Chattahoochee Results

[onerew1]

Awesome day of racin! Great fans that stayed thru a 20 minute torrential down pour. Thanks to all the racers and congratulations to the winners. A special thank you goes to the great folks of the City of Chattahoochee and the Wewahitchka S.A.R. and the tons of helpers we had runnin crazy all day long.

Here are the finish results

River Racer
1. Donnie Foster
2. Maxwell Campbell
3. Tom Young
4. Dusty Anderson
5. Randy Williams

Bass and Ski
1. Lee Collum
2. Duane Diamond
3. Tim Gillooly
4. Jose Verduzco
5. Roger Robinson
6. Chris Dunham
7. Bruce Calloway
8. Daniel Barrett
9. Terry Brown

Pro Mod
1. Talmadge Fitzsimmons
2. Billy Calloway
3. Jimmy Melton
4. Tim Gillooly
5. Gary McIntosh
6. Maxwell Campbell
7. Brandon Whittaker
8. Bijon Anvar
9. M J Culvin

Unlimited
1. Casey McClellan
2. Greg Brandon
3. Maxwell Campbell

Pro Drag
1. Casey McClellan
2. Greg Brandon

[hydrochicken]

Well since the other went missing are we allowed to put pics on this one I took 300+ photos mainly of the starts

[terrygdsdn]

Had a Great time except racing in pouring rain which l take full responsibility for. Word to the wise dont run a cowl with vents on top in rain storm, Have a JSRE Flywheel that has the Lightening slot's, Filled my Stator up with Water Shorted it out. Oh Well Just Money.

[Billy C]

Terry,it was good seeing y'all at the race again.sorry you had some bad luck.we had a good time racing and seeing friends.thanks SODS.Billy

[terrygdsdn]

Thank's Billy, Great Race site, All good people, Just Never raced in that Hard of a rain in 30 yrs. All my Fualt knew l had vent's on top, should have came to the trailer myself. l Will Be Back !! You Going Stockton This Weekend? Man You Were Flying !!

[Billy C]

Terry I think I will give it a rest for a few weeks.the decision to race Pro Mod two weeks before chattahoochee with all the testing and tuning was tiring.thanks.Billy

[jay j]

Well since the other went missing are we allowed to put pics on this one I took 300+ photos mainly of the starts
Please do sorry about the other thread. Thank you for your support

[secondchance]

Any thoughts on a radar gun for starting line?

[onerew1]

We have been talkin about radar, doing the research. It's in the works.
REW

[jay j]

Any thoughts on a radar gun for starting line?
Radar on this course with a 4-5 mph current and at the angle of the course would not work and make for a long day. This is outlaw racing and I admit the promos guys got a little hot but all were veteran drivers and knew what was going on. I have ran radar starts and there is always I may I say again there is always starts when the two are not equally paired. You come dragging in to odba lights dragging and mr freeman will drop a green light on ya. As far as us conforming our rules to one or two people we are not out of 29 boats I had one that was dissatisfied

[secondchance]

I think you have one that has voiced his opinion and mabe if you dont change the starting procedure you will be down to alot less in your boat count ? Who knows? Yall have done a great job with your club i think the starting line needs a little fine tuning. If its going to be an "outlaw" starting line everyone that wants to race will adjust quickly. I am not trying to start an argument just a suggestion from my point of view. I know yall have worked hard and i want to see this club thrive because just like you i have a passion for racing.

[onerew1]

And we do thank you for it. As something totally new, we're gonna have mistakes. But you can bet your lower unit, they get addressed. Just like the 12" issue. We're lookin at it.
REW

[Ray Leach]

Radar on this course with a 4-5 mph current and at the angle of the course would not work and make for a long day. This is outlaw racing and I admit the promos guys got a little hot but all were veteran drivers and knew what was going on. I have ran radar starts and there is always I may I say again there is always starts when the two are not equally paired. You come dragging in to odba lights dragging and mr freeman will drop a green light on ya. As far as us conforming our rules to one or two people we are not out of 29 boats I had one that was dissatisfied

Actually the ODBA always used their radar setup at this site when they raced there and yes that current will test your patience to say the least. The ODBA radar set-up actually has the ability to adjust for current. That being said, I have always argued a starter with a no B S attitude can put an end to the games without the assistance of radar equipment. Certain things a radar gun can't detect:). One things for sure, a starter with the brass to do what is necessary won't make any friends that's for sure.

Jay- the veterans are the ones you should of been worried about:)

[tcrabtree]

I agree, The race shouldn't start until the lights go green.. In 660' or 800', Any advantage given to a driver in the lights & its game over.. Just not enough distance to make it up.. JMO..

[patchesII]

Actually the ODBA always used their radar setup at this site when they raced there and yes that current will test your patience to say the least. The ODBA radar set-up actually has the ability to adjust for current. That being said, I have always argued a starter with a no B S attitude can put an end to the games without the assistance of radar equipment. Certain things a radar gun can't detect:). One things for sure, a starter with the brass to do what is necessary won't make any friends that's for sure.

Jay- the veterans are the ones you should of been worried about:)

Great post Ray

[bigbuck_31]

well since the other went missing are we allowed to put pics on this one i took 300+ photos mainly of the starts
where are the pics? Thanks chris

[hydrochicken]

http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/hydrochickenyt/library/ try this just got to computor i have more just computor illiterate and wife is still busy tonight

[hydrochicken]

281085

[props4u2]

Great post Ray :iagree:

[hydrochicken]

281101the ol boy aint skeered

[onerew1]

Thanks for the pics Hydro. I didn't get a chance to get any this time.
REW

[hydrochicken]

281106 sweet rides for sure

[hydrochicken]

Thanks for the pics Hydro. I didn't get a chance to get any this time.
REW
you`re welcome ive got more if you noticed they double uploaded to photobucket i will get them straight one day i took 320 got almost all the races exept when the rain was i had a blast

[johnnyracer]

Doesn't this organization exist because the sandbar badasses didn't like all the rules and regs that came with the other clubs. Well boys and girls ,once again you got what you asked for and someone still aint happy. What a surprise. This club worked pretty hard to make this happen for everyone involved and the aw hells out weigh the atta boys again on the internet. I don't know all the particulars of the other thread but I got a fair idea whats up. I heard this starting speed issue was a deal breaker for some folks. Shame on ya 'll. You really didn't think just because you showed up the club was gonna throw a check and a first place trophy at ya did ya? Instead of takin your ball and goin home . Jump in and help. Its always easier to quit. just not as fun. The folks that's been around this stuff for a while all know that once the game gets started you cant just turn it off that easy . After it starts the nice guy goes to the trailer first. I gotta tell ya I kinda enjoyed watching the old school racin and if it gonna happen that was the perfect place for it. The crowd seemed to enjoy it. Ray is right on with his statement by the way. I like radar , lights , and a mean starter. I like leavin together , side by side on a good launch and seeing the other boat the whole way . Tite runs are exciting to me. But just because that's the way I want to race doesn't mean Im gonna let someone get over on me if I can help it. I don't like to play the game doesn't mean I cant play .Don't mean to step on toes and hate if I did but We all know what Galen says.

[bigbuck_31]

doesn't this organization exist because the sandbar badasses didn't like all the rules and regs that came with the other clubs. Well boys and girls ,once again you got what you asked for and someone still aint happy. What a surprise. This club worked pretty hard to make this happen for everyone involved and the aw hells out weigh the atta boys again on the internet. I don't know all the particulars of the other thread but i got a fair idea whats up. I heard this starting speed issue was a deal breaker for some folks. Shame on ya 'll. You really didn't think just because you showed up the club was gonna throw a check and a first place trophy at ya did ya? Instead of takin your ball and goin home . Jump in and help. Its always easier to quit. Just not as fun. The folks that's been around this stuff for a while all know that once the game gets started you cant just turn it off that easy . After it starts the nice guy goes to the trailer first. I gotta tell ya i kinda enjoyed watching the old school racin and if it gonna happen that was the perfect place for it. The crowd seemed to enjoy it. Ray is right on with his statement by the way. I like radar , lights , and a mean starter. I like leavin together , side by side on a good launch and seeing the other boat the whole way . Tite runs are exciting to me. But just because that's the way i want to race doesn't mean im gonna let someone get over on me if i can help it. I don't like to play the game doesn't mean i cant play .don't mean to step on toes and hate if i did but we all know what galen says.
thats what i thought to johnny. Running a race is harder than you think it is .all the people are volunteers. So everybody can have a place to race . I had a good time. Looking forward to doing it again thanks

[oldstv]

Well, let me tell ya what I think about the whole thing......can't, wasn't there, wish I had been though so that I could. Just kidding, I hate I missed this but sometimes it works out that way.
BTW Johnny, you should tell us what you really think.:)

[johnnyracer]

Well, let me tell ya what I think about the whole thing......can't, wasn't there, wish I had been though so that I could. Just kidding, I hate I missed this but sometimes it works out that way.
BTW Johnny, you should tell us what you really think.:)
Lol. Sorry Scott . I don't do it very often . I'll try to control myself bud.

[patchesII]

I'm like John, I don't want to play the game but I will if pushed. I prefer a good clean start from 7 mph but once you try to get an unfair advantage on me I'll screw your eyeballs out or get tossed by the starter but I'm not giving up anything in the buoy's.

[johnnyracer]

I'm like John, I don't want to play the game but I will if pushed. I prefer a good clean start from 7 mph but once you try to get an unfair advantage on me I'll screw your eyeballs out or get tossed by the starter but I'm not giving up anything in the buoy's.

Lol.. your so vulgar.

[patchesII]

Lol.. your so vulgar.

Screw really wasn't the word I wanted to use. Lol

[johnnyracer]

Screw really wasn't the word I wanted to use. Lol

Rape?

[hydrochicken]

So this being the first boat drags I've been to I decided they're two people in a race cheaters and losers bunch of outlaws but sseriously with a 4 to 5 mph current how do you keep your boat straight at 7mph that would only be a 2 mph gain on current and i know my boat would be running over the boys at that speed just saying tough call for the starter and the drivers i just hope this little ddiscrepancy doesn't make it harder to put on events like this because I hope to make many more events if I can work them in

[patchesII]

Just curious, could the course have been turned around where you were running against the current

[jay j]

Just curious, could the course have been turned around where you were running against the currentReally? If you would have been there that would answer your question, and while I am on the subject, there are a few of us that have money, time, time and money involved in SODS and we are not as sophisticated as DSRA or ODBA and never will be, its our type of racing .So instead of coming onto our thread and asking questions about things that you did not see but heard call me. 334-791-4652. Jay

[johnnyracer]

So this being the first boat drags I've been to I decided they're two people in a race cheaters and losers bunch of outlaws but sseriously with a 4 to 5 mph current how do you keep your boat straight at 7mph that would only be a 2 mph gain on current and i know my boat would be running over the boys at that speed just saying tough call for the starter and the drivers i just hope this little ddiscrepancy doesn't make it harder to put on events like this because I hope to make many more events if I can work them in
Don't let this discourage you at all. This little whine fest is all part of it. Keep your mindset about how its supposed to fun and your eye on the prize . There are cheaters , losers, winners , rule pushers , and grey area hunters and everything in between .. As with any sport this is a competition and you will have examples of all styles and thoughts to try and get to the checkered flag. Some people just don't seem to have the dignity your would expect from a fellow competitor all the time. For the most part its a great bunch and a hell of a good time . There will definitely be more events. ODBA is having a race in Stockton Al . this weekend . Come on over its not that far for ya.

[johnnyracer]

Just curious, could the course have been turned around where you were running against the current

Erik the way the river makes a turn right there you really cant turn it around cause you,d be running right into the bridge pilings. Ita tricky place to stage for sure but we've all done before.

[patchesII]

Really? If you would have been there that would answer your question, and while I am on the subject, there are a few of us that have money, time, time and money involved in SODS and we are not as sophisticated as DSRA or ODBA and never will be, its our type of racing .So instead of coming onto our thread and asking questions about things that you did not see but heard call me. 334-791-4652 (tel:334-791-4652). Jay

Jay, it was a simple question because I haven't ever been there. John answered it a couple posts down. I'll butt out of YOUR thread

[hydrochicken]

No dis on anyone here I was there and thought it went great I'm just funning was curious as to how the could've launched slower is all I didn't see it being possible with the current by my figures 7 mph boat speed plus 5 current speed is 12 looks about right to me

[hydrochicken]

Racing is like poker you better love playing cause in the end its expensive I guess I'm just not competitive enough I just enjoy burning gas

[johnnyracer]

Racing is like poker you better love playing cause in the end its expensive I guess I'm just not competitive enough I just enjoy burning gas
aw hell man. try it . you'll like it

[Ray Leach]

Really? If you would have been there that would answer your question, and while I am on the subject, there are a few of us that have money, time, time and money involved in SODS and we are not as sophisticated as DSRA or ODBA and never will be, its our type of racing .So instead of coming onto our thread and asking questions about things that you did not see but heard call me. 334-791-4652 (tel:334-791-4652). Jay

Damn Jay, I don't think Erik meant any harm. Fair question if you haven't been to that site before. No sophisticated equipment is needed just a starter with a iron hand. Everybody's "type" of racing should begin with a fair start, or as fair as possible, not always going to be perfect. Hate to see you getting so worked up 2 races in...........it's a thankless job that's for sure. Will make you quit if you let it get to you.

[hydrochicken]

Yeah I kinda halfway lined up on Sunday with a boat my problem is I was staring at his boat the whole time saying to myself dam I wish I had some metal flake on mine also I just can't afford to pop my ol 2.4 Right now and it made me want to turn it a little hard I'm not sure what it can take but i turned it 7700 playing around but i would love to help with the racers if needed at a race for sure
aw hell man. try it . you'll like it

[tcrabtree]

I truly appreciate everyone's hard work they put in (ODBA, DSRA, SODS) just to give us a place to race.. Im prob one of the worst Drivers out there & its still not very difficult to pair up & give each other a clean start.. I don't care who ya are, if your coming in hot or on plane trying to screw the guy next to ya, its not right IMO.. Let your boat do the talking after the light goes green.. Thanks Jay, Randy & all involved, hate I missed it..

[onerew1]

"IMO.. Let your boat do the talking after the light goes green.. "

Ya'll do realize the guy that is complaining about this won the heat that he's mad about! I don't get it.
REW

[bigbluechevy454]

Doesn't this organization exist because the sandbar badasses didn't like all the rules and regs that came with the other clubs. Well boys and girls ,once again you got what you asked for and someone still aint happy. What a surprise. This club worked pretty hard to make this happen for everyone involved and the aw hells out weigh the atta boys again on the internet. I don't know all the particulars of the other thread but I got a fair idea whats up. I heard this starting speed issue was a deal breaker for some folks. Shame on ya 'll. You really didn't think just because you showed up the club was gonna throw a check and a first place trophy at ya did ya? Instead of takin your ball and goin home . Jump in and help. Its always easier to quit. just not as fun. The folks that's been around this stuff for a while all know that once the game gets started you cant just turn it off that easy . After it starts the nice guy goes to the trailer first. I gotta tell ya I kinda enjoyed watching the old school racin and if it gonna happen that was the perfect place for it. The crowd seemed to enjoy it. Ray is right on with his statement by the way. I like radar , lights , and a mean starter. I like leavin together , side by side on a good launch and seeing the other boat the whole way . Tite runs are exciting to me. But just because that's the way I want to race doesn't mean Im gonna let someone get over on me if I can help it. I don't like to play the game doesn't mean I cant play .Don't mean to step on toes and hate if I did but We all know what Galen says.
Well said!!!!! This is a outlaw race!!!

[onerew1]

BTW, the brackets are up on the site.
REW

[KEVIN P]

I personally had a great time. As with any new organization there are gonna b improvements that can b made. Having said that u can't please every one no matter how prepared u are. I think y'all put on a first class event and would like to thank y'all for all your efforts and hard work organizing this event. Hopefully ill b able to race or at least help in one way or another at your next event hear or close by. Thanks again for a good time! Kevin

[Gofst621]

As a fist time racer, I was very happy with the event you put on! Thank you to all that were involved in the planning, set up, and to all Volunteers THANK YOU!!!!! Only issue I had was with my boat!!! I will be back for sure!!!! And it was great to meet a few new people also!!!

[bigbluechevy454]

I personally had a great time. As with any new organization there are gonna b improvements that can b made. Having said that u can't please every one no matter how prepared u are. I think y'all put on a first class event and would like to thank y'all for all your efforts and hard work organizing this event. Hopefully ill b able to race or at least help in one way or another at your next event hear or close by. Thanks again for a good time! Kevin
U where angry as always lol!!! And u got a slow boat!!!! Lol nawl kevin p is one of the good guys!!!!

[KEVIN P]

Daniel I thought you did good for your first race. Mechanical failures r not predictable . Hopefully ill get the nerves up too race some day. I know the flood u sat threw didn't help matters. You gonna try too make blackshear again I hope.

[KEVIN P]

Yes Danny my boat is slow. But pal maxwells ain't!! Heeee heeeeeeeee heeeee

[bigbluechevy454]

No every one is as fast as u kevin p lol

[KEVIN P]

Haaaaaaaaa haaaaaa haaaaa (cough)( cough)

[Gofst621]

Kevin, I am going to try if boat is fixed and depending on what weekend the final date is!!!! no that rain was a Bitch!!!!!!!
Daniel I thought you did good for your first race. Mechanical failures r not predictable . Hopefully ill get the nerves up too race some day. I know the flood u sat threw didn't help matters. You gonna try too make blackshear again I hope.

[bigbluechevy454]

Kevin p will be angry is u dont go to blAckshear.... Lol uncle kev!!!

[bigjay83]

why is angry Kevin P always angry?

[bigbluechevy454]

Hes angry when he runs out of cigars!!!!!!