Region 7.... this is sad

Doogie

Doogie

HX Bomb Technician
Location
Lake Alfred,FL
I went out to the Irwin Racing/HotWater deal at St.Pete this weekend, after sleeping in a bit Saturday, and not even getting to the site until noon, I was surprised to see they were still doing practice. And surprised at the turnout... maybe 30-40 skis total. This was supposed to be the last race of the season, double points... and they had to combine so many classes it was hard to keep up, and I know what to look for!
I have been away from racing for about 5 or 6 years now, and after this weekend, i'm realluy not sure if I even want to come back, after talking to 8 different guys in the pits, the storys were all the same. No one is happy with how the events are being put on, and how they are being treated by the promoters. I really dont have too much room to bitch, seeing as how I am not involved(yet) but as a potential participant, I would have expected more. If this was how the first race I attended was put on, I woulda never started. Anyone know how to get ahold of Chris Lauber?? That guy knew what was going on, and he had full fields, kept everything on schedule.... put it on right.
and I might add... its a real treat to see that there isnt a conflict of interest by having the promoters son racing, man... that kid isnt bad...lets see, yellow plate, hmmm expert... ok, so experts know the difference between yellow and red buoys, right? Also, I'm sure he helped set up the course, so there was no way that he would have intentionally ran over that guy right??
I seen it from the pier, Josh Irwin never even turned left until he was almost in the tray with the guy he rammed, and he didnt have anyone inside of him to prevent him from turning either... it got a little ugly, nothing that a few more lost racers cant fix, right???
On another note, I finally got to see goDocgo's Blaster run in person.... damn that thing flys, i'm glad my HX was still at home. At least everyone in the pits havent turned into pricks yet. C'mon guys... if you race, want to race, used to race, whatever... we need to come up with something that the Irwins will listen to, or start our own tour, or abandon Central FL altogether, I really have no desire do go all the way to N. FL, GA, AL or even the Carolinas just to race, but if thats what it takes, then i'm northbound on 75!!
Thanks for listening to me bitch, and thanks also to everyone that I talked to Sat and Sun,
-Doogie=
 
Doogie

Doogie

HX Bomb Technician
Location
Lake Alfred,FL
I definately agree... I attended the Macon race back in 01, had a blast... and I blew up in practice!!!
my only problem is that i'm from Central FL... and all of Mikes races are N.FL and farther, i'm sure I dont have to remind ya'll about $3 gallon gas!!
But like I said, if thats what it takes... then this cracker is headin NORTH!

Hopefully he'll get the Macon race rescheduled soon and I can make that
-Doogie=
 
FLY6584

FLY6584

Location
Clearwater, FL
RonnyMac said:
Irwin racings reputation has gone down the crapper. Last year there was bad reports from Irwin events too.
Do yourself a favor and attend a Surf and Turf event. Mike Young is the man in region 7. :biggrin:

Check out these galleries of Surf and Turf events this year.
http://www.x-h2o.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=101

http://www.x-h2o.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=132

http://www.x-h2o.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=165
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Hey Ronny all of your galleries have pics of chicks, ski class, and runabout class.

Don't get me wrong I love the seeing pics of T & A, but I'd like to see some pics of some blasters/hx's in the sport class.

Let me know if I missed one of your galleries that had some pics of the sport class.

Thanks.
 
Tiny

Tiny

Why Me?
Location
The Atl
The Irwins have been getting a bad rap since they started... I think this is their last year doing it.....But on the other hand, you cant say it is all their fault...The Farthings were supposed to stay on with them and help them get the hang of things for a few races, but since the Irwins didnt pay them all the monies for the sales of the Hot Water Tour and equipment, the Farthings bailed, and I dont blame them.....

Looks like you are just gonna have to make a little drive if you want the best Region 7 racing to be found.......
 
Jetrace19

Jetrace19

Region 7 racer
Location
Largo, Florida
Hey doogie and the rest of region 7..maybe kinda early...but keep your eyes and ears peeled...2007 may be a good year for us if all pans out. I'll get into details once I know more.
 
Doogie

Doogie

HX Bomb Technician
Location
Lake Alfred,FL
I hope your right.
Like I was saying before, I cant really bitch too much, i'm not even racing yet, and they did step up and try to take over from Dustin, but for whatever reason... theyre just notpulling in crowds or keeping anyone happy.
oh well... lets hope we get saved!
 
Chopper

Chopper

Yeah
Location
WI
It's too bad. We need people to hang in there for the racing and the freestyle. I have been to a lot of events where I didn't agree with how they were run... But the way I see it is that racing is better than sitting home on the couch.

I hope things get better for you guys.
 
Sanford

Sanford

ECF
Location
Freeride capital of the world
yamasaki said:
if we didnt have our freeride the same weekend, i wouldve been there.
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Because of my early reservations, I opted for the race instead of the St. Aug deal. Hindsight, I made a bad call.

I was going to drive to St. Aug for the freeride event early Sunday am (6am) but watching the weather report it said high chance of rain on the N.E side of FL. I chickened out :pat:

On the good side, Clearwater at night rocks :Banane09:That place goes-off at night like Ft. Lauderdale use to do back before they banned spring break.
 
S

sflsurfrider

Tiny said:
The Irwins have been getting a bad rap since they started... I think this is their last year doing it.....But on the other hand, you cant say it is all their fault...The Farthings were supposed to stay on with them and help them get the hang of things for a few races, but since the Irwins didnt pay them all the monies for the sales of the Hot Water Tour and equipment, the Farthings bailed, and I dont blame them.....
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so, maybe you can say its all their fault. if they wouldve paid (im assuming this was an agreement), the farthings might not've bailed and stayed and helped for the first few races.

regardless, dont you think they shouldve gotten the hang of how to run a race by now? its been, what? 2 or 3 seasons?
 
Hammockbay

Hammockbay

X
Location
Alabama Gulf Coast
Does ABPA or IJSBA sanciton promotors (fines, probationary status, etc.) when they fail to meet established criteria? Or are there even any criteria established? What does it take to be a sanctioned promoter? Can they slap the APAB or IJSBA Sanctioned event on anything they want? Just wondering...
 
scottie mac

scottie mac

X-
I can't believe people are complaining about having to drive from central to northern florida????? We drive from VA to JERSEY!!!! Or worse. :)

We need all the promotors we can get, I haven't attended an Irwin race, but I would if I was closer. Like someone said earlier, better to race at all that the sit at home on a couch.

Scott
 
Doogie

Doogie

HX Bomb Technician
Location
Lake Alfred,FL
I guess I shouldnt complain, as compared to others. But for me to run any SnT its about a minimum of 6 hrs 1 way, for example... Macon 6 hrs. Ft Walton 7 1/2 - 8, Orange Beach AL, 9 hrs... it took me 11 hrs to go from Richmond VA, to home, and that was through the nite, straight shot, haulin ass!
And its true that its better to race than to sit at home, just weighin the factors here. I'm not the only one who doesnt agree with how things are run, but is it worth the extra money for the better deal, better set up, better competition? Definately, if I was 20 again, trying to move through the ranks and be a pro rider, but now... its debatable.
I dont know, maybe we've been spoiled down here, at one time we had 3 promoters in FL, now its 2, one whos close but puts on shotty events, and one who puts on a damn good show, but is at least 6 hours away.
I dunno.....
 
butti

butti

lone wolf
Location
F-XTC
yamasaki said:
it's cool.. we had a really good time at st aug.. but i did feel bad taking away from the races that same weekend.. i cant remember the last time we had a freeride the same weekend as a race, but, its just the way it worked out i guess. come out to the next one, the guys in central florida really have their stuff together. i was very impressed with how organized everyone was.. support boats, pontoon boats that act as floating repair docks out at the break, picture boats, hottie females for eye candy support!, ...etc.. :cool2: :arms:

to the irwin family, sorry, we didn't purposely conflict with you guys!
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isnt it cool how there is enough stuff going on these days to have scheduling conflicts:smile:
 
F

FL-cracker

X-H2O
Location
old exit 72 Melbourne
Yea, I was gona race godocos back up ski, but bailed due to being broke dick dady. I think I will try and make the National in Ten. If My boat feels pretty quick and I get it tuned well. I want to race 20 guys in a Moto, not 3-4! I hope the course is pretty tight, or else I will be fuced with my Limited wet pipe!
 
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