2018 Point Pleasant Beach Offshore Grand Prix

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Point Pleasant Beach Grand Prix

May 18-20, 2018 Point PLeasant Beach, NJ For more information or if you would like to volunteer go to njoffshore.org Thursday, May 17, 2018

7pm...................................... Racers Welcome Party & The Nicholas Hudanish Foundation Event

Friday, May 18, 2018

All Day.................................. Arrival of Race Boats - Race Village - Silver Lake Parking Lot

(Ocean Ave & Arnold Ave PP Beach, NJ)​

Wet Pits - Ken’s Landing (30 Broadway, PP Beach, NJ) ​ ​ Dry Pits - Silver Lake Parking Lot ( Arnold Ave PP Beach, NJ​) ​ Wash Down Area for Ramped Boats - ​Baltimore Avenue ​ Wash Down Area for Craned Boats - Ken’s Landing 11am-2pm............................ Racer Registration - Amethyst Beach Motel (202 Arnold Ave, PP Beach, NJ) ​11am-4pm............................ Race Boat Inspections - Race Village​​ 12pm-3pm............................ Swim/Dunker Testing - Amethyst Beach Motel 12pm-3pm............................ GPS Registration - GPS Trailer at the Amethyst Beach Motel 4pm-8pm.............................. Race Boats on Display at the Arnold Ave Block Party 9pm ..................................... Racer Meet & Greet - TBA

Saturday, May 19, 2018

11am-5pm............................ Race Village open to the pubic 8am-12pm ........................... Swim/Dunker Testing - Amethyst Beach Motel 10am..................................... Racer Meeting - Bandshell @ Silver Lake Parking Lot 10:30am-3pm ...................... Racer Registration - Amethyst Beach Motel 11am-4pm ........................... Race Boat Inspections - Race Village​​ 10am-4pm ........................... GPS Registration - GPS Trailer at the Amethyst Beach Motel 10:30am​​................................ Race Control Operational​(Jenkinson’s South - 610 Ocean Ave, PP Beach, NJ)​​​ 10:30am-4pm​​....................... Crane & Ramp Operational​​​ 12pm-3pm​​............................ Race Boat testing​​ 5pm ..................................... Boat Parade (up Ocean, PP Beach, NJ)

Parade Staging: 4:30pm

Parade Start: 5pm​​​ ​6pm...................................... Volunteer Meeting - Bandshell @ Silver Lake Parking Lot 7pm...................................... Racer Meet & Greet - TBA

Sunday, May 20, 2018

10am-5pm............................ Race Village open 7am....................................... Team Physicals - Bandshell @ Silver Lake Parking Lot 8am....................................... Racer Meeting - Bandshell @ Silver Lake Parking Lot 9am....................................... Set Course Markers 9am​....................................... Medical and Dive team briefing - Bandshell @ Silver Lake Parking Lot 9am....................................... Patrol Fleet Briefing - Bandshell @ Silver Lake Parking Lot 10am..................................... Race Control Operational 10am..................................... Crane and Ramp operational 11am..................................... Race Patrol Fleet & Course Support Fleet on station 12pm .​.................................. RACE 1 (subject to adjustment) 1:30pm................................. RACE 2 (subject to adjustment)​ 3pm...................................... RACE 3 (subject to adjustment)​​ 7pm​​...................................... Awards Ceremony - TBA

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POINT PLEASANT BEACH and OFFSHORE POWER BOAT RACING...

A THRILLING 40-YEAR TRADITION! Offshore Power Boat Racing has a long history all along the Jersey Shore, and no place has a greater connection than Point Pleasant Beach! Today, the Point Pleasant Beach Offshore Grand Prix is the kick-off to an eight-race circuit sanctioned by the Offshore Powerboat Association (OPA) and produced by the NJ Offshore Power Boat Racing Association (NJOPRA). The race reflects a long tradition, and it stirs memories for people from Point Pleasant Beach that invariably bring a smile.

During the 1970’s there was probably no single powerboat race more famous than The Benihana Offshore Grand Prix, known as the Indy 500 of Offshore Racing. Held mid-week in July, the race attracted thousands of fans who looked forward excitedly to the event every year. Steven Reid, now the Mayor of Point Pleasant Beach, grew up with a front row seat, as his mother was a Council Woman and avidly supported the race in Point Pleasant.

Many local events surrounded the race, “even a beauty pageant!” says Reid. “And, of course, the boat parade was always a highlight. One year, the Budweiser Clydesdales even came to town. Anyone who grew up here will remember the excitement!”

Over the years, the race name changed as new sponsors stepped up. At various times, the race was known as The Hennessey Offshore Grand Prix, The Benihana Offshore Grand Prix, The Ray Catena Offshore Grand Prix, The New Jersey Offshore Grand Prix, The War at the Shore and the Jenkinson’s Offshore Grand Prix. Major sponsors included Budweiser, Geico, and SeaTow. In 2009, the race moved to Atlantic City, but in 2016 Mayor Reid worked with NJOPRA to restore the Grand Prix to its original home in Point Pleasant Beach. With the help of Jersey Mike’s, Norwegian Cruise Lines, the Point Pleasant Beach Rotary Club, the Chamber of Commerce, and many others, the Point Pleasant Beach Offshore Grand Prix is now in its third year, and growing rapidly. “I loved watching the races with my grandparents as a young boy, and so did many others. We wanted to bring back it back. It’s a great event for our community, for our businesses and for racing fans.” he says. “The weekend before Memorial Day seems to be just right, kicking the summer season off with a bang!”

NJOPRA has been the host club since racing started in Point Pleasant Beach and today, as a very active club with over 100 members, it is working tirelessly to return the tradition of offshore racing to the Jersey Shore. The Grand Prix will attract more than 30 boats, and require over 100 volunteers on land, on the water, and as part of the medical crews. Volunteers man the pace boats, the turns, and the dive boats, helping with timing, running, the starts and the finish.

The race itself has changed over time. In the 1970’s the Benihana course was over 200 miles long, running laps from NY’s Fire Island to Seaside Heights NJ. One lap was about 80 miles. For the spectators, the boats came by about once an hour and often were visible only three or four times along the course. Today, the race course is smaller, shorter and closer to land, reflecting the many ways in which racing and the boats have changed. The boats speed along a small 4 mile oval that is as close to Point Pleasant Beach as possible. Since the beach drops off quickly, the boats usually run within 150 feet of the surf. Even the outside leg can be clearly seen from the shoreline, maximizing the excitement for fans.

So while there may no longer be a beauty pageant, the weekend promises to be a crowd pleaser, with the public able to see the boats, both on land and in the water, right up close. Fans can tour the Racer’s Village, meet the racers and enjoy the boat parade as they revel in the return of a great tradition. As the summer season begins, the 2018 Offshore Grand Prix will help thousands of fans rediscover the thrill of offshore racing in Point Pleasant Beach!

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#11 Alex & Ani Driver: Jimmy Cazzani Throttleman: Johnny Stanch Boat Make: Platinum Hull Color: Silver

Hull Type: Cat

#S-1 Shadow Pirate Driver: Austin Scafidi Throttleman: Nick Scafidi Boat Make: Velocity Hull Color: White

Hull Type: Vee

#29 Typhoon Driver: Tom Crowley Throttleman: Randy Schleuss Boat Make: Extreme Hull Color: Black

Hull Type: Vee

#105 Lightening jacks Driver: John Woolley Throttleman: Josh Wall Boat Make: Skater Hull Color: White

Hull Type: Cat

#211 Bat Boat Driver: Eliot Gray Throttleman: Terry Forsythe Boat Make: MTI

Hull Color: Black

Hull Type: Cat

#260 Bull on the Beach Driver: Bob Anselmo Throttleman: Jim Anselmo Boat Make: Skater Hull Color: Yellow

Hull Type: Cat

#V1 Wazzup Driver: Nick Smith Throttleman: Anthony Smith Boat Make: Fountain

Hull Color: Purple/Yellow

Hull Type: Vee

#V6 Strictly Business Driver: Louie Giancontieri Throttleman: Ed Smith Boat Make: Fountain

Hull Color: Red/White

Hull Type: Vee

#411 Perdition Driver: Joe Connelly Throttleman: Brian Williamson Boat Make: Phantom Hull Color: White

Hull Type: Vee

#441 Saris Racing Driver: Johnny Saris Throttleman: Jason Saris Boat Make: Cobra

Hull Color: Yellow/White

Hull Type: Vee

#458 Bounty Hunter Driver: Ed Goldmann Jr Throttleman: Ed Goldmann Boat Make: Cobra

Hull Color: Blue/White

Hull Type: Vee

#487 Jersey Outlaw Driver: Joey Meglino Throttleman: Josh Wall Boat Make: Scarab

Hull Color: White/Multi

Hull Type: Vee

#505 CISCO Driver: John Coen Throttleman: Eddie Simmons Boat Make: Superboat Hull Color: White

Hull Type: Vee

#507 Tunnelvision Driver: Mike McCologan Throttleman: Boat Make: Pantera Hull Color: White

Hull Type: Vee

#512 Specialized Racing Driver: Mark Gallegher Throttleman: Mark Gallegher Boat Make: Superboat

Hull Color: Black/White

Hull Type: Vee

#513 Wazzup 2 Driver: Nick Smith Throttleman: Anthony Smith Boat Make: Carrera Hull Color: Green

Hull Type: Vee

#515 Coastal Boat Sales Driver: Dale Wright Throttleman: Josh Wall Boat Make: Pantera

Hull Color: White

Hull Type: Vee

#518 Rufstr Driver: EJ Salamone Throttleman: Ken Salamone Boat Make: Superboat Hull Color: Blue

Hull Type: Vee

#533 All Fired Up Driver: Matt Lauer Throttleman: Rob Lauer Boat Make: Webcraft Hull Color: White

Hull Type: Vee

#611 Smith Brothers Driver: Pete Smith Throttleman: Rich Smith Boat Make: Joker Hull Color: White

Hull Type: Vee

#644 Knot Guilty Driver: Ray Murk Throttleman: Rob Murk Boat Make: Warlock

Hull Color: White/Red

Hull Type: Vee

#667 Hurricane Force Driver:

Boat Make: P&D

Hull Color: White/Gray/Orange

Throttleman: Joe Wnek

Hull Type: Vee

#677 You Gun Learn Driver: Warren Exner Throttleman: Mike Bocchino Boat Make: Martini

Hull Color: Red/White

Hull Type: Vee

#691 Liquid Addiction Driver: Tim Vanderburg Throttleman: Andy Brizedine Boat Make: Carrera Hull Color: White

Hull Type: Vee

#700 Dawson Marine Driver: Nick Imprescia Throttleman: Iam Morgan Boat Make: Superboat Hull Color: Blue/White

Hull Type: Vee

#717 Aquaholic Driver: Mark Henderson Throttleman: Danny Crank Boat Make: Velocity Hull Color: White

Hull Type: Vee

#727 Tomahawk Driver: John Santos Throttleman: Jeremy Bisson Boat Make: Velocity Hull Color: Orange

Hull Type: Vee

#732 Woah Mama Driver: Joe Rielly Throttleman: Joe Rielly Boat Make: Activator Hull Color: Green

Hull Type: Vee

#755 Hangin N Bangin Driver: John Hughes Throttleman: John Hughes Boat Make: Redline Hull Color: Green

Hull Type: Vee

#784 Goofin' Around Driver: Joey Lauer Throttleman: Johnny Saris Boat Make: Challenger Hull Color: White

Hull Type: Vee

A big

THANK YOU to all the volunteers who make this race happen!

Without you, there is no race!

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OPA Racing General Rules

Boats race in Classes. There are actually eleven individual Classes, and each boat races against others in its Class.

The Class a boat is in is identified by number. ( See the List below. ) Class numbers are clearly visible on the front of each boat.

Several Classes of boats race at the same time. The progress and race position of any one boat i=can be followed by watching other boats in the same class.

The Chart below will help you follow the races. What class is you favorite boat in?

CLASS Extreme Super Cat Super Stock Super Vee Lite Super Vee Xtreme Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6 Class 7

BOAT # 2-999 2-999 S-2 – S-999 2-99 2-99 100-199 200-299 300-399 400-499 500-599 600-699 700-799

DESCRIPTION Canopy Canopy Canopy Canopy Canopy Canopy Open Cock[it Open Cockpit Open Cockpit Open Cockpit Open Cockpit Open Cockpit

LENGTH 40’-50’ 36’-50’ 32’ limit 30’ limit 32’ limit — — — — 30’ limit 26’ limit 20’-22’

TOP SPEED Up to 150 MPH Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited 115 MPH* 105 MPH* 95 MPH* 85 MPH* 75 MPH* 70 MPH* 60 MPH*

ENGINE(S) Turbine /Piston Power Twin 750 HP Twin Stock Outboards Single 525 EFI Single (Spec) Twin Twin Single or Twin Single or Twin Single Single Single O/B

*Indicates boats in classes which are based on speed and cannot go over the class bracketed speed. Any boat caught breaking out of their speed bracket will receive last place points and will start the next race in the outside lane. GPS units will track this. GPS units are mandatory in each race boat, otherwise they will be disqualified.

An official start time begins when the bow of the boat crosses the start line. All boats must cross the start line to be scored for that event.

The boat is then scored by completed laps/distance completed. A completed lap is when a boat crosses the start line, and continues around the marks of the course and back to the finish line.

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Nicholas was a graduate of Point Pleasant Borough High School who passed away in November 2016 from a heroin overdose. His family is hopeful that this foundation will help bring awareness of this epidemic in New Jersey, especially Ocean County.

Donations to the Nicholas Hudanish Foundation can be mailed to: 703 Hommann Ave., Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

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A proud partner of the 2018 Point Pleasant Beach Offshore Grand Prix!

For 92 years, the Rotary has lived by their original creed, “Service above self�. The proceeds from this race program will go to several local Point Pleasant Beach community projects, scholarships and events like this that support the Point Pleasant Beach community.

For more information, call Dr. Sue Nemiroff at 732-892-0485. Good luck race teams!!!

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