who's racing SOB sunday? Atlantic city NJ

[stvhelm]

might ride down and have a look

[mr.clean]

i'd like to go watch if anyone shows up :o

[Scream And Fly]

Is Herb racing? If so, I would want to see.

[beer30]

I am here, so if you all are coming down let me know. Chuck.

[PhastBoat]

Is there somewhere we could watch that we could get there by boat? Thats not too rough (ocean)

[beer30]

I did not go last year but they run right outside the Atlantic City inlet down the coast for few miles. You could put in at Chestnut Neck which is right off the Parkway and run about 12 miles to AC.
Get some times from Herb and we could all meet. Let me know, Chuck.

[at100plus]

Chuck I am going to be down Saturday. I'll send you an email with directions. Maybe you can stop with the boat. Mine's not ready yet.

Helmut, stop in if you are going to be there. We have a new house right on the bay now so call for directions.

[ghost28]

if any of you boys are going and know of a place where we can watch by boat my uncle would more than likely be willing to have a couple of ya tag along with us..we might be going by boat(38 cigarette)...i would love to see herb or any of these guys run ...

[2.5-21]

im going down sat for the race on sunday hope to see some sobs there was an awful lot of hype over the winter lets see what really happens whos going for sure and whats the best view of the race?

[beer30]

Mike, I e-mailed you back. So how many people are coming down for the race on Sunday? Hope we can all get together. Chuck.

[Rocco]

Here's the complete schedule of events.

SATURDAY. JULY 17. 2004
9:00AM - 4:00PM Registration: DRY PITS
9:00AM - 4:00PM Inspections: DRY PITS
11:00AM - Driver s Meeting: GARDENER'S BASIN AMPETHEATER
6:00PM - Volunteer Meeting: Hatteras II Room in Trumps
7:00PM - 9:00PM Party: TRUMP MARINA DECK

SUNDAY, JULY 18. 2004
7:00AM - 9:00AM Physicals: BACK BAY ALE HOUSE
9:00AM - Driver s Meeting: BACK BAY ALE HOUSE
8:00AM - 4:00 PM Launching: GARDENER'S BASIN
8:00AM - 11:00AM Fuel: Dry Pits
8:00AM - 4:00PM Wet Pits: TRUMP MARINA
12:30 - Leave Wet Pits: TRUMP MARINA
1:00PM - Start The 2nd Annual Atlantic City Offshore Grand Prix
4:30PM - Awards Ceremony: BACK BAY ALE HOUSE

[beer30]

Thanks, Rocco for the sch. and info., Chuck. Are you going over to watch the action?

[Rocco]

BEER30,
Yes, are you taking your boat ? I think SKATER24 is going to, along with a few other larger boats from the marina.

[beer30]

It's going to depend on the weather, also waiting to hear from Phastboat, Helmut. They said something about coming down. I don't really want to miss it. Chuck.

[PhastBoat]

Is there someplace we can anchor, beach or dock to view the race???

[stvhelm]

Im watching the weather. they cant make up there mind. one station says one thing and another says something else. I'll know by tonight.

[stvhelm]

As far as bringing boats there's plenty of water to run in back in the bays. there's even a river not too far away all accessible by boat.

[beer30]

I live on the river(Mullica), the race take place in the ocean, in front of the beach, you could anchor on the other side of the course. Not really any place to beach and watch from( that I can think of).Chuck.

[at100plus]

I'll be at my house on Great Bay Saturday, and until noon on Sunday. My house is on the other side of the bay from AC, give me a call if anyone is in the neighborhood.

973-902-7988

[at100plus]

I'm bored, just sitting on the deck at the shore house with nothing but a lame Grady White to go out on. Was hoping one of my hot boat pals would come give me a ridesy but no one has shown up yet!:(

I need a break from babysitting too.

Kinda wish I had brought the Virage down with me so I could work on it.

[PhastBoat]

http://www.weather.com/weather/detail/USNJ0015?dayNum=1

[at100plus]

10:30 AM just started raining and the wind is beginning to whip. My guess is, it's really nasty on the outside of AC. It's pretty rough there on a good day. I wonder if it was cancelled.

Chuck, I was jonesing to see your boat. Sorry the rain got in the way. I won't be down next weekend but probably the weekend after with my boat. See you then.

[stvhelm]

shi* I gotta go. its raing there already? not raining here yet. I got some things to do outside.:eek:

[at100plus]

11:30

the sun was poking through, wind died down some, very light rain, almost a drizzle. It's actually not that bad out now. Kinda looks like it might stay this way.

[SCT]

So did they race? Was there any SOBs? What happened?

[Fast Shafts]

No SOB's showed up-this might be a good thing, there were 4-6' waves with an occassional 8'. I throttled the Carrabbas Boat, 28' Pantera 500 HP, we finished 3rd in P5, our fastest lap was 46 mph. The winner in P5 only averaged 49 mph. This was a real offshore race.

[at100plus]

I told ya it would be nasty out there.

[Sharkey-Images]

It was a bit nippy and wet on the dock in the morning. :(

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But that wasn't gonna stop the show....:cool:

Here we are leaving the docks in the pouring rain:

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This is what we found when we got outside:

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But that didn't stop these guys in this Progression!:cool:

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A great battle here till one of them broke....:(

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An awesome fight here for P-3.....Yes, the other boat "Wazzup" is just on the outside. The swapped the lead all day....:cool:

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Here is Wazzup getting on plane:

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The milling area as I prepared to fly the Green Flag to start the race...

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Almost looks like Wazzup was running in the surf....:D

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And these guys both just hit a wall of water...:eek:

[blkmtrfan]

Great pics sharkey :cool:

[Sharkey-Images]

Thanks!

Here is the Progression strutting it's stuff....:cool:

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32 Skater

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3900hp Apache eating this water up!:cool:

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The SOB Class Milling area:

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Stylin seemed to be a bit off the pace....

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Never under estimate the Bunny!

The Nesquik "Floating Condo" picked up yet another win in AC...

[Sharkey-Images]

and beat out these Bad Boys...

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Simply Awesome was just that in AC. They won the event in P-5

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Lightning Jacks winner of P-1 on the left:

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I would like to send out some get well wishes to Waterboy1. He was driving this bad ass Cig until something let go in his back forcing them to rush over to the crane where an abulance had picked him up. He was treated and released...

Get well soon buddy!;)

[Sharkey-Images]

A closer look at the Cig:

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Here is one awesome Outerlimits:

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[mr.clean]

sorry no one showed up. bay boats wouldn't hold up in that water anyway :o

[Sharkey-Images]

Originally posted by mr.clean
bay boats wouldn't hold up in that water anyway :o


That all depends on the builder.....;) :D :D :D

[Sharkey-Images]

He is the Pace Boat I was on thanks to RonP!

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And if you have never been to the Gardners Basin in Atlantic City, definately make a stop the next time you're in the area. It is a coll little area to have lunch & drinks!:)

[Sharkey-Images]

GB

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Back Bay Ale House

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Waterboy1's Throttleman of "Wanted"

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P-5 Competition meets head to head at the docks after the race....:eek:

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At least someone knew it was going to rain....

[at100plus]

Looks like some nice ladies attended even in the bad weather.

Where did you take the photos from?

When's the next local race, I want to be there next time.

[Sharkey-Images]

Trumps dock and the next race is in Point Pleasant August 13th.

[JnT]

Thanks for the pics Sharkey.That looked like an awesome race!!

[at100plus]

August 13th is a Friday isn't it? That sucks cause I'm off the 14th and 15th.

[Sharkey-Images]

Originally posted by at100plus
August 13th is a Friday isn't it? That sucks cause I'm off the 14th and 15th.

Yes it is....

From the OPA website:

PT. PLEASANT BEACH, NJ - AUGUST 12 & 13 - 2004

Pt. Pleasant Beach has hosted the longest standing race in the USA. It is home of the famous Benihana Grand Prix and the Hennessy Grand Prix from the early 1970's. Today, the tradition continues through the Jenkinson's Boardwalk, Pavilion and Aquarium. Jenkinson's has recently been the main supporter for this race. The Jenkinson's Racer Party on Thursday, August 12, has always been the most coveted ticket to secure. Sometimes harder to find than a major sporting events finals. On Friday, August 13, race day, the rocks of the Manasquan Inlet can be one of the most memorable sights a race fan can cherish as the entire fleet of race boats come charging out at high speed, then hitting the rolling breakers at the mouth of the inlet hurling the race boats to heights never before imaginable. This is a Pt. Pleasant Beach tradition that's not to be missed. As if that wasn't enough, now enjoy the grueling ocean race as the boats almost appear to come onto shore as you watch from a day on the beach or sipping your favorite refreshment from the Jenkinson's Pavilion.


JnT... Anytime !;)