Offshore races at Lake Perris?

**Jeffmurray1957** · 03-11-2014, 10:27 PM

we will be there buy only on display, yes the lake is small but POPRA is trying to get its feet wet again and you have to start somewhere. I will be out there with the OL all day friday and saturday. come on by and say hi

GRADS · 03-11-2014, 10:40 PM

Originally Posted by Jeffmurray1957

yes the lake is small but POPRA is trying to get its feet wet again and you have to start somewhere.

That's great news! I hope they come back to Pittsburg.

**She's Mine** · 03-12-2014, 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by Jeffmurray1957

we will be there buy only on display, yes the lake is small but POPRA is trying to get its feet wet again and you have to start somewhere. I will be out there with the OL all day friday and saturday. come on by and say hi

When is the race? The thing about Offshore boat racing is it sucks for spectators because you only see the boats up close every 10 minutes or so. At least at this venue you will be able to see the boat the entire track and watch the action in every turn. Yes, they won't be able to spread their legs because of how short the straights are but that can make for some really close racing. Why knock it until you see it?

**gn7** · 03-12-2014, 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by She's Mine

When is the race? The thing about Offshore boat racing is it sucks for spectators because you only see the boats up close every 10 minutes or so. At least at this venue you will be able to see the boat the entire track and watch the action in every turn. Yes, they won't be able to spread their legs because of how short the straights are but that can make for some really close racing. Why knock it until you see it?

No different than watching the Mint 400 or any other OFF road race. No matter how many of these they run , or how long distance, driving these thru the streets of Las Vegas is not a "off" road race. There is just something missing. I guess some thint it would be cool because they could stand on the sidewalk and watch them go by. But I don't think it would catch on. Maybe with the wine and brie crowd. Not the die hard purists.

**She's Mine** · 03-12-2014, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by gn7

No different than watching the Mint 400 or any other OFF road race. No matter how many of these they run , or how long distance, driving these thru the streets of Las Vegas is not a "off" road race. There is just something missing. I guess some thint it would be cool because they could stand on the sidewalk and watch them go by. But I don't think it would catch on. Maybe with the wine and brie crowd. Not the die hard purists.

Good points but would you consider a die hard purists to want to support all forms of boat racing to see his sport grow?

**Menace Marine** · 03-12-2014, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by gn7

No different than watching the Mint 400 or any other OFF road race. No matter how many of these they run , or how long distance, driving these thru the streets of Las Vegas is not a "off" road race. There is just something missing. I guess some thint it would be cool because they could stand on the sidewalk and watch them go by. But I don't think it would catch on. Maybe with the wine and brie crowd. Not the die hard purists.

The mint is a great race. The parade through Vegas is just that. A parade. There is still plenty of offroad racing and places you can watch the offroad action from. The city stuff just gives people a chance to see the cars up close and exposes new people to the sport.
I agree offshore racing is best when it is offshore but it is tough on the spectators. It's hard to see and even harder to keep track of the leaders. You have to try to keep the fans and spectators happy and attending races. Without crowds there are no sponsors and without sponsors there is no racing.

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**GotHalos** · 03-12-2014, 12:53 PM

This is why I liked the races down at Irvine Lake. Most all of the boats get a "parade" lap in front of the spectators before they launch. Kind of cool.

**Stainless** · 03-12-2014, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by She's Mine

When is the race? The thing about Offshore boat racing is it sucks for spectators because you only see the boats up close every 10 minutes or so. At least at this venue you will be able to see the boat the entire track and watch the action in every turn. Yes, they won't be able to spread their legs because of how short the straights are but that can make for some really close racing. Why knock it until you see it?

I enjoyed watching them race at Havi during DS. Several different classes running at same time including Amsoil 77, ragamuffin, bat boats, Mystics. We watched from balcony of room at Nautical.

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