Long Beach Race Help

« **Reply #25 on:** July 28, 2008, 11:50:10 AM »

Quote from: GlassCutter on July 28, 2008, 11:47:05 AM

"couldn't be any worse than Elsinore."

Don't be a hater Brad, its all we got out this way and the ramps are great. The water is glass early in the morn and the cops (when they are around) are pretty cool about stuff. It ain't meant to drink, says so right on the label.

i know....after being spoiled going to the river every other weekend for the past 2-3 months.....i went to elsinore with ralph yesterday to test his boat for next weekends race. the water was warm like used bathwater and you couldnt see your hand if it was 6" under water.

yes, ive been spoiled, sorry.

« **Reply #26 on:** July 30, 2008, 04:03:23 PM »

People I have helping out:

1. Marcsrollin
2. LuckieStiff
3. 78Cole
4. Flytime
5. LBSuperJet
6. Chromey

I want to remind you all of the rules. These are very strict rules, no if's and's or BUTTS.

- Make sure you bring SHOES, no open toe shoes are allowed in the pit!
- No smoking in the pits!
- No Drinking! please save that for after the races. If you do choose to drink, please go enjoy yourself on the beach for the rest of the day.

For those of you listed above who are helping, your admission will be taken care of. Please make sure you get a hold of me somehow Friday as I will getting your passes that day for both days.

« **Reply #27 on:** July 30, 2008, 04:43:27 PM »

dudely noted sir!!!

« **Reply #28 on:** July 30, 2008, 05:59:55 PM »

Brad, are you aware that ALL crew members MUST be card carrying APBA members? You can buy single event memberships at registration. Without APBA membership your help will not be covered by APBA insurance, should something unforeseen happen in the pits or on the ramps......Just FYI........Ray

« **Reply #29 on:** July 30, 2008, 06:02:31 PM »

Quote from: Moneypit on July 30, 2008, 05:59:55 PM

Brad, are you aware that ALL crew members MUST be card carrying APBA members? You can buy single event memberships at registration. Without APBA membership your help will not be covered by APBA insurance, should something unforeseen happen in the pits or on the ramps......Just FYI........Ray

looks like we're fucked then ray. thanks.

« **Reply #30 on:** July 30, 2008, 07:04:29 PM »

Quote from: Moneypit on July 30, 2008, 05:59:55 PM

Brad, are you aware that ALL crew members MUST be card carrying APBA members? You can buy single event memberships at registration. Without APBA membership your help will not be covered by APBA insurance, should something unforeseen happen in the pits or on the ramps......Just FYI........Ray

In all the races I've been to, and helped at, this has never been an issue, why would Long Beach be any different?

« **Reply #31 on:** July 30, 2008, 07:12:31 PM »

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Quote from: Moneypit on Today at 05:59:55 PM
Brad, are you aware that ALL crew members MUST be card carrying APBA members? You can buy single event memberships at registration. Without APBA membership your help will not be covered by APBA insurance, should something unforeseen happen in the pits or on the ramps......Just FYI........Ray

looks like we're fucked then ray. thanks.

WTF??

« **Reply #32 on:** July 30, 2008, 07:15:50 PM »

Don't they have a sign in area for general access, thats how we did it, what about the "press", do they have to be members too, I've never seen it done like that...

Just curious.

« **Reply #33 on:** July 30, 2008, 07:16:35 PM »

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Kids Crew ($10.00)
Associate ($25.00)
Participating ($55.00)
Racing

from the apba website

Can i pay the kids crew price...im a pirate with no booty !!

and ohhhh... i got a press pass ill wear it on the launch ramp

« **Reply #34 on:** July 30, 2008, 07:21:59 PM »

Quote from: Luckie Stiff on July 30, 2008, 07:04:29 PM

In all the races I've been to, and helped at, this has never been an issue, why would Long Beach be any different?

No different. Different venues enforce it differently. That doesn't mean it isn't a rule. If a boat is found to have non members as crew, that boat COULD be DQ'd for the weekend.......If something should happen on the ramp or in the pits, the ca ca could hit the fan.......Be safe, ask Ross what is necessary to be legit, I think its only $10 or $15 for a one race membership..........Ray

« **Reply #35 on:** July 30, 2008, 07:23:49 PM »

Quote from: GT Jets on July 30, 2008, 07:15:50 PM

Don't they have a sign in area for general access, thats how we did it, what about the "press", do they have to be members too, I've never seen it done like that...

Just curious.

yeah, thats what they do....they require all crew to sign wavers and wear a wrist band.

« **Reply #36 on:** July 30, 2008, 07:29:25 PM »

Quote from: Moneypit on July 30, 2008, 07:21:59 PM

No different. Different venues enforce it differently. That doesn't mean it isn't a rule. If a boat is found to have non members as crew, that boat COULD be DQ'd for the weekend.......If something should happen on the ramp or in the pits, the ca ca could hit the fan.......Be safe, ask Ross what is necessary to be legit, I think its only $10 or $15 for a one race membership..........Ray

going to take the high road here and retract what I posted earlier, Ray thank you for your concern, I'm sure we'll all be in compliance come race day. Hope you have a wonderful evening.

« **Reply #37 on:** July 30, 2008, 07:29:34 PM »

Quote from: GT Jets on July 30, 2008, 07:15:50 PM

Don't they have a sign in area for general access, thats how we did it, what about the "press", do they have to be members too, I've never seen it done like that...

Just curious.

General access and press are not permitted on the ramps, usually. Hey, I aint enforcing any of this, just passing on information. I usually see lots of open toed shoes in the pits, but that too is against the rules. About the only rule that ever gets enforced is the "No smoking in the pits" bull$hit.....And it is Bull$hit. You never hear those words in an NHRA pro pit. Smokers know where to smoke and where not to smoke........But Noooooooo, APBA is so anal about it I get sick............So, just do what you always do, don't worry about the rules, rules are for everyone else, not you.............Ray

« **Reply #38 on:** July 30, 2008, 07:33:00 PM »

« **Reply #39 on:** July 30, 2008, 07:34:29 PM »

Ray-

If you look above, I retracted what I had posted. I'll be the one you won't see.

« **Reply #40 on:** July 30, 2008, 07:37:33 PM »

Quote from: Moneypit on July 30, 2008, 07:29:34 PM

General access and press are not permitted on the ramps, usually. Hey, I aint enforcing any of this, just passing on information. I usually see lots of open toed shoes in the pits, but that too is against the rules. About the only rule that ever gets enforced is the "No smoking in the pits" bull$hit.....And it is Bull$hit. You never hear those words in an NHRA pro pit. Smokers know where to smoke and where not to smoke........But Noooooooo, APBA is so anal about it I get sick............So, just do what you always do, don't worry about the rules, rules are for everyone else, not you.............Ray

the smoking rule at this venue comes from LB Fire Department. They will be there passing out fines to violators. Also, no BBQ's in the pits per LB Fire.

« **Reply #41 on:** July 30, 2008, 07:38:01 PM »

Ya, me too........Only so much truth is allowed........It is Ross and his staff that get reamed over rule violations. I try to follow the rules, and bring them into discussions for those that may be un aware of them............Ray

« **Reply #42 on:** July 30, 2008, 07:40:19 PM »

Quote from: Brad @ SoCalJetBoats.com on July 30, 2008, 07:37:33 PM

the smoking rule at this venue comes from LB Fire Department. They will be there passing out fines to violators. Also, no BBQ's in the pits per LB Fire.

Last year the Firemen told me to use common sense and move away from any fuel containers. Like the sandy beach next to the IN ramp.......No harm, no foul, I've been doing this for awhile.........Ray

« **Reply #43 on:** July 30, 2008, 09:27:25 PM »

YAAAAAAAAAAAA !

LOOK AT RAY GO !

TAKE ALL THEM FUKIN PUNKS TO SCHOOL RAAAAAAAY !

-beerjet-

« **Reply #44 on:** July 30, 2008, 10:30:02 PM »

:banghead:hehehe

« **Reply #45 on:** July 30, 2008, 11:07:01 PM »

« **Reply #46 on:** July 30, 2008, 11:25:09 PM »

Quote from: Beaveretriever on July 30, 2008, 11:07:01 PM

pay no attention to the drunk guy that looks like captain kangaroo.

« **Reply #47 on:** July 31, 2008, 01:57:10 AM »

Quote from: Brad @ SoCalJetBoats.com on July 30, 2008, 11:25:09 PM

pay no attention to the drunk guy that looks like captain kangaroo.

Care to explain that Brad?.........I thought I looked like Yosemite Sam.......And NO, I aint drunk. Been cleaning out the race box for Long Beach. I had to put stuff back in it from Blacklake. I cite rules for the benefit of those that are un aware of them. Having non APBA crew members could really bite you if a competitor brings it up after the heat is over. I saw that happen in Valleyfield, boat was DQ'd. I've also seen a crew member eat it when the boat came in too hot and rammed him. As well as a crew member ran over in the pits.......APBA insurance is non existent to non members......Join for the one race and be safe.....Although SCSC doesn't push the issue..........See you at the beach............Ray

« **Reply #48 on:** July 31, 2008, 06:11:38 AM »

the only thing thats gunna be smokin in the pits is those chebby's after i get done with them

« **Reply #49 on:** July 31, 2008, 08:00:09 AM »

Quote from: Moneypit on July 31, 2008, 01:57:10 AM

I thought I looked like Yosemite Sam

nah....more like captain kangaroo.....what do you guys think?

does this guy....

look like this guy?

or this guy?

ray, im just bustin your balls, just like you always bust ours

thanks for informing us of the rule. i will talk to ross about his position on it. nice meeting you in burley - do you even remember that? i think we were all 3 sheets to the wind. good times.

Brad @ SCJB

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LBsuperjet

Moneypit

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Luckie Stiff

CHROMEY

GT Jets

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Moneypit

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