This weekend was one of the best events I have ever been to.The people and the town of Sarasota are by far the best.The parade was like nothing I have ever seen before and the crowds were unbelievable. The dry Pitt's were huge and everyone had plenty of room,with the number of boats and huge rigs and all the tents they made it work. Kevin did a hell of a job and hats off to all the people involved that made such a huge event happen and make it look easy.
Car show, Bands, Motorcycle show, Vendor everywhere, and Parties everyday and nite. Everyone had a great time and looking forward to next year because it seems like it gets better and better.
It was great seeing boat that we haven't seen in a while come out to the biggest Offshore Races of the year, and it was good to see boat from SBI/APBA, and OSS racing together again.

Don't get to comfortable guys less then 2 weeks we are off to Dania and part 2 of the Miami Vice Movie....

Frank,

You couldn't have said it better. Sarasota and its residents are truly offshore race fans. There is no question that they enjoy our efforts and make us all feel welcome. What a way to promote the event. There were flyers and articles everywhere about the races. The media was all over it!

Although we had to pull off the race course while in the lead yet again, we had a great time over the course of the weekend. It was absolutely one of the best race events to date!

see ya in 2 weeks

I concur 100%! Well said Frank! We can't wait until next year!

Sean

Absolutely, Sarasota was GREAT!!! Kevin and his crew did a fantastic job with all the avenues. From boat racing to bands to car shows to bike shows, etc. There was something for everyone and it brought in the fans which is what boat racing needs right now. Thanks, Dave Warden

Dave,
It was good to finally meet u this weekend, hopefully we'll see u in Dannia in a few weeks.

Wow, What an event! The racing was awsome. Perfect water, if you're nuts. Thanks to Kevin and his staff, SBI-APBA, and all the volunteers that make it all happen. I sat down with Kevin Sunday eve for a while, man was he exausted. Mostly, thanks to all the teams, you guys make the trip from Jersey worth the ride, every time. Gotta go change the oil, heading back down next week. Smitty

Smitty,
We have to thank you also, I know you guys are traveling your a$$ off this year and making it happen.

Frank, Do they have a Betty Ford clinic for racers?

You guys said it all, Thank you Sarasota and Kevin Brown.

PS Smitty, they do have a clinic and your next one hourtherapy session will be Sunday July 17th in Dania

Kevin, Sarasota...THANK YOU VERY MUCH. The weekend was EXCITING, GREAT and LOADS OF FUN in The Pits. Oh, and the Racing was good too!