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Tom Lowe does a fantastic job with his pics and comments. He hinted at a subperb program the MHRA is doing. I felt this program deserved a thread of its own for thanks.
Never Ever Racer - Allows anyone who has never raced a boat to jump in a rig and go for some laps. All it takes is your interest. MHRA has lined up three rigs for folks to test. There is a J rig for the young guys and gals and also an ASH and 20SSH. On Friday in very bad conditions the never ever racers wanted to go for it. K&K Insurance Providers were on hand watching this program take place. The rain finally slowed and the newbies had at it. There were several workers involved. I wandered down to have a look and watch the program myself. I saw Dean Sutherland and Mark Miskeric working very very hard in windy, rainy chilly conditions to get I think 9 participants out. Another outstanding volunteer was Laura Wheeler. She was in the water for close to three or 4 hours catching boats coming in, helping instruct the participants and in general doing whatever. Many other folks were helping out with Lifejackets, Kevlar, and all the saftey equipment to fit the various sizes of the drivers. The cool thing about this program is it is never ever racers. As a result two of these participants competed in the races this past weekend. I know one is hooked for life as she said so. The other participant I did not get a chance to speak to, but I bet they are hooked.
I know Region 7 is working on putting together some rigs for a program similar to this. Every club and region should try to copy this program. I think it is that great. I also know Sorenson has a similar program out west with the NorCal title.
So, for you racers that thinking of retiring some equipment or selling it cheap, please consider donating it to your club to use in a program like this.
My hat is off to the MHRA, job well done. And please, continue with this program.
This is the best form of advertising our kneel down boat racing can have. Getting folks into boats to try it out is key here. This program is doing what most have talked about for 20 years.
Many thanks to all those who also loaned rigs to the never ever racers to race in their first sanctioned racer. This is how we grow the sport. No amount of ads or talk is going to accomplish what this does.
So spread the word, get this program in your club, at your races each and every time. Boat racing is not dying with programs like this.
Never Ever Racer - Allows anyone who has never raced a boat to jump in a rig and go for some laps. All it takes is your interest. MHRA has lined up three rigs for folks to test. There is a J rig for the young guys and gals and also an ASH and 20SSH. On Friday in very bad conditions the never ever racers wanted to go for it. K&K Insurance Providers were on hand watching this program take place. The rain finally slowed and the newbies had at it. There were several workers involved. I wandered down to have a look and watch the program myself. I saw Dean Sutherland and Mark Miskeric working very very hard in windy, rainy chilly conditions to get I think 9 participants out. Another outstanding volunteer was Laura Wheeler. She was in the water for close to three or 4 hours catching boats coming in, helping instruct the participants and in general doing whatever. Many other folks were helping out with Lifejackets, Kevlar, and all the saftey equipment to fit the various sizes of the drivers. The cool thing about this program is it is never ever racers. As a result two of these participants competed in the races this past weekend. I know one is hooked for life as she said so. The other participant I did not get a chance to speak to, but I bet they are hooked.
I know Region 7 is working on putting together some rigs for a program similar to this. Every club and region should try to copy this program. I think it is that great. I also know Sorenson has a similar program out west with the NorCal title.
So, for you racers that thinking of retiring some equipment or selling it cheap, please consider donating it to your club to use in a program like this.
My hat is off to the MHRA, job well done. And please, continue with this program.
This is the best form of advertising our kneel down boat racing can have. Getting folks into boats to try it out is key here. This program is doing what most have talked about for 20 years.
Many thanks to all those who also loaned rigs to the never ever racers to race in their first sanctioned racer. This is how we grow the sport. No amount of ads or talk is going to accomplish what this does.
So spread the word, get this program in your club, at your races each and every time. Boat racing is not dying with programs like this.
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Better than running onto the beach.
Again, thanks to MHRA, its officers and members: We hope to see you all again soon.
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