Getting started in racing

[timsmcm]

I am a newbie to this forum and have searched to try to find
out more info but can t seem to find it. I remember watching
Ralph and Calvin down in Trinity Texas maybe 15 to 20 years ago racing Hydros or working on them and the youngsters driving for them and I wanted to do it then and I am wanting to get into it now would someone help a newbie out

[Dennis Crews]

In what part of the country are you located? We might be able to put you in touch wiht a local club in your area.

[timsmcm]

just south of dallas texas. I would really like to find some equipment and try to find out which size and class to shoot for. I am will to listen to any good advice

[DrRick34-0]

We have races sanctioned thru NBRA in your area. As a matter of fact there are some other new racers in Texas. There was just a threat titled something about racer looking for races in Texas. Please call the NBRA president Jeff Ruth about races in our area. 479-927-2847 or 800 432-6834

Rick Miller
drrm340@aol.com

[HYDRO21Z]

I am south of Dallas in Grand Prairie

just south of dallas texas. I would really like to find some equipment and try to find out which size and class to shoot for. I am will to listen to any good advice

I recently moved to Texas from the East coast. Been racing for the last 10 plus years, and would be glad to help you in any way you need.
Send me a pm with your contact info and lets talk.
Dennis

[Kev43V]

sounds like Texas may just get back on the racing map. thats great people!

[timsmcm]

I have been motocrossing and drag racing for years and would very much like to get into boat racing if I can find just one person that is a race in my book.

[Kev43V]

How big (or small) are you? It makes a diff. for what is a good class to start in

[timsmcm]

I am 5/10 and weigh 155

[Kev43V]

thats kinda handy you will not be to heavy for any class. So you might want to do your choosing based on making sure you do not buy into a class that doesn't have the boat counts needed to run. (I understand you feelings of 1 to run against is enough if thats all there are.) NBRA guys are good about combining classes to have a decent field.

APBA requires (in stock) 4 boats for any points (they dont run if there are no points)
i think in mod its 3 boats (if i am wrong someone will correct me i am sure )
but what ever you do get in touch with some of the people in that area.( like pm the people on the list in the other thread) More than likely you can arrange some rides in some rigs to decide what class you are comfortable starting out in (I understand you are used to going fast but riding a flying piece of plywood is a bit differant than my XR500 wfo LOL) GOOD LUCK! and WELCOME to the boat racin family.

[reed28n]

Welcome

I am a newbie to this forum and have searched to try to find
out more info but can t seem to find it. I remember watching
Ralph and Calvin down in Trinity Texas maybe 15 to 20 years ago racing Hydros or working on them and the youngsters driving for them and I wanted to do it then and I am wanting to get into it now would someone help a newbie out

Dr. Rick is an excellent resource. He knows his way around and can make sure you get the right equipment. Dennis is an excellent contact as well..

There is lots of help available from lots of people we just need to get you in a boat......

Good Luck!