(OFF2010) Old Farts Forever 14-17 Oct 2010

[seeroy]

Well I guess now is as good a time as ever to start talking about it!!!
OFF2010 is definitely on for 14-17 Oct 2010 in Jupiter Florida.
If you were there last year, you will want to come back this year.
If you were not there last year, you missed alot of fun.
See OFF2009 thread at xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Details will follow over the next few weeks, but the basics are:
Early Bird party, GEICO race shop Open House, Abacoa street party, JJ Muggs OFF party, In water running at Cadillac's place, BRIX party, tribute to those no longer with us, and more.
Once again, this event is open to anybody that at least knows how to spell "fast boat". You don't have to be a boat racing icon, but there will be many boat racing icons there.
Put it on your calendar!!!!
More info will be posted at the following link xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

We will see you there - Cadillac McDaniel, Jim Hauser, Steve Sirois

[rchevelle71]

I'll be there, at least for the street party, hopefully this time I dont drop so many beers

[Top Banana]

A big ....THANK YOU...to you guys for putting in the effort to do this.

Looking forward to attending this year for sure.

[seeroy]

OK, Let's try those links again.

Link to followup to OFF2009 is as follows:

http://forums.screamandfly.com/forum...=183058&page=7

Link to OFF2010 is as follows:

http://forums.screamandfly.com/forum...d.php?t=213783

[Brownie]

I brought some friends to the last one, and they were knocked out by talking to Ken Warby, Billy Seybold, the Switzer brothers, Odell Lewis, and the new bunch from Geico, etc. I don't know how to pass the word to the common folk, but it is Valhalla for a fan, including me. I talked to Warby for half and hour, and the Switzer brothers for the same. One great, memorable day. Thanks to all you boobs who pull it all together.

[Scotty B]

Can you bring these with you Brownie?

[Brownie]

No. I have a couple of highly improved ones I could bring, though.

[Top Banana]

Amazing.....Brownie has been bringing his sisters to the races for years....and they never seem to get any older????

[seeroy]

“Old Farts Forever”
OFF2010 in Jupiter Florida, 14-17 October 2010!!!!

If you did not attend OFF2009, you missed the event of a lifetime. Fortunately for you, we will do it again this year. Since things went so well last year, we will not reinvent the wheel. However, we will build on our experience and add some new events. We will definitely have a “get wet” event at Cadillac’s place.


Will you ever get the opportunity to shake hands and share lies with many of the true legends of boat racing, and yet be accepted as part of the family regardless of what you did or did not race, and regardless of your own level of success, and whether or not you yourself even raced.
If you attend OFF2010…You will!!!

Here’s the skinny.

OFF2010 will start with an “Early Bird” event on Thursday, 14 Oct 2010. Site is yet to be determined. Last year we had a meeting of our operations group on Thursday evening that attracted about 20 other folks. We had so much fun that we decided to put on an actual event. This will be a very simple and informal event. I guess you could say we will just gather and tell lies.

On Friday, 15 Oct 2010, Geico racing has again invited us to their shop for an open house. If you have never been there, you will be amazed by their incredible machinery and wonderful hospitality. If you were there last year, you will be blown away by the changes.

On Friday afternoon/evening, 15 Oct 2010 we will celebrate Old “Fardi Gras” on the streets of Abacoa and at JJ Muggs. Lots of boats on display, lots of music, lots of people having too much fun!!! This year we will have the entire JJMuggs instead of just the upstairs. Once again all events will be very informal. There will definitely be a video presentation of all of the “Old Farts” and their magnificent machines. Look closely and you very well may see yourself.

Saturday morning, 16 Oct 2010, Cadillac McDaniel will open the “Wet Pits” at his place on the Okeechobee Waterway. Flybys by some of the most amazing boats you have ever seen. If you want to get wet with your own boat, this is the time and place to do it in fresh water with no speed limit. Cadillac has his own ramp for trailer boats and lots of dock space. There is a full marina just down the road that can handle larger boats. There will be a safety boat on station, but you will be asked to sign a “hold harmless”. Even though everyone will be responsible for their own actions, we must insist that there be absolutely no alcohol at this event.

Saturday evening, 16 Oct 2010, we will gather once again at BRIX for another opportunity to tell all the lies that boat racers tell so well.
Sunday, 17 OCT 2010, will a recovery day for all “Old Farts” to rest, relax and maybe even hit that little white ball into the rough, go fishing, or whatever else floats your boat

At least one of the events will include a solemn salute to all old boat racers that have already “crossed the finish line”. While that was a very short event last year, it was certainly at the top of the favorites list.

I fully expect Jackie Wilson to sponsor a golf tournament sometime during the event, and someone else may want to perform some other likewise perverse activity. Let us know what you want to do. Who knows, maybe we will actually figure out a way to do it.

Cadillac McDaniel, Jim Hauser, Steve Sirois

Contact us at OFF2010@comcast.net

[T2x]

Here we go again.........

[seeroy]

I just had great conversations with Billy Seebold, Kenny Kitson, and Mike Mullins. All declared that they definitely intend to be at OFF2010. Each also intend to bring at least one boat to run at Cadillac's on Saturday, 16 Oct. Mike will once again bring the Ceasare Scotti 1969 Havasu winning OMC/Molinari. Kenny is working on one of his Kitson tunnel boats built in 1972. Billy hopes to bring on of his F1 boats. I am slowly trying to contact many others that I have heard intend to bring themselves and their boats. This could turn out to be even better than last year. - Steve Sirois

[DAREDEVIL]

I BE THERE 100% !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not gonna miss the chance to meet my idols !!!!!!

[seeroy]

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Mike Mullins has done it again. He called me today to tell me he had talked to Earl Bentz and Earl will come to OFF2010. Mike commented that the "Factory Wars" were over a long time ago and it will be great to see old competitors shaking hands. I am in full agreement with him, BUT I am sure all will continue to tell lies about how fast they were going "Back in the Day". That's what all old boat racers did best...and we didn't have gps or any other "smart" devices to prove different..

We are only 3 months and 1 week away from OFF2010 and the planning process is picking up speed. We are on a plane and picking up lift! Event times are nearly finalized and we have 4 hotels that have offered us special rates. Cadillac is working on a couple more hotels near his place and is well along on planning for the "Get Wet" event at his place. I will issue a new update complete with event times and hotel info VERY SOON.

My greatest concern at this time is that someone might not have gotten the date change.
Regardless of anything, anyone sees...The dates for OFF2010 are 7-10 Oct 2010

[T2x]

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Mike Mullins has done it again. He called me today to tell me he had talked to Earl Bentz and Earl will come to OFF2010. Mike commented that the "Factory Wars" were over a long time ago and it will be great to see old competitors shaking hands. I am in full agreement with him, BUT I am sure all will continue to tell lies about how fast they were going "Back in the Day". That's what all old boat racers did best...and we didn't have gps or any other "smart" devices to prove different..

Earl really was ...that fast.

T2x

[seeroy]

As promised, below you will find event locations, times and hotel information with links to their websites.


When…? Where…?

Thursday, 7 October 2010 – Time 5:00ishPM-until, Earlybird at Sugarcane Bistro, 353 US Highway One, Jupiter, Florida. Cash bar and food http://www.sugarcaneislandbistro.com/

Friday, 8 October 2010 – Time 3:00PM, Open House at Geico Race Shop, Bldg A, 7555 Garden Road, Riviera Beach Florida. http://www.missgeicoracing.com/

Friday, 8 October 2010 – Time 5:00ishPM-until at JJ Muggs Stadium Grill, 1203 Town Center Drive, Jupiter Florida. Cash bar and food. Boats on display in the street and in the park across the street.
http://www.jjmuggsgrill.com/

Saturday 9 October 2010 – Time 9:00AM-5:00ishPM, “Run What You Brung At Cadillac’s Place”, 8625 SW Kanner Hwy, Indiantown, FL 34956.Standard wet pit rules apply


Saturday 9 October 2010 – Time 6:00ishPM-until at Brix Italian Fishery, 1000 North US Hwy 1, Jupiter Florida. Cash bar and food.


Sunday 10 October 2010 – Golf, Fishing, Shopping, whatever floats your boat

Please e-mail us at OFF2010@comcast.net if you plan to bring a boat and would like to display it at JJ Muggs Friday evening, and/or display/run it at Cadillac’s on Saturday. Eventually, we will respond with parking instructions, name and cell phone number for your arrival.


OFF2010 Hotels


La Quinta Inns
34 Fishermans Wharf
Jupiter Fl.33477
Phone 561-575-7201
Mention OFF for rate of $59.00
http://www.lq.com/lq/properties/prop...09&propId=6109


Doubletree Hotel
4431 PGA Blvd
Palm Beach Gardens, Fl, 33410
Phone 561-622-2260
Mention OFF for rate of $79.00
http://doubletree1.hilton.com/en_US/...orida/index.do


Jupiter Waterfront Inn
18903 SE Federal Highway
Jupiter Fl. 33469
Phone 561 747-9085 1-888-747-9085
Mention OFF for rate of $89.00 with 10% discount for AARP or AAA members.
http://www.jupiterwaterfrontinn.com/


Homewood Suites by Hilton
4700 Donald Ross Road
Palm Beach Gardens Fl. 33418
Phone 561 622-7799
Mention OFF for rate of $149.00
http://homewoodsuites1.hilton.com/en...orida/index.do


AND THEN THERE IS CADILLAC’S PLACE, If you have a home on wheels, or you just want to pitch a tent. You can contact Cadillac at phone (772)285-2266 or e-mail cadillacboats@me.com
Last year Odell Lewis parked his motor home there and he plans on doing the same this year. Cadillac + Odell = Party.

[seeroy]

Another challenge to OFF's! Name this old boat racer from the past.

He succesfully raced inboards, hydros, offshore, etc.

I had a great meeting with him today in his shop and he plans to attend OFF2010 - Steve Sirois

[drfty]

This is some great info on the 70's & 80's racing, kinda nice to see some of the great racers of the time.

[seeroy]

In addition to the facilities previously identified, Cadillac McDaniel has provided the following info. These facilities are near his place where we will have our In Water day on Saturday, 9 October from 9:00AM until approximately 5:00PM. Additionally, there is a Marina close by with lift capability if your boat cannot be trailer launched at Cadillacs boat ramp.

Holiday Inn Express
7900 SW Lost River Road
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 287-2522
hiestruart@gmail.com

Marriott Courtyard
7615 SW Lost River Road
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 781-3344
jlewis@waterfordhotelgroup.com

Seminole Inn
15885 SW Warfield Blvd
Indiantown, FL 34956
(772) 597-3777
seminolein@aol.com

Sunoco Race Fuel
1805 SW Kanner Hwy
Stuart, FL 34997
(7) days/nights a week

[OneBadInjun]

In addition to the facilities previously identified, Cadillac McDaniel has provided the following info. These facilities are near his place where we will have our In Water day on Saturday, 9 October from 9:00AM until approximately 5:00PM. Additionally, there is a Marina close by with lift capability if your boat cannot be trailer launched at Cadillacs boat ramp.

Holiday Inn Express
7900 SW Lost River Road
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 287-2522
hiestruart@gmail.com

Marriott Courtyard
7615 SW Lost River Road
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 781-3344
jlewis@waterfordhotelgroup.com

Seminole Inn
15885 SW Warfield Blvd
Indiantown, FL 34956
(772) 597-3777
seminolein@aol.com

Sunoco Race Fuel
1805 SW Kanner Hwy
Stuart, FL 34997
(7) days/nights a week

That last address, is actually Cadillac's home, I believe.

[seeroy]

OneBadInjun - I have never been to Cadillac's place (yet). But, according to my mapping program, that last address is the Sunoco station that is approximately 7.2 miles East of Cadillac's AND approximately 1.8 miles West of I-95. The station is located at the intersection of SW Kanner Hwy and SW 96th Street. I just spoke with them and they verified 100 Octane available. Their phone number is (772)286-0313. Hope to see you at OFF2010.

Best Regards - Steve Sirois