View Full Version : Anyone going to the Thunderboat Regatta???
abraman1326
08-26-2007, 12:28 PM
Looks like we are finally going to be able to make it to San Diego for the races. I was going to reserve our RV spot today, but I have a few questions. Are there hook up's for any RV's? I ask b/c I think I have a hole in my water holding tank, and am hoping they have at least water hook ups if not water and electricity. Also, which would be the best place to camp and be able to be close to the water and action. It would be really awesome to be able to sit on top of the trailer w/ the kids and see a lot of the action. Is anyone else going for the weekend? I hope we can hook up w/ some of y'all and have a few silver bullets. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance...
BRA
stoker2001
08-26-2007, 04:32 PM
Stacie and I will be down there sawing them off at Crown Point "IHBA" with the whacker (hopefully)
Stop by the pit and say hey
We are having a close out on tee shirts
http://www.thunderboatregatta.com/main.htm
bubbletop409
08-27-2007, 10:21 AM
Wife and I are flying down on the Thursday before, leaving the boat at home. Thought about volunteering as a course patrol boat, but since this will be our first trip for this event, we did not want to get tied down in a certain area. Looks to be a great event with so many different types of boat classes all in the same general area. For anyone else interested you can check out the web site for the event at www.thunderboatregatta.com
abraman1326
08-27-2007, 11:21 AM
I did look @ the site. It has prices w/ tickets, but no mention of weather or not there are hook ups. Having never been down for it before, i don't know weather i need the trailer filled up or not, and where the bast place to camp is. Also, w/ the tickets included in the prices, does that allow entry to everything, or just 1 partucular division? I will have to stop by and see everyone, it'll be a fun weekend...
Bra
stoker2001
08-28-2007, 01:33 PM
Bra,call IHBA 505-869-005
Cathy and John Flores are residents in SD and are helping Nancy and Charly Fegan with promoting this race
good luck
DUNDUN
08-28-2007, 01:39 PM
I think I remember RV's camped out in just a parking lot.. no hook up's or anything. I've been wrong before though...
abraman1326
08-30-2007, 08:11 AM
Bra,call IHBA 505-869-005
Cathy and John Flores are residents in SD and are helping Nancy and Charly Fegan with promoting this race
good luck
Thank you very much. I'll have to call and check on the details...
BRA
MBlaster
08-30-2007, 04:07 PM
No hookups. Plan on dry camping.
stoker2001
08-30-2007, 06:44 PM
There is bitchen RV parks on or near Mission Bay that offer full hookups.
The best way to get around down there is beach cruiser bikes
The traffic can be unbearable at times down there.
I look forward to the cooler weather and the nice scenary
Hope the crosswinds are mellow,as i have a hard time keeping my junk in my own lane:eek:
Mandelon
08-30-2007, 07:52 PM
No hookups unless you are at Campland. You'll be in a big bayside parking lot. Bring beachcruisers or bikes for sure. BBQ mandatory. :D
How about on the water? Is it boat friendly, and can you get close enough from the water to see anything?
stoker2001
08-31-2007, 06:03 PM
No hookups unless you are at Campland. You'll be in a big bayside parking lot. Bring beachcruisers or bikes for sure. BBQ mandatory. :D
The place my folks stayed at a couple of years ago was next to CAMPLAND AND was alot more reasonably priced with full hookups
It used to be an old mobile home park
It was real clean with a rec room and nice showers
Cant remember the full name,it was something Harbor?
V-DRIVE VIDEO
09-01-2007, 05:31 PM
Definately no hook ups. Best place to watch the Unlimiteds is Fiesta island. It can be quite the party over there. If you like Dragboats you need to be on Crown point.
Ski beach is where the manufacturers midway is as well as the pit for the unlimiteds, champboats and Flatbottom sprintboats SS & K classes. You can see the unlimiteds good from ski beach just not as good as Fiesta island.
Bicycles are a must and its usually cool and overcast mornings and hot and sunny in the afternoon.
Have fun!
stoker2001
09-03-2007, 10:32 AM
Try this Phone 858-581-4281 for DeAnza Harbor Resort
Santa fee RV park is 1-800-959-3787
abraman1326
09-03-2007, 09:19 PM
I called Campland today, they only had rv spots available, & she said the hook ups would be on the wrong side for me. That is no big deal though, and if we can't find anything else, i will go for it. I got the # for Mission Bay RV today & plan on calling tomorrow to check their availibility. Online it say's there isn't any availibility for what we want. I'll give the # you put up a call as well (thanks) tomorrow. Where are they located from the race courses? I'm trying to stick as close as possible, but understand I may have to be a bit away beings we are starting this planning so late. I am looking forward to a kick ass weekend. My boys love boating, and the drags, so I'm imagining they'll love seeing all the different boat races as well.
Bra
bubbletop409
09-05-2007, 12:37 PM
Bicycles are a must and its usually cool and overcast mornings and hot and sunny in the afternoon.
Have fun!
Just got my tickets for the weekend in the mail. On the Q&A sheet that came with them there is a notation that NO bikes, skateboards,skates, motorized scooters are allowed in the venue, be forewarned.
stoker2001
09-05-2007, 02:42 PM
Just got my tickets for the weekend in the mail. On the Q&A sheet that came with them there is a notation that NO bikes, skateboards,skates, motorized scooters are allowed in the venue, be forewarned.
We had some peeps tell us that last year,supposably they were security:confused: it wasnt enforced and we even seen Harleys motor right up to the fence in front of the course and parked there most of the day
We had our EZ up right on the grassy area in front and rode are bikes to and from our pit on both days
Mr. Crusader 83
09-06-2007, 06:03 AM
You can rent a spot right on the beach on Crown Point. But there is no hookups. It is just a park at the beach. But there are campgrounds around there.
kingsransomracing
09-06-2007, 05:21 PM
We are going on friday....be my first time.
Question. If I want to watch the drags and the circles / unlimited. Do they have access from crown point to fiesta island to ski beach. Looking at google looks as though you can only get to these places by boat or by driving all the way around.
We are going on friday....be my first time.
Question. If I want to watch the drags and the circles / unlimited. Do they have access from crown point to fiesta island to ski beach. Looking at google looks as though you can only get to these places by boat or by driving all the way around.
This is new for this year, found it on there web site,
Shuttle Available
Shuttle hours are 6 Am to 6 PM Friday, Saturday , Sunday,
Pickup Locations:
Fiesta Island
Start - Finish Line,
Over the line Parking Area
EVI - West Side, Bus Stop in Front of EVI
EVI - East Side, Bus Stop in Front of Paradise Point
Crown Point - In Front Of Ticket Booth
Shuttle to run as follows: Fiesta Island, East Vacation Island, Crown Point.
Heres some links.
Weekend Racing Schedule
http://www.thunderboatregatta.com/pdf/2007/SDTR_RaceSchedule2007.pdf
2007 Ticket Pricing
http://www.thunderboatregatta.com/ticketinfo.htm
Hope this helps you a little.
abraman1326
09-10-2007, 01:58 PM
SO, who else is going? We'll be camping @ Mission Bay Rv. We'll be at the track Sat n Sun. I can't wait to get the hell out of dodge! I hope we get to meet up w/ some cool folks. ANyone got the lowdown on getting silver bullets inside the gates. I'll have the trailer stocked full, but beings we aren't camping L the track itself, I am not sure about how to get soda's into the races. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks...
Bra
We will be there both days as well. last year we just walked right in with the ice chest and no one ever look inside, so I think you good there.
http://www.slide.com/r/QATPxcDb3j_haU4XxSdPE6-b2S9_vaHq?current_view=TICKER&previous_view=TICKER_MENU_SHARE&previous_action=SHARE&cid=216172782119285194
abraman1326
09-11-2007, 07:58 AM
Damn, those are some incredible shots. The action looks really good. I can't wait to get down there and see all of the action for myself. This is going to be a great weekend...
BRA
photo chick
09-11-2007, 02:05 PM
This is new for this year, found it on there web site,
Shuttle Available
Shuttle hours are 6 Am to 6 PM Friday, Saturday , Sunday,
Pickup Locations:
Fiesta Island
Start - Finish Line,
Over the line Parking Area
EVI - West Side, Bus Stop in Front of EVI
EVI - East Side, Bus Stop in Front of Paradise Point
Crown Point - In Front Of Ticket Booth
Shuttle to run as follows: Fiesta Island, East Vacation Island, Crown Point.
Heres some links.
Weekend Racing Schedule
http://www.thunderboatregatta.com/pdf/2007/SDTR_RaceSchedule2007.pdf
2007 Ticket Pricing
http://www.thunderboatregatta.com/ticketinfo.htm
Hope this helps you a little.
TAF (my brother) and I will be there. The shuttle is extremely sloooow, if you have bikes bring them, it's easier to get around. A friend of mine camped over on the other side last year and I remember it taking her an hour and a half to get over to me in the pits. I know it says no bikes allowed but there sure were a lot last year. who knows maybe the shuttle is faster this year.....
abraman1326
09-11-2007, 03:12 PM
I hate to keep pestering y'all, but will there be any sort of show n shine, like they do in Red Bluff, on Thurs or Fri night? Damn, 1 more day n a wake up! I can't wait...
Bra
photo chick
09-11-2007, 04:48 PM
I'm not aware of a show n shine you pest!! :D :D but Friday & Saturday night from 6:30 to 9:30 there is live music in the RV area and fireworks Saturday night from 9:30 to 10:30 off Fiesta Island.
TAF (my brother) and I will be there. The shuttle is extremely sloooow, if you have bikes bring them, it's easier to get around. A friend of mine camped over on the other side last year and I remember it taking her an hour and a half to get over to me in the pits. I know it says no bikes allowed but there sure were a lot last year. who knows maybe the shuttle is faster this year.....
We were thinking of putting the bikes in the back of the truck this year.
we will try to make it over to the drag side this you year, if we do we will come say hi to you and Rob.;)
Are you go for that ride in a craker box this week end? I would love to see that.:D
Bar, heres a few shoots I sanp last year:D
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/449thunderboat_06_118.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/449thunderboat_06_044.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/449thunderboat_06_104.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/449thunderboat_06_010.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/449thunderboat_06_099.jpg
That should help you make the rest of the week.
photo chick
09-12-2007, 03:40 AM
Sounds good, come by and say hi! Yeah, I'll be in the Crackerbox Friday and/or eary Saturday.... I'm so excited! It's the Damzl all red boat # 96
Hope to see you guys there!
http://crackerboxracing.net/images/Burley-Race-Amy-wins-all-03.jpg
Sounds good, come by and say hi! Yeah, I'll be in the Crackerbox Friday and/or eary Saturday.... I'm so excited! It's the Damzl all red boat # 96
Hope to see you guys there!
http://crackerboxracing.net/images/Burley-Race-Amy-wins-all-03.jpg:jawdrop:
That's going to be so much fun, we will come by the pits first thing on Saturday, Have fun and be safe.
Mrs. Bordsmnj
09-12-2007, 08:31 AM
Photo Chick, that is so awesome! Let us all know how it goes. I told my husband at the long beach races that we should be a husband and wife cracker box team but then I saw the guy get pitched and changed my mind. :D
Have fun! ;)
I'll be on Fiesta Island, not sure the spot #. I want to go to Crown Point(said that for the last couple years). I'll have the beer on Fiesta, for whoever has the beer on Crown Point...
Lance
619-621-0050
I'll be on Fiesta Island, not sure the spot #. I want to go to Crown Point(said that for the last couple years). I'll have the beer on Fiesta, for whoever has the beer on Crown Point...
Lance
619-621-0050
One more day,
We will be hanging out between Ski Beach and Crown Point.
Mark
818-613-6766
Okay, the digits are in my phone, and I will call you up...
Is it time yet? Just got off work, but can't leave till tomorrow around noon
Sara has to work till then. Should be at Ski Beach when the gates open on Saturday.
Any one know of anything going on in SD on Friday night?.
I'll be on Fiesta gettin' my cook on...
abraman1326
09-14-2007, 06:31 PM
Give me a call, I'll need to know where the party is going to be.
Bra
(707) 280-1390
Just got up, heading over to Ski Beach in a few, hope to run into a few of you today...
Mark out
Mrs.Racer277
09-15-2007, 08:17 AM
Just got up, heading over to Ski Beach in a few, hope to run into a few of you today...
Mark out
Have fun and post lots of pics for those of us at home.
I can not believe we are done. :(
Have fun and post lots of pics for those of us at home.
I can not believe we are done. :(
I when I get home, it was a fun day to day, lots of good reacing:D
To bad aboat you guys being done..
Happy Anniversary to yon and Sean:)
Rise and Shine time to go......;) One more day of racing...:D
Mrs.Racer277
09-16-2007, 07:44 PM
Rise and Shine time to go......;) One more day of racing...:D
So tell me who won the TAH???
photo chick
09-16-2007, 07:48 PM
So tell me who won the TAH???
Kent Price won...............you guys should've been here!
Mrs.Racer277
09-16-2007, 07:53 PM
Kent Price won...............you guys should've been here!
Thanks
Do you know who else was there??
photo chick
09-16-2007, 08:01 PM
Thanks
Do you know who else was there??
Hydros? Kent beat What a Tomato....
Mrs.Racer277
09-16-2007, 08:03 PM
Hydros? Kent beat What a Tomato....
Wow. How many Hydros?
bubbletop409
09-18-2007, 12:09 PM
Wife and I were in San Diego for four days last weekend, the Thunderfest was our reason for going. Spent Friday and Sunday at the races. mainly at Crown Point, longing for some good dragboat action. While the concept of having some many different types of boats racing on the same weekend was very appealing, in reality the drag boats get the short end of the stick in my opinion. Too little time devoted to them, too many racers parking in the middle of the course, waiting for the waves to dissipate from other classes, and so on made for a long and boring day. Also the turnout of real ***boats was much less than I had expected. Not to mention the fact that all the rules they had layed out were not enforced, got my ankle clipped by some kid on a BMX bike going like crazy right in front of the IHBA/Lucas trailer. Eazy-ups lined the entire shore on Thursday when we drove by to become familiar with the area, and once I was forced to move due to constant smoke in my face from rude people, including officals who were ignoring the no smoking ban.
All in all I enjoyed touring the attack aircraft carrier Midway, and seeing Sea World again much more than the BOREFEST.
Will be going to Firebird in November to make up for what I missed last weekend, next year I will know better.
And as a suggestion to help things along, the planners should have a couple of wave runners standing by to tow broke boats off the course, rather than using the crash boats for that purpose. And if you are going to post rules, then enforce them.
DMOORE
09-18-2007, 12:21 PM
All in all I enjoyed touring the attack aircraft carrier Midway, and seeing Sea World again much more than the BOREFEST.
Wow, I thought I might be the only person thinking this way. A buddy and I were on my boat on Sunday sitting at the start of the drags. I can't tell ya, how bored we were just waiting for a race. WAAAYYYY too much down time between runs. It seemed that even when there were boats lined up it still took 10minutes to do the next run. The organisers need to attend an NHRA event to see how they keep the action going.
BTW, what's with the Sea Doos racing?
Darrell.
photo chick
09-18-2007, 01:26 PM
Wow. How many Hydros?
There were only 3 I believe
Wife and I were in San Diego for four days last weekend, the Thunderfest was our reason for going. Spent Friday and Sunday at the races. mainly at Crown Point, longing for some good dragboat action. While the concept of having some many different types of boats racing on the same weekend was very appealing, in reality the drag boats get the short end of the stick in my opinion. Too little time devoted to them, too many racers parking in the middle of the course, waiting for the waves to dissipate from other classes, and so on made for a long and boring day. Also the turnout of real ***boats was much less than I had expected. Not to mention the fact that all the rules they had layed out were not enforced, got my ankle clipped by some kid on a BMX bike going like crazy right in front of the IHBA/Lucas trailer. Eazy-ups lined the entire shore on Thursday when we drove by to become familiar with the area, and once I was forced to move due to constant smoke in my face from rude people, including officals who were ignoring the no smoking ban.
All in all I enjoyed touring the attack aircraft carrier Midway, and seeing Sea World again much more than the BOREFEST.
Will be going to Firebird in November to make up for what I missed last weekend, next year I will know better.
And as a suggestion to help things along, the planners should have a couple of wave runners standing by to tow broke boats off the course, rather than using the crash boats for that purpose. And if you are going to post rules, then enforce them.
Sorry to hear the drags were so bad.
We were all so down there for both days, we hung out over on ski beach and the racing was great.
Thunder boat Pic's (http://s121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/mraff/Thurnder%20Boat%2007/)
stoker2001
09-18-2007, 02:06 PM
in reality the drag boats get the short end of the stick in my opinion. Too little time devoted to them, too many racers parking in the middle of the course, waiting for the waves to dissipate from other classes, and so on made for a long and boring day. Also the turnout of real ***boats was much less than I had expected. Not to mention the fact that all the rules they had layed out were not enforced, got my ankle clipped by some kid on a BMX bike going like crazy right in front of the IHBA/Lucas trailer. , and once I was forced to move due to constant smoke in my face from rude people, including officals who were ignoring the no smoking ban.
Will be going to Firebird in November to make up for what I missed last weekend, next year I will know better.
In a racers opinoun,i love the weather and scenery in SD
dragracing on the same body of water simultaneusly with offshore and unlimited boats is a joke for sure,they dont even wait half the time for our slow ten second class
Some of my runs were so "white Knuckle"bouncing over the rollers i thought the boat would hook and throw me out:sqeyes:
They dont have any paved boatramps at Crown point so that really makes the show slow and limits the amount of entries
Amen on the smoking,i cant wait till all public places including beaches,hotels and casinos are completly smokefree
Come by our pit in Firebird and say hey
riverjunkie
09-18-2007, 02:43 PM
BTW, what's with the Sea Doos racing?
They run the Sea Doo's down the lanes to try and clear the rough water for the drag boats coming down.
bubbletop409
09-18-2007, 06:34 PM
In a racers opinoun,i love the weather and scenery in SD
dragracing on the same body of water simultaneusly with offshore and unlimited boats is a joke for sure,they dont even wait half the time for our slow ten second class
Some of my runs were so "white Knuckle"bouncing over the rollers i thought the boat would hook and throw me out:sqeyes:
They dont have any paved boatramps at Crown point so that really makes the show slow and limits the amount of entries
Amen on the smoking,i cant wait till all public places including beaches,hotels and casinos are completly smokefree
Come by our pit in Firebird and say hey
I'll see you there STOKER, I think we met last year at the Old Town docks in Sac. I was once a drag racer, and have an old practice tree, I'll try to bring it along, I saw your first round run on Sunday.
stoker2001
09-18-2007, 07:53 PM
I'll see you there STOKER, I think we met last year at the Old Town docks in Sac. I was once a drag racer, and have an old practice tree, I'll try to bring it along, I saw your first round run on Sunday.
We did meet on the old town dock
That first round loss was humbling (margin of victory=.001 seconds):cry:
See you at Firebird
DMOORE
09-18-2007, 10:18 PM
BTW, what's with the Sea Doos racing?
They run the Sea Doo's down the lanes to try and clear the rough water for the drag boats coming down.
No, they were actually racing Sea Doos. Lights and all.
Darrell.
SD MIKEY
09-18-2007, 10:32 PM
Darrell saw you sunday around 1ish in your boat south of crown point near bridge. I was gonna yell at you but figured you may not hear me and I would look like some freak yelling and talking to myself.
SD MIKEY
09-18-2007, 10:33 PM
We did meet on the old town dock
That first round loss was humbling (margin of victory=.001 seconds):cry:
See you at Firebird
What prop, speed and RPM do you run?
DMOORE
09-19-2007, 08:37 AM
Darrell saw you sunday around 1ish in your boat south of crown point near bridge. I was gonna yell at you but figured you may not hear me and I would look like some freak yelling and talking to myself.
Damn dude, ya should have. I had plenty of cold beers and room on the boat.
Darrell.
stoker2001
09-19-2007, 03:13 PM
What prop, speed and RPM do you run?
custom tuned Merc lightnin 22 ET with race prepped XR6 small torpedo case with 1.78 ratio
Best speed in 1/8 is 102mph and 113 in 1/4
best et in 1/8 5.39
best et in 1/4 9.75
all motor,never been on the bottle
Drag 300hp with 225# cranking compression
9800 RPMs
abraman1326
09-19-2007, 07:58 PM
It was great to talk to old friends, and meet some new ones. Wish we could have met some more folks. Ah well. I'm not sure we'll be back for the boat races there. Don't get me wrong, it was a great trip, but everything was so spread out it made life a little difficult when your hauling around a 3 and 5 y/o in a Radio Flyer wagon. They loved the racing, but they even wished there was more action on the drag track. It really looked like the party was there in the camp sites all weekend. I can't believe how much those folks put into their sites. If I do it again, it'll definetly be an adult only weekend, and we'll be staying closer to the track. Missoin Bay Rv was nice, and we could hear all that was going on on the big course, and w/ just a short walk, we could see it as well. The kids enjoyed it. We also watchedhe fireworks on Sat night from there.
The trip home went really well until we gt to Stockton on I5. The alternator went out in the truck. Our volt gague started fluxuating, but always came back up to 14, but once we got onto Hwy 12, it went to 12 and didn't recover. By then it was too late and I had to try to make it home. Well she didn't, and we died in the middle of nowhere. Had to get towed home. What started as looking like we were going to make really good time time on our 500 mile journey turned out to be a long day to say the least. I hope everyone else made it home ok. I hope to see some new faces as well as catch up w/ some of y'all @ Red Bluff next May...
BRA
photo chick
09-20-2007, 04:02 AM
It was great to talk to old friends, and meet some new ones. Wish we could have met some more folks. Ah well. I'm not sure we'll be back for the boat races there. Don't get me wrong, it was a great trip, but everything was so spread out it made life a little difficult when your hauling around a 3 and 5 y/o in a Radio Flyer wagon. They loved the racing, but they even wished there was more action on the drag track. It really looked like the party was there in the camp sites all weekend. I can't believe how much those folks put into their sites. If I do it again, it'll definetly be an adult only weekend, and we'll be staying closer to the track. Missoin Bay Rv was nice, and we could hear all that was going on on the big course, and w/ just a short walk, we could see it as well. The kids enjoyed it. We also watchedhe fireworks on Sat night from there.
The trip home went really well until we gt to Stockton on I5. The alternator went out in the truck. Our volt gague started fluxuating, but always came back up to 14, but once we got onto Hwy 12, it went to 12 and didn't recover. By then it was too late and I had to try to make it home. Well she didn't, and we died in the middle of nowhere. Had to get towed home. What started as looking like we were going to make really good time time on our 500 mile journey turned out to be a long day to say the least. I hope everyone else made it home ok. I hope to see some new faces as well as catch up w/ some of y'all @ Red Bluff next May...
BRA
WOW! Sorry your trip home was so.......chaotic! It was great talking with you and your wife. Sorry the drags weren't more exciting. It was much better being able to just drive back in forth from pit to pit. That way we always stayed busy and saw lots of racing. Did you guys ever make it over to the other pits?
abraman1326
09-20-2007, 11:22 AM
Thanks for the sympath. It wasn't a big deal, just stressful @ the time. We made it to the other pits on Sat, actually we had just got back from there when we saw you on sat, but didn't go on Sunday. After we left you, we just went back to the sandy beach just beyond the finish line so the boys could play. We watched all of the finals from there. It was good to see you 3 out there. The boys just worship Tony. They think he is so awesome. I'm sure we'll be back to the races someday, just after the boys get older, but we'll keep going to Red Bluff & Chowchilla. I personally enjoy the drags more than those others they had going there. Anyway, I hope you had a good trip home. We'll see you next year. Maybe I can even talk the wife into hitting Phoenix next spring...
Bra
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