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BLACKBIRD
12-27-2002, 03:42 PM
On March 15-16 2003 FORA and PTT are going to put on an OPC race on lake Stella in Crescent City Fl. We would like to have drags as well in this event.

I am posting this to find the interested party's for this event. Going through the normal channels that I know of for finding drag participants has so far come short.

I know that many of you involed in drag may not know of this event. Now you do and I hope that you will attend.

As far as what classes,, that will depend on response.

Please note that there is a mechnisim for a run- what- you- brung drag race and this wil also be entertained.

With PTT joining our efforts to put on a quality event in Crescent City this year. March 15-16 promises to be a lot of fun with great competition.

If you are interested in participating in any of the formats at this event please respond to this thread or email [email protected]

Thanks

Jeff

BLACKBIRD
12-28-2002, 12:05 PM
I find it hard to believe that there is no interest here. Come on guys (and gals ) what do you think????

vector mike
12-28-2002, 12:57 PM
I would love to do it however neither of my boats are together right now. I have a friend of mine that said he would like to do it too but we have no knowledge of what is involved to be able to do this. What classes are there and what type of safty equipment do you have to have? What are the rules and requirements for each class? :)

BLACKBIRD
12-28-2002, 02:01 PM
as far as safty gear,, you need a racing jacket, a helmet with a 1985 snell rating or better. A kill switch, foot throttle,or a throttle type that will bring the motor back to idle when released. you need to have proper steering for the application and no hazardous mounting of motor or accessories.

As far as classes go,,, that could take a bit of explanation. Your boat could possible fit into a class as it is. However at this event we are entertaining the formula class. this is a run-what-you-brung deal and could be quite fun. Not to mention that all those that have boats which will not conform to a current class can run and see where you stand anginst your friends.

Certainly if we have enough interest in any current class, we would want to run them as well.

I am looking at this to be a chance for a bunch of scream and flyers, to, as you say "put up or shut up" (for fun of course) and be a part of a good racing event.

More?? just ask

Jeff

vector mike
12-28-2002, 02:18 PM
I'll send this info on to my friend. Maybe by March my boat will be ready and I can make it there. If it isn't, I will still be there to watch anyways. :)

Jones Racing #157
12-28-2002, 02:45 PM
If my boat is ready I would love a race in Florida.
Class Modified Production

Steve Zuckerman
12-28-2002, 06:41 PM
Jones,
How's the boat coming? Nice to meet you at Jasper. Maybe we'll
run into each other next year at the races. I'll probably race some
ODBA, KDBA, SMITC, MSDBA, and if there's any time I'd sure like
to race IHBA/Gadsden. I'm sure the IHBA boys are tough, but they
put their racing shorts on like everyone else.
Happy New Year,
Steve;)

T-REX
12-28-2002, 07:08 PM
I sho would like to cum over juss so i could smack Pat'z Q-master around a lil bit:D :D ...I have a buzy beginning of tha yeer shaping up so I'll have ta see whatz what and figger out if I kan make it or not...I know Ya'll won't have a Pro 120 klass, but I'll run any klass az long az I'z i9z guarenteed ta win!!!...Juz kidd'in Pat, but would be good ta see U an Da Vette(only way I kin remember her name)...Steve, I am building a 300drag for my lil 120 bote, jus for rumbles and stuff like dat...If I kan tame tha bote enuff git it off tha rubrail after a couple hundred feet, then I'll se if Chuck kan muster up a lil extra HP for tha last 1000'...See U guyz when...REX:cool:

vector mike
12-29-2002, 09:43 AM
Cresent City is North East from Lake George on Route 17. They hold OPC races there every year but no drags. Sure would be great to have the drags there too. :)

BLACKBIRD
12-30-2002, 10:38 AM
btt

BK
12-30-2002, 12:00 PM
Jeff ~

I'll be writing an E-Alert newsletter this week for APBA -- we now have over 2000 members on that list - OB drag racers included.
I can easily put something in it for you. Send me details on how you want your paragraph to read. email; [email protected].

Also - any APBA officers, chairmen, teams, clubs, etc; can use this bi-monthly e-mail tool anytime they want to get the word out. All they have to do is send the info to the address above.

Happy Holidays!

BK