Your boat can be inspected at the race site. If you don't pass find me, I'll help you do what ever it takes to get thru tech.

 As far as "close the class" goes, that isn't how its done. Once a class is approved and on the sanction, it is a GO. IF not enough boats show up (4) for a legal class, it is not un usual for the boats that do show up to go out and race anyway. Points will not be awarded, but racers want to race. New drivers want/need seat time. Veteran racers can always use a little more "testing"......It is not necessary to "close the class". APBA will either receive race results from a legitimate race, or they won't.  It is too late to even attempt to "close the class" for this race. Actually, in two decades I've never heard of any class "closing" because of low boat count, or lack of advance interest by the  racers.

 Imagine, if you will, 4 boats on the road from Florida right now. All 4 are CJ boats that saw the printed sanction and decided to come race. See, you can't just "close the class" because you don't think there will be enough boats. Big picture guys, big picture......

Brad, IF, (a big IF) you were running a Chevy I would have offered to loan you an engine so you could compete. OR IF I had a Ford, (another big IF), I would have offered you an engine for this race. Trust me Brad, there will be nothing shady or edgy when it comes to SAFETY and new/inexperienced drivers. NO un safe/illegal boat will be allowed to compete. As the guy that sells suits says, "I guuaaaarantttee it". No I'm not a race or class official, but if I see something un safe It WILL be addressed thoroughly.....That, you can take to the bank.....Lets have some fun this season guys. Lets show APBA and the IE racers that CJ is the "real deal"......I think its great you guys can help each other and make decisions as a group. (SoCalJets), but APBA is the big picture here and you've got to start thinking "Nationwide".............Ray

Looking at the big picture, and yes, since CJ is no longer a "local" class, it has to be considered part of the big picture. CJ is now a national class. That means nationwide, CJ racers are gearing up to compete. I can speak from "class filling" experience that it is done everywhere, in most classes, on a regular basis. If some of the CJ racers choose not to run a specific event, so be it. The race will go on with, or without you. As a group you are no longer a local club, you are part of an APBA class. The "original" group can do whatever they chose, but believe me, the racers in other national regions will do what ever it takes to make their CJ races APBA point races. At this stage of the season points seem far away, but towards the end of the season they all count, and you can't go back and "do over" any races you chose not to run. Once the CJ class is placed on a sanction it can be an official race if 4 boats take a start on a given day. If the SoCal group decides not to run they are in reality, just deciding not to run.

The Pro Stocks are on the sanction but we, PS89, chose not to race this one for a variety of reasons. I hope any other PS boats that want to race have a class. BTW, this IS the very first race we have pulled out of in twenty plus years.......And as a "racer" it was really tough to do. It is what it is. .....Ray

Well, once again a member of our party waited until the last second to puss out. I now have a room I can't cancel for Thurs/Fri/Sat nights.....$49/$79/$79. I tried to cancel and its too late...................  Anyone need a room? ..........Ray 805 300 0012

OK guys, now is the time to plan on the Parker season opener in November. If you're thinking this race is not important, I can tell you it is the START of our region 12 season and this year, '09, APBA will recognize the CJ class for National High Point honors. Those of you running NJ, still a local class, but growing fast, come on out and gain these all important available points. I know a couple of racers were talking about taking the year off due to several different reasons, the majority of which is this shitty economy. Think about this: If you change your mind in February because your outlook is looking better you can't go back and run Parker retroactively. Parker is important. Parker is the start of the season. And,  just think, you'll all be in the top 5 or 6 of APBA points for the 3 months prior to any other region starting their season!!!...Could even lead to some sponsorship if used as a selling point.......I look forward to seeing all of the CJ boats make a good showing at Parker. Remember, APBA is watching.....See you there, Ray   

Ideally I'd like to buy one bare . No one seems to want to do that though . Not to mention that he never put up his phone number in the thread or the PM he sent back . Who is Art Anderson anyways , Sounds familiar 

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Gofastracer over at PB, or Riverracer at V drive.com......Art lives in Mesa Az and helped me with the PS89 boat in 04, and the PS52 boat in 07. I know about the B jet, and it is a cool boat, ex ski racer from Havasu days, SJ4, and Art recently aquired it..........

i going to ming im a virgin to baot racing! can anyone go in the pit area?

Yes, the pits and the "gate" are wide open. You could even bring a pleasure boat out and pull skiers after the days racing is over. Its all free, and you can even hang out with some of the "prop" boat people. Come by the PS 89 pits and introduce yourself, my name is RAY, and just about anyone can point you towards the "ol guy"..........Hope to see you there, and see below.........

To the CJ racers, this event is critical for APBA consideration about next year. If you can only field 4 or 5 boats it doesn't look good....It is a real shame that one of the most supportive racers is sitting this one out, almost like the class shot it's self in the foot over petty and personal reasons. Maybe Nathan72 could borrow some safety gear from someone that has a broken boat and get a real taste for CJ racing!!! Hey, another boat is another boat, and you NEED boats.............Ray

OK, first off, with the bowl inverted, meaning upside down, set the top of the float, (actually on the bottom now), parallel to the bowl. That is very close. Now turn it over and check "float drop". Make sure the needle can drop out of the seat, and there is a number for this measurement. This is adjusted by the "tang" which actually stops the float drop before the needle can get off center and hang up. Sounds like you're finding things out for yourself. Dual carbs are bitchen, but do require a little more work to get them dialed in............MP

Anyone that likes a cold beer or other alcoholic beverage while on the water should invest in a hand held breathalizer. It is important to note that these changes in the law, actually the penalties associated with OUI/DUI, are based on what you blow. You do not need to be visually impaired, nor do something stupid or dangerous on the water to be tested during a checkpoint stop. If someone in the crowd had a handheld breathalizer at least you could wait until your blood/alcohol is below .08 before heading back to the ramp. As a very loose guess, a person of "average" height and weight can consume about TWO beers in an hour and be very close to .08, THREE in an hour and you will blow the number required for a reservation at the stony lonesome for the evening. This is NOT an exact science, so don't assume you're OK if you only have TWO, as everyone is a little different...........Play it safe, wait until you're safely on the trailer before cracking that cold one, OR have a totally sober person do the operating. Have fun, be safe, and count on many checkpoints along the highways and waterways this holiday weekend.........MP

 Oh, and vest up, everyone in the boat at any speed while on plain, especially the kids. I know, I know, its hot, and vests can be uncomfortable, but you can't control what the other boaters do........

have him move to a apartment complex you have to leave the pool at 10 pm sharp

What?........MP

Ah , these youngsters will learn Ray. Hay, where did you get that permit, cuz I forget. (Rhymes) I'll get one for sure. Oh , maybe the ranger that collects the money on test day sells them.

Parks dept headquarters in town. About a 10 minute trip........On site rangers do not sell them. I should also note here, INSIDE a motorhome or camper, or trailer is cool, outside, even an ice chest with beer in it will get you a ticket, and they DO LOOK inside if your chest is OUTSIDE............Be safe, have fun.........Ray

Isn't she like, 41!!!! !!!!!.....Super hot, but that one face angle makes her look like a horse..... ........MP

The Nostalgia jets, (and all nostalgia classes) , are held to a limit of 80 MPH. GPS in each boat is checked and excessive speed results in a lap penalty. The Comp Jets are not limited and I seem to remember Ralph cranking out some low 90 MPH speeds down the straights. The other classes run from the low 100s to mid 130s.........It is not the speeds as much as it is the water conditions that make circle races a lot different than the drags. 6 or 8 boats, side by side screaming into turn one can really get hairy . The water is a real mess by the 2nd lap in any of the classes. We circle guys like to say that anyone can build a 1/4 mile motor , try making one live for 5 miles, flat out!!!!!! Come on out and get hooked on circle racing. It is very addictive, a real sickness, and there is no cure...... ......Ray