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    Guys, as a newbie to the sport, I found this forum and have read many posts regarding restructuring the classes and different issues on the local and national level. Some of these are becoming quite heated, which shows me that people are passionate about this hobby.

    Quick question for all?

    Why did you get into this sport?

    Here's my resaoning:
    #1 I love the water, and have always sailed in my previous years. Heck I bought a sailboat instead of an engagement ring many years ago!

    My father raced B Hydros in the 50's for many years before APBA was involved on the local level in Ohio. He talked about the good days when he and a buddy would go down to the lake, put their rig in, race each other with whatever they had, maybe get their picture in the paper, and look forward to their next race.

    He told me he stopped racing because it had become too commercialized and members fighting over classes and such.

    At the MHRA school, we were both introduced to a group of guys and gals that seemed to have bring the sport back around 180 or as the old man put it.."The good old days"

    I then dragged the family to a race this last weekend to look at what rigs would work for me next year. (For those in MHRA, look out, I plan to finish a respectable 9th or 10th!) And guess what....

    it's FUN! I had a blast driving the boat at the racer school, and had no idea what class it was. I saw true friendship at the races. Stories of competitors giving up trailer space to haul a rig. I watched a team put together a J boat for a racer after he was involved in an incident and lost his ride due to no part of his own.

    I watched complete strangers approach me and my family and offer assistance not only with looking at equipment, but also to make sure that my tent was up, campfire going, and coffee was available.

    I watched as parents looked out for each other kids, and made sure that everyone was safe.

    That is the reason why I am laying down some cash and getting involved.
    When it comes to boat racing and the wife, it's easier to ask for forgiveness than it is permission, and of course I spent a number of nights sleeping on the couch!

  • #2
    You nailed it right on the head why we all love the sport so much.
    The people!
    Welcome to you and your family!
    Good luck!
    http://www.stockoutboard.com/

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    • #3
      many reasons

      But one good example comes from this past weekend at Pleasant Prairie, WI. After a long cold, windy, sometimes rainy weekend the pits stayed mostly full after the end of the race day for quite some time. Sure people were packing up and some did leave right away, but there were a bunch of people standing around talking with their friends too. Kinda difficult leaving the last race of the season, is for me anyways.

      And then after spending the last three days together there were 9 race trailers in the Culvers parking lot as a bunch of us ate a late dinner there - after slowly leaving the pits.

      Bill Pavlick

      PS - plus in my mind it is a pretty unique sport and quite the ride.
      Support your local club and local races.

      Bill Pavlick

      I'm just glad I'm not Michael Mackey - BPIII

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      • #4
        [QUOTE=DtwSailor;166546]Quick question for all?

        Why did you get into this sport?

        [QUOTE]

        Because the Pavlicks are the nicest people you'd ever want to meet. If they moved to carts so would I.

        Waiting for Don to chime in on this one............

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        • #5
          Welcome to the greatest motorsport in the world.

          I think you hit all the high notes and I completely agree with you. In the end it is always about the people.

          Again, welcome
          Walker Racing family
          302SSH.....Putting the Stock back in Stock Outboard

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          • #6
            If they moved to carts, would Mike finally sell me 225-V?

            And quite honestly I can’t stand Mike, I just love his boats and the rest of the Pavlick’s. Everyone should spend a night there with the 4 boys…I think Donny still has welts from the air soft guns and nurf machine guns. Cheryl invites us in like we are one of the family. Awesome!!!!

            That is what I love about this sport, the people. When we were having problems coming home from California every trailer that passed stopped to make sure we were ok. Some even saw us off the highway (Runne’s) and they stopped to make sure everything was ok.

            The other thing is…it’s not easy to win and you have to work hard at it. If it were easy I don’t think I would stay.
            "Ask anyone, I have no friends. I do have some people that put up with me and mostly because they like the rest of my family"

            Don Allen

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            • #7
              You certainly pointed out the main parts that DO NOT CHANGE! lol. We all welcome you to the sport.




              "The Coffee Guy"
              TEAM CAFFEINE
              Cranked up and ready to Roll


              Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles. It empties today of its strengths (Corrie ten Boom)

              "Cup of Joe? Not no mo! Kevs Coffee is the only way to go!" (John Runne 09)
              " IF you can find a better cup of coffee... Kev will drink it!" (Michael Mackey 08)

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              • #8
                I would also like to welcome you to HR. It is a great web site to learn about the sport and to get good deals on equipment. Ask any questions and you will get great answers.

                Everybody helps everyone in this sport and we are all one big family
                Mike - One of the Montana Boys

                If it aint fast make it look good



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                • #9
                  Passion

                  I think the better question is what will keep you in the sport ? It is real easy to get bit by the bug. But keeping you here is the hard part.

                  There you pointed out the passion. I think that is a good reason. You won't find better friends or nicer people in any other motorsport. While we get heated at times, we are only thinking of how to retain you as a member. And now we are venturing into how to get more poeple like you.

                  Welcome.
                  Dave Mason
                  Just A Boat Racer

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                  • #10
                    Thanks DtwSailor for partispapting in the 2010 MHRA Racer School. From a team born out of the 2009 MHRA Racer School we would like to also welcome you. Your resoning really sunk the nail with one swing of the hammer.

                    I would like to say thank you to everyone at MHRA and all the Racers, Crews and Famlies that partisapated in the 2010 MHRA Summer Shootout! What a blast the sport of Stock Outboard Power Boat racing is. We are at a loss for words..exept for...Come on Spring! We want to go racing!

                    Having just wrapped up our first full season in the sport I have to say it is all that and more. MHRA, keep the five race schedule for 2011; make it six and we will be there for that one also!

                    Being 2009 Racer School Graduates we have to say to anyone considering getting into the sport that the MHRA Racer School is a First Rate Class Act. The follow-on mentorship needed to get a racing program developed came naturally. Thank you everyone that has helped with all the duct tape, technical tips and rescue boats not to mention loner GPS, safety gear and props.

                    See you all at the lake next summer.
                    Last edited by Raymond; 09-27-2010, 03:40 PM. Reason: Spelling
                    Raymond


                    Have you or your team set up a social network page yet? Do your part to expose and promote the sport when you’re not racing and create a presence online today.

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                    • #11
                      Really, i'm here as many of the people here, my father raced, my mother scored, my older brother raced, i don't know anything else.
                      I stay as these are the best people around. I stopped racing for a few years when i was buying my first house, i think i attended more races in those spectating years than i have a racer.
                      More then friends, this Friday to Sunday group of people are family you only get to see on weekends...
                      ----
                      Graham18ce
                      Team Canada ThunderCat
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                      • #12
                        Welcome!!

                        I'm the wife of a racer and the mother of the J Driver you referenced above... I joined the racing family approximately 17 yrs ago and have to tell you that I'm proud and honored to be involved. I agree with Jeff! You nailed it on the head! What you witnessed is an amazing display of camaraderie and respect. Our family ties feel stronger with this group of people then most of our biological families. I couldn't imagine a life without racing and I'm so happy that my son is following in his father and grandfather's footsteps.

                        I have to admit that the idea of my son racing scared me a little bit. He has been attending the races since he was 3 weeks old and expressed his interest in racing before he could speak a full sentence. It still seems crazy to me to put a 9 or 10 yr old in a boat!! As much as I am supportive, I feared his first accident and how I would react. What I did not anticipate was how surprisingly calm I would be and that's when I realized it was due to the fact that I have a great deal of trust in his my husband and the other "teachers", the rescue crew and in my son. It was no surprise at all that fellow racers began pitching in to get him back out there (if he wanted to go). They'd give you the shirt off their back if you needed that too..

                        My point is - you have witnessed the primary reason a large percentage of racers and their families have stuck around for decades. I adore my friends and racing family. I'm even more grateful to have something like this that keeps my own little family together and allows us all to find equal enjoyment.

                        Looking forward to meeting you and your family next spring!

                        Heather Miskerik

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                        • #13
                          As Heather stated, I too am the mother of a J-driver, I raced, my brother, my father, my uncles, my grandfather, my son's father, and his father's father. 4th generation racer. Wow, how great is that. All the up and coming young racers will make friends they will have until the day they leave this world. Welcome to Stock Outboards! Hope to meet you next spring!
                          Wendy McCourtie Smith

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