APBA Ballot Results - All Categories

[Howie Nichols]

Results found from APBA's website

MODIFIED OUTBOARD:

PROPOSAL #1 750CCMR Drivers tied, 8 to 8 on a proposal to establish a minimum weight for the class, so the measure failed.
PROPOSAL #2 400CCMH Drivers voted 3 to 0 to add a new motor to both the APBA Rule Book, Rule 18 – Modified Outboard Classes, 3-A and Modified Tech Manual, 400 CC Mod Class, pg. 33 #3. EFFECTIVE Nov. 1, 2011 for the 2012 season add new g.
To legalize the 20 cu in Hot Rod rotor valve motor to compete in the 400ccMH class with a minimum weight of 370 pounds. Specifications for the motor will be the current specs and rules for the 350 CC Hot Rod found in the 2011 Modified Tech Manual.

PRO:

C Service and C Racing Runabout drivers voted 11 to 4 to reject a proposed change to the PRO Technical Manual to reduce three minimum hull specifications for those classes.

STOCK OUTBOARD:

Stock members voted 149 to 89 to approve Proposal 1: EFFECTIVE Nov. 1, 2011, the following sentence will be added to the end of Category Racing Rule 3, Records, paragraph 4:
Stock Outboard shall also recognize one-quarter (1/4) mile straightaway records. These record events must be run in the same manner as kilometer records except with the one-quarter mile distance and the entrant must run the equipment in “competition set-up”.
Stock members voted 147 to 88 to approve Proposal 2, EFFECTIVE Nov. 1, 2011: Change Category Racing Rule 25, Awards, paragraph 3(A)(2)(h) by adding the words (…except a quarter mile straightaway record…) so that one-quarter mile records would not qualify for additional Hall of Champions “bonus” points under the Stock Outboard Hall of Champions criteria.
Stock members voted 155 to 80 to approve Proposal 3, EFFECTIVE Nov. 1, 2011: Add a new paragraph 12 to Category Racing Rule 3, Records, which reads as follows:
12. All current SO records are grandfathered. To establish a new record, the driver must establish a speed that is 95% of the grandfathered record. Once a new record for a particular course is established, it must thereafter be broken as set forth in the APBA General Racing Rules. Any record set at 95% of the old record would not be eligible for Hall of Champions “bonus” points.
Stock members voted 182 to 57 to approve Proposal 4, EFFECTIVE Nov. 1, 2011: Add the following sentence to Rule 4, Start & Finish, paragraph 9: At Stock Outboard Divisional and National Championships, in the event of a camera or film failure, the heat should be re-run.
Stock members voted 158 to 79 to approve Proposal 5, EFFECTIVE Nov. 1, 2011: Add a new paragraph 11 to Rule 11, Stock Outboard Marathons, as follows:
11. In the event a boat starts the heat but does not finish it, that boat shall be scored in the next available position behind all other boats which have finished the heat. In the event multiple boats start the heat but do not finish it, those boats not finishing shall place according to the distance in the heat they have traveled under power.
Stock members voted down Proposal 6, 143 to 98. (It would have limited the number of Stock Outboard classes starting with the 2014 racing season.)

[Howie Nichols]

Opc

OPC:

All of the following measures passed. The effective date will be 30 days after being finalized (MAY 4TH, 2011) unless otherwise noted.
Proposal #1 approved 86 to 5, EFFECTIVE MAY 4TH, 2011
Rule 6, Starting of Race, no. 2, B, 6) and 11)
Current Rule: 6) …Boats not ready to line up when required will be disqualified or placed in the least desirable starting position at the discretion of the starter.
6) (at the end of the second sentence) replace the word “starter” with “Race Committee”
Sentence to read: Boats not ready to line up when required will be disqualified or placed in the least desirable starting position at the discretion of the Race Committee.
Current Rule:
11) … If the start is aborted, the penalty is 1 lap or move to the end of the dock, at the discretion of the starter.
11) (at the end of the second sentence) replace the word “starter” with “Race Committee”
Sentence to read: If the start is aborted, the penalty is 1 lap or move to the end of the dock, at the discretion of the Race Committee.
Proposal #2 approved 75 to 16, EFFECTIVE MAY 4TH, 2011
Rule 7 Restart, No. 2, (new) A
Current Rule:
2. If a LeMans or poleboat start is utilized, starting positions for the restart will be determined by the order of position—not running order—each boat was in for the preceding completed lap, whenever deemed possible by the Race Committee.
ADD NEW A. If a race is stopped, any boat that goes on a trailer will be required to line up at the end, or whichever is the least advantageous starting position. Refueling, adjustments and minor repairs are permitted in the water. See Rule 3, General Rules Paragraph 4.
Proposal #3 approved 84 to 6 , EFFECTIVE MAY 4TH, 2011
Rule 13, Straightaway Trials, Par 3
Note: OPC Rule 18, Records, refers rulings to APBA GRR.
Current Rule:
3. In order to qualify for kilometer records a driver must have participated in a sanctioned APBA OPC event, in that class, in the preceding 12 months.
Change to read: “In order to qualify for kilometer and 1/4 mile records, a driver must have participated in a sanctioned APBA OPC event, in that class, in the preceding 12 months.”
Proposal #4 approved 82 to 9, EFFECTIVE MAY 4TH, 2011
Rule 22, Boat Numbers, No. 1
Current Rule second sentence: Failure of the number to be visible disqualifies the boat.
Change to read: Failure of the number to be readable may disqualify the boat
Proposal #5 approved 86 to 4, EFFECTIVE MAY 4TH, 2011
Rule 22, Boat Numbers, No. 1
Current Rule last sentence: The legality of any boat numbering is the responsibility of the inspector and the race committee only and cannot be protested.
Change to read: The legality of any boat numbering is the responsibility of the Race Committee only and cannot be protested.
Note: removes the wording [inspector] who is a member of the Race Committee
Proposal #6 approved 71 to 18, EFFECTIVE MAY 4TH, 2011
Rule 6, Starting a Race, par. 1, A.
Current Rule: A. At all OPC races of more than 5 laps, the scorer shall record lap times for every boat every lap.
Change to: “In races of more than 5 laps, consisting of 1 heat only, where positions and National High Points are awarded, the scorer may have the option to record lap times for every boat every lap.
Proposal #7 V Production Drivers approved 2 to 0, EFFECTIVE MAY 4TH, 2011
Rule 20, Classes, No. 1, National Classes, Stock Classes, and Section D
Change the name of the class to VP 75 from V Production.
Proposal #8 Champ Class Drivers approved 4 to 0, EFFECTIVE MAY 4TH, 2011
Rule 20, Classes, No. 5, Altered Classes, Champ Class, A
Change Champ Class designation to Formula 1.
Proposal #9 Champ Class Drivers approved 4 to 0, EFFECTIVE MAY 4TH, 2011
Rule 20, Classes, No. 5, Altered Classes, Champ Class
Current Rule: The OPC Commission reserves the right to modify or change these technical rules at any time to ensure the competitive compatibility of engines, for safety reasons, or in the interest of controlling the participants’ cost of racing. Any technical changes must have the support of the OPC Technical Committee, must be published in Propeller, and will take effect 30 days after such publication.
Remove the following: “must be published in Propeller and will take place 30 days from publication”
Proposal #10- Champ Class Drivers approved 4 to 1, EFFECTIVE MAY 4TH, 2011
Rule 20, Classes, No. 5, Altered Classes, Champ Class Motor Standards
Current Rule: Champ Class Motor Standards
Add a new 5): “Only 12 or 24 volt starting system is permitted.”
Proposal #11- Formula 150 Drivers approved 5 to 3, EFFECTIVE MAY 4TH, 2011
Rule 20, Classes, No. 4, Form 150 Class Motor Standards 4)
Current Rule: 4) 12 or 24 volt starting system is permitted.
Revise 4) to read: “Only 12 or 24 volt starting system is permitted.”
Proposal #12- Sport C Drivers approved 13 to 2, EFFECTIVE MAY 4TH, 2011
Rule 20, Classes A, Sport C Class Motor Standards
Add a new 10) “Sport C class to use one 12 volt ‘nominal’ battery only.”
Proposal #13- SST 120 Drivers approved 18 to 1, EFFECTIVE MAY 4TH, 2011
Rule 20, Classes No. 3, Super Stock Classes, C, SST 120 Motor Standards, 1)
Current Rule:
SST 120 Motor Standards
1) All cowling and engine graphics and colors shall be essentially the same as OEM, with updating to later models allowed only as a complete OEM design.
Change to read: “All cowling and engine graphics and colors shall be the same as OEM for product identity and may either be OEM or aftermarket.”
Proposal #14- SST 120/SST 200 Class Drivers approved 20 to 1, EFFECTIVE November 1, 2011 for the 2012 season.
Rule 20, Classes, No. 3, Super Stock Classes, C, SST 120 Motor Standards, 10)
Current Rule: 10) Every sanctioned SST 120 race must include the SST 200 class, running concurrently and scored separately.
Remove paragraph # 10 in its entirety from the rule book.
Note: no longer requires SST 200 and SST 120 to run together, scored separately.
Proposal #15- SST 120 Drivers approved 18 to 2 EFFECTIVE November 1, 2011 for the 2012 season.
Rule 20, Classes, No. 3, C, SST 120 Technical Standards, SST 120 Motor Standards, 9).
SST 120 Driver Petition submitted to National Headquarters before December 1, 2010 per Bylaw 12.7.3
Remove Current Rule in its entirety: 9) The 200XS SST OptiMax engine, unaltered, is a legal engine in SST 120 class, and must meet SST 200 class weight.
Note: This would no longer allow the 200 XS OptiMax engine, unaltered, to be a legal engine in the SST 120 class. The SST 200 equipment may no longer be run as SST 120.
Proposal #16 ALL drivers (except Sportsman Classes) approved 62 to 10 EFFECTIVE MAY 4TH, 2011
Rule 27 Inspection Procedure, no. 4, A, 3) and B, 3)
A. All stock and super stock motors (except SST 200)
A.3 change to read: Third place or random draw: Inspection of cylinder heads, ports, intake and gearcase.
B.3 change to read: Third place or random draw: At the discretion of the Inspector, one or more of the following shall be inspected: cylinder heads, ports, intake and gearcase.
B. SST 200 Motors, no. 5, A, 3) and B, 3)
A.3 change to read: Third place or random draw: Inspection of one cylinder head, ports, intake and gearcase.
B.3 change to read: Third place or random draw: At the discretion of the inspector, one or more of the following shall be inspected: one cylinder head, ports, intake and gearcase.

[STEVE FRENCH]

Thank you.