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**david bryan** · 02-09-2011, 06:08 PM

well how about that it was not a rumor after all

**David Weaver** · 02-09-2011, 06:10 PM

Hope you can get some coverage in the local media with emphasis on the positive economic impact that the area will lose with the cancellation of this event.

**Mrs blueskyracer** · 02-09-2011, 06:27 PM

Wow - it is too bad that they are misunderstanding what we do. IMO As well the big benefit that we bring economic stimulus to the communities that we race in.

We have similar concerns at some of the places that we race. In Idaho you have to purchase invasive specie stickers for boats, we have to purchase them for the hydroplanes. They require that all water craft entering and leaving the state of Idaho be inspected. Montana is also now doing check stations.

We comply and when we stop at the check stations they tell us that our hydroplanes are not the kind of boats they are looking at, they don't stay in the water the are put in run at 45-90 mph and taken out. They aren't moored or stored in the water.

Since they are race equipment they are kept impeccably clean and dried between races. The very first check station we stopped at the guy told us that then made me open up the race trailer just because he "wanted to see the boats" said he would try and make a race. He couldn't believe how clean, dry and carefully they we all packed and stored.

Sorry to hear that you were misunderstood.

As to the fuel spill issue, that is a pretty usual request. Seattle Outboard Association has a great written policy for how fuel is handled at races.

**Aussie Steve** · 02-09-2011, 06:29 PM

;(

**AZ Outlaw** · 02-09-2011, 06:30 PM

Originally posted by David Weaver View Post

Hope you can get some coverage in the local media with emphasis on the positive economic impact that the area will lose with the cancellation of this event.

Not only this event, but a 24hr jet ski race planned this year, along with a second SCOA race in April, and a F1 Champ race in 2012. Not to mention a local red cross was wanting to do a blood donation drive in conjuntion with boat race events. Free community event bringing economic impact to a local economy etc....everyone looses over this deal. But they will let 5000 people swim/piss/s*** in the lake during a triathalon in 3 weeks.

**AZ Outlaw** · 02-09-2011, 06:48 PM

As Ernie stated...."If it is acceptable to you and you can provide us with inspection guidelines, they,our inspectors,will also inspect for the mussel. We would be willing to pay for an inspector if you feel it is necessary. The inspector would need to be there around 6 am to inspect the boats and should not be over an hour. These boats are never stored in water and 99% of them will not have been in the water for at least 3 months. We will also provide a way to wash them if necessary.
Please advise me as to the acceptability of our plan and any other requirements that you might have."

The CVWD was just not willing to work with us after a last minute snag was implemented.

**Mrs blueskyracer** · 02-09-2011, 07:00 PM

At our Trout Creek Montana race, (we couldn't actually race due to bad water conditions from a flash river event), they still said that we brought in approximately $50,000 in revenue to the community. There are only approx 10k people in our county and we are geographically spready out (1 person per 3.4 sq miles I think). Just some $$$ facts for your files. Stock Outboard Racing even at a local level brings in revenue. I am sure the amount would of been substantially higher if we would of actually raced. I am even more sure that the revenue would of been greater for a SO Winter National Event. Really sorry to hear this......

**oldracer** · 02-09-2011, 07:12 PM

The wife and I were looking where to book a motel and attend the event. This has now been a bummer. She is not in the best of health and was looking forward to attending.

**racer121M** · 02-09-2011, 07:14 PM

It would be interesting to know if the CVWD has set up inspection sites at all of the launch ramps in the area to check for zebra mussels. If not I would think that a class action suit could be implemented since it seems they are acting in an arbitrary and capricious manner to stop the race. Doesn't APBA have a lawyer on staff? I know there are at least 2 who are members.

**Tomtall** · 02-09-2011, 07:43 PM

Doesn't matter know

The CVWD was just not willing to work with us after a last minute snag was implemented.

Sounds to me that the CVWD really didn't want this to come off and were merely finding reasons to make you jump thru more hoops hoping you would get discouraged and pull out. There are more than likely political reason behind this and unfortunatley the racers lose. Sorry to here all your hard work was for naught.

Breath in, breath out ,move on.

**Skoontz** · 02-09-2011, 07:53 PM

Sorry to hear about this Jeff. Buit then, what do you expect froma state where it is more important fpor Rats to have sex, and butteflies to make nik nik than it is for a homeowner to cut a fire break to prevent fires....Or for that matter 35,000 people out iof work in the Delta for because they wont turn on the water pumps to the farmers, who grow the food we all eat....All to save a little fish about the size of a poodle turd, not even indigenous to the region........

**sponsonhead** · 02-09-2011, 09:05 PM

The Democratic Process

One can only assume that the Coachella Valley Water District is run by a body of Elected Officials.

So, who's coming up for re-election soon?

Perhaps if some campaign donations were made to NON-INCUMBENT CANDIATES, who were made well aware of where the money came from, and WHY it came their way, someone might get the message.

Then again, maybe not.

Funny thing: in the "Breakout Session" I hosted in Detroit in the Membership Retention meeting that Ernie did, one of the two MOST IMPORTANT things that our group came up with was for APBA to become a lobbying force to be reckoned with when it comes to stuff like this. It sure would come in handy about now....

R-19

**daveracerdsh** · 02-09-2011, 09:55 PM

Fishy

Something sure seems fishy here....SCOA did everything they were asked to do in a timely matter....I would bet every last dime I have there there is something going on behind the scenes here......I honestly feel bad for the Dawe family and Jeff Conant....they are good friends and I hate to see friends dumped on. I agree with Pat Gleason...time to pull out the big guns at APBA and start filing some paper....don't we have some lawyers that head the SORC? Does APBA not have legal council? Time to get something going on this.....what next....you can't bring a ski boat in from out of state and use a California boat launch? Good god...what next?

**Racerkyle20** · 02-09-2011, 10:06 PM

Guess it's Basketball time!

Well this sucks. This is total bs on the part of CVWD....I hope APBA sues for not only for monies spent but DAMAGES! You can't just issue permits then retract them. Breach of contract seems to come to mind.

Well my girlfriend and I already have the time off. So we will be heading down for sunshine, visitng family, and maybe some Basketball that week!!!! GO COUGS!

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