunteer's...you are what makes it all work! We look foward to another fun filled, exciting and safe season, see you all there. Regards, Augie.

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TTT

:cool:

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Tell Kurt to drop the Single Motor Rule for P-5 class.

If the OPA is going to race in Key West with SBI, Then they should follow SBI Rules.


Mike

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ttt-ttt-ttt

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merola quit complaining the season hasnt even started yet and we havent even raced one race yet with the newly formatted rules they were decided on way bak in december...long enough time for everyone to fit themselves in a class....tough sport to please everyone...so lets just make the best of what u got and lets make this the best season yet....how bout try to have a positive attitude for once....much better trust me!
Stroker

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Stroker, how are you? You are 100% correct, now back to why this tread was started, everyone get your paperwork in, send your checks along with your paperwork, get your boat #, get your boats together and go out and have fun. SBI is not going to change their rules, like myself you'll just have to get Ryan Beckly to change your boat # at every SBI race, or maybe Ryan can make me a Velcro number 3 just for the SBI races.

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Augie,
I spoke to kurt,got a number and am ready to go! I will get up to smitty's before the first race to say hello. Thanks again to ed,augie and kurt.
Jim
P5-50 Xtra's racing

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I `m not crying , Just trying to be far . My boat will only run in the high 60`s just right for p-5 class.

I guess i`ll just run with SBI .

Good Luck

Mike

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Stroker

Don`t play with fire


Mike

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mike for real was that comment necessary i dont think u have a leg to stand on in saying that...u might wanna becareful with what u say...i wasnt sayin anything to offend u just point out the obvious but u pretty much made it clear urself of what u were doin in ur first statement and as u can see i am not the only one who recognized it as augie did too...once again not to offend u...so i would appreciate it if u dont try to be a tough guy cause u r barking up the wrong tree.....whats up augie..how r u ?

Stroker

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mike for real was that comment necessary i dont think u have a leg to stand on in saying that...u might wanna becareful with what u say...i wasnt sayin anything to offend u just point out the obvious but u pretty much made it clear urself of what u were doin in ur first statement and as u can see i am not the only one who recognized it as augie did too...once again not to offend u...so i would appreciate it if u dont try to be a tough guy cause u r barking up the wrong tree.....whats up augie..how r u ?

Stroker

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dont ask me how i sent that twice but all i know is something is screwed up cause the last post i see is mike's dont play with fire one..hmm i dunno
stroker

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Augie,
I'll have the paper work in the mail next week. Thanks.
Joe

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Hey Jim, GREAT. Glad we could help you! Look foward to seeing you by Smitty's. Mike, I think when OPA goes to Key West we will be going under SBI's Flag which means by SBI Rules. Here in Jersey (OPA) Kevin and I are a P4 boat as well as APBA but in SBI we are a P3 boat, ya just gotta have a Velcro #. Mike, you've been doing great, keep everything positive...it will go a long way!. Iggy, get them in as soon as you can, thanks. Augie

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Augie, Any chance in a one race special with OPA like APBA and SBI has. I would love to drag my boat up to Point and race with you guys. Pitman has also expressed interest and I am sure some others would come up as well.
I look foward to seeing you and the rest of the Jerzey Boys

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Bring the PITMAN BOYS up NORTH, COOL. Great team to race with. A real class act.

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Stroker

Good Luck with the OPA .

Right now SBI is the way to go for me.



Mike

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As the newly nominated "MR OFFSHORE" by one of my distinguished advirsaries :blaster: I'de like to comment, if I may.

SBI and APBA allow twin engine boats in P-5. And someday, if we are fortunate enough to run all sanctions together, it would be nice to have a somewhat universal set of rules. At least in P-class.

So, Kurt if your reading this, It would be great if you would consider this change.

Just my two cents..How bout a vote of current P-5 teams?

Lets not tarnish Augie's thread with infighting. there's plenty of that elsewhere :argue:

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Not part of a current P5 team.....but I dont think it is a good idea to allow twin engine inboard boats in the class.APBA made this rule in an effort to enhance competition and make this class as entry level as possible....in 2002 there was a 38' Cigarette with big power "racing" in P5!But APBA always allowed twin outboard vees to compete in the class.

Twin engine inboard boats have an advantage over single engine inboard boats even if they have similar top speed capabilities...and this been proven over many races and many seasons. Most of the twin outboard boats are close in length and horsepower to most of the single engine inboard boats currently running in P5..and usually capable of similar speeds as well...so most would fall into P5...but maybe they should be considered on a case by case basis...Just my opinion.

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mike...thanx and same to u no hard feelings i understand where u r coming from..good luck and once again no disrespect meant by my original post was just tryin to keep augies post inline but i guess it got out of hand any how...o well cant win em all...but relentless is sure as hell gonna put up a damn good fight this yr!!!!
Stroker

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mike...thanx and same to u no hard feelings i understand where u r coming from..good luck and once again no disrespect meant by my original post was just tryin to keep augies post inline but i guess it got out of hand any how...o well cant win em all...but relentless is sure as hell gonna put up a damn good fight this yr!!!!
Stroker

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I'm confused, weren't you the same guys asking for no twin engines in P5? Personally I would have liked to have seen twin OBs and small blocks allowed, just no twin big blocks.

Don't blame this on Kurt, the racers asked for it and OPA listened. Now you want it changed?

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Mr. Polli.

Im just sayin I dont have a problem witha Twin OB boat runnin P-5. Are the rules even published yet. I thought we were going to have another final meeting before the season started. So that everything could be finalized.

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Since it has not been brought up, I guess I will.

Single Outboard Boats "SOBs" are to run under P-5 class rules at the rough water races.

Are you now saying that these guys would have to run against 29 foot twin engine boats to race in these races or will they be scored separately for SOB?

Also, as a suggestion with the OPA website. In regards to the SOB Class, could the Webmaster add a link to the SOB-Racing Website? S.O.B. Racing
The web design is already done for the class. There is little information on the current OPA site for the SOBs, and by adding a link it would give out plenty of information for the class. It is just a thought.
This class needs promotion by the organizations if they want people to be made aware of the "Entry Level Class"

Thanks!

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Brucey, that wasn't directed at you. You probably understand the rules better than anyone.

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Guys, we're OFF TRACK AGAIN!!!!!!!!!But just to bring you up to date, only ONE SOB is registered as of this past Saturday to race OPA 2004, it was put out on the table, we had our meeting, it was voted on and only ONE has registered! Kurt has enough on his table right now so I don't feel there will be any changes as of now. Now back to the thread, get your MONEY and PAPERWORK IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! or I will have friends pay you a visit. Regards, Augie

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Augie, if your friends come to visit..Make sure they have lots of roasted peppers and fresh mozz. Oh and crunchy Italian Bread :stupid:

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Bruce, they will have a load of CRUNCHY THINGS, not sure it will be Hoboken Bread but SOMETHING is gonna be crunchy when they are done!

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Scotty, how are you? I have called Kurt of OPA and he's working on it. I should have an answer for you by the end of today. Regards, Augie

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Thanks Augie, I am dying to get up there and see how you guys do it.
Oh, also kick some Jerzey Boy Ass :eek: :D

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Oh Scotty, you just dug yourself a giant hole! Well at least I won't have to get the Boyz dirty. Just got off the phone with Kurt, here goes: OPA will run the same discounts that SBI is allowing.Single Race Entry is as follows, 50% off on equiptment (450.00 will be 225.00), 50% off Individual team membership, each person riding in the boat, (100.00 each will be 50.00 each), GPS fees for the year (150.00 will be 75.00). You will pay full price for the entry fee (500.00) as you are racing for prize money, the flag and trophy, but you WILL NOT get the National Points. This is a ONE TIME DEAL, if you decide to come back to race a second time in the season you will have to pay the FULL FEE'S, Equipment 450.00, Each Team Member(in boat only) 100.00 each, GPS 150.00 and entry fee 500.00. Hope this helps everyone out except you SCOTTY, there is no hope for you now if you choose to travel to Jersey! Keep our troops in your thoughts and prayers, they don't have a choice but be there! Augie

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Oh Scott, don't be silly. We'll treat you real nice but if the waves don't give ya a spanking, the boyz sure will. But don't let that stop ya.:)

Come on up and join in the fun.

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Thanks Augie, I am dying to get up there and see how you guys do it.
Oh, also kick some Jerzey Boy Ass


Psssst...hey Scotty,

If your gonna come up here with both guns drawn lookin' to kick Jerzey Boy ass, I'd suggest changing the name on the boat first...."Gigi" motorsports dosen't instill a lot of fear in guys who commute on the NJ Turnpike. :D :D

just lookin' out for ya cuz.

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Any of you southern Boys wanna follow me up I95 tp Jersey
I'm there. Thanks Augie
Scott
PS Growing up down the road from Smitty Marine, I have an idea of what to expect :blaster: oops I mean ;)

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KEAN COUGARS IS THE NAME FOR 2004
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in the South American dialects, cuguacuara, cuguacuarana.]
(Zo["o]l.)
An American feline quadruped ({Felis concolor}), resembling
the African panther in size and habits. Its color is tawny,
without spots; hence writers often called it the {American
lion}. Called also {puma}, {panther}, {mountain lion}, and
{catamount}. See {Puma}.known man eater. Found in North
America and the waters off Pt Pleasant Beach

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Scotty is that something of a "*****" cat that you refer to in thread #35? Can't wait for you to bring her up!

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Listen Augie, Last time I saw your boat, it was sportin a bunny rabbit :eek:

PS Hey Schmidt, and "Goumada" (slang for Comare meaning Mafia Mistress) for you Southern Boys, strikes fear in hearts of all racers? :D Just

PPS I can't wait to race with you guys

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Scotty, let us know when your coming so we can have a (another) party, Jersey Boyz Style! As for the "BUNNY" thank God he's there or the boat would be sitting on the trailer this year. We'll see you soon, Augie

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Augie,
Keep in mind that the 1st SOB race in OPA is not until that last week in August, which there is still has not been an announcement of where that race will be.
I don't know how many, if any, want to run with P-5 in the earlier races.
Hopefully some will. I think as time gets closer, you should see more people signing up.
I agree, the sooner the better.
I also think their should be more advertising of the class by the organizations that are putting it on if they really want these boats.
I have done just about all I could do.
I wish you all good luck with this new season...

Race on!!!

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Sharkey...whats up with that??? You guys put so much effort into promoting... (pushing) the SOB class all winter long, including with APBA and SBI. Now, you guys dont plan on coming out to race until the Late August Race, which by the way, is No Longer in the schedule. Seems to me like all that winter Hype was just that.... "Hype". Where are all these teams??? OPA gave you guys everything you asked for, and you only have one Registered team. that bites. Why promote a class that has just a few boats?

Sorry, but I needed vent