2005 Event List

[W. Tripp]

This is from my personal calendar and I am sure I have missed more than a few events. Please post dates, event name, location, and links below so that I can update this list. I will include as many races as possible, but I would like to get ALL gatherings/rallies if possible.

I will put most of the Outboard events here.


March:
4th-6th - Swannie River Run - http://forums.screamandfly.com/foru...ead.php?t=75121 (http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75121)
12th - Palm Beach County Boaters Rally - South Killian Drive Lake Park, FL - http://forums.screamandfly.com/foru...ead.php?t=76557 (http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76557)

April:
9th -10th - DSRA Vidor,TX. - Boone lake – www.dsraonline.com (http://www.dsraonline.com/)
16th-17th - AOF Lake Eustis Spring Shootout - Eustis, FL -http://forums.screamandfly.com/foru...ead.php?t=71314 (http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71314)
23rd -24th - GA/SC S&F Rally - Clarks Hill Lake, GA/SC - http://forums.screamandfly.com/foru...ead.php?t=74862 (http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74862)
30th-May 1st – ODBA Battle on the Waterway - Conway, SC – www.odbaonline.com (http://www.odbaonline.com/)

May:
17th-21st - Western Allison Rally - Lakeport(Clear Lake), CA - http://p066.ezboard.com/fallisonownersmessageboardfrm51
28th-29th – ODBA - Jasper, TN – www.odbaonline.com (http://www.odbaonline.com/)
28th -29th - DSRA Alexandria, La. - Lake Buhlow – www.dsraonline.com (http://www.dsraonline.com/)

June:
3-5 - Radical Boat Reunion - Palatka, FL - http://forums.screamandfly.com/foru...ead.php?t=80405 (http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80405)
4th – Allison 50th Anniversary Party - http://forums.screamandfly.com/foru...ead.php?t=76864 (http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76864)
4-5 - KDBA - Kentucky Lake - www.kdba.net (http://www.kdba.net/)
12th - DVBRC Sunbury, PA - www.dvbrc.com (http://www.dvbrc.com/)
15th-19th - Allison Owners Rally/Expo - Louisville Point Park, TN - http://allisonowners.com/Rally2005.html
16th-20th - 5th Annual Rondak Romp - http://forums.screamandfly.com/foru...ead.php?t=76898 (http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76898)
18th-19th – ODBA Thunder on Tim’s Ford - Winchester, TN – www.odbaonline.com (http://www.odbaonline.com/)
25th -26th - DSRA Westlake, La. – www.dsraonline.com (http://www.dsraonline.com/)


July:
9-10 - KDBA - Kentucky Lake - www.kdba.net (http://www.kdba.net/)
10th - DVBRC Williamsport, PA - www.dvbrc.com (http://www.dvbrc.com/)
16th -17th – ODBA Rumble on the River - Demopolis, AL – www.odbaonline.com (http://www.odbaonline.com/)
16th - Checkmate Poker Run / Rally - Lake Erie - contact: tracymlls@cs.com or jnmrcln@aol.com
22nd -24th – Smith’s Bend Rally – Dothan, AL - http://forums.screamandfly.com/foru...ead.php?t=77763 (http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77763)
23rd -24th - DSRA Butte La Rose, La. – www.dsraonline.com (http://www.dsraonline.com/)
29-31 - Rumble on the River V - Ohio River - Carrollton, Ky. at Point Park - http://forums.screamandfly.com/foru...ead.php?t=78348 (http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78348)


August:
6-7 - KDBA - Kentucky Lake - www.kdba.net (http://www.kdba.net/)
13th -14th - DSRA Butte La Rose – www.dsraonline.com (http://www.dsraonline.com/)
20th - Koshkonong Wisconsin Speed Runs & Bikini Bash - http://forums.screamandfly.com/foru...ead.php?t=79029 (http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79029)
21st - DVBRC Sunbury, PA - www.dvbrc.com (http://www.dvbrc.com/)
27th -28th – ODBA Big River Blast - Chattahoochee, FL – www.odbaonline.com (http://www.odbaonline.com/)
27-28 - KDBA - Livermore, KY - www.kdba.net (http://www.kdba.net/)


September:
3rd - DVBRC Harrisburg, PA - www.dvbrc.com (http://www.dvbrc.com/)
16th - STV Big Bash/Boat Race - Patoka Lake, IN - http://www.stvowners.com/forum/inde...st=0&#entry6671 (http://www.stvowners.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=865&pid=6671&st=0&#entry6671)
17th -18th – ODBA Grand Nationals - Plymouth, NC – www.odbaonline.com (http://www.odbaonline.com/)
23rd-25th - Smokin' In The Cove - Jones Mill, AR - http://www.smokinthecove.com/index.html

24th -25th - DSRA Alexandria La. - Lake Buhlow – www.dsraonline.com (http://www.dsraonline.com/)


October:
7th -9th - 2005 ODBA World Championships - Jasper, TN – www.odbaonline.com (http://www.odbaonline.com/)
16th (rain date 17th) - CT River Run - http://forums.screamandfly.com/foru...ead.php?t=54016 (http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54016)



November:





December:

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FBI 2005 Racing Schedule www.fastboatsinc.com (http://www.fastboatsinc.com/)
Date Classes City Location
(Click for Directions)
February 12-13 (Sat-Sun)
Drags Crescent City Bonnie and Clyde's
THE ROMP IN THE SWAMP
March 18-20 (Fri-Sun) SLT/OPC Crescent City Lake Stella
April 20-22 (Wed-Fri) Offshore Kilo Crescent City City Launch
April 30-May 1 (Sat-Sun) Drags/SLT Crescent City Leonard's Landing

May 21 &/or 22 (Sat/Sun) Drags/SLT Crescent City Leonard's Landing

June 18 &/or 19 (Sat/Sun) Drags/SLT Crescent City Leonard's Landing

July 16 &/or 17 (Sat/Sun) Drags/SLT Crescent City Leonard's Landing

Aug 20 &/or21 (Sat/Sun) Drags/SLT Crescent City Leonard's Landing

Sept 17-18 (Sat-Sun) Drags/SLT/Ski Show Crescent City Lake Stella
Oct 15 &/or 16 (Sat/Sun) Drags/SLT Crescent City Leonard's Landing

November 19 (Sat) Banquet TBA TBA


2005 SDBA http://www.sdbaracing.com/index.htm
Drag Boat Racing Series
Duel On The Brazos
Cameron,Park Waco,Texas
Race Dates: *April 29th – May 1st
Hotel Information
1st Annual Bricktown Nationals
Oklahoma City, OK
Race Dates: July 8th - July 10th
www.bricktownnationals.com (http://www.bricktownnationals.com/)

Hot Thunder Nationals
Lake Brady ~ Brady, Texas
Race Dates: June 4th – 5th TBA
Race Dates: August 12th – 14th
3rd Annual Cowtown Nationals
Ft. Worth, Texas
Race Dates: June 18th & 19th
www.cowtownlakefest.com (http://www.cowtownlakefest.com/)
Lake Bryan Drag Boat Nationals
Bryan Texas
Race Dates: August 27th – 28th
TBA
Race Dates: June 25th & 26th

NDBA/IHBA Schedules - http://www.sldba.net/2005%20Race%20Schedule.cfm
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[Sharkey-Images]

You can add the OPA Camden Race to your event list.

October 8th & 9th Delaware River, Camden, New Jersey

Production Classes 1 thru 5

If enough Single Outboard Boats show up for this event, they will have there own class. As of now 2 are already committed to come race.

All entry & registrations fees have been waived.

A $26,000 purse has been put up by John Haggin of the AMF Race Team.

Payout is to 5th place.

Here is all the info:

Welcome to the 2005 AMF Offshore
- Dash for Cash -
Hosted by Camden, NJ

Hello Race Fans,

There aren’t many new things on the Offshore Racing scene these days so when something or someone completely out of the ordinary pops up, ya just have to stand up and take notice.

The OPA race in Camden NJ is scheduled for October 8th and 9th, and until yesterday, it had no purse and was in jeopardy of possible cancellation. Enter John Haggin and AMF Offshore Racing. This is John’s first year on the offshore circuit and he has already made a lasting impression on all the racers, especially the Performance Class racers. Haggin (as he prefers to be called) has taken it upon himself to become the champion of the P Class racers, the little guys that needs some help from time to time just getting to the next race. Haggin and OPA have really shown their generosity this time and all they ask for in return is that you join them in Camden, have some fun and enjoy a great race.

So here’s the deal:

NO REGISTRATION FEES
NO EQUIPMENT FEES
NO ENTRY FEES
A $26,000 PURSE
1st Place - $2500
2nd Place - $1250
3rd Place - $750
4th Place - $500
5th Place - $200
TROPHIES LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE – JERSEY BOYZ STYLE


DO WE HAVE YOUR ATTENTION YET?

To attend the race, just get to the intersection of Martin Luther King Blvd and Jersey Joe Walcott Blvd and then park in the Battleship NJ Parking lot. The Wiggins Park Marina is at the entrance to the Battleship New Jersey. Everything is very conveniently located at this race site.

If you are coming from out of town, we recommend staying at either:

Days Inn
525 Rt. 38 East
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
856-663-0100

Or

Hilton Hotel
RT 70 and West Marlton Pike,
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Tel: 1-856-665-6666

Schedule of events

FUEL – There will be no fuel truck at the race site, please fill up before you arrive.

Friday – Oct 7th
Boats will begin to arrive Friday afternoon and set up camp in the “Dry Pits” by the Wiggins Park Marina and Battleship New Jersey.
7:00 – 11:00PM – Racer/Volunteer welcome party under the tent at the Wiggins Park Marina

Saturday – Oct 8th
9:00AM - 4:00PM Registration: DRY PITS
9:00AM - 4:00PM Inspections: DRY PITS
2:00PM – 4:00PM Testing on the river
5:00PM – 6:00PM Racer’s meeting – Ward Room – Battleship NJ ****
6:00PM – 7:00PM Volunteer meeting – Ward Room – Battleship NJ ****
8:00PM - 12:00PM Party: 20 Horse Saloon – 2nd and Beckett St.
The party is open to all volunteers and racers. The fee of $35 per person covers beer, wine and food.

**** MANDITORY
Sunday – Oct 9th ---- Race Day
7:00AM - 9:00AM Physicals: Ward Room – Battleship NJ
9:00AM - 10:00AM Drivers Meeting: Ward Room – Battleship NJ ****
8:00AM - 5:00PM launching: RCA Pier
Noon Volunteer boats establish racecourse
1:00PM Start of The AMF Offshore – Dash for Cash
3:00PM Start of second race
4:00PM Course Shutdown
6:00PM Awards Ceremony: Wiggins Marina Under tent

The north end of the course will be in front of the RCA pier and the south end will be near the U.S.S. United States. Spectator boats will be escorted into designated areas along the Philadelphia side of the racecourse.

Get a good seat early at the Camden Waterfront or watch from the Battleship NJ. Martin Sanborn will broadcast the entire race live over the Internet on talkoffshore.com. A public address system will keep spectators informed and entertained. The online radio station can be found at www.talkoffshore.com.

By noon the racecourse will be established and made secure. All traffic will be blocked from entering the racecourse by State Police and Coast Guard and appointed volunteer boats. At 12:45 the Performance Class 5 and 4 boats will leave Wiggins Marina and head south to the south end of the racecourse where they will await a flying start at 1pm. For about one hour the boats will tear up the 4.5-mile oval course. After their race is over, the P3, P2 and P1 boats will take to the racecourse for a second race. This race will end at about 4pm.

After the races are over, everyone is invited to join OPA for the Awards ceremony where the Champions will be crowned in all classes.

If you need further information call OPA at 732-920-3945

[Sharkey-Images]

Hello Race Fans,

This is it, we are down to the wire, all systems are a go and the
weather looks good. This will probably be the last email you'll receive
prior to this Sunday's AMF Offshore Racing's Dash for Cash, Hosted by the
City of Camden, so please pay attention.

Folks, this is gonna be good. If every boat shows up that has verbally
committed, we'll have over 50 boats in attendance. Apparently, the lack
of entry fees and a $26,000 purse is what it takes to bring boats to
the racecourse. Thank you AMF and OPA and all the racers for making the
effort to get to Camden! Boats are on the way from Florida to Michigan.
From boats with a single outboard engine all the way to a boat with
twin turbine engines, they'll all be racing in Camden this weekend.

RACERS -
If you arrive on Friday, there is a Racer/Volunteer Welcome party under
the Wiggins Park Tent on Friday night from 7 to 11pm.
On Saturday, all racers need to have their equipment in the pits and
registration paperwork completed by 4 PM - leave your wallet and
checkbook at home! There is a MANDITORY drivers meeting in the Ward Room aboard
the Battleship NJ at 5PM on Saturday. From there your weekend adventure
will begin. There is a party after at the 20 Horse Saloon - 2nd and
Beckett St. 8:00PM - 12:00PM. The party is open to all volunteers and
racers. The fee of $35 per person covers beer, wine and food.

VOLUNTEERS -
Your invited to attend the Racer/Volunteer welcome party on Friday
night from 7 to 11pm.

There will be race boat testing on Saturday from 1 to 3pm in a small
area between the stern of the Battleship and the RCA pier. If we could
get five boats out there to keep an eye on things, it would be great.
Please reply to this email if you can make it.

On Saturday, there is a MANITORY Volunteer meeting at 6PM in the Ward
Room aboard the Battleship NJ. You will receive your assignments and
flags at this meeting. There is a party after at the 20 Horse Saloon - 2nd
and Beckett St. 8:00PM - 12:00PM. The party is open to all volunteers
and racers. The fee of $35 per person covers beer, wine and food.

SPECTATORS -
If your planning to watch the race from a boat, you'll be directed to
anchor in an area directly in front of Penn's landing on the West side
of the race course.

If your going to watch from land, the waterfront between Wiggins Park
and the RCA pier offers up close action, but the Battleship blocks some
of your view of the South end of the course. The Battleship offers the
best overall view. www.battleshipnewjersey.org It's $13.50 for adults
and discounted for kids.

If your stuck at home, you can still join in and listen live via
www.talkoffshore.com. Martin Sanborn will be talking to some of the racers
and giving non-stop play-by-play action of both the 1pm and 3pm races.
The broadcast will probably start a few minutes before 1pm.

Regardless of if you choose to wear a helmet, carry a sweep boat flag,
or come to cheer on your favorite team, I hope you enjoy a few hours of
excitement and fun with AMF and OPA this weekend. Thank you for
participating in this event. Without you, there would be no race.

Ron