Define Influential

[Scotty B]

All nominees for top 100 most influential people in offshore have little or no influence on the sport today. They are all legends and were of great influence in there day, but not today. Like it or not, John Carbonell and Ed Smith are the two most influential people in offshore today and may very well be trumped in the near future by Mike Alweiss and his law firm

[Ratickle]

That's a bit rough Scotty....:)

There are many who are currently alive and racing I would put in there. We've spent so much time and energy on the new News and Article section haven't spent a lot of time on the Top 100 kickoff. That should change very soon. But, I'd put in possibly several current competitiors, and maybe two of your three choices in too.

The Top 100 Most Influential would be for all time. Everyone is eligible from Dick Bertram to Scotty B......

Game changers, promoters, racers, etc.

It's a discussion with an outcome that won't be agreed on by everyone for sure.

I'm even at a tossup for three possibilities for my Number 1 !!!

[Scotty B]

I would agree 100% if it was worded top 100 most influential of all time, then I vote for Reggie

[Ratickle]

We'll fix it.


I have Reggie about fourth though on my list, but that's why it will be a good discussion.


Dick and Don are tough to beat out of my top 2, where I would probably have Dick first and Don second. But it was Ray's design that made them both what they were, so....


And where does Kiekhaefer fit????? Gotta be up there too.....

[boatme]

Is this just racers or Offshore in general ?? if it is offshore in general i think the window will open a bit wider

[Ratickle]

Offshore In General......


Designers, Racers, Manufacturers, Promoters, etc.....


Still not sure you'll make it Marc.....:)

[boatme]

i was thinking more like Stu Jones or some of the engine guys or other behind the scean guys and girls ---NOT me LOL

[Ratickle]

I know what you mean. One that comes to my mind also, and may not jump out at others...



Art Lilly.....

[fund razor]

One that comes to my mind also, and may not jump out at others...
Michael Mann? :o

[C35]

All nominees for top 100 most influential people in offshore have little or no influence on the sport today.

im pretty sure its of all time.

and if it werent for arronow and bertram and a few others none of yall would be here now.

[Ratickle]

It is definitely of all time.

I'll try to clear that up in the main sticky thread.

Put in your nominee, who, why, and even what position if you so desire. But, be prepared to make your case.

I just started one for Don Aronow as #1 of all time. If you think it is Reggie, read it and weep Scotty....:sifone:

[Ratickle]

in·flu·en·tial /ˌɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/ adjective

[more influential; most influential] : having the power to cause changes : having influence

▪ She became an (enormously/extremely) influential critic/writer.
▪ a highly/very influential book
▪ His theories have become more influential in recent years.
▪ My parents have been the most influential people in my life.
▪ She has been influential in establishing programs to help the poor.
▪ She has been influential in advancing the sport of Offshore Racing.
▪ He has been influential in designing and building offshore performance boats..