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Ron P
07-07-2010, 04:26 PM
Last year in St Clair we ran the Class 6 - SVL on the shorter 4 mile course and then the faster boats in the second race ran on the longer 7 mile course.

Well, the folks in St Clair loved the shorter course and have asked us to run all the races and all classes this year on the 4 mile course.

So come prepared with your short course set up in all classes. It should lead to some very tight compitition.

See ya in St Clair!

ThrottleUp Props
07-07-2010, 04:51 PM
Can you post the link for the course map, please Ron?

Julie

F1-00 Racing
07-07-2010, 05:43 PM
I was able to find the packet from lasts years event, which includes the course location of the short course. I don't know if there is a 2010 packet in existence.

Ryan Beckley
07-07-2010, 06:17 PM
Seriously? Class 1, Turbine, & Supercats on a four mile course?????

TYPHOON
07-07-2010, 09:08 PM
I dont want to post but: We just did a race on a short 4.8 mile course in VL in Cumberland and it was a blast. Had a dog leg with a sweeping turn and a sharp turn. I liked it. I would think the fans of St. Clair would love to see the whole race from the park. The big boats may have something to say about 25 laps and no way to air out there boats for max speed. Over all I like racing and not getting stuck in a train. Go for it OPA !!!!!
MD

Ron P
07-07-2010, 10:03 PM
Seriously? Class 1, Turbine, & Supercats on a four mile course?????

Yes sir. The course in Sunny Isles Beach was only 4.5 miles. It's not that small.

Ron P
07-07-2010, 10:58 PM
AND... We will have a full course set up for practice on Saturday with four bouys.

Ryan Beckley
07-08-2010, 10:34 AM
Are we going to be able to settle the boat traffic down and have safety for testing too?

Wazzup Racing
07-08-2010, 12:17 PM
Hi Ryan, The Coast Guard has approved the closure of the river for both days. There will be full coarse testing on Saturday. All boats will run the shortened coarse. We tried it last year with the smaller boats, it was a great show. We will run Four races during the day. Congrats of the big turnout in Sarasota in SS. Great to see the numbers back. Smitty

Ratickle
07-08-2010, 12:18 PM
One question Ron, can you bring the boats a little closer to the shore on the North leg along the park and grandstands? We were all a long way out.

We all ended up following Tyler through the infield after the first lap, but that 100 yds he saved we could never make up......

MOBILEMERCMAN
07-08-2010, 12:20 PM
Hi Ryan, The Coast Guard has approved the closure of the river for both days. There will be full coarse testing on Saturday.


Great News ...Thanks

Wahoo 214
07-08-2010, 12:48 PM
One question Ron, can you bring the boats a little closer to the shore on the North leg along the park and grandstands? We were all a long way out.

We all ended up following Tyler through the infield after the first lap, but that 100 yds he saved we could never make up......

Home Course advantage.:driving:

Ryan Beckley
07-08-2010, 01:21 PM
That is great news about testing! We are looking forward to it....

phragle
07-08-2010, 03:17 PM
Are we going to be able to settle the boat traffic down and have safety for testing too?

I know for the past 3 years at least there have been multiple med boats out for practice.

Anchored
07-13-2010, 08:50 PM
Hey guys,

Is there an approx start time for Sunday?
The marina website didn't have this info.

Thanks,

Jeff

jcolby
07-13-2010, 09:36 PM
Could someone post hotel recommendations for St Clair please?

DriverofDonzi
07-14-2010, 11:30 AM
Looking forward to it! :)

Chris

Ron P
07-14-2010, 02:39 PM
Could someone post hotel recommendations for St Clair please?

Colby, if the Bluewater Inn is full, you'll probably need to look at hotels in Port Huron. It's about 15 minutes to the north of St Clair.

Attached is the racer packet with all times and locations.

phragle
07-14-2010, 03:44 PM
there are a couple places on gratiot? between st claire and port huron. Think it was a super 8 that Jim and I used last year..quick drive, decent place and pretty reasonable.

DriverofDonzi
07-14-2010, 04:30 PM
I styed at Super 8 last year. It was a good palce to stay and it it close to St Clair. Check out East China hotels too....I booked a room in East China. It is 8 miles south of St Clair (race site).

Chris

MOBILEMERCMAN
07-14-2010, 04:32 PM
there are a couple places on gratiot? between st claire and port huron. Think it was a super 8 that Jim and I used last year..quick drive, decent place and pretty reasonable.

Gratiot or Maryville.. I recall it being a Motel 8 too.

imco offshore
07-14-2010, 07:15 PM
well i wasn,t a big fan of the short course ,,,BUT ????? I just ran 3 days of real short racing ,,,IT WAS A BLAST ,, Randy is right ,,it kept the racing close and fun,,o yea and MAD DOG AND COLBY WON IT ,,,,,,CONGRADSSSSSS THEY EARNED IT,,,PS I want to thanks the RIVERS BEND MARINA ,,,Julie and ED and staff,,I arrived at the marina at 8 am and needed to do some set up work,,they gave me a full shop with machines ,drive lifts,and indoor storage and a shower as well got me to the airport on time ,,,thanks again,,I love the St, Clair Race,,see ya all next week,!!!








:driving: oo yea this race will have a different out come ???? :seeya:

Ratickle
07-15-2010, 11:53 AM
I styed at Super 8 last year. It was a good palce to stay and it it close to St Clair. Check out East China hotels too....I booked a room in East China. It is 8 miles south of St Clair (race site).

Chris

Never stayed south side. What was it like?

DriverofDonzi
07-15-2010, 05:05 PM
Never stayed south side. What was it like?

Not too sure...It;s my first time south side this year so I will see how this year goes. You done that south side before???

Chris

ILMORdude
07-15-2010, 08:09 PM
Again guys, if yall need anything, let me know if we can help out.

MOBILEMERCMAN
07-21-2010, 11:04 AM
Getting excited..Will be there tomorrow afternoon.

phragle
07-21-2010, 01:01 PM
I will be there friday morning, will you be stocked and mixing?

MOBILEMERCMAN
07-21-2010, 01:09 PM
Yes

imco offshore
07-21-2010, 05:12 PM
I will be there friday morning, will you be stocked and mixing?

NO ,,, HE HAS A JOB AND RACE BOAT TO WORK ON !! THESE ARN,T DRUNK FEST ,,
THEIR " R A C E S" WE ALREADY SHOWED HOW PREPARED WE WERE IN DETROIT ,,THAT WON,T HAPPEN AGAIN,,,:cuss:

phragle
07-21-2010, 05:16 PM
Oh BOY!!!!!!!!

Ron P
07-21-2010, 05:24 PM
Go get em George.

Looking forward to a great weekend of racing. Weather looks great for Sunday.

We'll be there on Thurs night.

mdkeywest
07-21-2010, 05:46 PM
Correct ! A driver should be sober Period !.:driving:
Then FUN after the race :cheers2:

Before and during the Race =:driving:
After the Win =:cheers2:

Race /:driving:
win/:cheers2:

:driving:
:cheers2:

phragle
07-21-2010, 06:02 PM
You will not race if the breathalizer says you have been drinking. There are NO exceptions. People have been put on the bench before, people will be put on the bench in the future, there is ZERO tolerance and the machine is sensitive, I was able to set it off with listerine.

imco offshore
07-21-2010, 06:06 PM
Go get em George.

Looking forward to a great weekend of racing. Weather looks great for Sunday.

We'll be there on Thurs night.

I should get their about 3 thursday,,I love this race,,:seeya:

Griswald
07-21-2010, 06:42 PM
uh oh..........here it comes

MOBILEMERCMAN
07-21-2010, 06:43 PM
Waaaa waaa.. The boats don't splash until Saturday.. Thursday and Friday are fun days..

imco offshore
07-21-2010, 07:08 PM
your right friday is going to be a fun day,, can you say????? WAX ON ,,,WAX OFF,,,, IT takes about 20-25 hours to get a race boat ready !! and I do it ,,so I know you are dieing to do your part,!! it,s just you ,,thanks buddy,,i,ll make sure you have everything you need ,,besides who told you friday was a fun day,??MY TEAM DON,T ROLL LIKE THAT ?
HAVE a great night,,don,t miss the plane,

MANITIE
07-21-2010, 07:22 PM
Again guys, if yall need anything, let me know if we can help out.

OOOOWWWW.....how about that Ilmor 710 you had under the tent last week.....since you are offering....:cheers2:

Ron P
07-21-2010, 09:33 PM
OOOOWWWW.....how about that Ilmor 710 you had under the tent last week.....since you are offering....:cheers2:

Or that V-twin motorcycle engine.. Bring that too~~!