Lots of help needed!

[Lost-In-MX]

I moved to Mexico City (yes, as in way south of the border) about 2 years ago, and quickly got involved in the local boat racing scene. Mexico is a wonderful country with incredible race sites, good people, and a very well organized National Boating Federation (www.federacionmexicanademotonauticas.org.mx). However, the whole country ofers very limited classes:
1) A few classes for white water jet boats (Mexico is hosting the 2010 World Championship next week with teams from Canada, USA, New Zaeland, and others)
2) OPC T-1
3) OB2000 and OB3000 (Think of the 80's MOD V´s and the like)
4) No number 4!!!

As a former Mod VP driver and river racer, I know very little about small hydroplanes and runnabouts, however, I know enough to assert that Mexico needs one class for these boats. And I made it my goal to bring it down here.

Here´s where I need a ot of help:

1) I would like to start buying 6-10 entry-level rigs that are new to let drivers try them out the regular national races, to plant the seeds, promote the class and get new drivers involved in the sport.
2) The rigs need to be very affordable so people who do not race in the other (very expensive classes) give this option a chance.
3) River racing is very popular south of the border. Are therehulls that are better than others for this type of racing?
4) With whom do I need to get in touch to ge these boats and motors built?
5) I have to choose boats that can participate in two classes (like the restricted J class and then big brother/sister or mom/dad can race in the adult class).

6) Where do you recommend I start?

Thank you in advance for your help.

[sam]

Where do you recommend I start?

OSY 400 The rules are plain and motors are available.

[ricmontoya]

A class similar to C Stock / Mod Runabout. Here is a link to the Ecuador Organization http://www.vincesnautico.com/index.html. They race on rivers, runabouts can handle white water. Last time I was there 5 years ago they were building boats for about $1100. If you've got additional questions you can contact me at ricstr4@gmail.com website is www.yamatoracing.com Thanks Ric

[Lost-In-MX]

A class similar to C Stock / Mod Runabout. Here is a link to the Ecuador Organization http://www.vincesnautico.com/index.html. They race on rivers, runabouts can handle white water. Last time I was there 5 years ago they were building boats for about $1100. If you've got additional questions you can contact me at ricstr4@gmail.com website is www.yamatoracing.com Thanks Ric

Thank you very much for this information. For what I see in their website, this class is really working for them. I will contact you this week Ric.
Gracias!

[dwilderacer]

Both Rick and Sam made good suggestions. I would go with the OSY since it is an international class and would allow you to compete with the world if you get to that point. If you only see it being a local thing, some C runabouts would be best for river racing or marathons. It depends on your goals and ambitions. If you get it together I would love to come down and help you set up boats and train drivers. My spanish is not that good, but racing is an international language.

[Lost-In-MX]

Both Rick and Sam made good suggestions. I would go with the OSY since it is an international class and would allow you to compete with the world if you get to that point. If you only see it being a local thing, some C runabouts would be best for river racing or marathons. It depends on your goals and ambitions. If you get it together I would love to come down and help you set up boats and train drivers. My spanish is not that good, but racing is an international language.

Thanks for the offer! I agree with both suggestions, and I´m actually working on an article for my website in which I talk about all of this, link some videos, and talk bout what the guys in Ecuador are doing. Spanish not good? Can you say "una cerveza por favor?". Most people speak pretty good English as in most schools is a mandatory subject. No worries there.
Also, I understand that the Michigan Club hosts "racers school". Great idea to avoid accidents and mistakes.

[STEVE FRENCH]

Here's another class ta think about.........https://hydroracer.net/forums/showthr...highlight=Mini

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[STEVE FRENCH]

Another link http://www.boatracingfacts.com/forum...hlight=mini+gt

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