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Riverman
01-05-2007, 04:10 PM
This year I'm goin' racing! What's on in the northern States near Minneapolis?

Boz
01-05-2007, 06:21 PM
Oh oh....someone has the drag bug now.......:)

Riverman
01-11-2007, 11:11 AM
I have done quite a bit of racing, mostly drag with cars and drag and roadracing with bikes. The bug never leaves, it's just that priorities change during the course of one's life.

For right now, at this point in time, priority #1 is ME!

So, any race dates? Helmet and Lifeline at the ready.....

2 the lake
01-11-2007, 11:21 AM
Just the one in New Ulm, last Saturday in July.

GP-1
01-11-2007, 11:56 AM
Send a PM to Barefoot Bob.. He'll fill you in on all the details regarding Goatfest V. It's always a good time....

Riverman
01-11-2007, 11:58 AM
Will do, thank you.

ProComp
01-11-2007, 10:02 PM
Where's Sufka? I'm having beach club withdrawl...................and I want to drive all his new Toys!
Or Hanely........looking for a mid June get together?
Or, you guys come up here and we'll put one on. No formal race, just boating and socializing.

"GP-1 Director of Pussy Stealing"
Upper Midwest Powerboat Assoc.

LMAO!
B-RAD

Riverman
01-11-2007, 11:08 PM
Or, you guys come up here and we'll put one on. No formal race, just boating and socializing. That sounds like fun.
Where, your place or mine? :)

4-MULA-V
01-29-2007, 01:25 AM
I just got back from the National Meeting in L.A. One of the things we discussed with the commission and the Drag chairman Fred Hauenstein was the Drag boat situation here in MN. We have the boats but they dont want to run under the existing rules for classes. We have the same problem in other OPC classes, different parts of the country have different needs or wants. We discussed some options and came up with an idea to offer the existing APBA Drag Classes and we would run those for the boats that meet the requirements. The others could run in a bracket class.
Say for example we offer a 70 mile per hour and a 90 mph bracket. you choose which bracket you want to run. We pair up the boats and put GPS's in each. After the run we check the GPS to see if the winner broke out (went faster than the bracket speed), if not the winner moves on. We have some details to work out but it clearly has a lot of advantages. Allows more diversity in the boats that show up without having to have 20 classes to cover them all, No need to do motor inspections, We could allow Outboard, Jet, V-drives, Stern drives, any length, size or type of boat or motor. I will be discussing this with the board members at the February 8th, 2007 Twin City Power Boat Association Meeting, Broad way Pizza, Minneapolis at 7:00 p.m.
If there is any interest please contact me in advance and show up at the meeting, I talked to Jason Huber and mentioned I would be contacting him with what I found out in L.A.
Jerry Sellner

RUDE Attitude
02-05-2007, 07:19 AM
My friend and I are always up for taking our boats out and going fast. We are in Mpls. and would love to get together for a day of racing. Let me know when and where.

Rob (85 sidewinder, 200 looper)

Riverman
02-05-2007, 08:53 AM
See above. New Ulm, last Saturday in July. :)

4-MULA-V
02-05-2007, 10:05 PM
I posted to see if there was any interest in Running Drag races along with OPC circle races at the Twin City Power Boat Association events. I have heard nothing yet, If I get some response I will bring it up to the club at the meeting on Thursday the 8th of February. If not we will run without them, at least we made the offer to unite to put on a great show. The Balls in your court now Drag guys, Do you want races? Let me know.

Riverman
02-05-2007, 11:06 PM
Have hitch will travel. I'm in.

2 the lake
02-06-2007, 10:02 AM
I'll race, any potential race dates or locations?

JLR
02-06-2007, 12:39 PM
I'm also interested in the drag racing, If everyone can put there politics aside and lets just race doesn't matter to me who runs the show and i don't need tow money. Also like chuck mentioned do you have any dates yet.


Thanks

Hole$hot
02-06-2007, 04:55 PM
I have run with you guys and would like to again...

ProComp
02-06-2007, 05:00 PM
Almost all STVowners................everyone else in Minnesota scared? :D
I'd try to show for the sloooooow class.:cool:

Scott Gilmore
02-06-2007, 05:05 PM
Where's that little puss J ferrel ??? Did someone take away his computer ?? OH well he can't DRINK anyway !!! Scott :D

Scott in MN
02-07-2007, 07:34 AM
Count me in, Pro Comp I'll race in the slower class also.

wallyII
03-11-2007, 07:58 AM
Just heard that there will be some drags in conjunction with the TCPBA races June 9th and 10th in Detroit Lakes, MN. Anyone thinking of racing? I plan on being there with my big ol' Grand Sport and give it a go.
It would be a great venue, right on the beach with about 2 miles of sand. Potential for a lot of spectators and some great eating/drinking establishments right on the beach for afterward.

Riverman
03-11-2007, 11:15 AM
I heard that might happen too. That is REAL close to me!

Barefoot Bob
03-11-2007, 04:16 PM
June 9th weekend In Fairmont(Chain of Lakes fun run free for all with parade)

July 28th weekend in New Ulm, Barefoot Bobs Boat Drags(Lake Hanska)

August 25th weekend in Farmont(Chain of Lakes Drags)

Riverman
03-12-2007, 07:08 PM
Bob, is your outfit not associated with the Detroit Lakes event?

Barefoot Bob
03-12-2007, 07:35 PM
No we are not

2 the lake
03-13-2007, 11:46 AM
http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/3/7100550777.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=4971310)

http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/10/27311161456.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=3547216)

http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/9/27218420274.jpg (http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=3540976)

More here http://www.putfile.com/2thelake/images/2330

Barefoot Bob
03-13-2007, 01:00 PM
Thanks for posting the gallery of pictures, they look great.

Scott in MN
03-13-2007, 05:49 PM
That got my blood moving just remembering it. Can't wait to hear the merc wind up..

wallyII
03-13-2007, 07:25 PM
Nice!! Fun to see those. Brought back memories of a good day with lots of sun and some good laughs.
Damn, that guy in the Grand Sport looks sexy with that black helmet! Wait, that's me! Ha Ha!
Seriously, geat photos of a first class event. Thanks!!!

Boz
03-13-2007, 07:54 PM
Which race are you going to?

TACO
03-13-2007, 08:07 PM
Well haven't been here in a long time. Hi guys,I told Bob that I'm in for July and August. I haven't seen or taked to alot of you in some time but the TACO dr 20 lives in Effie. Hope to be there TACO

Barefoot Bob
03-13-2007, 08:13 PM
I want to say a big thanks to Mike Kempf for taking all the nice pictures, he does a great job.

The Upper Midwest Power Boat Association(UMPBA) was formed for drag racing and is all about drag racing period. We have our own christmas tree start, full quarter mile course, and the best sound system and anouncers you can find anywhere. We have two races this year and with some help might be able to pull a couple more off the northern parts next year also.

Riverman
03-13-2007, 11:42 PM
Which race are you going to?All of 'em!

Any one in Minnesota for sure. Bob, I can't wait to start at a chrismas tree again. I have the race start button installed already!

msethsmile
03-20-2007, 09:13 AM
Please keep the thread on track. The question was: MN drags meets-what's on tap for 07?
Answer: Schell's beer, what else? Case solved, next question.

sst60ndracer
03-20-2007, 09:32 AM
I am the one putting on the race in DL and if you guys are interested I need to know how boats will be attending before we will add you guys! All that will be interested please private message me with your info so I can contact you guys! The Race will be in Detroit Lakes, MN June 9 and 10th so get a hold of me and if we get a lot of boats will will add you! To run you will need to be a member of are club which is $50.00 plus it will be $50.00 a day!

Chris Waalen
sst120

Riverman
03-20-2007, 09:47 AM
...and you may get attendees. It may be a hard sell getting guys away from the UMPBA drags.

Ripper
05-15-2007, 03:29 PM
I'll see you in July at BFB's event... Tunes in hand and jet ski's in tow... Would love to try a few more runs on that Wego flying kite... I"m beining a bigger ski to pull it with also... Can't wait... I'm playing at Tripp's Bar on Friday night and at the B&L Bar on Saturday night... Might even do a Hypnosis show if anyone want to see some of the boaters look really silly!!!

Ripper

Still looking for a Euro... Must be 100 MPH and I'm willing to trade my wife for it... LOL

Barefoot Bob
05-15-2007, 03:49 PM
Ripper....I will keep my eyes open for a boat for you. I was going to tell you that there will be a finders fee. But I dont think Barb would like it if you would share you wife with me....LOL:D

By the way, the kite tube will be ready to go friday afternoon. Fly it at your own risk:rolleyes:

Website is up and running, here is what we have so far.
Get you reservations and registration in early.

www.umpba.org

ProComp
05-15-2007, 03:53 PM
That front page has got to be photochopped!!! :eek: :p :D

Barefoot Bob
05-15-2007, 04:02 PM
Ya she did a real nice job didnt she. I just wanted to show everyone where I will be this year, and that is OUT FRONT.....LOL:D

Boz
05-15-2007, 04:06 PM
I really looking forward to ProComp buying the first four rounds.

Riverman
05-15-2007, 04:49 PM
My wife is even looking forward to this. The American beer will help to keep her a little more sober than usual.

ProComp
05-15-2007, 04:56 PM
I really looking forward to ProComp buying the first four rounds.

Guess I lost another bet? Oh well, you can't make it past the second round so it will be cheap anyway :D

Scott in MN
05-15-2007, 06:49 PM
I'm with procomp on the UMPBA front page, that red Ally should be way in front of you.....

Boz
05-15-2007, 07:46 PM
B-Rad,

Keep me off of pontoon boats and you might be in trouble!!:D

Jeff, this will be a real fun time; looking forward to American beer as well. That way, I might actually get to B-Rads third round!

Ripper
05-16-2007, 03:56 PM
Please bring pink slips... My wife may be joining me on this trip so a trade is possible... LOL


Ripper

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