Rules need to be easily inspected. I like sealed motor spec classes and Swapping ECM's at events.
Some car classes put a value on a motor. So it can be bought after the race. It discourages investing in a cheater motor.
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07-11-2009 09:31 AMI think currently the bigger problem is lack of boats in upper classes.
People spend so much to race unchallenged. How do you stop that?
No flags, Checks, or titles for solo runs in upper classes?
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07-11-2009 11:11 AM
I think the APBA had that- $6K after the race and it was yours?
I'd put it at like cost + 10% (or whatever) so if the motor did turn out to be "stock" the buyer didn't gain any thing and the seller "made" a buck off it.
Some motors are just built better than others so may not be worth the seller losing a good motor but it happens. Heck- they can buy it back after the next race if it is that good and then if someone else wants it sell it after that race and net a few bucks overall.
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07-11-2009 11:18 AM
engine claimer classes, I have seen one instance where someone dominated a few races in a car class lie that, several racers pooled their money, claimed the motor and parted it out. I got the pistons for my play car .
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07-11-2009 11:59 AMClass reps need to work with the Org. and police their class best they can. If they stay on top of it as a class it works much better.
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07-11-2009 12:54 PM
I feel it is a shame for a racer to have to put up the money for tear down or protest, If a inspector is on his game he should be able to police it pretty damn good. Paying for a protest, I feel is more of a deterrent to stop people from complaining. APBA OPC inspections was the best I ever saw, they were pretty detailed and some racers still got away with it. You will never stop the cheating or bending the rules or the gray areas. When you have inspectors that have monday jobs and need to blow through a boat at the end of the day on Sunday. What do you think is going to happen?
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07-11-2009 12:59 PMFor the rest of us,
Can some of you guys start a thread on engine tech for teardown, control, etc.?
I thought with the new technology, measuring CU IN, Compression, and ECU was pretty cut and dried. And easy. Wrong?Getting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!
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07-11-2009 03:04 PM
OSS didnt pay their inspectors 6 figures. Get your facts straight. Your not gonna make any friends by bashing OSS. On second thought, you dont have many any way.
Sorry ...I could not resist,,,,,ha ha ha
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07-11-2009 04:04 PM
Typical attitude why this sport does not move forward! So many of you guys share the same passion, but get bent out of shape so bad over three letters Sbi,Oss and Opa. Maybe when the merges happen it should be WTF!
I do think they all or you all will have to merge, not out of love but survival! I sure we have not seen the end of losing sites this year and next. If you want to continue to race you better plan way ahead. Because somebody might come up with a perfect series to make everybody happy and no place to race.
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07-11-2009 04:41 PMScott,
And you wonder why people give you ****.
For a know it all of your caliber you should finish more races.
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Last edited by MOBILEMERCMAN; 07-11-2009 at 07:48 PM. Reason: no personal attacks
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07-11-2009 07:44 PMLets not get personal and resort to name calling.
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07-11-2009 07:52 PM
i just think hes st,,,,,,,d 110 thinks hes a jack,,,,,s sorry it,s just a shame to waste good air
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07-11-2009 08:04 PM
Please..we discuss ideas...not character assainate here...
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07-11-2009 08:18 PMWhat ever happened to Manatee's one design?
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07-11-2009 08:49 PM
He didn't get the sponsorship he wanted to keep the setup at the price he wanted, so it's on hold.
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