Powerboat P1 USA: What's the Deal?
#1
Thread Starter
Correspondent


Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 11,593
Likes: 4,191
After the somewhat recent announcement of Powerboat's P1 USA's $90,000 purse for the Super Vee Lite series, I thought it was time to check in with director of operations Martin Sanborn and ask four straight questions, http://www.boats.com/boat-content/20...%99s-the-plan/.
Interesting, at the very least.
Interesting, at the very least.
Last edited by Matt Trulio; 05-13-2010 at 09:40 AM.
#3
Thread Starter
Correspondent


Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 11,593
Likes: 4,191
Thanks, Racegirl.
One of the things I like about Martin Sanborn is I can ask him real questions and he doesn't flinch.
I hope it works, too. I also understand why some of the other organizations are cautious.
One of the things I like about Martin Sanborn is I can ask him real questions and he doesn't flinch.
I hope it works, too. I also understand why some of the other organizations are cautious.
#4
Matt,
Any details on this ?
Min boat count ?
"additional sponsor fulfillment criteria"
Any details on this ?

Min boat count ?
"additional sponsor fulfillment criteria"
Originally Posted by Matt Trulio
Powerboat P1 USA reportedly has guaranteed a total of $90,000 for nine races if racers meet a minimum boat count and additional sponsor fulfillment criteria, regardless of the sanctioning body under which they race.
#6
Thread Starter
Correspondent


Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 11,593
Likes: 4,191
According to Martin Sanborn, there have to be eight to ten, depending on the venue, Super Vee Lights. The "additional sponsorship fulfillment criteria" means they have to be APBA/UIM members and they have to wear driving suits with the APBA/UIM logo (as well as a Powerboat P1 logo).
#7
8 TO 10 SVL's at every race. 
Now that would be great !!!
As far as the APBA ?
I agree they will need those patches for their entire season....
More news on that coming soon!

Now that would be great !!!

As far as the APBA ?
I agree they will need those patches for their entire season....
More news on that coming soon!
#9
Thread Starter
Correspondent


Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 11,593
Likes: 4,191
I totally get where you're coming from. Everyone has reason to be a little jaded by the goings on in offshore racing, especially those, like you, who were involved in it.
I am just reporting. I said I'd follow up on my original story when Tim Sharkey asked a couple of good questions. Got the answers, nothing more or less.
What you do with them, and how you perceive them, is totally up to you.
I am just reporting. I said I'd follow up on my original story when Tim Sharkey asked a couple of good questions. Got the answers, nothing more or less.
What you do with them, and how you perceive them, is totally up to you.
#10
Banned
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 5,844
Likes: 0
From: Bradenton Florida
If u look at the other site.( SVL ),...u will LUAO about how they made themselfs look..all i heard a couple of weeks ago , was bring it on ..we need competition / we need new boats..now is the time..and then somebody build a new one...perfectly fine with the rules..and they all bashed him!!!!!!
RACING ??? WHERE ............to funny
RACING ??? WHERE ............to funny



