175cc Hydro Who, What, and When

[pro350hydro]

Just wondering if anyone is jumping on the bandwagon for the new 175cc Hydro class. I heard VRP has a new 175cc Twin available. What other motor builders are producing 175's???? Doesn't Rossi have a 175cc Jug for the 125? Anyone buying any 175's? Anyone plan to run 175cc hydro @ Depue this year?


Sattler

[Dr. Thunder]

I believe Dean Hobart here in Region 10 will be running a 175 at
Worlds ...

[pro350hydro]

Anyone else getting interested in 175cc hydro? Doesn't sound like many people are gearing up for the worlds in Depue....

[wings18]

great !! another class, let's concentrate on building the other 20 dead classes that already exist. just my 2 cents

[Dave_E71]

great !! another class, let's concentrate on building the other 20 dead classes that already exist. just my 2 cents

Actually, this is replacing an existing class.

Anyone else getting interested in 175cc hydro? Doesn't sound like many people are gearing up for the worlds in Depue....

Not I, we have enough to do with the three classes we're already running

Dave

[pro350hydro]

great !! another class, let's concentrate on building the other 20 dead classes that already exist. just my 2 cents

As Dave stated, this is replacing the dying RB class in the Pro catagory. There are new motors available and we need a place to put them, so what better place than in a dying class.

If you want to complain about classess, how about starting with all the J's and A's that run 9 heats a day with one motor and rule the flight schedule for motor changes, restrictors, drivers, boats, etc.

Can't we all just get along........why is everyone so negative about changes??

You guys need to loosen up and live a little

[Kristi Ellison]

I think maybe some people are missing the point. If you look at historical trends in our division I think this could be a shot in the arm. The biggest class we have is 125H and they are running 70-80 mph. 20 years ago the biggest class was 250H and at the time they were running 70-80 mph. As the classes get much faster over 90 mph the numbers drop off. It seems to some of us the largest interest and biggest comfort zone is 70-85mph.
Some guys are just too big for 125H and maybe don't want to run with the less experienced drivers that might migrate to that class as they move up from KPROH. At the same time they may not be ready to go 95mph in a 250H.
After being away for 15 years I was surprised RBH was still around. I ran it after my dad cut up my old formula 350 in 1982. It was not very popular for whatever reason way back then.
I think it might be a good shot in the arm and we are seriously thinking about buying a conversion kit and running it at the Worlds.
Just my 2 cents.
Kristi

[hshawwpba]

hshawapba

Just wondering if anyone is jumping on the bandwagon for the new 175cc Hydro class. I heard VRP has a new 175cc Twin available. What other motor builders are producing 175's???? Doesn't Rossi have a 175cc Jug for the 125? Anyone buying any 175's? Anyone plan to run 175cc hydro @ Depue this year?


Sattler

Mike I saw the motor on display at the winter APBA meeting looks real nice. I thought the price was really reasonable, approx 3200.00. I would think this class will be a growing class for the smaller racer that wants to go fast!
Only problem is you need to deal with Litzel?????

[Mike Schmidt]

Rex Hall has a kit to upgrade your Rossi 125 to 175.

Rumor has it Rossi is going to build a couple of twins.

There is at least one Kawasaki twin being built.

There is at least one Konig twin being built.

I am not 100% behind the class, as I feel it will detract from both the 125 and 250 class.

Michael D-1

[Kristi Ellison]

Some of us are just not ready to go as fast as you Mike!!!

[pro350hydro]

Mike I saw the motor on display at the winter APBA meeting looks real nice. I thought the price was really reasonable, approx 3200.00. I would think this class will be a growing class for the smaller racer that wants to go fast!
Only problem is you need to deal with Litzel?????

Yeah, I have not seen the motor yet but if it looks anything like my other 2 VRP's it's top notch. I have already been talking to Litzell about this motor. What's wrong with dealing with Litzell??? I have never had any problems. Can't see why anyone would have any problems dealing with him. He has always been great to me. But I pay my bills on time.....

I think Kristi is right. I'm hoping 175cc will be a shot in the arm that the Pro catagory needs. Let's hope it is.

[pro350hydro]

Rex Hall has a kit to upgrade your Rossi 125 to 175.

Rumor has it Rossi is going to build a couple of twins.

There is at least one Kawasaki twin being built.

There is at least one Konig twin being built.

That's great.

[DeanFHobart]

O175 Worlds...

To All:

Well said Kristi, you are exactly right.

Rex Hall will be converting one of my Rossi 125's into a 175 to be ready for the Worlds in DePue. The US will be kicking off this class and it will be a chance for the US Title Series, the DePue Men's Club, and APBA et. all to host a UIM World Event. Thanks to the hard work of Ralph Donald.

Word has it that Rossi himself and the VRP Factory Driver will be there. You don't get many chances to run World events... 4 heats of a beach start!!!

175 is not a new class..... it is replacing RB Hydro. O175 has been an approved UIM size for some time now.

Good luck to all,

Dean Hobart

[wings18]

can someone provide me with registration numbers for all 250,350,500,700.1100cc hydro's in region 10 last year. all clubs combined (SOA, NWC, AOF, CORA, WIR) Thanks John

[pro350hydro]

can someone provide me with registration numbers for all 250,350,500,700.1100cc hydro's in region 10 last year. all clubs combined (SOA, NWC, AOF, CORA, WIR) Thanks John

John,

What are you trying to say? I don't remember seeing you at any SOA, SLORA, or NWC races last year. And you run stock right? So what is your concern with the pro catagory?

We had elims in 350 hydro last year in Region 10 at an SOA event. It was great!

Capsules hurt the numbers in 500,700, and 1100 hydro. New availability of motors is reviving the 125,175,250, and 350cc hydro classes.

Mike