Jet Boat Circle Racing

[canuck1]

Sprint boats allowed?

[lilrick]

Sprint boats allowed?
what exactly is a sprint boat? is it that aluminum rock hopper?

[Squirtin Thunder]

Comp Jet Class
As you see there is a class with the Southern California Speedboat Club, but the jets are racing against the v-drive guys not bad for bragging rights. But according to Ross Wallach (Commodore of SCSC) we, Jet Boat Guys and Gals, can get our own class if enough of you want to participate. There are no national points, no stress, just trophies, and a heck of a lot of fun.
OK any of you jet guys and gals, that want to get involved or want more info in Jet Boat Circle racing please let me know by email; jrpm@npgcable.com. We need a minimum of 5 boats to race at Parker, to have our own Jet class.
Lets get this rolling !!!
Rick Ortega #cj812
Terry Valerie #cj410
Jim Rich #cj72
Per Ross Wallach
APBA & SCSC General Rules
Required: Minimum of 5 Boats
Entry Fee: $80/day
plus APBA Membership fee (can apply
for Single Event rather than full membership)
plus club membership fee-$20/year.
Certified Life Jacket & Helmet,
boats to be in safety compliance,
No Jet-A-way required.
GPS- Contact Jim Best for GPS Spec
Max. Speed 80.9 MPH
Nostalgia Endurance Class
Rules of the class are; Per Jim Best
1) '87 or older, or a copy of
2) Orange Jacket
3) Orange Helmet
4) Kill switch
5) Max speed of 80.9mph
6) Neck collar
7) Helmet restraints
8) Most have a GPS with a max speed censor
9) Any engine (ci) as many carbs as wanted
super chargers, blowers, turbos, anything
including Turbine engines
10) Turning Rudder
11) Have fun
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For schedule & Race
Information.visit www.scscracing.com
Good Luck and I hope to see you there.
RW
Please contact
Jim Best
(760) 868-6227
(626) 353-2561
gn145@aol.com
Jim Rich
jrpm@npgcable.com
928-704-1858
Sprint boats allowed?
what exactly is a sprint boat? is it that aluminum rock hopper?
Yes it is a rock hopper, bottom feeder, ditch pump, tin can, mud sucker. If you look at the rule for Nostalgia Endurance Class that most likely would be a No, but It will be a yes in the Comp Jet Class.

[lilrick]

Sprint boats allowed?
come on down!!!!!!!!!

[Squirtin Thunder]

come on down!!!!!!!!!
Lilrick, did you check your email yet ???
If we get the comp jet class going it will have the 80.9mph max speed in place, that is the only way Ross and the APBA will allow it to happen for us. It will just be the jets running instead of the 15 boat field like at Parker.

[LakesOnly]

I like the sound of a circle jet class...never before thought I'd consider putting a rudder on my Southwind.
The unlimited engine rule is a bit of a downer for me and my little ol' 466....unless (and somebody check this out because I won't have the time for about a week...) unless we don't have to run a spec fuel (is any type of fuel allowed?).
LO

[Tittie Chaser]

Speed caps are gay.

[LakesOnly]

The max speed rule may be an attempt to curb the unlimited motor rule. Also makes it easier to broaden the field...
Just speculation,
LO

[396_WAYS_TO_SPIT]

Can I wear a swimmers rubber speed cap???????

[Squirtin Thunder]

I like the sound of a circle jet class...never before thought I'd consider putting a rudder on my Southwind.
The unlimited engine rule is a bit of a downer for me and my little ol' 466....unless (and somebody check this out because I won't have the time for about a week...) unless we don't have to run a spec fuel (is any type of fuel allowed?).
LO
Sorry for taking so long to get back to you. Ron Hill and myself were working on other race venues.
Paul any fuel your unlimited engine will require is legal as long as it is gas. The deal is the bigger and badder it is the harder it is to not break the speed limit. Also there is a higher chance of engine failure, and higher costs.
Speed caps are gay.
There was no speed limit for the Parker 300 and average speed was around 75mph of the winning boat. It is a lot harder to run 80.9mph in 2' chop than you think Tittie Chaser. Gay or not safer racing is good racing.
The max speed rule may be an attempt to curb the unlimited motor rule. Also makes it easier to broaden the field...
Just speculation,
LO
Yes Paul all your points are valid, but the most important thing is safety. Slowing the boats down make the racing much safer.
Can I wear a swimmers rubber speed cap???????
Yes you can as long as it is International/Safety Orange and worn over your International/Safety Orange Helmet.
Jim