Class 7 Racing, Atlantic City

[Fast Shafts]

This past weekend in Atlantic City, nine Class 7 boats were registered for OPA's Grand Prix.
Class 7 is a single engine outboard up to 22' and braketted to 60 MPH. The "braketting" was NOT a factor due to 2-3' waves.
At the start of the race, "Whoa Momma" jumped out to the lead for the first lap. "Aquaholic" took over the first when Momma had mechanical issues. "Aquaholic" was overtaken by "Evolution", who lead for a 1/2 lap. Aquaholic overtook Evolution and went on to Win!
This was a true offshore race with a choppy 2-3' seas. The race had multiple changes for the lead and a great field of boats. Aquaholic's average speed has not been posted yet, but it appears to be in the mid 50's. For all that think bracketting SOB racing at 60 mph is too slow, this race proved that these boats can race competatively in the ocean, but not nearly at their "flat water" speeds.
The Freeport NY Race is coming up in August. Anyone else want to race class 7 and be part of the largest class?

[quicklt1]

do they post average speed for all the various classes?

[mercace]

Must be the new steering!

[Fast Shafts]

The new steering worked great! The only thing we will need will be a couling-its pretty bad. If you could keep your eyes open for one, we would appreciate it! Thanks for your help.

[Fast Shafts]

Quick, the GPS print outs (speed every three seconds) are available for each team. I don't think the average speed is usually posted.

[vnemous]

Mercace has a cowl. Decals were more important to Waterboy:D

[Fast Shafts]

Come on Mike, everyone knows that decals are used to hide scars in fiberglass-so we need alot of decals.:eek: Unfortunately decals won't hold the cowling together.:D Please reserve a cowling for us!

[1WATERBOY1]

This past weekend in Atlantic City, nine Class 7 boats were registered for OPA's Grand Prix.
Class 7 is a single engine outboard up to 22' and braketted to 60 MPH. The "braketting" was NOT a factor due to 2-3' waves.
At the start of the race, "Whoa Momma" jumped out to the lead for the first lap. "Aquaholic" took over the first when Momma had mechanical issues. "Aquaholic" was overtaken by "Evolution", who lead for a 1/2 lap. Aquaholic overtook Evolution and went on to Win!
This was a true offshore race with a choppy 2-3' seas. The race had multiple changes for the lead and a great field of boats. Aquaholic's average speed has not been posted yet, but it appears to be in the mid 50's. For all that think bracketting SOB racing at 60 mph is too slow, this race proved that these boats can race competatively in the ocean, but not nearly at their "flat water" speeds.
The Freeport NY Race is coming up in August. Anyone else want to race class 7 and be part of the largest class?

What an exciting race with multiple lead changes and good overall competition. A special thanks to the four Long Island teams(Mr Determination,Elevation,Hangin & Bangin, and Bayrat for making the tow to Atlantic City.All five New Jersey teams, as well one from Maryland and one from Maine will be coming to Freeport in August.This is going to be a great event based out of The Nautical Mile...see everyone there.