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07-18-2011 06:16 PMHas anyone called these teams about the Morehead race? Maybe they dont know they can race there.
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07-18-2011 06:22 PMMark you must be one happy camper you sold your boat and dont have to deal with racing any more. Not sure why you still come on here and post negative stuff still. I always enjoyed racing your team. Can the rest of us move on being we still enjoy racing our boats where we do. Thanks in advance.
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07-18-2011 06:32 PMThe rule is to allow the Illmore motor in the mix. It runs at 5800 RPM and is aprox the same HP as the Vortec and Merc. 525. Its the first year and the teams that are racing in P1 SVS (SVL) want as many teams as possable to race against. We realize its not perfect but are willing to be flexable to gain momentum. Its not up to me or the racers to make or change any rules. Martin and APBA make those calls. They are always willing to listen to the racers and if being flexable is OK with the core teams that support the org then we dont see any harm. I hope that makes sence. Bring the compatition I say. We are all having a blast.
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07-18-2011 07:14 PM
so it would be ok to run a Merc 525 (basic) or Vortec (basic) or Illmore (basic) ENGINES in P-1 and ALL turn 5800 rpm,s and ALL boats weigh 4750 lbs, for now ? This is a serious question ,,Is this what will be allowed ? PS CAN i ASK WHAT IS THE LENGHT OF A LAP ?
IMCO #10- 2009 National Champions
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07-18-2011 07:48 PMGeorge the course as shown is about 5 1/2 miles...the only modifications I have been in any discussions about, other than the match racing course for saturday, is to shorten the turn 2 leg by about 100 yards which should still be in the neighborhood of 5 miles. Jeff and I talked about this over the weekend and that is the latest to the best of my knowledge!
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07-18-2011 07:53 PMThe rest of the class that is racing now has a gentalman's agreement to keep there motors and ECM's stock. If someone showed up with a 5800 RPM ECM yes it would be leagal. You probualy would have to eat sleep and park by yourself. If someone shows up with a Illmore motor then the rest will have the option to crank there's up. We are just trying to keep the cost down for all till that day.
Race course I have no idea at this point. I would think the same as what Jones'n has posted.
These are just my thoughts and have no official weight.
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07-18-2011 08:46 PMThey would have to be about 6500 to be legal.
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07-18-2011 09:05 PMNatioanal Gurad if it is weight to HP, the way I understand it they r almost 800 hp.
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07-18-2011 10:49 PM
thanks for answering,,the reason i keep asking is ,,in some previous post it was said p-1 races on a 2 mile course,,which in turn incured a lot of boat banging and spin-outs ,,neither of which ,i,m real fond of,, I hear Morehead is a great race site ,,I just would like to know what course p-1 is racing ? thanks for everyones time ,,
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07-18-2011 10:57 PM
No Randy I am sad we sold our race boat. I just saw it becoming obsolete rather quickly. I just saw losing $25,000 this year a better deal than losing $50,000 next year. I just can't take the lack of racing mentality going on. I read the rule book for P1 that you claim is going to save offshore racing, and I don't see how a super cat motor is legal, yet your saying bring it on? So what did I miss? Is it ok because its a turd and can't win? Is it because it may be legal this week cause we need boat count, but what happens when one shows up that can win? Any drive is legal now correct? So what happened to you, Randy? And now racing is more about show boating, and look at me I am a boat racer, rather than racing. boring!!! SO is it just Tuesdays we play by the rules? and Friday is all about the show? and Sunday Obama style Participation checks. got it
And by the way you can't buy a 570hp Ilmor any more, so when the 625 ILMOR is legal then sealed 525s are what... OBSOLETE, unless it came from Fountian Motor Works....... than what?
Read your rule book Randy.
Maybe I want to build a new boat?
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07-19-2011 07:56 AM
Mark instead of going rounds with Randy I would contact Mike Tomlinson he is the chief referee and just sent me the rules that pertain to all the classes!!!!!
God forgives.....The 1% doesn't!!!!!!
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07-19-2011 08:44 AMeverybody needs to stop theyr crying..and just go racing !
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07-19-2011 11:39 PMonly one person crying here and he doesnt even race anymore