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cnunez55

08-24-2007, 07:39 AM

This is to find out who is attending the race. If you need some help to make the race, this is the place to ask for it. Our local racers will help out if we can. John has stepped the money up to 12grand and tow money as well. We need as many teams to attend as possible so we can continue to see bigger purses for the larger fields.

largecar91

08-24-2007, 07:43 AM

I Am Hoping To Show. What's The Entry Fee And Fuel Requirements? Barry

cnunez55

08-24-2007, 08:09 AM

The entryis 200 for members and 300 for non members of champ. I'm not sure on the feul yet! I tried to call john but the shop was busy.

cnunez55

08-24-2007, 09:58 AM

I talked to shubert eirlier. There will be no gas on site. Run what you bring or get it from a filling station. As long as it passes. For all new patisipants he said that he will drop the additinal $100 and only have to pay the 200. He appricates anyone who makes the effort to make it here. I will try to find out the local race gas dealers and post them on this thread as soon as possible! He also said that he will be posting the hotel info on the sport racing site tonight.

corey thibodaux

08-24-2007, 09:31 PM

Did Tim tell you that I am going to be driving a Tri-hull????

I will be done with it in a little more than a week.

cnunez55

08-25-2007, 02:44 AM

I've been keeping up with your progress on the forums. Keep up the good work!

jimsummers

08-25-2007, 07:19 PM

few things I am waiting on my boat to show up wont be here till tomorrow am another thing who is going to the Nats in IL? might want to keep you eyes open they have had some real bad weather up there flooding so if anyone has any info please keep us posted so we dont make the trip and find out were not racing. I am trying my best to make Orange Texas, I will be in Ennis TX in two weeks for the Fun Ford finals
Curtis you still have some props for sale?

sst60racer

08-25-2007, 07:36 PM

The River in Kankakee is fed from IN. not IL. I called Sammy Miller and he says the River is up alittle but the river needed! So Lets go Race. Oh I will be in Texas also.

Chris

jimsummers

08-25-2007, 07:53 PM

good deal, I have to go anyway Sticker Dude is doing my boat on the 28th just hope I can get the rest of the boat rigged in time

john miffco

08-26-2007, 09:51 AM

thanks chris on the river report
was concerned
i did a 10 day forcast check
and sunny and 80s for the whole weekend
partly cloudy with slight chance of light shower on monday,,,

cnunez55

09-09-2007, 10:12 PM

the natinals race is over! Who is comming to Orange?

tthibodaux

09-10-2007, 05:33 AM

the natinals race is over! Who is comming to Orange?I'll be in Orange with your boat!:p :D

Howie Nichols

09-10-2007, 08:38 AM

We'll be in Orange!! Any chance for a local sponsor?

Rob Dinic is also suppose to come with the 120 and Ara Sergenian with his 45.

Rob D

09-10-2007, 09:23 AM

I will be there in the 120. I helped Ara out this weekend and he will be the in his 45.

Rob DiNic

tthibodaux

09-13-2007, 06:36 AM

Check out the promo video posted on the www.sportracingseries.com website.

jimsummers

09-13-2007, 09:37 AM

Any fresh water hook up's to wash off equ?

tthibodaux

09-13-2007, 09:53 AM

Any fresh water hook up's to wash off equ?Just tried to call the Orange chamber of commerce. The city of Orange took a direct hit by the hurricane last night so they must be closed. I'll try and get a # for whatever city department runs the park and I'll let you know.

City of Orange Chamber of Commerce (409) 883-3538

john miffco

09-13-2007, 10:02 AM

tthibodaux

09-13-2007, 10:05 AM

i do know that this was a commercial site
so should have had water to it
and there is a car wash real close

also i didnt see any major damage listed on the news this morning about the storm,,,,mostly rain,,,,
tim you live about 25 miles away ,,,did yall get any damage in your area?
we didnt even get any rain here from it
johnYes Sir.. I'm off today because we have no power at the shop. When I got there this morning we had lots of small stuff blown around and I found the canopy to Nunez's 120 boat in the grass about 20ft away. Just rain at home thank the LORD.

john miffco

09-13-2007, 10:16 AM

good to hear there was no major damage to shop
and just rain at home
forgot about the power outages from the wind
it came and went so fast

glad curtis canopy was found
dont need 2 120s running with open canopys

tracy hawkins is working on the kaos
sounds like it will get wet again at orange
john

tthibodaux

09-13-2007, 10:22 AM

jimsummers

09-13-2007, 01:45 PM

We'll be in Orange!! Any chance for a local sponsor?

Rob Dinic is also suppose to come with the 120 and Ara Sergenian with his 45.

Howie when do you plan on leaving fl to come over to TX? May need some transport for my power head

Howie Nichols

09-13-2007, 03:04 PM

We will leave Thursday afternoon / evening. If you give me Brendan's # I will set up a time to pick it up and get it there for you!

tthibodaux

09-13-2007, 05:21 PM

Just wanted to let everyone know that between my guys and the guys helping Nunez we will have plenty of people to help with tow vehicles and holding boats on the dock for those coming short handed. Please feel free to come over and let us know if there is anything we can do.

jimsummers

09-14-2007, 08:32 AM

Howie I have not talked to Brendan in a few days to find out the up date but here is his # 727-573-9288 I will give you a call let you know. Thanks for all the help

Howie Nichols

09-14-2007, 02:23 PM

You got it Jim! Anytime. Does anyone else need items from Florida tranported out to Orange (within reason :D )

Rob D

09-14-2007, 02:31 PM

How about a 45.:eek: :eek:

john miffco

09-14-2007, 02:44 PM

would a 6 pack of florida beach babes be considered in reason??????
and swing by and pick up jr saffold,,,,,
wait a minute,,,the babes wouldnt come then

also to let ever1 know
fuel will be at the race site,,,,
john

DKL

09-15-2007, 10:37 AM

It might be nice if the fire dept. could bring their compressor over or make it available to fill air tanks for those that might need it.

tthibodaux

09-15-2007, 10:40 AM

It might be nice if the fire dept. could bring their compressor over or make it available to fill air tanks for those that might need it.YES it would... can someone check into that because Nunez needs air and had to run without it in Port Neches..

Good thinkin Doug!;) :cool:

cnunez55

09-15-2007, 11:07 AM

If you remember it was the valve was broke on my bottle. It wouldn't turn off and all the air runs out! I have to admitt that It was more comfortable going back to basic's for a change and having less things to disconnect. I know that having air is a benefit but I have flipped over I think 7 times and the only time I almost didn't make it out was with an air system. Not saying that they don't work but don't depend on them if your upside down.

john miffco

09-15-2007, 11:10 AM

sport rescue has air for us
at the champ events when they took over from bay city on
they walk the pits and ask if need refills
and check on drivers needs and boats emergency releases
great rescue and concerned for the drivers
excellent,,,,thanks guys

Howie Nichols

09-15-2007, 04:22 PM

Here is a link to the release form HQ has on its website, if you take this and your bottle to any dive shop they will fill it for you pretty cheap, and you don't need a dive card to fill it either.

http://www.apba-racing.com/Forms/PDF/Air-Tank%20refill%20release.pdf

John,

I'll work on the 6 pack request...

What kind of fuel is the truck going to supply?

Rob,

Can't you have a double deck trailer built and be able to bring both? We all know your rich and have unlimited resources....:p

john miffco

09-15-2007, 04:54 PM

cool deal on the 6 pack

he did confirm 6 barrels were coming
im guessing its the marine 96 that we had before that 120s like
i will call john s to find what fuel is on monday

and i will post it

DKL

09-15-2007, 07:14 PM

I have found that release paper Not to work at the dive shops I went to,they look at it and just say No way,,not without a C card. If you can get it to work for you fantastic,but I have had no luck with it.

I did find a guy in the FIRE DEPT. that would fill my tank ,after I explained I would not be diving with it.
My bottle takes a special adapter anyway,Sport Couldn't fill it at Highlands,I will get a new one before next year,,,,, better to have it and not need it than the other way around, remember Highlands John?????

john miffco

09-15-2007, 07:28 PM

i tried the release paper last yr
and they said no also
so had to pull out the card

dont want to remember highlands
1st in qual,1st in heats,1st to roll
went from good to bad day real quick
just like the rest of the season,,,
start good and gremlins take over
1 day ill have good luck again
hopefully next week

,,,,,got air now,,,,,,,
john

DKL

09-15-2007, 07:57 PM

I know what you mean,,Iv'e been looking for some of that Gremlin repellant to spray the boat down with but the store seem's to be all out :confused: :D

Is that gas going to legal for all of the class's

john miffco

09-15-2007, 08:44 PM

between glynn and me we bought up all the repelent there was,,,,,,sorry
but found out it dont work,,,,,gremlins multiply when they get wet
so the repellent is a scam.......

glynn has had some great finishes,,,,but more bad luck than the rest of us

both of us are having to build 2 new motors each just to race
but he has a broken boat being fixed also
so i cannot complain,,,,,,

i cannot answer for the 45s
fred miller runs the 45 program
so he will let yall know the fuel of the weekend,,like always

apba santioned events
goes by apba fuel rules,,,,,,,,,,,

tracy hawkins,,,,,,,
he came by today and gave him tuner,cowl,trim pump
then he went to schuberts and got motor
so lookin like we will be having the kaos brought out of retirement
after hanging from my shop roof for the last 6 yrs

cnunez55

09-17-2007, 04:35 PM

I went out to the site today and got a good look. In order to have any distance on the course it will have to be a triangle with one short and 2 long straits. I hope that they launch us from the navy pier. It is the only place that you will have a decent run to the corner! A great site and plenty of portacans are already on site. The water is smooth and should be blocked from the wind. The river was free of debre regaurdless of the hurricane. It's going to be one hell of a race and the advertisment is unreal. They have a commercial an almost every channel. Hope to see ya all there.

corey thibodaux

09-17-2007, 05:24 PM

I called Tracy today, and he said it is screaming. It is even faster than he remembers. Just wait untill he is running his own equipment. He has borrowed almost the whole damn boat. He has Glyns powerhead, some of Miffcos stuff, some of the Schuberts. I think he is going to be wearing a pair of Timmy's pants. He is borrowing my shoes. He is using Doug Langhams boxers, and Tim Seebolds prop wrench, and he will have an autographed picture of Bill Seebold in the cell with him during the race.

He is still looking for some more stuff to borrow.

GO H A W K I N S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D

john miffco

09-19-2007, 11:21 AM

gotta say for us 120s to look out ,,,,,

the big guns have been broken out,,,,,,,,
heard the word that tim seebold is coming to mix it up with us
we havent had tim here in 120 since 2005 at port neches

also glynns new boat wont be repaired in time
so he is breaking out his brand new seebold

and along with the champ high points leaders
of chris shepard,kevin ladd,michael schubert and howie nichols

tim fry and 2 of our guys from lubbock
along with who we already know is coming

think this will be the hardest hitting race of the yr
gotta get the A game out and be prepared
john

Rob D

09-19-2007, 12:20 PM

Maybe I will switch to the 45. :eek:

Legacy Chaplain Dude

09-20-2007, 08:44 AM

sounds like things are coming together for this maiden voyage in Orange, Texas, with the tunnel boat guys and the famous, (or infamous), Tri-Hull's! Jan and I will be there to provide our input to the weekend. We should be on site late Friday.

This will be Jan's first time in Texas for one of John's races. It is a joy to hang out down there...we are going to have a good ole' time!

Safe Travel to all!

Laurie and Jan Vidal
Legacy Powerboat Ministry

john miffco

09-20-2007, 09:02 AM

hey lorie
now the race is complete,,,,,,,,
with you and jan coming

i think you have been hanging around us texas folk too long
our lingo is sinking in,,,,

better get jan ready for some "good ole texas cookin"......
see you all friday
john

Legacy Chaplain Dude

09-20-2007, 10:11 AM

Thanks, John, for the thoughts. Lots of good memories down there in Texas, and I have seen some great racing in all 3 classes over the past 3 - 4 year...and I have developed that special appetite for those crazy guys in the Tri-Hulls! Just love it!

Have some good tough memories, too, of my good friend Mr. Nunez! What a fun guy he was and, man, did we pack the house at his funeral down there. Remember that, Curtis!? We had some of the most honest and frank conversations about life and family as he struggled to keep life going.

So, see you all down there for another chapter of tunnel boat racing!

catndahats

09-20-2007, 05:46 PM

Hi Laurie and Jan,
This may be off topic, and I don't know you, but hope to meet you in Orange. DKL's (Doug) wife is in the hospital...prayer works and is stronger where two or more bind together.

And, what's a guy got to do to sit in on your words when you speak before the race? I don't wanna miss a Sunday service--even a short one. I'd like to be there. And welcome to Texas, Jan!

Thanks,
Nate

sounds like things are coming together for this maiden voyage in Orange, Texas, with the tunnel boat guys and the famous, (or infamous), Tri-Hull's! Jan and I will be there to provide our input to the weekend. We should be on site late Friday.

This will be Jan's first time in Texas for one of John's races. It is a joy to hang out down there...we are going to have a good ole' time!

Safe Travel to all!

Laurie and Jan Vidal
Legacy Powerboat Ministry

Legacy Chaplain Dude

09-20-2007, 06:27 PM

Hey, Nate! Thanks for asking about the service. We will find a good place somewhere in the pits to have the chapel service. John Schubert will have his driver's meeting either right before or right after the chapel on Sunday, most likely. I will post notices around the pits on Saturday giving the location and time after I get both approved by John Schubert.

I have been doing this chaplaincy for 13 years with tunnel boat racers around the US, Canada and Mexico. Usually my lovely wife, Jan, will be there, as well. I think you will enjoy the time we have together as a racing community the day of the final events. These boat racers are all tops in my book!

Laurie and Jan Vidal

catndahats

09-20-2007, 06:31 PM

many thanks Laurie!

cnunez55

09-20-2007, 08:43 PM