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just in from headquarters, APBA style, here is the quote by GN7: Quote Bob Graeff on Performanceboats forums posting called, Capsules.
QUOTE: "There is one thing that did come from this. This isn't official till you read it from the APBA, but a lower inboard class that is allowed to run open is suppose to be developed like right now. The exact class specs and rules haven't been nailed down yet, but it looks like it will be much like the much discussed SE class.
Also, it looks like the IERC chairperson, Ted Kolby will be allowed to work it out so the Nosties get a US1 recognition."
What this means as I interpret this with additional phone calls all night long: Capsules will be mandated for all inboard flats currently running Super Stock, Pro Stock, or Blown K racing runabout for all racing 2016 and beyond. Those exempt are: Comp Jet (returning class rejuvenated by Nostalgia) Grand National (Inboard Endurance currently hosting the special class of Nostalgia Endurance), Cracker Box, and multiple Nostalgia inboard flats classes! As stated above, the popular former E Racing Runabout class has been reinstated with specific engine rules and temporarily designated; SE.
The SE rules I have been told are as follows: ONLY 355 cube limits including all cast iron block and heads, 10-1 compression, no roller cams, dual plane intakes with 650 cfm carburetion. In other words, a spec motor class, what SS used to be, but, all this is still unconfirmed at this time! There is even talk of a possible restrictor plate addition in order to maintain strict speed limits. Another rumor I suspect but food for thought.
Further info suggests all Nostalgia classes (possible 3) will be probationary for up to one year but National points may be up for grabs. I said maybe! The first event being considered is Burley! Now, you see why I am so up for racing this year? It has taken 10 years for Nostalgia to be recognized by this body but Vintage Hydroplanes and Californian Nostalgia Flat GPS controlled classes have been thriving for many years within APBA. I think about 6 years. I believe AOF was the first in 2006 when hydroplane clubs recognized Nostalgia Inboard flats as National classes. Including, SK, 468, Ski Boat, and GPS 80mph.
In conclusion, now not only hydros can compete for APBA National points if they chose but Nostalgia Flat is being considered a National class. IF we want to run both including our current club AOF and SLORA we can. Who knows what the other classes will be called, but I know it will be a slow and a not-so-slow class that must stay under a designated speed and the small block SE.
I will post more when all is confirmed and further rules surface.
I had better not say more until all Commissioners are back with their instructions and official information. For now, you could say this post is early speculation, but very well connected to those who were there.
There was only one dissenting vote out of 13, that being Hank Wendt from New Jersey.
Note, the Australians also mandated capsules in their inboard Bad Boats just last month after a tragic year of crashes.
Maybe its time, and long overdue, what does a jerk know? I'll tell you, 80 is plain fast enough on a short course with safe wide turns. Hurrah for Nostalgia!
QUOTE: "There is one thing that did come from this. This isn't official till you read it from the APBA, but a lower inboard class that is allowed to run open is suppose to be developed like right now. The exact class specs and rules haven't been nailed down yet, but it looks like it will be much like the much discussed SE class.
Also, it looks like the IERC chairperson, Ted Kolby will be allowed to work it out so the Nosties get a US1 recognition."
What this means as I interpret this with additional phone calls all night long: Capsules will be mandated for all inboard flats currently running Super Stock, Pro Stock, or Blown K racing runabout for all racing 2016 and beyond. Those exempt are: Comp Jet (returning class rejuvenated by Nostalgia) Grand National (Inboard Endurance currently hosting the special class of Nostalgia Endurance), Cracker Box, and multiple Nostalgia inboard flats classes! As stated above, the popular former E Racing Runabout class has been reinstated with specific engine rules and temporarily designated; SE.
The SE rules I have been told are as follows: ONLY 355 cube limits including all cast iron block and heads, 10-1 compression, no roller cams, dual plane intakes with 650 cfm carburetion. In other words, a spec motor class, what SS used to be, but, all this is still unconfirmed at this time! There is even talk of a possible restrictor plate addition in order to maintain strict speed limits. Another rumor I suspect but food for thought.
Further info suggests all Nostalgia classes (possible 3) will be probationary for up to one year but National points may be up for grabs. I said maybe! The first event being considered is Burley! Now, you see why I am so up for racing this year? It has taken 10 years for Nostalgia to be recognized by this body but Vintage Hydroplanes and Californian Nostalgia Flat GPS controlled classes have been thriving for many years within APBA. I think about 6 years. I believe AOF was the first in 2006 when hydroplane clubs recognized Nostalgia Inboard flats as National classes. Including, SK, 468, Ski Boat, and GPS 80mph.
In conclusion, now not only hydros can compete for APBA National points if they chose but Nostalgia Flat is being considered a National class. IF we want to run both including our current club AOF and SLORA we can. Who knows what the other classes will be called, but I know it will be a slow and a not-so-slow class that must stay under a designated speed and the small block SE.
I will post more when all is confirmed and further rules surface.
I had better not say more until all Commissioners are back with their instructions and official information. For now, you could say this post is early speculation, but very well connected to those who were there.
There was only one dissenting vote out of 13, that being Hank Wendt from New Jersey.
Note, the Australians also mandated capsules in their inboard Bad Boats just last month after a tragic year of crashes.
Maybe its time, and long overdue, what does a jerk know? I'll tell you, 80 is plain fast enough on a short course with safe wide turns. Hurrah for Nostalgia!
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