Smokin' the Sound 2011

[JRB]

For Immediate Release:

Smokin’ the Sound 2011
March 3, 2011

After a winter of severe weather, record breaking snow falls and freezing temperatures, it’s time to get ready for boat racing! Time to start thinking about the warm, sun kissed beaches of the Mississippi Gulf Coast and the start of the 2011 Offshore Super Series (OSS) season. As in past years “Smokin’ the Sound” (STS) May 12 – 15, will once again kick off this year’s racing schedule. This Biloxi event has become a favorite site for racers and fans alike. Featuring boat racing by day and casino action nightlife, this event draws an international attendance. “Our staff has been working on this year’s event since the teams left last May. We have a lot of exciting activities planned to keep everyone entertained and our welcome mat will definitely be out.” said STS’ Executive Director, Woody Bailey. “In addition to the races, we brought back our poker run last year. This year, with the help of Stu Jones and the Florida Powerboat Club, we hope this will become a premier event on the poker run circuit.” Bailey continued.

Teams are encouraged to be in town by Thursday evening in order to attend the STS’ Sponsor Appreciation Party hosted by the Beau Rivage. Other evening events are planned at the Hard Rock, the Imperial Palace (IP) and the Isle of Capri. Racing will be featured on both Saturday and Sunday. A complete schedule of events will be released in the near future.

This year will see OSS, Powerboats P1 USA (P1) and Pacific Offshore Powerboat Racing Association (POPRA) all racing together under the sanction of the Offshore Division of the American Power Boat Association (APBA). Martin Sanborn, North American Director for P1, said "We are thrilled to be a part of "Smokin’ the Sound in Biloxi as we build Powerboat P1 racing in North America. The debut event for the new Super Stock series represents an opportunity to focus on the ground up approach to the sport. We anticipate having a number of the new boats making the start, as well as on display in the race village."

Smokin’ the Sound is the first stop on the OSS / P1 hosted APBA schedule. The anticipated schedule will include 5 to 6 additional locations. OSS is very excited about the new changes with APBA and P1. We appreciate your continued patience as final details are secured before posting the joint schedule. Exact dates of these events will be released when available.

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. For more information, please visit our web site at www.offshoresuperseries.com
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[TYPHOON]

Good stuff. Typhoon will be in the house!!!

[600sci]

Is there any new schedule for this year, or just this one event?

[Ryan Beckley]

Scotty.... as it says in the post

"Smokin’ the Sound is the first stop on the OSS / P1 hosted APBA schedule. The anticipated schedule will include 5 to 6 additional locations. OSS is very excited about the new changes with APBA and P1. We appreciate your continued patience as final details are secured before posting the joint schedule. Exact dates of these events will be released when available."

[600sci]

Sorry, but my name is Kelin. I understand the post above, but when you go to the link it only shows the 2010 schedule ( hence my question )!

PS, Scotty AKA Daredevil lives down the street from me.

[TYPHOON]

Just got a race brochure from Woody of Biloxi. Everything is still a go and looks to be bigger with P1 comming with boats as well. Does anyone need info?
MD

[Davidmnc]

PS, Scotty AKA Daredevil lives down the street from me.

I am sorry to here this.:beatdeadhorse5: LOL And tell him I said so!!! :biggrinjester:

[Ratickle]

I am sorry to here this.:beatdeadhorse5: LOL And tell him I said so!!! :biggrinjester:

:D:D:D

[purrfection]

With the race less than a month away, any idea on what teams will attend? Thanks in advance!!

[purrfection]

Just left the dry pits, now I know why nobody answered my question.

[Ratickle]

We just got into the hotel, heading to the dry pits now.

We'll have to see what we can find.....

[XtremeRacing]

Keep us updated, let us know how it going. Who is there in the battle of the SVL?

[purrfection]

We just got into the hotel, heading to the dry pits now.

We'll have to see what we can find.....

Welcome to Biloxi!!!! Boats in the pits this afternoon were:Global Warmer, Watch Your Back, Pirate Racing, Team Octane (Simmons), Talbot Racing, Ryan Beckley, Page Marine, Persu Cat Racing, Team Purrfect Offshore Racing, And Simmons P class boat. Hopefully more are on the way.

[XtremeRacing]

good luck to all....

[Dunbar 104]

They got what the doctor ordered???

[Pete B]

IMHO Woody Bailey and Crew, as well as the fans that go to Biloxi DID NOT deserve this,
one's selfishness and child like behavior, will probably result in this site going away.

When towns no longer want to put up any money to host an event , everyone can just look in the mirror, instead of blaming someone else.

[purrfection]

IMHO Woody Bailey and Crew, as well as the fans that go to Biloxi DID NOT deserve this,
one's selfishness and child like behavior, will probably result in this site going away.

When towns no longer want to put up any money to host an event , everyone can just look in the mirror, instead of blaming someone else.

I agree 100%. We've been to every race here in Biloxi and are totally shocked at how few boats are here this year. :(

[XtremeRacing]

They got what the doctor ordered???

Your killing me Mark

[XtremeRacing]

Another thing u have to look at is scheduleing, and putting races on top of each other. With Cocoa next weekend this might not of been the best date. I think teams that would of loved to do both races just cant afford to race 2 weekends back to back there are some that will and i give those guys a lot of credit. The time from work and money is going to play a big factor this yr with the econo. the way it is. Another one is going to be in July P1 schedule shows Madison IN on July 3rd . and that conflicts with Sarasota. I dont think Madison is going to be pleased with the Offshore part of the event and thats not fair to them. Again you put teams in the position of picking race site ....

[Dunbar 104]

Your killing me Mark

Not mine, It was a quote sent to me from the race site.

[600sci]

Frank, your right on the money !!!! 100%

the schedule is tight enough and for some to make it even tighter is just not good for the sites ot the racers !

the other thing is that most knew way to late abpout the 50% off in biloxi and made other plans before.

[XtremeRacing]

Is there racing today ??

[Ratickle]

Is there racing today ??

Not, I guess....


None of the P! USA boats are here. Glimpsed MArtin last night at dinner, but have not chatted with him yet. I guess the boats are currently in Europe instead of here.

There are a few out running practice right now.

[Ratickle]

I'll have to find out what happened. Looks as if they just raced SVL.

[XtremeRacing]

thanks for the update , keep them coming.

[XtremeRacing]

I thought so thats why I asked I heard they were racing today ??

[Pete B]

Another thing u have to look at is scheduleing, and putting races on top of each other. With Cocoa next weekend this might not of been the best date. I think teams that would of loved to do both races just cant afford to race 2 weekends back to back there are some that will and i give those guys a lot of credit. The time from work and money is going to play a big factor this yr with the econo. the way it is. Another one is going to be in July P1 schedule shows Madison IN on July 3rd . and that conflicts with Sarasota. I dont think Madison is going to be pleased with the Offshore part of the event and thats not fair to them. Again you put teams in the position of picking race site ....

well P-1 doesnt even have any boats in the states according to another post,
so likea hard way to get momentum for something and not even have boats to represent.

The schedules have always been a pain, Like I said Woody Baily and crew put on a great venue for the races and fans, and I'm sorry that this is the way it turned out. sure hope Cocoa Beach has a better showing. One thing can be said about Biloxi at least every class has competition.

[XtremeRacing]

Pete,
I'm sure they will make the best of it and have a good time. There are some great race teams there and I'm sure they will put on the best show they can.

[Bilgerat]

IMHO Woody Bailey and Crew, as well as the fans that go to Biloxi DID NOT deserve this,
one's selfishness and child like behavior, will probably result in this site going away.

When towns no longer want to put up any money to host an event , everyone can just look in the mirror, instead of blaming someone else.

Who's the ones selfishness?? and childlike behavior?

I have personnally never been able to race in biloxi. However I would hope that these towns that are thinking of planning for races would probably do some research and know what is or isn't going to be coming from past results.
You often hear " Past results not indicative of future....." but it does kind of hold true.

[Pete B]

It is a pretty long list! :)

[imco offshore]

Who's the ones selfishness?? and childlike behavior?

I have personnally never been able to race in biloxi. However I would hope that these towns that are thinking of planning for races would probably do some research and know what is or isn't going to be coming from past results.
You often hear " Past results not indicative of future....." but it does kind of hold true.

Bilge ,OSS usto have
8- 9 super cats
8-10 cat lites
5-6 super v.s
6-7 svl.s
5-6 cat outboards
but thru the years ,for one reason or another ,their arn,t that many in each class any more...many reasons set the tone for todays racing ,,from work,,economy, to politics ,,but each has it,s own justified reasons,,some we understand ,,and some don,t understand,,
have a great day ,be safe ,,and enjoy ,,:USA:

[XtremeRacing]

keep us update as the results come in ....

[purrfection]

Not to be negative, but it should be a great day of racing? with 4-SVL, 1-SV, 2- Cat Outboard, 1-750 Cat, and 1-850 Cat. Thanks to the teams that did show up, maybe if there is a next year, you will have some competition.

[XtremeRacing]

let us know how the svl finish...

[XtremeRacing]

what time are they starting ??

[jonesn']

what time are they starting ??

Just went live on radio

http://www.newsradio1049fm.com/main.html

[XtremeRacing]

Anyone know how the SVL finished ??

[Adrenaline]

Anyone know how the SVL finished ??

Watch you back, typhoon within less than a second
Pirate blew a hose & octane was not able to race

[Adrenaline]

Let me clarify, Typhoon was beside watch your back but came in second.
Great job boys!

[Wahoo 214]

Bilge ,OSS usto have
8- 9 super cats
8-10 cat lites
5-6 super v.s
6-7 svl.s
5-6 cat outboards
but thru the years ,for one reason or another ,their arn,t that many in each class any more...many reasons set the tone for todays racing ,,from work,,economy, to politics ,,but each has it,s own justified reasons,,some we understand ,,and some don,t understand,,
have a great day ,be safe ,,and enjoy ,,:USA:

But look at the bright side, with 9 boats that's $4166 per boat in purse and plenty on checkerd flags. Should be a good day for the teams there.

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

Let me clarify, Typhoon was beside watch your back but came in second.
Great job boys!

I just heard straight from Ratickle in Biloxi SVL4 got DQ'd for no rev limiter...

[Dunbar 104]

Willie got DQ'd?

[imco offshore]

willie did not go ,,it must have been WATCH YOUR BACK ,,Again ,,playing by their own rules ,,if it,s so ,,good,,,GREAT job OSS :hurray:

[Phantom1]

Presenting SVL 4....

http://www.seriousoffshore.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=69855&d=1305432517

[Phantom1]

From "Watch Your Back" to "To The Back of the Pack"

[Ratickle]

Yep, talked with Gene and Mike. Saw the official posting. They were running no rev limiter and an illegal box.

Official

Typhoon -1st
Pirate -2nd
Octane -3rd (DNS though)
Watch Your Back -Technical DQ

[SVL66]

Will these guys ever learn?

Congrats Typhoon. Hard work pays off.

[Dunbar 104]

Thats 2 races in a row. I bet they can make it 3 in a row if the inspectors look in the right places.

[SVL66]

Thats 2 races in a row. I bet they can make it 3 in a row if the inspectors look in the right places.

my opinion...ban them! then there will not be a third time

[imco offshore]

my opinion...ban them! then there will not be a third time

i agree ,,,that team has no shame,,,morals,,,or class ,,,just that soft spoken conman reasoning,,,and someone tuesday will receive a certified letter ,,,lolol
again ,,WHAT A JOKE,,,

[Pete B]

Dont ban them, continue to enforce the rules, and fine them like Nascar, they lose their points, and second offense double the fine etc, they will eventually ban them selves because they dont want to pay the fines.

Good Job Typhoon!

[Wil Ros]

I want to apologize publicaly to Mike A. , Steve M. , Mark D. , George A. and anybody else who thought the Fountain SVL was illegal last year!!

I have to applaud the efforts of OSS and Gene Stephens. I applaud OSS for enforcing the rules by DQing a boat that was found to have illegal parts and a big shout out to Gene Stephens and Dennis Lock for teching the boats !!!

IMO, The Fountain should be banned for the rest of the year from all organizations.

Wil

PS.

I would like to have my #4 back.

[XtremeRacing]

Wil,

Come on dont hold back tell us how u feel....Lol

[mdkeywest]

(devil::sifone:)=:lurk5:

[Dunbar 104]

I want to apologize publicaly to Mike A. , Steve M. , Mark D. , George A. and anybody else who thought the Fountain SVL was illegal last year!!

I have to applaud the efforts of OSS and Gene Stephens. I applaud OSS for enforcing the rules by DQing a boat that was found to have illegal parts and a big shout out to Gene Stephens and Dennis Lock for teching the boats !!!

IMO, The Fountain should be banned for the rest of the year from all organizations.

Wil

PS.

I would like to have my #4 back.

Wil I didn't think, they where cheating, I had people tell me exactly where to look. This is minor to what can still be found, depending on what motor is in it.

I though you might like the jab on the Number. There making you look bad.:sifone:

[Phantom1]

I would like to have my #4 back.

Seeing your number on another boat is strange. I ran number 66 on my Phantom in the first and second year of APBA SVL. It still feels funny seeing 66 on Bruce's Phantom....

[Wil Ros]

Mark,

Our class needs to rise again and we all must work together. Mike A. was right!!
I agree if they are cheating with flywheels imagine what the inside of that engine has done to it.

Mike,

I agree with you and I will tell you how I gave up my number. I got a call from John Brunner in Jan or Feb of '10. He asks me if I would give up the #4 to a new team who needs the number to be part of their sponsor motif. To my surprise it has nothing to do with your back!

[600sci]

(devil::sifone:)=:lurk5:

HEY, leave me out of this BS...i run P class !
:bump::sifone::sifone:

[heater63]

I cant believe what I am reading.Ban these scumbags from ever racing with any of the orgs.Also ban the boat so it will have little value to anyone they try to sell it too.How could they even want to show there faces at another race.What a friggen joke this team is.

[baldtires]

broke back mountain motor fountain cheating!!!, no way!!! those are really good guys with a reputation of following the rules and are very respected in the powerboat racing community. somebody must simply be out to get them. LOL so now that these losers have been caught cheating two times in a row isnt it time to ban them?

[Dunbar 104]

I cant believe what I am reading.Ban these scumbags from ever racing with any of the orgs.Also ban the boat so it will have little value to anyone they try to sell it too.How could they even want to show there faces at another race.What a friggen joke this team is.

Do you mean like the molds that don't exist, but we were told that they did. Or how Fountain won't sell one to the general public. I guess that would also make it a one off boat.

[mdkeywest]

HEY, leave me out of this BS...i run P class !
:bump::sifone::sifone:

,Playing the devil simply makes for some interesting conversation . After Two times cheating , im sure a LOT of popcorn is forthcoming , as this will be a colorfull topic for some time .:boxing_smiley:

( I dont think i even know you :huh:)

[Mike A.]

I want to apologize publicaly to Mike A. , Steve M. , Mark D. , George A. and anybody else who thought the Fountain SVL was illegal last year!!

I have to applaud the efforts of OSS and Gene Stephens. I applaud OSS for enforcing the rules by DQing a boat that was found to have illegal parts and a big shout out to Gene Stephens and Dennis Lock for teching the boats !!!

IMO, The Fountain should be banned for the rest of the year from all organizations.

Wil

PS.

I would like to have my #4 back.

I cannot speak for Steve and George but I do not need an apology. I was only trying to help based on experience.

[Wahoo 214]

If this is true, I am embrassed to have ever defended them in the past. It looks more like they were really doing 103mph when I passed them in St Clair. What a shame. It is a great boat and the first new one to the class in many years.

[Ryan Beckley]

Wow Wahoo, we agree on something , $4,166.00 paid in full at the awards ceremony!

[Ratickle]

Even with the number of boats way down. What a great site, very interesting, (and I assume challenging), course.


It was certainly good to see some of those I never see anywhere else.

Here are a few pics, I'll put more on the other thread.

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww310/ptrose/Biloxi2011C011.jpg

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww310/ptrose/Biloxi2011C027.jpg

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww310/ptrose/Biloxi2011C264.jpg

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww310/ptrose/Biloxi2011C366.jpg

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww310/ptrose/Biloxi2011C045.jpg

[imco offshore]

they had to cheat,,,that tub could NOT out run a Phantom or Extreme with the same rules for everyone,,,a stock 525 ,, the x = 1/2 below the bottom ,, it a morphidite piece of junk ,that someone talked a " NEW MONEY MONKEY" into spending his money on ,, SO they would have something to do,,,and after getting their azz handed to them in Biloxi last year ,,,the builder had to do what it,s reputation has done in the past ,,you know ,,HE WITH THE GOLD RULES,,, and now their on to a brand new invention,,,,,,
their going to build,,,,,,,,, a ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,B O A T ,,,,,,,,,,,,,A builders deram ,,a new MONEY MONKEY comes along every few years ,,only this one is unique ,,,
, he,s a chronic CHEATER,,,,,,,,,can,t wait till the office and camping club members hear of his past accomplishments were all a farse,,,most would be a shamed ,,, I can see it now ,,speek softly and offer everyone a free baked potato ,it worked in the past ??
LIKE I SAID ,,,WHAT A JOKE !!!:cheers2: My hats off to GENE and TONY ,,SORRY i missed it ,,but thats what killed the class

[Wahoo 214]

Wow Wahoo, we agree on something , $4,166.00 paid in full at the awards ceremony!

I wouldn't make too much of the $4166, just cash the check and run because I can't see the event organizers falling for that again. 9 boats total, 7 that ran, 6 that did not get DQ'd. What a terrible shame.

[purrfection]

First off, THANK YOU to the few teams that did show up in Biloxi. In years past there have been some exciting races held in Biloxi:last year the battle between 9 SVL teams, the year before the battle between JBS and Miss Geico, etc. This year, we really don't need to discuss the disappointment from a fan's point of view. What a lot of us don't understand is the lack of class on the part of the "Watch Your Back" team. Dr. Janssen is supposedly a first class orthopedic spine surgeon and is affiliated with the Center For Spinal Disorders. Brian Forehand was a very well thought of (by Fountain owners) employee of Fountain powerboats. Together, in a short period of time, they have destroyed what was once an exciting class to watch. Together, they have been caught cheating, not once but twice, at 2 races in a row. Are these once highly respected individuals' egos so high, that crossing the finish line first is the most important thing to them? Janssen is definitely setting some fine examples for his son and daughter. If they were fined and/or banned from racing, I wonder if their egos would be any different. If I were a betting man, I wouldn't even think about betting on that. Definitely a sad, sad situation. Best of luck to the honest teams that will be on the race course the rest of this season!!!

[Ryan Beckley]

11 boats total one supercat blew a motor testing Saturday and DNS. And one SVL hurt Saturday and DNS on Sunday as well.

[palmtree1]

For what its worth from a fan who will travel a long way to see offshore racing, my family and i had another great experience in Biloxi. Not as many boats, but some good quality racing. We make this trip each year and plan to make it next year. Thank you to all who raced and make this happen, we truly enjoy it.

[SVL66]

First off, THANK YOU to the few teams that did show up in Biloxi. In years past there have been some exciting races held in Biloxi:last year the battle between 9 SVL teams, the year before the battle between JBS and Miss Geico, etc. This year, we really don't need to discuss the disappointment from a fan's point of view. What a lot of us don't understand is the lack of class on the part of the "Watch Your Back" team. Dr. Janssen is supposedly a first class orthopedic spine surgeon and is affiliated with the Center For Spinal Disorders. Brian Forehand was a very well thought of (by Fountain owners) employee of Fountain powerboats. Together, in a short period of time, they have destroyed what was once an exciting class to watch. Together, they have been caught cheating, not once but twice, at 2 races in a row. Are these once highly respected individuals' egos so high, that crossing the finish line first is the most important thing to them? Janssen is definitely setting some fine examples for his son and daughter. If they were fined and/or banned from racing, I wonder if their egos would be any different. If I were a betting man, I wouldn't even think about betting on that. Definitely a sad, sad situation. Best of luck to the honest teams that will be on the race course the rest of this season!!!

well said....now lets get this class back to where it belongs

[Phantom1]

So, how long to you think it will take for some unknown member with 12.5 posts to show up to defend Dic Janssen and family?

Perhaps Janssen's daughter will show up, like Fred's (Trick Marine) did on the other site way back when.....

[Pete B]

At least race season is upon us, I am sure it will prove to be a intresting year, with plenty of Drama as usual!

[XtremeRacing]

Guys let it go, the more we talk about it the worst it make it look for SVL. They made their bed and I think what needs to be said was said. They have been busted twice and I think their day has come, the Org. seem to have their number so let them do what they need to do. Let look toward the futhure and all the great teams that are in the class. Looks like new and old are back on track again this yr and good things are coming. Dont let them have the spot light, when it should be shining on the teams that werent cheating and ran their hearts out. I havent heard one word about the awesome race Randy ran, come on guys give him is props. We are to busy giving a team that doesnt deserve the time of day all the coverage.

This is the first race of what will be an exciting yr of racing, it will be what the rest of the teams make of it dont give up or get run off this is your house remember that. Remember SVL was here way before all this BS and will be here way after they are gone they are just passing through. They are learning quickly that their days are number if they havent already figured it out. Rally towards something positive, and the futhure will reflect it. Help each other be there for each other, and work with the teams that need it the most. All of these things are what made SVL a special bunch of guys and awesome racers dont let anything or anyone change that. I truly believe you will see 7-8 boat fleets this yr at certain races, lets work towards that instead of waisting our time on old news.

UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL

[600sci]

Guys let it go, the more we talk about it the worst it make it look for SVL. They made their bed and I think what needs to be said was said. They have been busted twice and I think their day has come, the Org. seem to have their number so let them do what they need to do. Let look toward the futhure and all the great teams that are in the class. Looks like new and old are back on track again this yr and good things are coming. Dont let them have the spot light, when it should be shining on the teams that werent cheating and ran their hearts out. I havent heard one word about the awesome race Randy ran, come on guys give him is props. We are to busy giving a team that doesnt deserve the time of day all the coverage.

This is the first race of what will be an exciting yr of racing, it will be what the rest of the teams make of it dont give up or get run off this is your house remember that. Remember SVL was here way before all this BS and will be here way after they are gone they are just passing through. They are learning quickly that their days are number if they havent already figured it out. Rally towards something positive, and the futhure will reflect it. Help each other be there for each other, and work with the teams that need it the most. All of these things are what made SVL a special bunch of guys and awesome racers dont let anything or anyone change that. I truly believe you will see 7-8 boat fleets this yr at certain races, lets work towards that instead of waisting our time on old news.

UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL

GREAT POST !!!!:cheers2:

CONGRATS RANDY !:USA:

[Ratickle]

well said....now lets get this class back to where it belongs

:iagree::iagree::iagree: