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Welcome to NBRA
| National Boat Racing Association (NBRA) offers some of the best competition to be found in stock and modified outboard boat racing. Be it hydroplane or runabout outboard boats. NBRA offers premier competition in 14 different classes, ranging from the small yet challenging Novice class for the beginner, up to the fast and exciting Super E class for the more experience driver. It is the mission of NBRA to keep the “grass root” style of boat racing available and affordable for future generations. Bring the whole family and enjoy a weekend of boat racing with NBRA.
THE COMPETITION LAST FOR THREE LAPS-THE FREINDSHIPS FOREVER |
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Message From President
| Welcome to the National Boat Racing Association’s informational web site!
While we’re not the biggest sanctioning boat racing association in the world, we certainly have fun on the lake each summer!
We were formed to keep stock and modified outboard racing a fun, affordable and family sport. And, throughout our young life, we’ve done that very thing for racers from the Pacific Northwest, across the Great Plains and into the Deep South. You’ll find NBRA racers of every age and from all walks of life—all drawn together by the thrill of competition and the camaraderie of friends and family who race together.
If you want economical but stiff competition, you’ve come to the right place. If you want an organization that you can grow with, we’re the folks. If you like to race—or want to get started in racing—we can help, and we’d love to have you as a member.
Spend some time on this web site, check out the folks involved, download a membership form and join…it’s all that easy. If you want more information just about anybody in NBRA is a good ambassador for what we do.
If you like what you see, and would like to “go fast and turn left” with us, let us know.
And, you can call me in the evenings for more information. I’m a relatively new racer and have found NBRA to be an excellent place to compete and learn.
Just call. You’re always welcome!
Sincerely,
Jeff Ruth
L-77
NBRA President
Phone (479) 927-2847 or e mail thetrailergod@yahoo.com. Comments on boat racing can be made on NBRA's message board under kneeldownboatracing@yahoogroups.com
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Posted by : Mackey on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 01:12 PM | | Viewed 44 times! | TOPIC: NBRA
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Important Notice
July 19-20, 2008 the Outboard Drivers Association (ODA) will host a regatta at Havana, Illinois. There are only two motels close to the race site. Nearest other motels are in Lincoln, Illinois. The two motels are the Red Lion Motel and the Sycamore Motor Lodge however; you need to make reservation as soon as possible do to the construction people staying there from out of state working on a new power plant. Red Lion suggest you make your reservations now. Sycamore Lodge will take reservations starting July 1st.
STAY WHERE THE RACERS STAY
RED LION MOTEL 309 543-4454
SYCAMORE MOTOR LODGE 309 543-4407
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News: We will miss you Joe
Posted by : Mackey on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 01:15 PM | | Viewed 117 times! | TOPIC: NBRA
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National Boat Racing Association (NBRA) lost one of its great boat racers, Jovon D Schultz, “Joe”. Joe was the second President of NBRA and during his two year term with this young organization and made the hard decisions that would keep NBRA alive and well. The toughest time him faced in office is when he found out right before the start of the 2002 race season that NBRA was unable to be insured by the previous year’s company. Many hours were spent looking for a solution when he hooked up with Rick Felsen, Hawk Consultants. Rick came up with a good policy however, the cost to the small clubs then became a problem and that when Joe put before the commissioners to use the driver’s fee for a re-imbursement program back to the clubs, off setting the increase in the insurance cost.
Jovon (Joe) was a man of strong convictions. His love for boat racing was something to be admired. He had a favorite saying "Man the torpedoes full steam ahead" when things weren't going to hoyle. He loved our sport and the people that participated. When Joe Schultz and family would show up at the races you knew that the competition had arrived.
Joe owned a farm outside of Cedar Rapids and had a shop that was his retreat. He would go to the farm and tinker with motors, boats and his antique cars. Those that knew him looked up to him as a mentor, friend, and knew he was always there if they needed to discuss something. One boat racer even referred to him as his "champion". This is a testimonial says it all.
Joe had two sons and a grandson that he started in boat racing. So the spirit lives on through his heirs.
God Speed Joe... We will see you in the first turn.
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Lifeline Special Offer to NBRA Drivers
Posted by : Mackey on Saturday, January 26, 2008 - 11:15 AM | | Viewed 197 times! | TOPIC:
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NBRA racers offered exclusive Lifeline discount
The Lifeline Contingency Racing program was so successful during the 2007 NBRA racing season; Lifeline is offering NBRA members an exclusive pre-season discount on the new “kneel down” outboard racing lifejacket with full impact Flak material. The discount also applies to all Kevlar sleeves and pants in stock.
The Model 120, on display at the NBRA national meeting in Springfield, Mo., last November, is designed specifically for kneel down and lay down outboard racers. You can get one now for a limited time for 10% off the regular price starting January 28 to February 4, 2008.
To get the discount on the jacket – and Kevlar sleeves and pants in stock, call Lifeline directly at (928) 669-9241 or email sales@lifelinejackets.com. You’ll need to submit a photo copy of your 2007 or 2008 NBRA membership card.
Good Luck and have a safe 2008 NBRA season
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Vote on Rule changes for 2008
Posted by : Mackey on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 07:18 PM | | Viewed 171 times! | TOPIC:
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A full ballot of rule changes faced members of the National Boat Racing Association (NBRA) as they voted on 11 issues which will affect the 2008 racing season. The only issue on the ballot that went down to defeated, in this year’s election, would allow the use of a restrictor plate with a 7/16 X 1 5/8 inch opening to be used in the Yamato 102-202-302 engines and run in the A Hydroplane Class. The A Class will remain the same as last season.
This year the 2008 General Rules will see the following changes. Passing unanimously was the change that now requires all members of the Racing Commission to be current members of NBRA, with their yearly dues paid prior to January 15th. Passing by a 70% margin is the time period that an NBRA elected official may stay in office. It removes the word “year” and adds in its place the word “term”. Term is defined as two consecutive year, so that an elected official may be in an elected position up to four years. What also passed by a strong majority is procedures for impeachment of an elected NBRA officer.
In an effort to clarify the Racing Commission’s authority, the wording, the Racing Commission has the authority over the Association’s safety program, will be added to the commissions responsibilities.
With five no votes, the single event memberships are now no longer eligible for National Championships recognition, prizes or award. This positive vote supports the Racing Commission’s policy letter for 2008 not to accept APBA or AOF cards at the national events.
National Boat Racing recognizes that it can not dictate how local clubs presents awards or cash prizes to the Novice Class. With an eighteen to three vote NBRA now makes the recommendation that at local races if awards or cash prizes are given, each Novice driver will share equally. This keeps in line with NBRA’s policies for Novice award or cash prizes at national events. A second issue in the Novice class is how to keep the speed these young drivers run in a safe zone with out up setting drivers skills under competition. A unanimous vote gives the referee the authority to shorten the Novice course to slow the straight away speed down.
There will be a swap in engine eligibility in the C Modified class for 2008. The removal of the Chrysler 302 and 304 engines was approved by the C Mod drivers. In its place the Johnson/Evinrude 31.5 ci power head, built from 1976 to 1999, in stock configuration is to be added. The D Class will see the availability of the Johnson/Evinrude 41.5 power heads manufactured from 1970 to 1976 to run in the class this year.
The rule changes will be in the new 2008 NBRA Rule book that will be available and sent out with the 2008 memberships.
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New Officers Elected to NBRA Post
Posted by : Mackey on Saturday, December 29, 2007 - 04:10 PM | | Viewed 692 times! | TOPIC:
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The National Boat Racing Association elected new officers for the 2008 racing season. They include Jeff Ruth, President, Art Kampen, Vice President, Mardell Swartz, Secretary/Treasurer, Roy Mackey, Executive Secretary, and Steven Swartz, Safety Director. NBRA sanctions stock and modified outboard racing throughout the country.
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2007 National Point Standings
Posted by : Mackey on Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 11:37 PM | | Viewed 292 times! | TOPIC:
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The 2007 National Boat Racing Association, (NBRA), racing season has come to a successful end.
National points have now been scored and verified as correct, which requires a minimum of 1500 points to receive national recognition. The 1st & 2nd place drivers for each class are as follows:
A-Stock Hydro: 1st Place – Rick Miller of Grove, OK - 3650 points, 2nd Place – Shane Hebert of Slaughter, LA – 2200 points. C-Stock Hydro: 1st Place – Rick Miller of Grove, OK – 6995 points, 2nd Place – Kevin Middaugh of Broken Arrow, OK – 4350 points. C-Modified Hydro: 1st Place – Kevin Middaugh of Broken Arrow, OK – 3880 points, 2nd Place – Alan Owen of Centralia, IL – 3795 points. D-Hydro: 1st Place – Kevin McAfee of Columbia, MO – 4900 points, 2nd Place – Jeff Lake of Quincy, IL – 3994 points. E-Hydro: 1st Place – Kevin McAfee of Columbia, MO – 3403.5 points, 2nd Place – James Homfeld of Oakville, MO – 2757 Points. Super E Hydro: 1st Place – Ralph Cook of Utica, MS – 3200 points, 2nd Place – Shane Hebert of Slaughter, LA – 3169.5 points. 25 Modified Hydro; 1st Place – Kevin Middaugh of Broken Arrow, OK – 2867.5 points, 2nd Place – Alan Owen of Centralia, IL – 2679.5 points. C Runabout: 1st Place – Keith Kempen of Hazelwood, MO – 4200 points, 2nd Place – Sammy Sanders of Centralia, IL – 3225 points. D Runabout; 1st Place – Ralph Cook of Utica, MS – 3300 points, 2nd Place – David Mason of Battle Creek, MI – 1600 points. E Runabout: 1st Place – Ralph Cook of Utica, MS – 2600 points, 2nd Place – Burt Hoefs of Stockton, MO – 2494.5 points. Super E Runabout: 1st Place – Ralph Cook of Utica, MS – 1600 points, 2nd Place – Burt Hoefs of Stockton, MO – 1200 points.
Scott Hull of Clinton, MS accumulated 1150 points and Ty Hebert of Gonzales, LA accumulated 1125 points for 1st & 2nd Place in the B 1 Hydro class. However, they are short of the 1500 points needed for national recognition. Donovan Decote of Bunkie, LA accumulated 1300 points and John Mathews of Boyce, LA accumulated 1200 points, both drivers also fell short of the 1500 points needed to have national recognition in the B – Stock Runabout class.
Rick Miller is the over all 2007 High Point driver with 16,964 points and the winner of the tires and wheels from Eagle Body of Springdale, AR. Ralph Cook, Keith Kampen and Kevin McAfee are all three winners in the Lifeline Contingency Race Program and they will receive Lifeline’s product certificates with a value up to $200.00. Kevin McAfee is the high point driver in the D Hydro class and is the winner of the $200.00 cash prize from Bass Machines of Bremerton, WA. Daisy Outdoor Products will award each of the High Point and Novice drivers a 2007 commemorative air rifle. All awards will be presented at NBRA’s National Meeting on November 3, 2007 in Springfield, MO.
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Nomination for NBRA's 2008 Officers
Posted by : Mackey on Thursday, September 20, 2007 - 09:31 AM | | Viewed 307 times! | TOPIC:
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Nominations of individuals as candidates for the offices of President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, and Safety Director for National Boat Racing Association’s (NBRA) 2008 year are now being accepted. Any NBRA member in good standing may be nominated. Individuals must have agreed to serve if elected before their names are placed in nomination. The nominated individuals name must be forwarded to NBRA’s Executive Secretary office before October 1, 2007. Mail nomination to: Roy Mackey, 24103 E. Olive Lane, Liberty Lake, WA 99019 or e-mail nwh2oracer@webband.com.
Jeff Ruth
NBRA President
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2007 U.S. Short Course National Championship
Posted by : Mackey on Monday, September 17, 2007 - 10:21 PM | | Viewed 339 times! | TOPIC:
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The following results are for Saturday September 15, 2007, National Boat Racing Association's U.S. Short Course National Championship held at Lake Shelbyville, Shelbyville, Illinois and hosted by the Outboard Drivers Association.
Novice: 1. Braxton Miller, Grover, OK, 2. Ashley Gresley, Battle Creek, MI, 3. Colt Sanders, Centralia, IL, 4. Tara Cook, Utica, MS, 5. Travis Jones, Desoto, MO, 6. Tanner Jones, Desoto, MO
A Hydro: 1. Rick Miller, Grove, OK, 2. Shane Hebert, Slaughter, LA, 3 Brent Simmons
C Stock Hydro: 1. Rick Miller, Grove, OK, 2 Rich Russo, Enid, OK, 3. Jeff Ruth, Springfild, AR, 4 Brent Simmons
C Modified Hydro: 1. Kevin McAfee, Columbia, MO, 2. Rick Miller, Grove, OK, 3. Vernon Barfield, Wellsville, KS, 4. Alan Owen, Centralia, IL, 5. Kevin Middaugh, Broken Arrow, OK, 6. Bob Gresly, Battle Creek, MI, 7. Timma Lake, Mendon, IL, 8. Jimmy Homfeld, Oakville, MO
25 Modified Hydro: 1. Rick Miller, Grove, OK, 2. Tim Schultz, Atkins, IA, 3. Vernon Barfield, Welleville, KS, 4. Bob Gresly, Battle Creek, MI, 5. Alan Owen, Centralia, IL, 6. Larry Jones, Desoto, MO, 7. Timma Lake, Mendon, IL, 8. Kevin Middaugh, Brocken Arrow, OK, 9. Sammy Sanders, Centralia, IL
D Hydro: 1. Jeff Lake, Quincy, IL, 2. Kevin McAfee, Columbia, MO, 3. Tony Anderson, Hector, AR, 4. Alan Owen, Centralia, IL, 5. Richard Baze, Westpoint, IL, 6. Jeremy Sumrall, Clinton, MS
E Hydro: 1. Jimmy Homfeld, Oakville, MO, 2. Kevin McAfee, Columbia, MO, 3.Lyle Mason, Battle Creek, MI, 4. Marty Thayer, Lafayette, IN, 5. Richard Baze, Westpoint, IL, 6. Jason Sumrall, Clinton, MS, 7. Keith Kampen, Hazelwood, MO
Super E Hydro: 1. John Kincaid, Silvis, IL, 2. Shane Hebert, Slaughter, LA, 3. Byran Tharp, Choctaw, OK, 4. David Mason, Battle Creek, MI, 5. Richard Baze, Westpoint, IL, 6. Burt Hoefs, Stockton, MO
C Runabout: 1. Keith Kampen, Hazelwood, MO, 2. Tim Schultz, Atkin, IA, 3. Sammy Sanders, Centralia, IL, 4. Jimmy Homfeld, Oakville, MO
D Runabout: 1. Ralph Cook, Utica, MS, 2. Burt Hoefs, Stockton, MO, 3. Jason Sumrall, Clinton, MS, 4. Tony Anderson, Hector, AR
E Runabout: 1. Ralph Cook, Utica, MS, 2. Jason Sumrall, Clinton, MS, 3.Kevin McAfee, Columbia, MO, 4.Bobby Laws, Xenia, OH, 5. Keith Kampen, Hazelwood, MO, 6. Randy Aveline, Indianapolis, IN, 7. Burt Hoefs, Stockton, MO, 8. Jeff Ruth, Springfield, AR
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2007 National Point Standings
Posted by : Mackey on Thursday, September 06, 2007 - 06:02 PM | | Viewed 354 times! | TOPIC:
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The national point stands have been updated and posted as of September 6, 2007. The point standings are located in the 2007 Race Results. To find a driver’s total points, locate the class that he/she participated in on the left, and then scroll down the list of driver’s names in the class until the driver is located. Driver’s names are in alphabetical order. The total points accumulated are the last set of numbers on the right of the name. Any questions about the total point standings e-mail nwh2oracer@webband.com.
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2007 National Meeting
Posted by : Mackey on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 - 08:02 PM | | Viewed 362 times! | TOPIC:
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The Racing Commission has approved the Clarion Hotel, 3333 S. Glenstone, in downtown Springfield, Missouri, for the site of the 2007 National Boat Racing Association’s national meeting, November 3, 2007. The hotel offers several restaurants for your convenience. The Coffee House Newsroom Café is excellent for breakfast and the Classic Sports Club Restaurant and Bar is open for lunch and evening dinning.
The following is the agenda:
8:00 to 9:00 A.M. Race Commissioners meeting
9:30 to 11:45 A.M. General Meeting
12:00 to 1:00 P.M. Lunch
1:00 to 5:00 P.M. General Meeting continues
8:00 A.M. to Midnight Awards ceremony ( Cash Bar)
To make reservations call 800 756-7318 or 417 883-6550 and identify yourself with NBRA. If you need transportation from the airport, let hotel reservations know and they will arrange free shuttle service from the airport to the hotel for you.
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