P Class Rule Changes Anyone ?
10-23-2007, 03:36 PM
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I don't know about a size limit, but I think that we should work toward unified rules and classes of all organizations. It is too hard to explain to fans, sponsors, and other racers the difference in rules from SBI to OPA to Popra. I've raced with all three this year!!!
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10-23-2007, 08:30 PM
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Problem with this, is if we start to limit size other than class 6 and 5, we have to add classes. We dont need anymore classes. I for one, would love to see a size limit in class 4, but I also understand that if the 38s in class 4 are forced to bump up to class 3, they would not have a chance of being competitive. So, we all learn to live with it. It will never be perfect and everyone cant be happy.
10-23-2007, 09:33 PM
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"It is too hard to explain to fans, sponsors, and other racers the difference in rules from SBI to OPA to Popra."
I don't mean to hijack this thread....but.....
In Superboat racing, what's the "F" (Factory I think) class all about?
More specifically, if someone was considering getting into offshore racing, should they be thinking about F1 or P5?
Which is more expensive?
Thanks ahead of time!
I don't mean to hijack this thread....but.....
In Superboat racing, what's the "F" (Factory I think) class all about?
More specifically, if someone was considering getting into offshore racing, should they be thinking about F1 or P5?
Which is more expensive?
Thanks ahead of time!
10-24-2007, 03:14 PM
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I don't know about a size limit, but I think that we should work toward unified rules and classes of all organizations. It is too hard to explain to fans, sponsors, and other racers the difference in rules from SBI to OPA to Popra. I've raced with all three this year!!!
United we race!!!
United we race!!!
This should be a priority for 2008.
10-24-2007, 03:52 PM
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I agree....if SBI/APBA and OPA keep there rules the same or at least close to the same it will make for a good transition if we all come together in some way...at least for the Worlds ...
and let the Orgs make the choose if a certain boat wether it be for lentgh and or Big HP to be move....in the calm water a lot of smaller boats have a advantage over the 34 to 38 foot boats....
I think the 2 Org. have a good handle on there classes and it has gottin a lot better then years ago....it will never be perfect and there will always be teams to some unfair advantage...but by changing classes now for some teams will only make other teams to a little disadvantage to....
Consistancey in rules and keeping them the same for years is good for the sport...we watched a old A boat beat up on a 34 footer in the calm in Chattanooga....
and let the Orgs make the choose if a certain boat wether it be for lentgh and or Big HP to be move....in the calm water a lot of smaller boats have a advantage over the 34 to 38 foot boats....
I think the 2 Org. have a good handle on there classes and it has gottin a lot better then years ago....it will never be perfect and there will always be teams to some unfair advantage...but by changing classes now for some teams will only make other teams to a little disadvantage to....
Consistancey in rules and keeping them the same for years is good for the sport...we watched a old A boat beat up on a 34 footer in the calm in Chattanooga....
