Author Topic: Havasu Landing APBA Circle Boat Races 2/14-1/15 ? (Read 5783 times)

Dangrus417 · « **Reply #50 on:** January 31, 2009, 12:35:11 AM »

Quote from: Bull20 on January 28, 2009, 05:24:16 PM

Brad - SCSC shows Ming in May (tentative) and I thought there was a Puddingstone in March. Let me know if I have gone astray.

Ron - I will indeed let you know.

Ken

Hey pops you have to get me all the dates so I know when to "be sick" (cough, cough). I have my thong speedo all ready.

Brad @ SCJB · « **Reply #51 on:** January 31, 2009, 01:30:05 AM »

Scott,

to answer your questions about where to stay....i suggest staying in needles...its 35 miles north...hotels are about $35-$40 a night

i looked into the trailer rental there in havasu landing......its $662 for the weekend....that sure as hell isnt in my budget.....and theres some other events going on in lake havasu city (az side of the lake)....so hotels are going for about $250 per night and shit hole motels are going for $80+ per night

so needles it is.

my boat is going to ft mohave in the morning to get the motor dropped in...wish it luck.

cj637 · « **Reply #52 on:** January 31, 2009, 07:30:58 AM »

Ya 662 sure in the hell isnt in my budget. Good luck on your motor! Mine isnt together yet. And I have no idea how I am going to break it in. So I guess I need a little luck also. I am stressing big time up here, but Im not missing this race!

Bull20 · « **Reply #53 on:** February 02, 2009, 10:25:36 AM »

That $600 plus is (I think) the summer rate, I would assume that you could get a better winter rate.

Warlock · « **Reply #54 on:** February 10, 2009, 07:42:40 PM »

Quote from: Brad @ SoCalJetBoats.com on January 15, 2009, 01:04:19 PM

the truth of the matter is that if i used JR, the motor would be done by now.

I know it's a month late but.....DAMN!!!!!
Heres where I'll be if anyone hits the town...

Havasu Landing APBA Circle Boat Races 2/14-1/15 ?

Warlock · « **Reply #55 on:** February 10, 2009, 11:05:41 PM »

Oh yea and this is also going on...http://www.westernpyro.org/winterblast.php

Brad @ SCJB · « **Reply #56 on:** February 11, 2009, 02:42:01 AM »

looks like the CJ class isnt going to fill for this event.....the possibility is a long stretch, but I dont see it happening.

There is only 2 actual compjets scheduled to compete. The minimum is 4. Theres talks of bringing in non compjet boats to 'fill out' the class. All the other compject boats are either broke, broken, or snowed in (idaho boys) I personally dont agree with this as it make the class look like we are 'rule benders' to build a boat count so a couple of guys can make some uncompetitive laps. Even though no rules are being bent/broken, but it just is not professional in my eyes.

The flip side is that it doesnt make the class look very good as this event is the first 'official' compjet race on the books and we are unable to field a class for the event.

Personally, I would rather scratch the class from the event, than make a half ass attempt to field it. If we arent going to do it right, then we shouldnt do it at all.

I know others disagree with me as they have busted their asses to make sure they were ready for this event. I am right there with you and have been put through shit to try to make this race as well (not to mention previous races/events). I just feel we should cancel out for this one.

PS - the weather has been complete crap in havasu and the forecast doesnt say otherwise for this weekend. If the event does get rain'd/blown out, theres only a 50% refund.

JR131 · « **Reply #57 on:** February 11, 2009, 03:10:14 PM »

what are you talking about brad comp jet is an OFFICIAL class NOW and just because the boys are not ready to run you want to cause grief to those that have worked PRETTY DAMN hard to make it there

what the hell
jr

GT Jets · « **Reply #58 on:** February 11, 2009, 04:53:21 PM »

Quote from: Brad @ SoCalJetBoats.com on February 11, 2009, 02:42:01 AM

looks like the CJ class isnt going to fill for this event.....the possibility is a long stretch, but I dont see it happening.

There is only 2 actual compjets scheduled to compete. The minimum is 4. Theres talks of bringing in non compjet boats to 'fill out' the class. All the other compject boats are either broke, broken, or snowed in (idaho boys) I personally dont agree with this as it make the class look like we are 'rule benders' to build a boat count so a couple of guys can make some uncompetitive laps. Even though no rules are being bent/broken, but it just is not professional in my eyes.

The flip side is that it doesnt make the class look very good as this event is the first 'official' compjet race on the books and we are unable to field a class for the event.

Personally, I would rather scratch the class from the event, than make a half ass attempt to field it. If we arent going to do it right, then we shouldnt do it at all.

I know others disagree with me as they have busted their asses to make sure they were ready for this event. I am right there with you and have been put through shit to try to make this race as well (not to mention previous races/events). I just feel we should cancel out for this one.

PS - the weather has been complete crap in havasu and the forecast doesnt say otherwise for this weekend. If the event does get rain'd/blown out, theres only a 50% refund.

Sunshine...

This is a timing thing and happens to every type of low sponsorship, run what you brung racing whether it be cars, motorcycles, boats or whatever. The economy blows, the weather is bizarre to say the least, this is the first race of a new year, not to mention a new president (not that that has anything to do with anything...), this is going to be a tough year for all motorsports, especially boat racing if we don't start catching up on rainfall totals and gain some snowpack...

Hang in there bro, this thing is in its infant stages and will probably get worse before it gets any better, what we need is to have a few more boaters get bit by the "bug"...The Rogue River Marathon was completely shut down for 7 years, we just had the first race in May of '08 and it was for the World Championship with 5 countries represented, thats huge....

If it wasn't frustrating it wouldn't be racing...

GT

Luckie Stiff · « **Reply #59 on:** February 11, 2009, 04:58:20 PM »

Quote from: JR131 on February 11, 2009, 03:10:14 PM

what are you talking about brad comp jet is an OFFICIAL class NOW and just because the boys are not ready to run you want to cause grief to those that have worked PRETTY DAMN hard to make it there

what the hell
jr

First off, what "boys" are you referring to? Who is ready out of the ENTIRE west coast field? Jim Rich and Lance, that's it.

So you'd rather shuffle some boats around to take the green than to accept the fact that there's not enough boats to make a legitimate class? Yeah, that sounds good. Shit why not have Chromey get out there and run his cruiser too? It'd be another boat in the field!

I don't have a dog in this fight, so I personally don't give two shits whether there is a CJ class @ this event or not, that being said, I LOVE this class and this sport, to the extent that I've voluntarily offered to attend every single race and meeting as a rep for the CJ class, for NOTHING in return, nada, zip, zero.

I don't care for the idea of bringing in non CJ boats to make a field, but like I said before, I have no dog in this fight. It just seems kind of shady to me, and if I were someone looking in from the outside, I'd have to question the integrity of this class as a whole.

Or maybe there's more to it than anyone's being told...................................

Me

JR131 · « **Reply #60 on:** February 11, 2009, 05:10:54 PM »

remember this is an APBA sanctioned points race also
the non comp jet boats is not true the field as i know it is

lance
jim
and the new driver
gary gossliga

Luckie Stiff · « **Reply #61 on:** February 11, 2009, 05:19:24 PM »

Quote from: JR131 on February 11, 2009, 05:10:54 PM

remember this is an APBA sanctioned points race also
the non comp jet boats is not true the field as i know it is

lance
jim
and the new driver
gary gossliga

Who is the new driver?
Who is Gary Gossliga?

Are there boats ready to run? ready to make a class and not disappoint those in attendance? If so then please accept my apologies. Is the 131 boat running?

JR131 · « **Reply #62 on:** February 11, 2009, 05:20:53 PM »

possibly

Brad @ SCJB · « **Reply #63 on:** February 11, 2009, 06:03:29 PM »

I am all for making the race for all who have worked to get there, but I am sorry, I cannot support whats going on.

No idea who these 2 boats you are talking about are. I was told something completely different a few hours ago by Terry....

Per Terry Valore its the following boats:

Boat #1: pw_tony's dads auqua Hondo Pantera which has been admitted to me by Jim Rich that it handles LIKE SHIT. Tony previously has admitted on this site it handles like shit. Other members who own/owned these boats even said they handle like shit. It cannot turn worth crap. Jim called me asking me to drive it and his warmup question was "do you know how to drive on ice?" He is aware the boat is a hazard and he is still pushing to put it out there just to field a race. This is the same guy who told me I was going to kill myself because Liberty's are a dangerous hull and I shouldn't race it.

Anyways, I told him I didnt agree putting that boat out there, its going to do more harm then good. His responce was "then just take the green and pull off so its a legal class". To me that is unsportsman-like activities. I was told Harold Bruce Sr is going to drive this Hondo just so the class has a field.

Boat #2: The second boat is Lewis's Ski boat which isnt prep'd for compjet. No idea of the make/model, but it's being tweeked last minute to be legal to go out there and run.

I just dont agree with whats going on. I have talked to others in the class and they dont agree either. This class looks like a circus on the internet....now we are going to look it on the course. I am one of those people who have WORKED HARD for this class. Say what you want but I stand firm on my decision and that is I do not support this weekends race.

have a safe race.

JR131 · « **Reply #64 on:** February 11, 2009, 06:47:47 PM »

i agree that you and many others have worked their asses off to make comp jet a class but now it is and its on the venue. the race is this weekend so if their is not enough boats to make a class then i guess they will have to do what they have to do to recieve the points they need to be in contention for US1 in COMP JET

2savage4you · « **Reply #65 on:** February 11, 2009, 06:51:19 PM »

I will bring my Canoe and race you fukers.........

might aswell if its going to be a circus

call me Canoe Jack

CJ 101 Class is in session

Soooooo......... how many boats do we have now

JR131 · « **Reply #66 on:** February 11, 2009, 07:01:36 PM »

look i feel bad for the people that cant make this race but its not like we havent had almost three months to prepair for this race and if lance and gary wernt going their would still be a class so it behooves them to be there for the points or to atleast show that their is an intrest to the comp jet class,beings this is the first official points race

Ralph Brunt · « **Reply #67 on:** February 11, 2009, 07:09:13 PM »

Quote from: JR131 on February 11, 2009, 06:47:47 PM

the race is this weekend so if their is not enough boats to make a class then i guess they will have to do what they have to do to recieve the points they need to be in contention for US1 in COMP JET

i was going to stay out of this until i read the above statement

this thinking is the start of a problem as i see it. instead of worrying about the class as a hole one would be worried about one's self. Gentalmen this class needs unity... we have always struggled with boat count, and this season is no different.. i am proposing that we as a class need to get together and choose our races wisely. i think there is 9 races this season? for me that would be 9k if i didn't brake anything. how many of us can make them all

i guess what i'm trying to say is if we dont have 4 but i would rather 5 true c/j boats we dont attend that event. so that we can make the next event a show to remember.
ralph

JR131 · « **Reply #68 on:** February 11, 2009, 07:16:11 PM »

guys if i was racing for us 1 points and my shit wasnt ready i would pull the motor out of my dodge to make the race but thats just me i am a very competive person and i will do what i have to do to win or get the points i need to come out on top

Brad @ SCJB · « **Reply #69 on:** February 11, 2009, 07:17:07 PM »

Quote from: JR131 on February 11, 2009, 06:47:47 PM

... then i guess they will have to do what they have to do to recieve the points they need to be in contention for US1 in COMP JET

I didnt want to point out the obvious, but thank you for doing it. This is all about 'collecting points' and not about the 'class'.

Quote from: JR131 on February 11, 2009, 07:01:36 PM

...but its not like we havent had almost three months to prepair for this race...

then why isnt the 313 racing and harold is driving some other random boat?

JR131 · « **Reply #70 on:** February 11, 2009, 07:25:44 PM »

yes now that it is a class people are going to do what they have to do to win us1

the 313 boat will not be there because as you were told in the begining was put together to have fun with and to help promote the class also DAD IS NOT DRIVING SOME RANDOM BOAT there will be a new driver in it only after DAD and I check out the boat to make sure it is safe so the new driver to get some seat time while there is only four boats there instead of 10

Luckie Stiff · « **Reply #71 on:** February 11, 2009, 07:41:18 PM »

so you're saying that people need to be ready to travel the country to gain points toward US1 number plate? if so, then this is the begining of the end for this class, if that's not the case, how in the hell is it going to be a National points number if you only run in the So Cal/Arizona area?

Brad @ SCJB · « **Reply #72 on:** February 11, 2009, 07:45:54 PM »

Quote from: Luckie Stiff on February 11, 2009, 07:41:18 PM

... this is the begining of the end for this class...

JR131 · « **Reply #73 on:** February 11, 2009, 07:52:11 PM »

if thats what it takes to get it so be it.

JR131 · « **Reply #74 on:** February 11, 2009, 07:53:00 PM »

give me a break brad