Lake Elsinore & NJBA

[BUSBY]

Okay here's the dealio ... Don & I drove out tho asses the situation this morning ... the channel looks much better than it did 5 years ago ... our poles are still there and the waterskiers that use the channel are keeping it free of debris ...
Now ... this is what I am going to say ... I will put in a lot of leg work to try to make this happen, if (and only IF) I get solid commitments from individuals who will help try to make this happen. There will need to be meetings, planning, set up, tear down, transportation of equipment, etc., etc., etc. ...
I will need probably 20 people to help out. I've already spoken to Mike (cyclone) about assisting with the city council ... and I will go and file all of the appropriate paperwork & take this to the board ...
But I will not do this alone. I will need a few of the committed to be able to make the board meetings as well to let them know that this is a serious attempt to have a secondary venue.
So there it is ... I've started this ball rolling ... now who's going to help me in keeping it going?
Here are the pics:
The channel ...
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2358elsinore2005_001.jpg
Our starting line poles ...
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2358elsinore2005_002.jpg
Out to the lake from the channel ...
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2358elsinore2005_003.jpg
The lake ...
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2358elsinore2005_004.jpg
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2358elsinore2005_005.jpg

[BUSBY]

Entrance to the channel where we would have to stop rollers ...
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2358elsinore2005_006.jpg
Down the 1/4 mile & where we pit ...
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2358elsinore2005_007.jpg
The lake ...
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2358elsinore2005_008.jpg
People doing what I wish I were doing ...
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2358elsinore2005_009.jpg
Looking back down the pit road to in ramp ...
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2358elsinore2005_010.jpg

[BUSBY]

The pit road ... all pits have to be on the left ...
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2358elsinore2005_011.jpg
Looking to the out ramp ...
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2358elsinore2005_012.jpg
Tower area ...
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2358elsinore2005_013.jpg
1st out ramp ... for boats that can slow down fast enough ...
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2358elsinore2005_014.jpg
Looking back up the channel ...
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2358elsinore2005_015.jpg

[BUSBY]

Other side of tower view ...
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2358elsinore2005_016.jpg
Looking down the channel to second out ramp ...
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2358elsinore2005_017.jpg
Looking back from 2nd out ramp to first ...
http://http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2358elsinore2005_018.jpg
2nd out ramp area (needs to be cleaned up) ...
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2358elsinore2005_019.jpg
Looking back up the channel ...
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2358elsinore2005_020.jpg
And finally ...
The access road into the channel area ...
(and more pit area to the left side)
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2358elsinore2005_021.jpg

[djdtpr]

This would be cool as hell if they would have a few races there.Now it would only be an hour drive instead of four hours.I think you will draw a bunch more spectators also and possibly a few more boats from AZ.Busby if there is anything i can do to help let me know.

[Wicked Performance Boats]

Great pics, I can picure myself going down that in our new Wicked boats.I'll race Pat. since no one will come play. lol. We will see what we can do to help. Count Us In. :D Pat & Julie - Wicked Performance Boats

[BUSBY]

I spoke to Mike after the post ... he's already got the contact name for the person at the city who is in charge of Lake activities as well as a lot of good ideas.
If this comes together ... we should be able to have a large enough gate count to pay the racers purses!
Thanks for the offers, I will keep posting as I get more info.
Brian

[V-DRIVE VIDEO]

I was there shooting last time you guys ran there. It got pretty rough in the afternoon.
Is puddingstone out of the question for a race site. That place was perfect, great pit area, grassy shady shoreline, 15 minutes away.... :clover: :D (for me at least)

[BUSBY]

Pretty much ... they want to estimate what you're going to get at the gate (spectator wise) and charge you up front.The last time we checked into it ... they estimated that it was going to cost us over $15k to pay for the use.
A little too rich for us. They were using numbers from the early 90's when drag boating was at it's height ... kinda unfair.
And yes ... it was rough later in the day ... but remember how many people turned out? We would have to block the opening of the channel to stop the rollers from coming in. The city was supposedto do that last time ... but never did ... waves were coming in off of the lake by the end of the day.
And remember the ducks/birds? 1/2 track ... the flock would land in the middle of the course ... about 20 of 'em ... they'd take off and come right back on 60% of the runs on Saturday. Didn't see any today though.

[victorfb]

not sure what sort of help i can be (some of you know my situation) but maybe in transportation of equiptment or something. from where does it need to be transported from? im about 20 minutes from lake elsinore. (south)
with regards to the birds, maybe someone with a remote controlled boat can scare them off.

[Wally_Gator]

Count me in...
I can pick up and tow, I can bring my boat and float. I can bring my gloves and help set up. Call me, PM me or e-mail me. I just need a little notice..

[Cs19]

Busby, let me know. You know how to get ahold of me, Im willing to do whatever, but lets save the dirty jobs for Nelson.

[Squirtin Thunder]

How far is this place from me ???

[BrendellaJet]

How far is this place from me ???
Its in socal. Towing a boat maybe 5-6 hours.? Depends on how fast you drive.

[FOURQ]

i will help with what i can .. dont know what the deal is with your rescue divers but ill help out there if needed as well..
Q

[river redy]

My father in law owns a wherehouse 5 minutes from the lake and owns a trophy and frame shop and has some politcal ties in the city since he lives there, so now alls i have to do is call him a tell him i volunteered his time and wherehouse but i see no problems since we both have boats and that right up our alley, i will post later with cell and business phone numbers :cool:

[river redy]

My father in law owns a wherehouse 5 minutes from the lake and owns a trophy and frame shop and has some politcal ties in the city since he lives there, so now alls i have to do is call him a tell him i volunteered his time and wherehouse but i see no problems since we both have boats and that right up our alley, i will post later with cell and business phone numbers :cool:
okay he's up now and here is his contact numbers
cell 951-813-9835
business 951-245-5425
i can also loan the power since i have a 70kilo watt desiel genarator on a tandem trailer, and can call some of my suppliers and subcontractors to get some donations :idea:

[Dogballs]

If drag racing came to Lake Elsinor it would gain popilarity. When the motorcross track was built in Elsinor 8 years ago half of orange county got into riding.
I know of at least 5 guys that would run River Racer Class because it would only be 45 minutes away and something fun to do with our :crossx: hot rod jet boats. I will volunteer my time in a heart beat, let me know.

[BUSBY]

This is great guys ... one thing to remember is that we are planning for the 2006 season. Probably the April or May race ... (i'm thinking May ... right before Memorial Day to kick off the summer) ...
I am making a list of everyone who volunteered ... and will be contacting all as we go.
RR ... your Dad's warehouse ... does it have parking where we can bring all of the rescue boats, trailers and stuff to like the weekend before? That would be awesome.
I'm off to the swapmeet with the wife and kids ... so I'll check in later.
Brian

[MikeF]

It would rain at almost every RWYB in March, so I'd say April is a little too close for possibly rain delayed event. May sounds like a better choice. :cool:

[river redy]

This is great guys ... one thing to remember is that we are planning for the 2006 season. Probably the April or May race ... (i'm thinking May ... right before Memorial Day to kick off the summer) ...
I am making a list of everyone who volunteered ... and will be contacting all as we go.
RR ... your Dad's warehouse ... does it have parking where we can bring all of the rescue boats, trailers and stuff to like the weekend before? That would be awesome.
I'm off to the swapmeet with the wife and kids ... so I'll check in later.
Brian
YES,its a warehouse with a gated parking lot attached 5 minutes from that end of the lake and i talked to him this morning and he is very much interested and his name is SKIP and my name is steve and he is availible all day every day at one or both of those numbers or you can call me at 909 795-2620 home or my cell 949-337-6215

[Mohave Vice]

Don't have a jet boat. Previously ran circles in SS and now run a weedwacker. Would be more than happy to help out in any way. I also have a 24' pontoon that can be utilized as rescue or anything that you see fit. Let me know. Steve Cole (909) 489-8744 cell.

[MudPumper]

As long as I'm not working I'd be more than happy to help out in any way, like FourQ I can also volunteer diving services. Let me know what is needed and I'll see what I can do.

[cyclone]

this is starting to look promising busby. look at all the volunteers. whoohoo!

[wetdog]

i can help, just let me know

[MandDPerformance]

Soooo Exciting!!! I will be more than willing to lend a helping hand.
I get just as excited drag racing as I do having sex. Gotta work for sex....
Might as well work harder for drag racing...... :D

[MandDPerformance]

Well..... Almost as excited.

[Ntwotrance]

ditto, can help, just let me know what you need

[Wicked Performance Boats]

Busby, Julie & I don't live close but we'll help in whatever way you need. I got a camper on my truck so if you need overnite security we may be able to help that way too. Pat Contact 702-204-5035 cel

[RiverRacer]

As I said a couple months ago Brian, DSC is in Murrieta, 20 minutes away from the Stadium in the picture. We can help with volunteer work, parts, machine work, donations AND(most important for me) membership dues and entry fees. I not only want to watch, I want to RACE. Let's go!!!!!!! 951-698-8868. Dennis, RR

[BUSBY]

Too F*ckin cool!
This might work out ...
Mike, you know what to do ... call the chick you have the name for lake activities ... I need to call Skip to make sure that we can bring our crap down so it will be safe at his warehouse ...
To everyone else ... I will invite you to the September board meeting so we can let the board know how SERIOUS we are about making a change ... if no one shows up ... it will probably never happen ... it takes your input at the meetings!
So ... now it's on you guys ... call me at (714) 448-4345 for information about how to make it to the board meetings ...
We'll hope to see you there ...
Brian

[Riverhound]

My in-laws run one of the parks on the lake and should have contacts with the city. I'd also be willing to help out with this, bringing back the drags to So.Cal would be great.

[V-DRIVE VIDEO]

Have you guys talked to Irvine lake Dave? He has mentioned interest in bringing back races to irvine. PM me if you want his number.

[MandDPerformance]

Have you guys talked to Irvine lake Dave? He has mentioned interest in bringing back races to irvine. PM me if you want his number.
Irvine Lake is definately nice. One problem......lets say in the unfortunate event of an accident you can kiss your stuff good bye and trying to fish a capsule out of those depths would be quite a chore as well. :eek:

[V-DRIVE VIDEO]

Irvine Lake is definately nice. One problem......lets say in the unfortunate event of an accident you can kiss your stuff good bye and trying to fish a capsule out of those depths would be quite a chore as well. :eek:
Don't capsules float? How deep is it T?

[MandDPerformance]

Most Capsules Sink. As far as depth I'm not exactly sure; mabe Mr. Irvine Lake can answer that for us. One things for sure; It's a hell of a lot deeper than the Elsinore Channel.

[revndave]

cool

[BUSBY]

So ... how many of you would still volunteer if we were gonna try to make this happen?
We need real, honest offers ... would possibly include driving to Bako to pull stuff back & forth from storage ...
???

[78Southwind]

So ... how many of you would still volunteer if we were gonna try to make this happen?
We need real, honest offers ... would possibly include driving to Bako to pull stuff back & forth from storage ...
???
What date would you be shooting for? May 20 & 21?

[Big Proppa]

I can Volunteer and show for the meetings, I'm not to far from the lake

[909]

I can donate time too if this is going to happen. I'm about 5 mins. from the channel.

[Mr. Crusader 83]

So ... how many of you would still volunteer if we were gonna try to make this happen?
We need real, honest offers ... would possibly include driving to Bako to pull stuff back & forth from storage ...
???
i want to help out. i have 2 trucks and a 12ft flat bed trailer. let me know. im there.
pm me or call
sean (760)445-6643

[Cs19]

you just say when and ill show with some others with trucks to help.
lets make it happen.

[Dogballs]

I will be a volunteer, and bring a crew with me. I want to see this happen!

[RCB19]

I'm down. Well worth the effort to me. Got a hitch I'll drag something down.

[beerjet]

this all sound like a ton of fun and I want in .

[cyclone]

this could turn into one seriously crazy midnight run to bako and back. :crossx:

[455Rocket]

I remember the drags at Puddingstone when I was a kid... it's one of the reasons I have a boat now
Hey Brian,
How about e-mail addresses or phone numbers for the board members we need to persuade? I'm sure those of us who can't make the meetings would like to put their $.02 in. I'd love to let em' know what I think about bringing the races back! :idea:
If you need any day-of help (stats, securty, beer patrol... etc.) PLEASE LET ME KNOW MAN!

[Wicked Performance Boats]

So ... how many of you would still volunteer if we were gonna try to make this happen?
We need real, honest offers ... would possibly include driving to Bako to pull stuff back & forth from storage ...
???
Julie and I are ready to help. We're too far for many meetings, maybe one at race site, But if you give me dates, i'll put it on my calendar. remember we'll camp there and watch your shit. Budlight

[BUSBY]

Okay I'm gonna do it like this ... I am looking at the May race ... (May 20 & 21) ...
IF we can get the help, and IF we get it approved, I will be holding you guys accountable for volunteering.
River Redy Steve & his Father-in-law have offered up storage for equipment for the weekend before and up to after the event at their warehouse in Lake Elsinore ... we will need to meet on Feb 4th (Saturday) in the morning to look over the site, meeting at their warehouse at 9am ... (directions to come later) ... if your interested and serious list you name below (and PM me your cell phone numbers):

[BUSBY]

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Busby is looking for volunteers that are willing to help on weekends, from what i am told this is looking good, lets make it happen.

[BUSBY]

Thanks guys ... I know there are more volunteers ... post up ... let's make this happen!
I'm looking for honest hard working people to make a difference in Drag Boat Racing! You have no idea how good it feels when you work for weeks (if not months) and it comes together without a hitch ... everyone races and is happy ... a feeling that is unmatched.
We can make this happen ... we just need your help.

[river redy]

1. BUSBY (714) 448-4345
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Busby is looking for volunteers that are willing to help on weekends, from what i am told this is looking good, lets make it happen.
WE WILL BE THERE

[Mr. Crusader 83]

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[moneysucker]

I will dump bleach in there now to kill the algae.

[Bense468]

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3. Chris 949-294-1394
4. Steve 949-337-6215
5. Skip 951-813-9835
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[moneysucker]

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[BUSBY]

1. BUSBY (714) 448-4345
2. Budlight & Julie 702-204-5035 [Wicked Performance Boats]
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5. Skip 951-813-9835
6. Sean (760)445-6643
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[BUSBY]

Cool ... well it looks like this is coming together ... we should all agree to hold Feb 4th (a Saturday morning 3 weeks from this weekend) morning aside for going out to the lake and walking the site. We Can meet at River Redy Steve's Father-in-Law's warehouse where we will be be bringing all of the equipment down to store prior to the race.
We could still use a couple more volunteers ... I'm sure there is plenty of time to make this happen ...
I will be calling everyone this weekend to confirm.

[Dogballs]

1. BUSBY (714) 448-4345
2. Budlight & Julie 702-204-5035 [Wicked Performance Boats]
3. Chris 949-294-1394
4. Steve 949-337-6215
5. Skip 951-813-9835
6. Sean (760)445-6643
7. BENSE- 626-991-8776
8. DANNY- 760-485-1291
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1. BUSBY (714) 448-4345
2. Budlight & Julie 702-204-5035 [Wicked Performance Boats]
3. Chris 949-294-1394
4. Steve 949-337-6215
5. Skip 951-813-9835
6. Sean (760)445-6643
7. BENSE- 626-991-8776
8. DANNY- 760-485-1291
9. CHRIS- 951-897-5383
10.Cy (619) 871-6157
11.Balls (949) 922-0600
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[Bense468]

Just a thought, but maybe some of the V drive guys would also like to help

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Thanks COCK.

[djdtpr]

Just a thought, but maybe some of the V drive guys would also like to help
Why dont ya just sighn a few of them up too while you are at it.

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2. Budlight & Julie 702-204-5035 [Wicked Performance Boats]
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4. Steve 949-337-6215
5. Skip 951-813-9835
6. Sean (760)445-6643
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1. BUSBY (714) 448-4345
2. Budlight & Julie 702-204-5035 [Wicked Performance Boats]
3. Chris 949-294-1394
4. Steve 949-337-6215
5. Skip 951-813-9835
6. Sean (760)445-6643
7. BENSE- 626-991-8776
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13. Todd 626-991-9031
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15.Adam 951-323-1899
16. Ross 949-916-2017

[BUSBY]

Thanks COCK.
you know you wanna help ...

[BUSBY]

who's bringing the beer for the after party ... and should we bring boats? It could turn out to be a fun day! (after the work is done that is ... )

[Cs19]

Im bringing my boat for sure..
Keep us posted on the other issues with the city,etc. Dr. Busby.
Oh, and if you think we need more heads, just let me know..

[BUSBY]

Was just informed that Skip ... our warehouse host cannot make the weekend of Feb. 4th ... can we do it the weekend before? Jan. 28th?
What does everyone think?
I'll bring a 20 pack ... along with my trusty video camera ... :boxed:
We might need to bring Garret though with the Caliber 1 ... my ride will still be apart ...

[Cs19]

you mean grant? :)
that weekend works for me.

[BUSBY]

you mean grant? :)
that weekend works for me.
Grant ... Garrett ... both start with Q ...
Yes I meant Grant ... :D

[Mr. Crusader 83]

the 28th works good with me....
we bringin boats for an afternoon ride?
i will def. bring mine day of race.
slow as hell but i will bring it.
(there has to be a slow fat drunk white guy with a hot chick)

[BUSBY]

the 28th works good with me....
we bringin boats for an afternoon ride?
i will def. bring mine day of race.
slow as hell but i will bring it.
(there has to be a slow fat drunk white guy with a hot chick)
I like the attitude ... and it appears there is a chance of a cruise ... you and Chris make two boats ... I'm sure others will as well ...

[Mr. Crusader 83]

hell yeah BUSBY lets do it..... :)

[river redy]

Brian I need your e-mail address so I can send a pic of the new ticket booth just made, and get mike down here with his car hauler to pick it up if interested! the surveyors will be scheduled for the 28th to mark out the 1/4 mile exactly where your want it and like I said it will be done by satilite within an 1/8 inch accuracy,but still need the chart of the channel, thank you,will have a quote for the shitters, and have an operater for free to run equipment if nessasary!!!! we are off the races

[UltraLucky]

If You guys need additional survey layout done let me know via PM.

[BUSBY]

Brian I need your e-mail address so I can send a pic of the new ticket booth just made, and get mike down here with his car hauler to pick it up if interested! the surveyors will be scheduled for the 28th to mark out the 1/4 mile exactly where your want it and like I said it will be done by satilite within an 1/8 inch accuracy,but still need the chart of the channel, thank you,will have a quote for the shitters, and have an operater for free to run equipment if nessasary!!!! we are off the races
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