Maybe pay down 5 spots.
MD
Thread: Smokin The Sound OSS Race
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04-04-2009 08:02 PM
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04-04-2009 08:03 PM
Get the 750/850 together first. There are 10 750/850 boats that ran last year.
If SCL grows, leave it. If it dwindles, then let them in 750/850.
I don't think power/weight is the solution with cats.
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04-04-2009 08:29 PM
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04-04-2009 10:32 PMAs a fan,I totally agree with making ONE featured cat class.I would really like to see ONE featured vee class as well.It really depends on where OSS as an organization has it's priorities.
If the focus is on improving the racing product for the fans,which will utimately attract media interest and sponsor support;then this is a no brainer.If the focus is on keeping all of the racers and equipment owners happy,then it will never happen.No offense,but classes with five or fewer boats are not that exciting to watch.And two boats,no how matter how fast they are going ,does not make for good racing.
Remember NASCAR has consistenlty implemented rules to slow cars down,decrease cost, create parity,and attact more teams to it's Sprint Cup Series. The goal is more side by side competitive racing.This is what the fans want to see.There is no need for Unlimited or Extreme classes...too expensive,not enough boats,and it takes the focus away from classes where the the real competitive racing is going on.
I think the ultimate goal would be one cat class with 20 or more boats!Remember the old Super Cat class merged super,open and modified;and it was up to 17 boats!There was great racing throughout the pack.It was very exciting to watch and created great television footage as well.I certainly understand why some may not support a trend to one cat class;particularly if they would have to make changes to thier boats to be competitive.But it does seem like the boats are not that far off;so this is something that should be seriously considered.
Everyone always talks about taking the sport to the next level.This would be a giant step towards achieving that goal.Last edited by 1waterboy1; 04-07-2009 at 07:58 PM.
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04-04-2009 10:48 PMJay,
I was at the Marathon races in 2002 and 2003;WHM and Drambuie had a two boat battle out front...but third through sixth was awesome side by side racing with alot of position changes..the fans were really into it.I remember saying that was most competitive and exciting cat class racing in the history of the sport.Super Cat in its prime far exceeded anything that had ever been seen before in the old Open or Superboat class days...even during the heyday of OPT.If you guys can get back to racing like that;I am sure you would see alot more interest in offshore racing again.I sure hope it happens.Last edited by 1waterboy1; 04-05-2009 at 03:00 AM.
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04-05-2009 05:15 AM
As a fan and photog I want to see whatever brings more boats to the race. I also want to see more boats on the course at any given time. I like the idea of combining the 750 & 850 classes, I'm not sure about adding the Cat Light boats in that class. I would however, like to see them out on the course at the same time.
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04-05-2009 10:03 AM
Here you are Jim, it took a while to find them. I hope they are of some use to you and Ryan. By the way, nice discussion guys on how to improve the sport.
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04-05-2009 10:24 AMRon,
There are a few of yours I posted on my sites, I can make good use of a couple of these too.
Thanks again.
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04-05-2009 10:40 AM
A few more of Biloxi. Would ya'll like me to keep posting or stop?
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04-05-2009 11:19 AMThanks and keep posting
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04-05-2009 12:03 PM
Found a few more, not the best quality though.
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04-05-2009 12:10 PM
A few more, trying to cover all classes.
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04-05-2009 12:16 PM
The first 2 are local guys, Shannon in P class and Stan in SCL.
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04-05-2009 12:36 PM
Last ones for today, wife says I have some work to do. I hope everyone enjoys what I'm posting. I'm no professional by any means.