An Open Invitation - Nostalgia Jet Class Finals!

[Goad]

As many of you know, the Bakersfield SCSC 2007 Season Finals are coming up on October 6th and 7th at Lake Ming. This will be the final race for the Nostalgia Jet Class of the 2007 points season. This race will have some new participants out there including Rick Ortega (lilrick) and Harold Bruce (R&D Marine).
The points race is very close! Jim Rich (Squirtin Thunder) is trailing behind Ralph Brunt (rwyyattb) by 10 points with Omar Archuleta (beerjet) following not too far behind in 3rd place.
Here are the current driver point standings for the class:
Ralph Brunt (rwyyattb - cj812): 645 Points
Jim Rich (Squirtin Thunder - cj72): 635 Points
Omar Archuleta (beerjet - cj22): 500 Points
David Carrasco (cj277): 340 Points
Nick Valore (cj410): 285 Points
Toby Clark (cj53): 170 Points
Terry Valore (cj410): 95 Points
As the newly appointed representative of the class, I invite everyone to come out and show some support. Even if it means just to come out and have a good time. Swing by, say hi, and watch some racing. This class is growing due to the large amount of comradery amongst the racers. Yes, there is points at stake, but everyone is here for one reason - a good time.
http://www.socaljetboats.com/cpg/albums/3-2-07/SCSCseasonopener3_3_07-1_384.jpg
Currently, we are anticipating the following lineup of racers participating at this event:
1. Ralph Brunt in his cj812 pink Hornet (http://www.socaljetboats.com/cpg/albums/3-2-07/SCSCseasonopener3_3_07-1_389.jpg)
2. Omar Archuleta in his cj22 blue Saguaro (http://www.socaljetboats.com/cpg/albums/4-21-07/Pro/SCSCparker4_22_07-4_147.jpg)
3. Nick Valore in his cj410 purple Rogers (http://www.socaljetboats.com/cpg/albums/3-2-07/SCSCseasonopener3_4_07-4_181.jpg)
4. Rick Ortega in his cj32 blue Liberty (http://s182.photobucket.com/albums/x151/cnationalteach/motorplates002.jpg)
5. Jim Rich in his cj72 yellow Sanger (http://www.socaljetboats.com/cpg/albums/3-2-07/SCSCseasonopener3_3_07-1_397.jpg)
6. Toby Clark in his cj53 white Cucci (http://www.socaljetboats.com/cpg/albums/3-2-07/SCSCseasonopener3_3_07-1_388.jpg)
7. David Carrasco in his cj288 (http://www.socaljetboats.com/cpg/albums/3-2-07/SCSCseasonopener3_3_07-1_132.jpg)
8. Harold Bruce (TBD)
There is still one or two racers I am still waiting to hear from.
Also, if anyone is interested in racing in this class, feel free to contact me, we are always looking for more racers to help bring jet boats back to the circle boat racing circuit.
We, as the class, hope to see this grow even bigger in the 2008 racing season starting at Parker in November!
http://www.socaljetboats.com/cpg/albums/3-2-07/SCSCseasonopener3_3_07-1_383.jpg

[lilrick]

very cool! I would love to meet some more ***boat members. My latest experience was Rattle can lou and sofa king smooth!!!!!

[Squirtin Thunder]

The race at Bakersfield is going to be bad ass.

[pw_Tony]

Brad that first pic is bad ass. Looks like some exciting stuff is going to happen

[Goad]

Check your calendars. Less then 3 weeks left.
There are now 9 boats total.
1. Ralph Brunt in his cj812 pink Hornet (http://www.socaljetboats.com/cpg/albums/3-2-07/SCSCseasonopener3_3_07-1_389.jpg)
2. Omar Archuleta in his cj22 blue Saguaro (http://www.socaljetboats.com/cpg/albums/4-21-07/Pro/SCSCparker4_22_07-4_147.jpg)
3. Nick Valore in his cj410 purple Rogers (http://www.socaljetboats.com/cpg/albums/3-2-07/SCSCseasonopener3_4_07-4_181.jpg)
4. Rick Ortega in his cj32 blue Liberty (http://s182.photobucket.com/albums/x151/cnationalteach/motorplates002.jpg)
5. Jim Rich in his cj72 yellow Sanger (http://www.socaljetboats.com/cpg/albums/3-2-07/SCSCseasonopener3_3_07-1_397.jpg)
6. Toby Clark in his cj53 white Cucci (http://www.socaljetboats.com/cpg/albums/3-2-07/SCSCseasonopener3_3_07-1_388.jpg)
7. David Carrasco in his cj288 (http://www.socaljetboats.com/cpg/albums/3-2-07/SCSCseasonopener3_3_07-1_132.jpg)
8. Harold Bruce (TBD)
9. Ken Neal (TBD)

[jetboatperformance]

Brad and all the Jet Boat circle racers Its very exciting to see this event gain momentum and popularity we wish you all Great success ! At the same time it was obvious that everyone seemed to work together and was having fun. It was very cool to see and hear the response and excitement from the spectators and drag racers. Just like Brock it gave me chills to see the boats come around all lined up for the start Its reminded me of the "Old days" at Ming when the "Ks" were a huge "half time" attraction ! We are committed to being there next race to help support however we can, and are anxiously looking forward to same :D
Tom, Rhonda & Josh
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r319/jetboatperformance/socal%20Bakes%209%2007/SocalBakers091607-22.jpg

[Goad]

Just a reminder to everyone....This event is this weekend.
Swing by...say hi...we will be BBQ'ing saturday night as well!

[Goad]

There will be 7 boats total racing this class this weekend...
1. Ralph Brunt in his cj812 pink Hornet (http://www.socaljetboats.com/cpg/albums/3-2-07/SCSCseasonopener3_3_07-1_389.jpg)
2. Omar Archuleta in his cj22 blue Saguaro (http://www.socaljetboats.com/cpg/albums/4-21-07/Pro/SCSCparker4_22_07-4_147.jpg)
3. Nick Valore in his cj410 purple Rogers (http://www.socaljetboats.com/cpg/albums/3-2-07/SCSCseasonopener3_4_07-4_181.jpg)
4. Rick Ortega in his cj32 blue Liberty (http://s182.photobucket.com/albums/x151/cnationalteach/motorplates002.jpg)
5. Jim Rich in his cj72 yellow Sanger (http://www.socaljetboats.com/cpg/albums/3-2-07/SCSCseasonopener3_3_07-1_397.jpg)
6. Toby Clark in his cj53 white Cucci (http://www.socaljetboats.com/cpg/albums/3-2-07/SCSCseasonopener3_3_07-1_388.jpg)
7. David Carrasco in his cj288 (http://www.socaljetboats.com/cpg/albums/3-2-07/SCSCseasonopener3_3_07-1_132.jpg)

[76 Bonneville]

My son and I would like to come up and check it out. Where's the best place to stay up there? How far to the lake and are the roundy round boats running both days? Thanks Ron

[Goad]

My son and I would like to come up and check it out. Where's the best place to stay up there? How far to the lake and are the roundy round boats running both days? Thanks Ron
its about 10-15 min to the lake from the heart of bakersfield, there are several hotels in town. I stayed at the howard johnson out there a few weeks ago...$55 a night if you flash your AAA card and the rooms are decent.
Races will be going on all day both days.
Here is a google map of the lake:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=lake+ming+rd+bakersfield,+ca&sll=35.440848,-118.865333&sspn=0.015384,0.028582&ie=UTF8&ll=35.439624,-118.861685&spn=0.030769,0.057163&z=14&iwloc=addr&om=1

[Luckie Stiff]

My son and I would like to come up and check it out. Where's the best place to stay up there? How far to the lake and are the roundy round boats running both days? Thanks Ron
That all depends on how much you want to spend, I usually point people to this place http://www.choicehotels.com/ires/en-us/html/HotelInfo?hotel=CA993&promo=gglocal
It's pretty centrally located, food, gas and freeway nearby.
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