Slightly bummed...

[MAXIMUS]

This has been on my mind for some time now & I would like to bi tch! It is in my opinion that boat racing as well as many types of racing are becoming extinct very slowly. Everywhere I see people are trying to bring back what we are slowly loosing. The parker enduro was a tremedous revival... I thought & was proud to be a part of! I was in shock to see what a weak article that hot boat did on it. The approach was totally half ass. The picture of Plan B was not of that race but of long beach. There was no shots of 2nd or 3rd place. There were no shots of the race for that matter. 2 nice shots of the 4th place team? I really had hoped that hot boat would have jumped on the band wagon & helped the cause to promote & get the word out so next year could be bigger & stronger! It appeared to me that they did a curtousy mention at the last minute & just made shiat up if they didn't have facts... Really dissapointing in my book! :rolleyes:
P.S. I put this in v-drives becuase of its nature...

[superdave013]

Maxipad, pick up the next issue of "Family & Performance Boating"
I hear there is something in there about the Enduro as well.

[CircleJerk]

Ben, I feel your pain. Not much race coverage period, but you have to admit there is much more v stuff in the mag than ever before. I know when they did the article on George from our Nostalgia group, Kevin promised to do a follow up on our success story. We were interviewed, so I guess he tried but the big brass must have not considered it interesting. I sent four or five discs of great action shots and I think most would have enjoyed viewing so many old boats returning to action. No deal so far, just California Nostalgia boats. Maybe when Nostalgia is accepted as a class of race boats and not so controversial, how about then HB? That's a nice 59 and maybe I can meet up with you at Burley.

[rossdbos]

Ben,
You are not alone, I was told by a lot of people that the H.B. article barely mentioned you and your team. I first found out that the article existed at this past Wednesday's SCSC board meeting and was shocked. Now, before I lambast anyone who wrote it, I will be going out and picking up my copy as my subscription doesn't seem to have "kicked" in then make an informed respose. I also was told that all the credit was given to SCSC instead of RPM Racing Ent. Oooh Well! Sh$t happens, but I did work with Chris & Tyson Lloyd (I believe Chris wrote the actual article) on the Performance and Family boating Magazine article and I'm told it should appear in the magazine in the next issue and a reprint in the PROPELLER MAGAZINE. So fear not, credit shall be given. BTW, did you see the announcement I made in the "year in review" issue of the Propeller regarding your win?
The good news is that regardless of what was written it is still press and as P.T. Barnum said, "there's no such thing as bad press". So if it get's more interest in the 2006 Enduro then so be it!
Hope to see you in Bakersfield and Parker in April.
Regards,
Ross Wallach, RPM RACING ENT. :cool:

[Towndrunk]

WTF did you expect? All the boats were under 40 feet and 150,000 dollars??
Plus, it's a boring assed race for spectators. It's not about racing anymore, it's all about $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ :crossx:

[uclahater]

WTF did you expect? All the boats were under 40 feet and 150,000 dollars??
Plus, it's a boring assed race for spectators. It's not about racing anymore, it's all about $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ :crossx:
Did you go to the World finals in November :idea: I thought boat racing was dieing till then :idea: I've never seen so many boats or people :cool: It was an amazing event :cool:

[uclahater]

This has been on my mind for some time now & I would like to bi tch! It is in my opinion that boat racing as well as many types of racing are becoming extinct very slowly. Everywhere I see people are trying to bring back what we are slowly loosing. The parker enduro was a tremedous revival... I thought & was proud to be a part of! I was in shock to see what a weak article that hot boat did on it. The approach was totally half ass. The picture of Plan B was not of that race but of long beach. There was no shots of 2nd or 3rd place. There were no shots of the race for that matter. 2 nice shots of the 4th place team? I really had hoped that hot boat would have jumped on the band wagon & helped the cause to promote & get the word out so next year could be bigger & stronger! It appeared to me that they did a curtousy mention at the last minute & just made shiat up if they didn't have facts... Really dissapointing in my book! :rolleyes:
P.S. I put this in v-drives becuase of its nature...
That sucks Maxi!! we all know you won, and thats all that matters :cool:

[SGettmann]

Ben, I feel your pain. Not much race coverage period, but you have to admit there is much more v stuff in the mag than ever before. I know when they did the article on George from our Nostalgia group, Kevin promised to do a follow up on our success story. We were interviewed, so I guess he tried but the big brass must have not considered it interesting. I sent four or five discs of great action shots and I think most would have enjoyed viewing so many old boats returning to action. No deal so far, just California Nostalgia boats. Maybe when Nostalgia is accepted as a class of race boats and not so controversial, how about then HB? That's a nice 59 and maybe I can meet up with you at Burley.
Are there dates available on the boat races at Burley? This is in my neck of the woods, I'm in for going. How does that - do I need tickets, or just show up, pick a camp spot, and party like a rock start, enjoying the races.
I remember going to Marine Stadium in the late 70's as a little tike, which I wasn't able to fully appreciate the racing or performance. It would be cool to see K boats and GNs going at it.

[lucky]

maxi = almost famous
Guru = famous
lucky == imfamous
I think there was more coverage of that race in " A.R.P " magizine lol j/k

[Squirtin Thunder]

Are there dates available on the boat races at Burley? This is in my neck of the woods, I'm in for going. How does that - do I need tickets, or just show up, pick a camp spot, and party like a rock start, enjoying the races.
I remember going to Marine Stadium in the late 70's as a little tike, which I wasn't able to fully appreciate the racing or performance. It would be cool to see K boats and GNs going at it.
http://www2.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102940
Burley date and link are in there somewhere.
http://www2.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101593

[MAXIMUS]

Guys I am not bummed over the credit to my team. We got that. I am dissapointed in the whole article. Like I said there was a lot to highlight & none of it happend! I feel like there should have been some support from Hot Boat as there were a few members there first hand... Not mentioning any names of course. Ross I did read propeller & that was a very nice write up U did! Thank you very much! Also I would have been at the meeting the other night but I was watching the kids while my wife was at a strip club... :cry:

[dmontzsta]

Maxi, you have been playing the wife far too long. You are reminding me of that big guy from the Longest Yard, the one they slipped estrogen to. :)

[MAXIMUS]

Maxi, you have been playing the wife far too long. You are reminding me of that big guy from the Longest Yard, the one they slipped estrogen to. :)
Well there is some truth... She was out that night with her friends for a b-day & I was at home wrenching on the GN! :crossx: while the kids slept...

[Cs19]

Speaking of coverage..
Check out the new ***boat article named "Drag racing nailbiter". All the pics are freaking circle boats. Seems to be the norm at all the online race pic sites too, you have to weed through a hundred circle boat pics to see a dozen drag pics.
I love circle boats as much as the next guy so dont take this the wrong way, just venting cause the coverage sucks for the drag guys who work just as hard to go racing.
Ive been enjoying the drag coverage on speed, thats been cool.The blond has got to go though.

[MAXIMUS]

They had no pics of the race. I got a call from Brett at the last minute to see if I had any and i gave him those. Sorry I was not taking pics of the other boats durring the race. There might not have been anything if I didn't send those :mad:
That exactly what I am talking about? :rolleyes:

[uclahater]

Speaking of coverage..
Check out the new ***boat article named "Drag racing nailbiter". All the pics are freaking circle boats. Seems to be the norm at all the online race pic sites too, you have to weed through a hundred circle boat pics to see a dozen drag pics.
I love circle boats as much as the next guy so dont take this the wrong way, just venting cause the coverage sucks for the drag guys who work just as hard to go racing.
Ive been enjoying the drag coverage on speed, thats been cool.The blond has got to go though.
The circles have just been crashing more :idea: If you want pics you have to turn it upside down :idea: Pretty sad, but thats what sells :rolleyes:

[Jetboatguru]

CS, the blonde may be a little slow but she is a sweetheart. Her Canadian accent (don't get excited Kim) is actually very funny. But she gets all wound up for her interviews and gets a little spun out. As far as the circle boats go, they only show shots of them on the introductions and lead out shots.

[Cs19]

If you want pics you have to turn it upside down :idea: Pretty sad, but thats what sells :rolleyes:
Ya I know and I understand that.
Its no big deal to me, just making conversation.

[Flat Hall'N]

This has been on my mind for some time now & I would like to bi tch! It is in my opinion that boat racing as well as many types of racing are becoming extinct very slowly. Everywhere I see people are trying to bring back what we are slowly loosing. The parker enduro was a tremedous revival... I thought & was proud to be a part of! I was in shock to see what a weak article that hot boat did on it. The approach was totally half ass. The picture of Plan B was not of that race but of long beach. There was no shots of 2nd or 3rd place. There were no shots of the race for that matter. 2 nice shots of the 4th place team? I really had hoped that hot boat would have jumped on the band wagon & helped the cause to promote & get the word out so next year could be bigger & stronger! It appeared to me that they did a curtousy mention at the last minute & just made shiat up if they didn't have facts... Really dissapointing in my book! :rolleyes:
P.S. I put this in v-drives becuase of its nature...
Hey Maximus, I am with you about the coverage and the HB article. Its just takin a little while for me to respond to this thread, but I co-drove the K-17 boat thru half that race to take second in the division and second overall. I too thought it would be nice to see some cool photos and better coverage on that race. It was a real kick in the ass to participate and we had a bitchen time of it!! I can't wait for the next one! Hopefully, we will see more attention focused on it this time around with better coverage, photos taken from the endro, and more interesting atrticles to bring some love back to all the people who bust there asses to make an event like this happen!!
Cheers
GN57

[bordsmnj]

Hey Maximus, I am with you about the coverage and the HB article. Its just takin a little while for me to respond to this thread, but I co-drove the K-17 boat thru half that race to take second in the division and second overall. I too thought it would be nice to see some cool photos and better coverage on that race. It was a real kick in the ass to participate and we had a bitchen time of it!! I can't wait for the next one! Hopefully, we will see more attention focused on it this time around with better coverage, photos taken from the endro, and more interesting atrticles to bring some love back to all the people who bust there asses to make an event like this happen!!
Cheers
GN57
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/130enduro_pics_039.jpg
elcome to ***boat. i agree with what y'all are saying about shutty mag. coverage. at least a bunch of my friends were in there but i expected like 3 or 4 more pages.

[Flat Hall'N]

Thanks for posting that photo. It looks like the later part of the race when the water started getting super rough. It was right around that time when I had hit about three rollers in a row and flew out of the seat enough to pull the lanyard out and stall the motor! :skull:

[MAXIMUS]

Thanks for posting that photo. It looks like the later part of the race when the water started getting super rough. It was right around that time when I had hit about three rollers in a row and flew out of the seat enough to pull the lanyard out and stall the motor! :skull:
You guys were definitly cruzin! The wind saved our bacon for sure... :)

[bordsmnj]

yep, that pic was taken at about noon or so. there a few more at ***boatpics .com in my gallery.
the new issue of "Family and Performance boating" has a decent article in it . maximus got the spotlight even. to bad my scanner ain't hooked up or i'd post the article. that mag is about as easy as ***boat to find at the store.

[Dave Sammons]

Bordsmnj...Thanks for posting the photos. You got the only shot of the 1962 LaveyCraft that we had out there just to be a part of the deal. Stock 427, fixed plates, bench seat...What a GREAT time we had! We put 7 different drivers in the thing and even with all the mandatory pit time(10mins per stop) we still completed 35 laps and were running at the end! If we would have had a scorer(never dreamed the combination would last that long!!)we would have finished 3rd in class! :D :D There is no doubt when the event comes along next year, it WILL be covered properly!
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5187130enduro_pics_051.jpg

[Squirtin Thunder]

All I can do is say that Ross and I have discussed the matter a few times, he has some good ideas. I hope that we can all put our heads together and possibly some funds to entice better coverage. I have not talked with Ron Hill about this yet but I do plan on it very soon. I hope collectively we can make good things happen, even if it is an outside source. We do have a sport to save !!!!
Great pics Jason !!!

[MAXIMUS]

yep, that pic was taken at about noon or so. there a few more at ***boatpics .com in my gallery.
the new issue of "Family and Performance boating" has a decent article in it . maximus got the spotlight even. to bad my scanner ain't hooked up or i'd post the article. that mag is about as easy as ***boat to find at the store.
You know I just subscribed to that magazine for that reason. Unfortunatly I won't get that issue. If you could find a way for me to check it out that would be great! :)

[bordsmnj]

pm me your address. i'll send it to you yuh to keep.

[dmontzsta]

pm me your address. i'll send it to you yuh to keep.
Forget that, I will give you money for it!
:)