CTC...pipped to the post by P1

cfun · 11-01-2008, 01:17 PM

It appears P1 have stolen the thunder by announcing they are to run the CTC

http://www.powerboatp1.com/public/re...p?lid=1&id=537

TimB-C · 11-01-2008, 01:53 PM

That's months of work for the shredder then !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Captain Chaos · 11-01-2008, 02:05 PM

wasnt the idea, to run this event independently from others anyway?

TimB-C · 11-01-2008, 02:15 PM

yep with rules that let ALL enter

TimB-C · 11-01-2008, 02:16 PM

even Caos!!!!!

Captain Chaos · 11-01-2008, 02:21 PM

i'd better start saving

Carl · 11-01-2008, 03:01 PM

it states its an open event,so will it be run as a basic or simular,so anyone can enter

cfun · 11-01-2008, 03:06 PM

I think teams that always fancied doing the CTC will do the P1 version a race...people that fancied doing a poker run style cruise may still be interested, but I would of thought any help from the authorities will be out the window as they will already of helped with the P1 event and just will not want to know

verytricky · 11-01-2008, 05:21 PM

The P1 version should be a basic like their around the island in 2007. I would definately do that run if there is more information comming from the RYA..

uncle ian · 11-01-2008, 07:14 PM

there is no "p1 version"....the race is the race as per history, as endorsed and organised by the brpc.....p1 are funding it......

verytricky · 12-01-2008, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by uncle ian

there is no "p1 version"....the race is the race as per history, as endorsed and organised by the brpc.....p1 are funding it......

And more information is?.... ( as you seem to know more than anyone else.)

Jim O'Toole · 12-01-2008, 11:38 AM

as teh guy organising it

Jim O'Toole · 12-01-2008, 11:46 AM

as the guy organising it, i can help on this.......the idea is to give all relevant classes the chance to race,- the more the merrfer as far as I'm concerned we'll be using the RB08 classes as a start point, then tweak them to make sure that we a) respect the traditional rules of the race, b) enable all current or future P1 supersport or evolution class boats to participate ( Fuel tank capacity allowing) and b) that any boats that are safe and seaworthy get a chance to take part.

all constructive suggestions and comments welcome either here or at jim otoole@powerboatp1.com

rgds

Jim O'Toole

Carl · 12-01-2008, 01:09 PM

excellent

really looking forward to this(as long as its a force 3 or under)

cfun · 12-01-2008, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim O'Toole

as the guy organising it, i can help on this.......the idea is to give all relevant classes the chance to race,- the more the merrfer as far as I'm concerned we'll be using the RB08 classes as a start point, then tweak them to make sure that we a) respect the traditional rules of the race, b) enable all current or future P1 supersport or evolution class boats to participate ( Fuel tank capacity allowing) and b) that any boats that are safe and seaworthy get a chance to take part.

all constructive suggestions and comments welcome either here or at jim otoole@powerboatp1.com

rgds

Jim O'Toole

As Jim O'Toole is listed as Managing Director of P1 somehow I don't think you could say fairer than that, and he seems to be ready to listen and help so maybe the CTC will be restored to it's former glory...Now all I need is a bigger boat

Carl · 12-01-2008, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim O'Toole

as the guy organising it, i can help on this.......the idea is to give all relevant classes the chance to race,- the more the merrfer as far as I'm concerned we'll be using the RB08 classes as a start point, then tweak them to make sure that we a) respect the traditional rules of the race, b) enable all current or future P1 supersport or evolution class boats to participate ( Fuel tank capacity allowing) and b) that any boats that are safe and seaworthy get a chance to take part.

all constructive suggestions and comments welcome either here or at jim otoole@powerboatp1.com

rgds

Jim O'Toole

i know its a bit early but have you got an idea of entry fees,date of the race(august bank hol) and will the equipment needed to race be as the pb1,also will you still have to join a race club,just for this event cheers

Jim O'Toole · 12-01-2008, 04:03 PM

we'rw working with the pbrc on a realistic budget .....lots to factor in..BUT the goal is to make it as doable as possible for the guys that matter, you racers ...don't want to lose money on it but are prepared to invest to make it memorable as a race and as a show.....we will be realistic on entry fees.

we are very excited about the project for a number of reasons and hope that we can deliver what you guys have been talkign about for a little while, ie the oroginal CTC, as per mails, there is only one version of this event, the original, that is what we re trying to recreate

btw, typo on earlier mail my e mail is jim.otoole@powerboatp1.com

best

Jim .

ciao! · 12-01-2008, 05:46 PM

I have just noticed that the P1 race in Tunisia is June 20/21/22.

So that will mean a conflict with the 2008 Round Britain race.

So that "knocks" four boats off the entry list for the 2008 Round Britain race.

So in the above post you say "as far as I'm concerned we'll be using the RB08 classes as a start point", and then you hold an event the same weekend as the 2008 Round Britain race.

hunton69 · 12-01-2008, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ciao!

I have just noticed that the P1 race in Tunisia is June 20/21/22.

So that will mean a conflict with the 2008 Round Britain race.

So that "knocks" four boats off the entry list for the 2008 Round Britain race.

But will they drop out of RB8. There are many P1 races but may be only 1 Round Britain Race. Doesn't compare in my book

ciao! · 12-01-2008, 06:39 PM

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But will they drop out of RB8. There are many P1 races but may be only 1 Round Britain Race. Doesn't compare in my book

The four boats have been compromised either way Barry.
Why have they been put in this position?
(PS enjoyed the Guinness with you at the show yesterday!)