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I think if anybody is interested in the OPBRA racing reach out to Craig, baring that they just need to show up to the race with a boat that conforms to the safety regulations in the rules including floatation. After some discussions with Craig he will place them in the appropriate class that their boat fits. There are lots of guys around here that are more than willing to help out and get more boats to the races.

Right you are Paul! Every effort will be made even on race day to have all arrivals on the water.....there will be nobody watching from shore if I can help it. Anybody...especially newcomers...can always contact me with questions or if looking for parts or equipment. If I don't have the parts or the answers I'll get them in contact with somebody that does! Thanks!

Thanks Don. This is exactly what needs to happen.
THINK ABOUT IT!
OPBRA is about the event, the competition and the fun in racing.
Take away the points, record setting, global recognition, etc. and what do you have left?
A bunch of people having fun with their boats!

Change is good!
Come on out and run with us.

92 entries at PTBO in 2019 up from 51 in 2017.
Somethings is working!

OPBRA HAS MADE A [1 ONLY} CORRECTION IN THEIR T750 CLASS RULES YESTERDAY.
THEY DID NOT INCLUDED ANY OF MY SUGGESTIONS BELOW.

Hounddog's theoretical rule book

T-750 & HOBBY CLASS OVAL
RULESRULE 10 • T-750 & HOBBY CLASS
1. Age requirement 12 minimum. Special circumstances for 12-15 year old racers**** - Both parents must be at the
event site to sign minor participant waiver
2. Follow General/Competition Regulations - Oval classes and Safety
3. Approved Hull Type - Fiber Composite Construction V Bottom. Minimum
competition boat dimensions 12'8"L, 4'7"W, 1"3"D
4. Cable and Pulley steering recommended. Mechanical or Hydraulic systems
permitted.
5. Post race minimum weights 594 lbs/725 lbs/850 lbs (includes boat/motor/propeller, running gear,
driver, helmet, life jacket, etc.)
6. Motors: T750
a. Production Stock And Altered Stock 40 to 60 hp
b. 2 cylinder models up to 849cc................................................594 lb. minimum weight
c. 3 cylinder models up to 750cc................................................594 lb. minimum weight
d. Mercury 3 cylinder [twin carb] up to 49ci................................725 lb. minimum weight
d-1 OMC 3 cylinder 60 hp up to 849cc.......................................850 lb. minimum weight [must run large lower unit]
d-2 Yamaha [6H2] 3 cylinder 60 hp up to 849cc.......................850 lb. minimum weight
6A Motors: Hobby Class
a. Production Stock 40 to 60 hp
b. 40 hp models up to 750cc.....................................................594 lb. minimum weight
c. 60 hp up to 849cc..................................................................850 lb. minimum weight
e. Low emission and 4 stroke models are encouraged.
f. All T750 motors limited to 160 psi compression. All Hobby Class motors limited to their Stock compression.
g. Rev Limiters may be raised or removed
h. Any combination or configuration of factory available parts.
i. Aftermarket parts must be direct replacement
j. T750 air intake may be modified, must retain stock carburetors. Hobby Class must be stock & not modified
k. Minimum 15" midsection
l. Gearcase must be shiftable from drivers seat F-N-R
m. Nose cones permitted, NO low water pickups allowed. Hobby Class NO nose cones permitted, NO low water pickups allowed.
n. T750 24 V systems permitted..Hobby Class 12V only
o. Power transom lifts /jack plates must be disabled
p. Pump gasoline up to 94 octane only, No fuel additives or Nitrous Systems
7. Class rules may change at any time to allow for equality and growth