Entry List 2008 BWRC '300' ENDURO

[rossdbos]

The 2008 BWRC '300' Enduro presented by NORDIC BOATS

Attention all Racers, it is now time to get your entries in!!! The Pre-Registration deadline has passed, now all entries are $350. Please make sure to fill out your entry, have all driver's (including co-drivers), riders, and owners sign it and send it in with check payable to RPM RACING ENT.
Note: You may pay with Visa or M/C - please go to www.scscracing.com and print out a credit card authorization form, fill it out completely and fax the entry and CC authorization to (310) 372-7427 (call first).
Mail the entry form to:

RPM RACING ENT.
1803 Morgan Lane
Redondo Beach, CA 90278

Here are the entrants as of 10/21/08:
Pit# Name Hometown Division Boat # Hull / Motor
1- Lanse Haselrig W. Los Angeles, CA Div. II, #790 Rayson/Chev.
2- Dennis Fisher, Shreveport, LA, Div. VI, # 96, Jones/G.E. Turbine
3-Bobby Sanders, Shreveport, LA, Div. III, #19, Lazer/Mercury
4-Rick Roleau, Shreveport, LA , Div. VI, #2525, Liberator/Mercury
5-Gary Hairabedian, Whittier, CA, Div. V, #17, Shiada/Merlin
6-Darrin Sousamian, Hacienda Heights, CA, Div. II, #44, Rayson/Chev.
7-Chuck Sousamian, Hacienda Heights, CA, Div. V, #78, Rayson/Chev.
8-Ben Marrone, Arcadia, CA, Div. ?, #151, Jones/Chev.
9-Quemene Perea, Lake Havasu City, AZ Div. VI, #93, Liberator/Johnson
10-John Raptis, Covina, CA Div. II, #00, Hallett/Chev.
11-Mark Durham, Parker, AZ, Div. IV, #19, Hallett/Mercury
12-Bill James, West Covina, CA, Div. III, #819, Eliminator/Mercury
13-Jim Best, Pinon Hills, CA Div. II, #145, Rayson Craft/DuraMax Diesel
14-Roger Martin, Hanford, LA, Div. VI, #45 Stoker/Mercury
15-Patrick Bowman, Orange, CA Div. VI, #7 Baker/Mercury
16-Frank Doerfler Jr., Lake Havasu City, AZ Div. III, #35, Sleekcraft/Mercury
17-Chris Benjamin, Mesa, AZ Div. V, #660, Schiada/Chevy
18-Doug Peters, Phoenix, AZ, Div. V, #2, Hallet/Chevy
19-Tyler Stevenson, Oro Valley, AZ, Div. II, #69 Hallett/Chev.
20-Eddie McPheeters, Tuscon, AZ, Div. II, #67, Mandella/Ford
21-Joey Cucci, Lake Havasu City, AZ, Div. II, #24, Rayson/Chev.
22-Randy Davis, Lake Havasu City, AZ, Div. V, #? , Nordic/Mercury
23-Steve Davis, Lake Havasu City, AZ, Div. V, #73, Nordic/Mercury
24-Ross Wilson, Lake Havasu City, AZ, Div. IV, #373, Nordic/Mercury
25-John Doherty, Oakley, CA, Div. IV, #70, Nordic/Mercury
26-Tim Herbst, Las Vegas, NV, Div. IV, #119, Bernico/Mercury
27-Jerry Cotter, Norco, CA, Div. I, #110, Biesmeyer,Chevy
28-Bob Tjerrild, Salinas, CA, Div. VI, #45, STV/Mercury
29-Rod Zapf, Manhattan Beach, CA, Div. III, #88, Hydrostream/Mercury
30-Roger Finney, Lake Havasu City, AZ, Div. I, #288, Finney/Chevy
31-Bill Wheeler, Lake Havasu City, AZ, Div. II, #7 Rayson/Chevy
32-Ken Bewick, Riverside, CA Div. I, E-12, Unlimited/Chevy
33-Joe Abellera, Lake Havasu City, AZ, Div. III, STV/Mercury
34-John Roth, Harbor City, CA, Div. III, Stoker/Mercury

Note: This page will be updated every few days.

[capnzee]

I will send money and entry upon my return to California :) Rod Zapf #88 Div.III, HYDROSTREAM.

[Ron Hill]

FYI:

Was at John's Custom Marine, Thursday, Al was rigging Fred Bowden's boat....Al will either runa 2.0 or 2.5. Won't decide until he tests...

Gordon Jennings and Tony are seriously talking about running Tony's K-5..

We still plan to have Tony in a OUTBOARD for Hill Racing...

[MAXIMUS]

Any new updates on the attendance???:confused:

[369]

two more DIV II flatbottoms will be there...sending $$ Fri.

[MAXIMUS]

FYI:

Was at John's Custom Marine, Thursday, Al was rigging Fred Bowden's boat....Al will either runa 2.0 or 2.5. Won't decide until he tests...

Gordon Jennings and Tony are seriously talking about running Tony's K-5..

We still plan to have Tony in a OUTBOARD for Hill Racing...



Them 2 guys along with their ring leader Mr Rankin aka "Wrinkle Puss" don't have the cahoney's to attempt a real mans race such as this one!:rolleyes:

Tony might be there to hold my boat on the start? Gordy can block the tires on the trailer in the pits!:eek: Rankin will stay home & sort through his sock drawer...:D Dave Bryant aka "Fly Boy" will be slumming around looking for a new ride...:p

[bowman]

BOAT 7X IS IN. CHECK MAILED TODAY.

Ben I would keep your trailer chalked so that you dont get run down by the well oil machine that is Hill Racing.:D

[J-RAP]

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Any new updates on the attendance???:confused:

I sent the 00 entry a week ago, I guess Ross is just to bussy for you ?

[rossdbos]

I just got back from Lake Ming and the terrible accident that killed Steve Rawleigh so I must apologize for not updating the thread last week while I was preparing for the Ming race this past weekend, not to mention I had just returned from San Diego Bayfair the weekend before. Please excuse my tardiness and I will update everything tommorrow. Still plenty left to do (paperwork) re: Lake Ming.

Ross Wallach, SCSC/RPM RACING ENT.

[Tony Scarlata]

Them 2 guys along with their ring leader Mr Rankin aka "Wrinkle Puss" don't have the cahoney's to attempt a real mans race such as this one!:rolleyes:

Tony might be there to hold my boat on the start? Gordy can block the tires on the trailer in the pits!:eek: Rankin will stay home & sort through his sock drawer...:D Dave Bryant aka "Fly Boy" will be slumming around looking for a new ride...:p

Hey Klingon,

I will be in a whacker and no doubt be lappin you when whiskers sucks a valve!! You better have Plan C in effect you over grown Wildabeast!

[rossdbos]

Bump to the top! Getting better, everyone that is going to race needs to get the pre-registration form /check or CC authorization in!!!

RW

[MAXIMUS]

Hey Klingon,

I will be in a whacker and no doubt be lappin you when whiskers sucks a valve!! You better have Plan C in effect you over grown Wildabeast!


You sure like to get all personal n ****... man I am starting to get my feeling hurt.



Wacking & lap dancing for Wrinkle puss is all you will be doing!:eek::D

[capnzee]

I am sorry to hear from T-REX that the BYUBOYZ will not be coming to the Parker 300 this year. I am afraid that the "hard times" and gas prices will be affecting a lot of the entries. The big Turbine that promised to be so much fun just didn't come together in time, and has got too many $$'s tied up to waste it before it has been thoroughly tested and ready to go. T-REX himself has two engines to run and no boat to put'm on. If things don't get better fast around here, I may offer him my HST.:( Capnzee

[Ron Hill]

Jim has been rigging his Mirage all week...Looks like a Division VI boat????

[fyremanbill]

Hey Rex, Ron Hill has a V-bottom Lazer for sale. Don't you like those turkeys....uh...I mean fine boats? Rons a nice guy, he'll let ya borrow it.

[bowman]

I ran that boat last year and just was not set up to have me drive it well. But when they are set up they run great. here is a pic of me driving it last year in my avatar. It is a great boat brand new Gel Coat bottom in great shape.

bowman

[El Hombre]

Jim has been rigging his Mirage all week...Looks like a Division VI boat????

That Mirage is a recipe for disaster! An inexpeirnced driver behind the wheel in div. VI with the prop shaft 2in below where its supposed to be trying to run over 100mph. Hang on we might see our first flip!

[Tony Scarlata]

That Mirage is a recipe for disaster! An inexpeirnced driver behind the wheel in div. VI with the prop shaft 2in below where its supposed to be trying to run over 100mph. Hang on we might see our first flip!

I think Ron was being facetious when he posted that Hombre. I think he planned on it running 85-95mph and running Div3.



I hope. :(:D

[El Hombre]

I think Ron was being facetious when he posted that Hombre. I think he planned on it running 85-95mph and running Div3.



I hope. :(:D

Not with that EFI motor that is on it!

[Ron Hill]

The Pat Bowman, Tony Scalata entry owned by Jim Harris and Ron is 18'6" and weighs 1,180 pounds...with no seat or battery. We dropped the 2.0 liter powrhead on her today....We hope to go test Tuesday with Capnzee in that HST THING ...

We will have a 2.0 powerhead on the BMB Storage boat owned by Ron Hill and driven by Chad Hill and MAYBE Todd Bowden in time to run the Enduro....

Two fresh CLE gearcases, both with new prop shafts and gears...

[El Hombre]

Man there is going to be some stiff competition in DivIII this year.

[Ron Hill]

Hill Racing is "PARKING" Both S-3000 EFI motors to run 2.0 Liters..Division III makes sense to us and we are supporting it....The money saved on gas by running a 2.0 liter will buy us another 2.0 powerhead....

[sevshoon]

i heard that the blue water casino filed for bankruptcy! is the race still on? any info on this would be great thanks.

[capnzee]

I heard the same rumor and took the opportunity to check with the Bluewater Hotel. They told me the rumor was not true and they would be fully staffed serving a full house on the week-end of the 25th of October--so, get your entries in, the race is on! :) Rod PS: Of course, in these days of financial up heaval, who knows, they could have been lying??

[rossdbos]

Until you hear it from me, the race is on!!!
I am well aware of the rumors but it doesn't affect us or this race.
Ross Wallach, Race Director
RPM RACING ENT.

[sevshoon]

thanks for the info see you guys there

[Ron Hill]

A Wacker will win....but 26 PRE ENTRIES is pretty cool as I know of at least two that have NOT entered...One is Boat #34 BMB Storage....Barton Murray and Bowden, Division III.

And Boat #55, Al Stoker of John's Custom Marine fame...Division VI..

Testing went well today....Stoker's Division VI boat was around 100...Capnzee and Chad Hill in the Scarlata/Pat Bowman Entry was in the early 80's...or late 70's....

We'll have a race and the modern era handicap system, designed by Rod Zapf, will become 100% a factor in the October 25, 2008, Blue Water Resort and Casino 300 Enduro....

ADD:

A "Wacker" will win just because.......................

[capnzee]

I don't believe a Div III boat can win with th handicaps that have been set up this year. The Division VI boat (notice I only said boat as in one boat-Stokers) will win this race. He ran WELL OVER 100. Gary Hairbedian will be right behind him. Other Division boats will scatter themselves along the way of the top 10 as will the Div III boats. If a good strong Division II boat can manage to stay alive, it should fall in right behind the number 17 boat of Gary's. Of course then there are the Nordic Boats. They have at least 3 entries and as was proven last year, they don't break. Expect to see a Nordic in the top 5, as long as they enter themselves in the correct Division. I will send my entry in today plus the late fee. I don't know how we ever let the Div.II boats start in front of the Div. III boats. Inborders get all of the breaks:) including engine breaks. My guestamit is that we will have around 35 to 40 boats in this years Enduro, in spite of the high fuel costs (which are coming down) Seems like there is a lot of interest, it should lead to a lot of entries--Let's hope it does!!!:) Rod

[El Hombre]

If a div III boat does not break div III will win the overall hands down.I feel like there is a back to back coming!!

[MAXIMUS]

If a div III boat does not break div III will win the overall hands down.I feel like there is a back to back coming!!

I agree... I think Al or a III boat will take this! If Al don't break he will crush the competition, and rightfully so if he is willing to hang it out like that! Last year was pretty neat to be running fast & have him go by like standing on the side of a freeway...:eek:

[Tony Scarlata]

I agree... I think Al or a III boat will take this! If Al don't break he will crush the competition, and rightfully so if he is willing to hang it out like that! Last year was pretty neat to be running fast & have him go by like standing on the side of a freeway...:eek:

Didnt all of Div1 go by you the same way.

[MAXIMUS]

Didnt all of Div1 go by you the same way.

Why! Why why why why why....:rolleyes:

[Tony Scarlata]

Why! Why why why why why....:rolleyes:

Ben, maybe we can team up for the 2009 Parker 300?

[bowman]

Tony are you junping teams already? Once you drive a Wack...er you'll never go back....:D

[racer55]

Ron, we have not decided which class we are going to run. Have you talked to Fred about numbers?, boat needs to be lettered.

[sevshoon]

dont know who is going to win this year just hope the tech inspection goes better then last year,so the same mistake does not happen again!! oh ya watch out for the #78 boat in divsion 5, boat runs real hard and turns real well too. i would rather see a jet boat win then a clamp on !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MAXIMUS]

Tony are you junping teams already? Once you drive a Wack...er you'll never go back....ER:D

:cool:

[gn7]

need help finding out which class I am suppose to run this in. Hopfully it's the same class as Minimus the Mouth http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaGLNcIkSm0 thanks in advance

[Aboosh]

i heard that the blue water casino filed for bankruptcy! is the race still on? any info on this would be great thanks.

I called the Casino also just to make sure, before "dboss" had put his post up, and they said that the race is still on.

[capnzee]

WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!--DIV III RACERS!!! I am finding there are a lot of carburetors out there that fit the 2.0 liter Mercs. Many of them have a Venturi that is larger than the 1 5/16ths" that is specified in the rules. Naturally the larger carburetors are the ones that most racers would be looking for. Before you get yourself in trouble, make sure you have a carburetor that measures 1 5/16" or less at the venturi. The inspector will be measuring your venturi and weighing your boat at the Parker 300. :eek: Capnzee

[capnzee]

Warning! The Inspector For The Parker 300 Has Stated That There Will Be No Tolerance On Carburetor Measurements. The Rules States That The Venturi's Must Measure No Larger Than 1 5/16'. :)rod

[racer55]

Rod,

May want to have them check before the race during inspection for those unsure.

[capnzee]

Racer 55 is absolutely right make certain your carb is legal BEFORE the race, you may not have time to replace the carbs if they are too large at the venturi. Inspector Roger Carr has stated that there will be NO TOLERANCE given since it is not so stated in the rules. I just received a set of WH-46'S. I was told they were bone stock and the venturi's had not been touched--they measure too large. The venturi measures 1 3/8" and my GO-NO GO gage slides right in. It is a very simple procedure to make a measuring device out of a peice of aluminum that measures 1 5/16" for the first half inch or so then steps out to 1 3/8". The measuring device will slip right into a legal carb and will stop when the step out is reached. DON'T WAIT TIL RACE DAY THEN CRY I DIDN'T KNOW--Call if you have questions. Rod:)

[El Hombre]

So which carbs measure 1 5/16? Are you sure that whoever set the rules could have miss measured? I cant' believe mercury would make one carb with 1 5/16 and another at 1 3/8 does not make sense!

[fyremanbill]

All the carbs in 2L class were checked at inspection last year and passed. Like capnzee said, better check them.

[Marlee Hill]

good luck to everybody racing this weekend!!!

[Ron Hill]

Both of our engines measured 1 5/16...both came from Chris Fairchild...Personally, I've got not problem opening Classic Mod VP to 1 3/8 as there are many carbs out there that size.....But with any size, a PLUS needs to be established....No need for a minus in a carb size....

Say 1 3/8 plus .030 for Classic MOD VP, no machine work allowed...as I see no reason to start allowing someone to machine their carbs to 1 3/8 plus .029....I'm saying make all carbs that Merc made legal...make it EASY for people, not difficult!!!!

[capnzee]

Great idea for the future Ron, but for now I am afraid we are stuck with the rule--carb venturi MUST measure 1 5/16" or less to be legal for the Parker 30 2008. Incidentally, there are a million carburetors out there that are of legal measurement, as well as there are a million carburetors out there that are illegal. :) Rod

[franky]

So....how are you checking to see if the 2.0 liter is not a bridgeport/behind the liner type that MUST run 1" carbs?


Thanks - Franky

[capnzee]

That is an excellent question, I would direct that question to Roger Carr, the inspector. Would he pull the head, use a borescope, pull the front half??I suppose he could do all of those things or any one of them. Roger, if you are up on this thread, please feel free to jump in. :) Rod

[Aboosh]

There seems to be two #45 in Div. VI, entry #15 and #29. For those of us watching from the beach; will there be an "A" and a "B" added or will one of them have to change their number?

[fyremanbill]

So....how are you checking to see if the 2.0 liter is not a bridgeport/behind the liner type that MUST run 1" carbs?


Thanks - Franky

I assume you are asking how the inspecter might check it, not what's the difference between the 2 types.
The port configuration can be seen by removing a spark plug and looking in the cylinder with a light. The difference between the port configurations is very obvious. I think anyone who places well will also be torn-down to check head CC's, so the ports can be examined then as well.

[capnzee]

I thought we really opened the Parker 300 up by starting jet boats in Division I. They have been the talkers for the last 3 years! With the big head start, you would think there would be a bunch of entries. My money still goes to a GN boat if it can only finish it will be Number 1. We are down to just a few days before the race, is it possible that we could get a look at an updated entry list?:) Capnzee

[Ron Hill]

RPM RACING ENT.
1803 Morgan Lane
Redondo Beach, CA 90278

Here are the entrants as of 10/20/08:
Pit# Name Hometown Division Boat # Hull / Motor
1- Lanse Haselrig W. Los Angeles, CA Div. II, #790 Rayson/Chev.
2- Dennis Fisher, Shreveport, LA, Div. VI, # 96, Jones/G.E. Turbine
3-Bobby Sanders, Shreveport, LA, Div. III, #19, Lazer/Mercury
4-Rick Roleau, Shreveport, LA , Div. VI, #2525, Liberator/Mercury
5-Gary Hairabedian, Whittier, CA, Div. V, #17, Shiada/Merlin
6-Darrin Sousamian, Hacienda Heights, CA, Div. II, #44, Rayson/Chev.
7-Chuck Sousamian, Hacienda Heights, CA, Div. V, #78, Rayson/Chev.
8-Ben Marrone, Arcadia, CA, Div. ?, #151, Jones/Chev.
9-Quemene Perea, Lake Havasu City, AZ Div. VI, #93, Liberator/Johnson
10-John Raptis, Covina, CA Div. II, #00, Hallett/Chev.
11-James Queen, Huntington Beach, CA Div. III (?), #681, Sleekcraft/Mercury
12-Mark Durham, Parker, AZ, Div. IV, #19, Hallett/Mercury
13-Bill James, West Covina, CA, Div. III, #819, Eliminator/Mercury
14-Jim Best, Pinon Hills, CA Div. II, #145, Rayson Craft/DuraMax Diesel
15-Roger Martin, Hanford, LA, Div. VI, #45 Stoker/Mercury
16-Patrick Bowman/Tony Scarlata , Orange, CA Div. III, #7 Mirage/Mercury
17-Frank Doerfler Jr., Lake Havasu City, AZ Div. III, #35, Sleekcraft/Mercury
18-Chris Benjamin, Mesa, AZ Div. V, #660, Schiada/Chevy
19-Doug Peters, Phoenix, AZ, Div. V, #2, Hallet/Chevy
20-Tyler Stevenson, Oro Valley, AZ, Div. II, #69 Hallett/Chev.
21-Eddie McPheeters, Tuscon, AZ, Div. II, #67, Mandella/Ford
22-Joey Cucci, Lake Havasu City, AZ, Div. II, #24, Rayson/Chev.
23-Randy Davis, Lake Havasu City, AZ, Div. V, #? , Nordic/Mercury
24-Steve Davis, Lake Havasu City, AZ, Div. V, #73, Nordic/Mercury
25-Ross Wilson, Lake Havasu City, AZ, Div. IV, #373, Nordic/Mercury
26-John Doherty, Oakley, CA, Div. IV, #70, Nordic/Mercury
27-Tim Herbst, Las Vegas, NV, Div. IV, #119, Bernico/Mercury
28-Jerry Cotter, Norco, CA, Div. I, #110, Biesmeyer,Chevy
29-Bob Tjerrild, Salinas, CA, Div. VI, #45, STV/Mercury
30-Rod Zapf, Manhattan Beach, CA, Div. III, #88, Hydrostream/Mercury
31-Bill Wheeler, Lake Havasu City, AZ, Div. II, #7 Rayson/Chev.

It looks like Division I has one boat
Division II has 8
Division III has 6 (*9 with John Soares, John Lane in the 48 boat and Chad Hill in the 9 who have not entered yet!)
Division IV 5 boats
Division V 5 boats
Division VI 5 boats...

Mike Avila has raced two boats for the last three Enduros...Al Stoker's boat is ready to bea Divison III boat or Division VI

Brad Menet has raced Division three the last two or three years....He may enter Division I yet....

I counted Ben Marrone as a Division IV, not sure that is right!

Seems like some JETS from Havasu might show up!!!!!
I don't see

I'm guess between 40-50 boats will start!!!

[rossdbos]

Yes, you are correct, those with the same numbers are being contacted to change or add a digit to their number.
RW

[bowman]

As to that note Ross I think that we will be running a differnt number than #7 I think it will be # 38 but I am not apposed to running 7x again this year if needed. I see that Bill is back with his # 7 boat. Even though this year I signed up first and have the option I will willingly default to him for the #7.:D

thanks

Pat Bowman

[MAXIMUS]

As to that note Ross I think that we will be running a differnt number than #7 I think it will be # 38 but I am not apposed to running 7x again this year if needed. I see that Bill is back with his # 7 boat. Even though this year I signed up first and have the option I will willingly default to him for the #7.:D

thanks

Pat Bowman



Thats why Bill is a winer errr I mean a winner & you sir are... well lets just say you ain't no winer!:D

[MAXIMUS]

RPM RACING ENT.
1803 Morgan Lane
Redondo Beach, CA 90278


I counted Ben Marrone as a Division IV, not sure that is right!


I'm guess between 40-50 boats will start!!!



I am at the moment a top secret mystery boat!:D I could just show up in any division at any time!:eek:

[chill]

That makes two of us.:cool:

[capnzee]

It would be reasonable to assume that the first person registering with a number owns that number and a later registrant must change his/her number to be in compliance. Further, adding an X will not suffice as the computer will not take letters. A person changing the number , for example number 7 must change to 77 or for that matter 71, 72 or change the number completely to 38 or whatever. etc. Mr. Bowman, you are a gentleman for offering to change your number! :) Rod

[MAXIMUS]

That makes two of us.:cool:

:D


I hope it works out for you.

[chill]

:D


I hope it works out for you.

I just hope I can keep the Div I boat together at 90 MPH all day. :D

[Tony Scarlata]

Screw them PAT!! RUN 7!!! Run 07 !!! Hell, run 007!!:p

[MAXIMUS]

I just hope I can keep the Div I boat together at 90 MPH all day. :D

That should be right there with my Blown injected divison 1 Jet boat... I have a hard time keeping it under 105!:D

[MAXIMUS]

I am heading out today. Hope everybody drives safe & looking forward to a great weekend!:)

[looseunit225]

you guys are lucky you get to choose your numbers!

here in Aus we are given a diffrent number for each race at a race meeting!

on one weekend i had to change the number on the boat 3 times! 3 times in one weekend that sux ey!

[Bunker Hill]

I know the top 3 or at least 1st and 3rd!! But I am really interested in the complete finishing order

Thanks!!

Bunker

[capnzee]

you guys are lucky you get to choose your numbers!

here in Aus we are given a diffrent number for each race at a race meeting!

on one weekend i had to change the number on the boat 3 times! 3 times in one weekend that sux ey! It sounds to me like you guys are listening and doing as the Brits. Stand up and be heard man life is too short to let "little thinkers" drive the machine--Sorry! :) ?Capnzee