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Ryan Beckley
01-25-2010, 04:10 PM
For Immediate Release

January 23, 2010 Indianapolis, IN.

The Offshore Super Series (OSS) is pleased to announce its 2010 season will once again kick off with Smokin' the Sound (STS) in Biloxi Mississippi May 20 - 23, 2010. The virtual "stadium" seating along Casino Row sets STS apart from other race venues for watching some of the most impressive powerboats in the world topping speeds of over 150 MPH. Sunday night's STS's award ceremony will once again feature The Randy Linebach Lighthouse Award. This perpetual trophy recipient is selected by vote of the OSS membership for the racer in any category demonstrating exceptional teamwork, sportsmanship and camaraderie.

In addition to STS being a great race site and venue, OSS will be introducing lower costs for the teams.

The OSS Board has reduced all fees for the 2010 Season.

1) Lower Hull Registration of $1500; Owners will have two payment options; one will be to pay up front. This option will also afford an owner the added discount of $375, making the total hull registration only $1,125.00, or 50% less than 2009. The second way is the pay as you go plan; in this option the owner will pay $500 per race until the $1500.00 registration fee is satisfied.

2) $700.00 Membership Credit; Another savings to the teams will be a $700.00 credit that will be applied to crew membership fees. The credit will be for two riding and up to five additional non riding crew. Any additional members over the seven will be at $300 for riding and $50 for non riding members. This is a savings of $1,100.00 over 2009 membership fees. These new lower fees will save up to $2,225.00 for 2010 registration and membership costs.

3) Lower Race Entry Fee; The new race entry fee for 2010 will be $1,125.00, 25% less than last year's $1500.00.

Something else that is new for Biloxi and the 2010 season will be a drawing for a free hotel room for the race weekend. Teams that raced in Biloxi and LOTO in 2009 will be eligible for this free room drawing. Winner will be announced and notified at a later time. Board Chairman, Mike Mares said, "We (OSS) intend to continue this new room drawing at each OSS race site throughout the year." Race Producers, Woody Bailey, Rusty David and Asher Travis, along with the STS Team, are hard at work to continually improve their world class site. Bailey said "We are looking forward to a great weekend and are once again rolling out the red carpet to welcome all racers and fans to the Mississippi Gulf Coast." Bailey added "We are planning to have more promotional items to be given away at STS 2010. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available."

The second race on the circuit will be the 2nd Annual Lake Cumberland Gran Prix in Kentucky. This year the Cumberland Race will be June 3-6, 2010 and in a different location around the City of Somerset, KY. Somerset is on the opposite end of the lake and has plenty of hotels, motels, restaurants and shopping. Lee's Ford Marina is the host for the 2010 event. More about this event and the rest of the OSS season will be announced in the near future.

For more information on any of the above, please visit www.offshoresuperseries.com or call 817-845-4938

The OSS is a not for profit association dedicated to the advancement of the further
development and growth of offshore powerboat racing in North America

SHARKEY-IMAGES
01-26-2010, 07:22 AM
I thought OSS had a different date in mind for Biloxi.... :confused:

It is now back to back weekends with Ocean City, Md (May 28th thru the 31st) which will make it quite tough for anyone that wanted to participate in both... :(

With the warmer temps down there, I was hoping it could have been earlier...

Oh well.....

Best of luck !

Ryan Beckley
01-26-2010, 11:20 AM
They moved the date so that it was not on top of the SBI Miami race.

SHARKEY-IMAGES
01-26-2010, 06:14 PM
So instead it ends up being smack in the middle of SBI's 2nd race weekend of the year and OPA's Ocean City race Memorial Day weekend making it 3 Race weekends in a row.... :eek: Only in the USA ....:USA: :rolleyes:

As one Cat Outboard's name states, "YOU'RE GONNA HAVE THAT !":cheers2:

TYPHOON
01-26-2010, 09:47 PM
Shark I just had a brain storm. What if the orgs got together! Has anyone thought about that idea?:eek::eek: That sounds like a cutting edge idea!!!
MD

Sean H
01-26-2010, 09:51 PM
There is only so many weekends open if you don't want races to overlap. I really doubt this will cause to many teams issues, the teams that cross race will still do their normal routine and those that don't will still do their normal routine.

SHARKEY-IMAGES
01-26-2010, 10:32 PM
Shark I just had a brain storm. What if the orgs got together! Has anyone thought about that idea?:eek::eek: That sounds like a cutting edge idea!!!
MDI didn't make it to St Clair last year... Wasn't that where it was all suppose to come together ? Not sure what happened at that event. Only thing I remember was an announcement 3 days prior to Patchogue that was not very promising...

It is what it is.....

SHARKEY-IMAGES
01-26-2010, 10:38 PM
There is only so many weekends open if you don't want races to overlap. I really doubt this will cause to many teams issues, the teams that cross race will still do their normal routine and those that don't will still do their normal routine.
True, but at least with the southern states they all seem to like to jump start the season in April. Not sure why it could not be kept in April other than perhaps not enough time to organize the 1st event of the season under new management.... There are a lot of open weekends in the south prior to May 15th....

Ryan Beckley
01-26-2010, 10:48 PM
Tim..... as previously stated......the water depth where the racecourse is in Biloxi can be shallow on different tides and lunar phases.....it only gives the Smokin' The Sound people 1 week a month that they can run this race. The May 20-23 weekend is that one. We will be there racing....where will you be that weekend?

SHARKEY-IMAGES
01-26-2010, 11:04 PM
Tim..... as previously stated......the water depth where the racecourse is in Biloxi can be shallow on different tides and lunar phases.....it only gives the Smokin' The Sound people 1 week a month that they can run this race. The May 20-23 weekend is that one. We will be there racing....where will you be that weekend?
Well thank you Ryan....:cheers2:
That explains a lot more than that it was only moved off the date so as not to conflict with SBI Miami Race....
I hope to be shooting something that weekend....
I am currently putting together my schedule which is tough to do when not all that I need is yet available... Should be another crazy season ! :driving:

Sean H
01-26-2010, 11:20 PM
Tim, it was on the date in April that fit the tide schedule, that conflicted with Miami, so they moved it to the date in May that worked with the tide schedule and didn't conflict with any other race. Biloxi wasn't exactly balmy last year in April so I am glad they didn't move it to March instead. I like it in May personally, plus it gives a few more weeks to get boats ready.

Dunbar 104
01-26-2010, 11:29 PM
Sounds like there might be 8 to 10 SVLs. On a long shot possibly 12

Pete B
01-26-2010, 11:51 PM
Go svl's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SHARKEY-IMAGES
01-26-2010, 11:54 PM
Tim, it was on the date in April that fit the tide schedule, that conflicted with Miami, so they moved it to the date in May that worked with the tide schedule and didn't conflict with any other race. Biloxi wasn't exactly balmy last year in April so I am glad they didn't move it to March instead. I like it in May personally, plus it gives a few more weeks to get boats ready.

Just a thought, perhaps with Marathon not hosting the event this year on that weekend, see if SBI actually has a signed contract for a race that weekend in May. The tides are far better on that weekend of May 15th.

The week later is showing that HIGH Tide is in the early mornings which would mean the tide will be going out before the races even start.
Unless I am reading something wrong, that May 25th doesn't look very promising... April 25th may have been better as it is HIGH a bit later than May 23rd .

April Sunday 18 High 1:20 PM 2.3
April Sunday 25 High 10:10 AM 1.2
May Sunday 16 High 12:19 PM 2.5
May Sunday 23 High 8:44 AM 1.5

http://www.saltwatertides.com/cgi-local/gulfcoast.cgi

SHARKEY-IMAGES
01-26-2010, 11:55 PM
Sounds like there might be 8 to 10 SVLs. On a long shot possibly 12

That would be great !!! :cheers2:

Sean H
01-27-2010, 12:05 AM
Just a thought, perhaps with Marathon not hosting the event this year on that weekend, see if SBI actually has a signed contract for a race that weekend in May. The tides are far better on that weekend of May 15th.

The week later is showing that HIGH Tide is in the early mornings which would mean the tide will be going out before the races even start.
Unless I am reading something wrong, that May 25th doesn't look very promising... April 25th may have been better as it is HIGH a bit later than May 23rd .

April Sunday 18 High 1:20 PM 2.3
April Sunday 25 High 10:10 AM 1.2
May Sunday 16 High 12:19 PM 2.5
May Sunday 23 High 8:44 AM 1.5

http://www.saltwatertides.com/cgi-local/gulfcoast.cgi

Tim, what is the big concern? Your efforts and concern probably could be put to better use working on races in your backyard that are on the same day, much less the weekend before.

And its not all about the high tides, notice the low tides for May 21/22/23rd are above sea level.

SHARKEY-IMAGES
01-27-2010, 12:17 AM
Tim, what is the big concern? Your efforts and concern probably could be put to better use working on races in your backyard that are on the same day, much less the weekend before.

And its not all about the high tides, notice the low tides for May 21/22/23rd are above sea level.

No concerns. My questions have been answered... Good luck !

Dunbar 104
01-27-2010, 11:13 AM
Forgot to add there will be 2 new SVL teams. One is a husband/wife team from Missouri. Randy is already scared, and thinking of retiring. The other a brand new Phantom from New York area I believe.

imco offshore
01-27-2010, 01:04 PM
The other is the orginal BRONX PHANTOM, ,( the new one),almost all the svl.s built will be running this year,except #4 wild card and #51 wild ride ,, i guess their all out of wild...this year the fans will see some of the best offshore racing running..10 or 11 evenly matched boats lined up side by side.,,that is as good as it can get ,,,SVL PRESS RELEASE comming soon ,,,,waiting on some contracts to be signed..

Slandrew
02-02-2010, 06:52 PM
That would be great !!! :cheers2:Is there max size lbs &MPH in that class:confused:

imco offshore
02-02-2010, 08:53 PM
Is there max size lbs &MPH in that class:confused:

YES max size is 32' MIN wt,4750 SPEED MINIMUM 90 MPH...LOLO:driving:

Ratickle
02-02-2010, 09:05 PM
Nice going all. One of these years I'll get down to see that race. Hopefully with a race boat......:sifone:

imco offshore
02-02-2010, 10:54 PM
Paul you can,t miss this year,,I can promise it is going to be a barn burner..10 to 12 boats all side by side again... besides Jimmy and I need gas money !

Slandrew
02-03-2010, 08:50 AM
YES max size is 32' MIN wt,4750 SPEED MINIMUM 90 MPH...LOLO:driving:

:USA:Thanks next question Who's top gun in that class and what hull or hulls are big in that class???:confused:

imco offshore
02-03-2010, 09:23 AM
We,ll I,m partical to Phantom,,the last few years,,,, their is also Extreem,,AS for TOP GUN ,,,I,D say right now their are 2 ,,,,last year their were 5 differant winners...

Slandrew
02-03-2010, 01:53 PM
We,ll I,m partical to Phantom,,the last few years,,,, their is also Extreem,,AS for TOP GUN ,,,I,D say right now their are 2 ,,,,last year their were 5 differant winners...Thanks I've seen you race looks like a great class good luck this year!:cheers2:

heater63
02-04-2010, 11:24 PM
It would be a shame to have that Wild Ride boat sitting out the season.She sure is pretty!

imco offshore
02-05-2010, 10:21 AM
It would be a shame to have that Wild Ride boat sitting out the season.She sure is pretty!

ok ok we know ,,hhmmm ddaaa now lets see if you still got,,you did a lot with a little before.....now your going to be able to run up front,,can you say wooooo this is fun ?? good luck and welcome back ,,please pm me your info,,e-mail..phone,,,,address,,,,and what number your going to run,,thanks George Jr. .....:driving:,,:bump:,,:eek:

Slandrew
02-10-2010, 04:30 PM
It would be a shame to have that Wild Ride boat sitting out the season.She sure is pretty!

Wild Ride Boat ran good in 2004 Marathon race did you buy it?

Sean H
02-10-2010, 04:33 PM
Biloxi should be a good turnout now being a OSS/SBI joint point race.

MOBILEMERCMAN
02-10-2010, 05:43 PM
Great News an agreement has been made between SBI and OSS to honor the others equipment fees for the season. Entry fees will be paid to the hosting organization. Points awarded to the team with the org they are a member of.

Big step forward by both orgs:hurray:

purrfection
02-10-2010, 05:54 PM
Great news! I was just going to ask, who else was racing in Biloxi other than SVL's.:cheers2:

DAREDEVIL
02-10-2010, 06:56 PM
Great News an agreement has been made between SBI and OSS to honor the others equipment fees for the season. Entry fees will be paid to the hosting organization. Points awarded to the team with the org they are a member of.

Big step forward by both orgs:hurray:

:iagree: !!!!!!!!!

need to get the more funds now :ack2: and change the schedule on my website !!!!!!

I HOPE I CAN MAKE IT !!!!!????:USA:

mdkeywest
02-10-2010, 08:06 PM
biloxi should be a good turnout now being a oss/sbi joint point race.

lol .

SHARKEY-IMAGES
02-10-2010, 08:37 PM
Biloxi should be a good turnout now being a OSS/SBI joint point race.
That's great news. Only thing that could of made it better is if they moved it to May 15th date which was posted originally on the SBI Schedule as TBA.
If I remember correctly, the tides were better that weekend...
Oh well..... I am sure there is a reason for it....

Congrats !!! :cheers2:

Wahoo 214
02-11-2010, 09:56 AM
Great News an agreement has been made between SBI and OSS to honor the others equipment fees for the season. Entry fees will be paid to the hosting organization. Points awarded to the team with the org they are a member of.

Big step forward by both orgs:hurray:

Aren't the Equip fees roughly a $1000 cheaper with SBI for SVL and SS?

Sean H
02-11-2010, 10:24 AM
Aren't the Equip fees roughly a $1000 cheaper with SBI for SVL and SS?

Other way around, OSS is cheaper that SBI. (I think for all spec classes).

Wahoo 214
02-11-2010, 11:25 AM
That could be a winfall for one of the two

purrfection
02-11-2010, 12:54 PM
That's great news. Only thing that could of made it better is if they moved it to May 15th date which was posted originally on the SBI Schedule as TBA.
If I remember correctly, the tides were better that weekend...
Oh well..... I am sure there is a reason for it....

Congrats !!! :cheers2:

As an amateur photographer and a diehard offshore racing FAN, I greatly appreciate and admire your photographic works and dedication to the sport. Because of our geographic location, I have been a huge OSS fan since it's beginning. As a resident of the Gulf coast and avid fisherman, we are always constantly watching the tidal conditions of our area. Unfortunately, we have A LOT of very shallow waters in our area, especially close to the shore. Holding a race in the Mississippi Sound is dictated by these tidal conditions. Most people are not aware, that the Gulfport/Biloxi area host 2 events back to back weekends. The DSRA drag boat races, Smokin The Lake, May 14- May 16 and the Offshore races, Smokin The Sound, May 20- May 23. As you can see the May 15 date is already taken by another event. We are greatly appreciative of the efforts put forth by the local promotors to give our area 2 great boating events and hope that you will be able to attend.

SHARKEY-IMAGES
02-12-2010, 10:40 AM
Thank you !