Velocity - Still Crazy

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03-06-2007, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Miklos

Another cool piece of history.
Steve

the boat is wood glassed over talked to owner last year would love to have one all glass.

03-06-2007, 11:56 AM

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I have old freeze frame tapes with miss calculation racing...

and some footage of one of the Big Red's running also

04-01-2007, 08:59 PM

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I love the dash on those mid 80's velocity's . They give me the same feel as late 60's early 70's mopar muscle cars,where youre sitting on top rather than inside.

Any of you know of a back seat i can get for a 85 22' ?

Wow, does that seem familiar right down to the Morse controls. Here's the cockpit of the early 80s Velocity whose owner very kindly asks me throttle at Cowes every year.

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05-07-2007, 01:11 PM

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Hi everyone! This is Kelly Poppa, Mike Poppa's daughter. I had only seen pictures of Still Crazy when it was a cougar cat. Even though this isn't the same boat my father was racing when he had his accident in 85, he definitely raced this boat at one point in time as made obvious by all the pictures people have posted. I'm not sure if it's possible, but my brother and I would love to see this boat. Is there anyway someone could tell me what storage yard it is in? Thanks!

05-07-2007, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Smiklos

Hi Kelly
I will get you an address. The custodian of this boat for many years was friends with your father. He was very protective of this boat and its history in a positive way.

Your father was very successful in campaigning this boat and his place in Offshore boat racing history is significant.
Call me anytime
800-824-8788
Steve

You better watch it Steve people might think you're a nice guy!

05-08-2007, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by h2oboater

Racing on the Detroit River.

h2boater,

I really enjoy your knowledge and pics of old school offshore racing. Especialy in the Magnum-section!!
Thank you :-)

Mange

05-08-2007, 08:56 AM

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Steve, thank you very much for getting me the address. My brother, cousin, and I are very excited about the possibility of at least seeing this boat! We have many pictures of Dad with this boat, so to be able to see it would be absolutely amazing. Thanks again

05-08-2007, 09:09 AM

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Here is a pic from a 1980 Powerboat Magazine of Mike's Velocity he raced in P-Class, I wonder if this became Still Crazy later??

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05-08-2007, 09:47 AM

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I'm glad you got in touch with Steve as I think he's got the best contact info for the current owner. I live less than 10mins away from the yard so if you need someone to show you around, let me know.