2008 DoublEdge Race Schedule
April 2-6
Biloxi, Mississippi (OSS)
www.SmokinTheSound.com
April 25-27
Lake Havasu, Arizona (OSS / POPRA)
May 16-18
Marathon, Florida Keys (SBI)
June 19-22
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida (OSS)
July 4-6
Sarasota, Florida (SBI/APBA)
www.SunCoastOffshore.org
August 15-17
Orange Beach , Alabama (OSS)
www.ThunderOnTheGulf.com
August 29-31
Oshkosh, Wisconsin (OSS)
September 26-28
Lake Of The Ozarks, Mo (OSS)
OSS National Championship
October 15-19
Destin, Florida (OSS)
OSS World Championships
November 2-9
Key West , Florida (SBI/UIM/APBA)
Key West World Championships
2007 Offshore Racing Schedule
MARCH 23-25 -
Biloxi, Mississippi (OSS)
http://www.SmokinTheSound.com
Team DoublEdge Motorsports / CarCredit123.com ran a 30' Phantom in the Vee Lite class to a strong 3rd place finish after battling for several laps with the Team Popeyes / IMCO #10.
APRIL 20-22
Greers Ferry Lake, Arkansas (OSS)
http://www.OzarkRoar.com
After Getting the Teams NEW 30' Skater two weeks before the race and rigging it, The team went to Arkansas looking to make a strong showing and just put some time on the new boat. Testing went well, John and Ryan were very happy and looking foward to race day. Come race day the team made the best shot at setup of the new boat. At the start of the race the team obviously made the right choice as they led the cat outboard class flag to flag. They also led the Super Vees for the first lap and a half. After a few laps a some gremlins began to strike, but the team was able to hang on and keep there lead and win the first race in the new boat. DoublEdge / Carcredit123.com was able to take the win over Bermuda Berry Cuda.
MAY 4-6
Pickwick, Tennessee , Pickwick, Tennessee (OSS)
http://www.pickwickchallenge.com
Heading into Pickwick the 111 team again had high exspectations. Testing went well and everything was on track. When the race started 18 Bermuda Berry Cuda had the inside lane on the start. Berry Cuda took the lead at the first pin and never looked back. By the end of the race Berry Cuda had a 21 second lead and took the win with DoublEdge / CarCredit123.com comming in second.
JUNE 29 - JULY 1
Sarasota , Florida (SBI)
www.SunCoastOffshore.org
For the home town race the 111 team welcomed Superior Asphalt Inc.net as our title sponsor. Phil's Site Prep, DNA Energy Drink, Gratton Mortgage, Energy This.com, Mako Vodka, and Ref's Sports Bar all gave us support as well. Racing in the Superboat Stock class, it was the teams first race with the new boat in rougher water. Looking for calmer conditions the team was a little behind at the start in the class of 5 boats. Ryan and John were able to work there way up to 3rd place by the finish for another podium finish.
AUGUST 17-19
Orange Beach, Alabama (OSS)
http://www.ThunderOnTheGulf.com
Back to beautiful Orange Beach with CarCredit411.com as the title sponsor and The Big Easy Sports Bar, of Orange Beach as a secondary sponsor (Thanks Harry) A few teams made cameo appearances for this evnt and the rough water awaited them. 4-6 foot conditions on the west end of the course made this an exciting event. The CarCredit411.com team worked at it's set up for the rough conditions on test day and came out swinging on race day. When the green flag went up the 111 team was in fourth but managed to settle in to a rythm in the rough waters and work there way into 3rd for another podium finish.
SEPTEMBER 28-30
Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri (OSS)
www.ToadCove.com
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Another event as CarCredit411.com had guest Driver Paul Whittier join the team. It was the National Championship race and with Paul's guiding expetise the team took another strong win leading Bermuda BerryCuda for start to finish. Special thatks to team members Sabrina Harris, Kevin Roening, Tom & Kim Beckley, Charlie Roden, & AMSOIL Dave, for there support.
OCTOBER
Destin, Florida (2 Races) (OSS)
www.DestinWorldCup.com
WORLD CUP
Ryan was joind by Allen Campbell of Screamin' Eagle fame in the cockpit of CarCredit411.com for the Destin World Cup. Flat conditions led to very fast racing. The two race series saw finishes of 2nd and 3rd for the CarCredit411.com team wich put them in 2nd overall.
Very special thanks to Jimmy Speros for joing the tema for the WORLDS events. Jimmy and accomplished racer in his own right can be reaced at www.MobileMercMan.com for all your marine service needs.
Also a big thanks to that Campbell's (Allen & LouAnne) for there help and Support at this event.
As usaul Sabrina Harris was in attendence as Director of ashtetic along with Hunter Reith, our team Golf Pro.
November 4th -10th
Key West, Florida (SBI/APBA/UIM)
www.SuperBoat.com
World Championships
Joined by Fluid Sealing Products (Screamin Nuts) of Texas as the title sponsor. Ryan was joined in the cockpit be former teamate Paul dePoo of Key West. This was a 3 race series with 6 teams competing. The S-111 was joined by TnT custom marine, Bermuda BerryCuda, Stihl, Miccosukee, & DVC. The conditions were much calmer than anyone planned on. 1-3 foot seas were similar on all 3 days of racing. The Fluid Sealing Products team had strong runs all week finishing all 3 days 4-5-4 for an overall finish of 4th place. Proving that the 30' Skater is competitive with the bigger 32' boats was no small feat for this team with one day of testing together.
Special thanks again to Jimmy Speros for his support in the double worlds endevour and to Fluid Sealing Products (Screamin Nuts) for there support as well.
Super Tuner , RJ Laskey also was a vital part of the team this week keeping the boat performing all week long.
