Some Stupid Questions..

[capnzee]

We have averaged about 32 boats at the Parker 300 but are hoping for more this year. Every year we seem to pick up about 5 more boats. There should be about 5-6 boats in Division I, so you will be racing against them for a Division finish and of course with the handicap set-up, you will be racing against all of the boats in the race for a podium finish. If you check the rules, you will see in detail exactly when the starts are to be made. Without looking back, I think Division I gets a 15 minute head start over division II and about a 30 minute head start over division III etc etc. At the end of the "rules" thread, you will find a registration form. Your position in the Pit and also your position for the LeMans start is determined by the posted date on your entry. Your crew should include in addition to your drivers, a person to handle your trailer/tow vehicle (there are two required pit stops), and a scorer who sits up in the judges stand and records your laps and lap times. I guess 3 would be a minimum crew. More is better. This is really a fun race because everyone in the "family" gets into the act and becomes part of the race. It would be even greater if you could get a couple of your boats to come out and join the great race, great casino, and great scenery. Make it a grand vacation. If you can't put together a crew of 3, maybe we can help with a scorer. Rod

[Ron Hill]

Sorry about waking you at 7 this morning...but thought you'd called me...

See if can get John Rinker's Tri Hull out here....

I'll go get it...

What's the plan with roll cages and seat belts for Parker....?

Where is the Tri Hull web site???

[capnzee]

Tim has volunteered to remove the seat belts and the cage which also removes the problem. We are all in agreement that once the seat belts are removed, the roll cage becomes a very large sieve and needs to be removed. The boat then becomes a formidable Division I raceboat! We thank Tim for his cooperation and look forward to seeing them at Parker. Rod

[tthibodaux]

Sorry about waking you at 7 this morning...but thought you'd called me...

See if can get John Rinker's Tri Hull out here....

I'll go get it...

What's the plan with roll cages and seat belts for Parker....?

Where is the Tri Hull web site???

www.sportracingseries.com

[tthibodaux]

I just sent a pm to Wayne and Hunter Barber about the race. Also sent one to Jerry Rinker.

Ron, did you find out anything about John's tri?

I'm trying to get some guys together to come play, parker is something I have always wanted to do because my dad enjoyed it so much.

[capnzee]

Great to see you working on the numbers Tim! You will probably have to carry enough fuel to run about 1 hour and 30 minutes between pit stops. There are 2 required pit stops and division one boats are usually on the water for a total of about 4 and 30 minutes. I would guess that you would need to carry about 20 gallons of fuel????? I will make sure Ron gets hold of John with regard to his tri--Ron asked me to see if I could get John's phone number for him. Maybe you could send it in a reply. Rod

[tthibodaux]

Dads last race at Parker.. Hope I have better results.

[capnzee]

Great shot of your dad! Have you got one of your Division I boat, up to speed and in the air? Looking forward to meeting you and your dad! Rod

[tthibodaux]

I have a couple.. Still working on more boats. I have always wanted to go back to Parker, guess I never thought I would get to race.

[tthibodaux]

Hey Ron, any news on John's tri and who may drive it?