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Originally Posted by 2fast9tech2
(Post 3514893)
At that point its not racing. Its wishing and hoping upon a star!!! Whats the word for it...Oh yea, "LUCK".
Pretty lame in my book. One other point of clarification.....Sorry Billy and Charlie.... Don Aronow in no way "pioneered" the Around Long Island Marathon. He entered it 4 or 5 times, I believe, out of the 8-10 years it lasted before the event moved to the Jersey shore as the Hennessey Grand Prix and later Benihana, Walsh, etc, etc. The race was started by a group of LI boat dealers, racers, and builders in concert with folks like Guy Lombardo, Al Grover, Rick Stein and others. It became a staple on the Offshore circuit due to interest from Mercury Marine, Glastron, Eltro, Crusader, American Finn and the APBA's new Offshore special events which included the Miami Nassau race and the Hurricane Classic. In those days inshore and offshore marathon classes were frequently mixed together and some boats raced in both. In fact a twin engine 18 foot Powercat won it one year with Odell Lewis and Johnny Bakos driving for the "Old Man" long before Donzi or Formula were a gleam in Don's eyes... (See Below). This was in the late 50's and early 60's before Aronow was Aronow..... and Sam Griffith was the biggest name in the sport. It is a fitting tribute to Don that the revival is dedicated in his honor, but he in no way was a founder of the event. T2x |
Originally Posted by GLH
(Post 3515435)
Back? ... Obviously…
:drink: :D :D |
BRAVO, WELL SAID,ABOUT TIME, AND WELCOME BACK T2x
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Originally Posted by T2x
(Post 3515442)
One other point of clarification.....Sorry Billy and Charlie....
Don Aronow in no way "pioneered" the Around Long Island Marathon. He entered it 4 or 5 times, I believe, out of the 8-10 years it lasted before the event moved to the Jersey shore as the Hennessey Grand Prix and later Benihana, Walsh, etc, etc. The race was started by a group of LI boat dealers, racers, and builders in concert with folks like Guy Lombardo, Al Grover, Rick Stein and others. It became a staple on the Offshore circuit due to interest from Mercury Marine, Glastron, Eltro, Crusader, American Finn and the APBA's new Offshore special events which included the Miami Nassau race and the Hurricane Classic. In those days inshore and offshore marathon classes were frequently mixed together and some boats raced in both. In fact a twin engine 18 foot Powercat won it one year with Odell Lewis and Johnny Bakos driving for the "Old Man" long before Donzi or Formula were a gleam in Don's eyes... (See Below). This was in the late 50's and early 60's before Aronow was Aronow..... and Sam Griffith was the biggest name in the sport. It is a fitting tribute to Don that the revival is dedicated in his honor, but he in no way was a founder of the event. T2x Rich.....as you are just a "Johnny come lately" on this thread and misssed all of the good natured jabs of the earlier thread....on which I stopped posting .....Sam Griffith was mentioned quite clearly, along with photos of course, and at no time did either Billy or myself claim that Don had founded the Around Long Island marathon. However, of your last three section explanation of offshore racing....I wasn't quite sure what that was, but Mikey from Finland told me it was OK.....so I totally agree. Nice to have you back, but feel free to really tell us how you feel. |
WTF? Rich? Are you snowed in? I haven’t read a boat novel like this since Jules Verne’s 20m leagues under the sea. LOL
Keep it coming, I enjoy your “narratives”. No one referenced the recent race, as Don’s, or that he is the founder of the event. It is simply to commemorate his legacy. Couple things regarding the “Record braking”. Just IMHO. While I congratulate the OL team and it’s great that they did it in record time, I use the term strictly in mathematical reference. I don’t consider it as the same “type or run” that it was done long ago. This is like saying the Concord broke the record of “Spirit of St Louis”. Different era, different equipment. I think there should be two major categories in any “Old School” race. A) Similar old school boats with similar HP running the “old” course, and B) new boats with new equipment. Each category should have Simple sub categories. IE; A-1 “V”s up to 30’ A-2 “V” over 30’ A-3” cats up to 30” etc. I would not based the classes on number of engine and displacement but on HP. It would be nice to see a whole slue of events commemorating the “Grates Racers” of yesteryear.. Don is not the only great racer ever lived. :) (Hint hint... ) |
Originally Posted by Top Banana
(Post 3514831)
Just in from Billy and the NPBA www.nationalpowerboat.com
2011 Don Aronow Marathon Race Around Long Island RECAP -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the comeback of the event that Don Aronow pioneered back in the early 60’s. Billy Frenz Rich |
Originally Posted by Matt Trulio
(Post 3515164)
Having to divide the fleet into classes is what my friends in the business world call "a high-class problem." Given the limited interest so far and the various "equalizers" inherent in such a run, I don't see a need for it. Yet.
Who needs 10 classes with 5 participants and 3 gets a prize per class....people would get bored stiff at the prize ceremony. |
Originally Posted by T2x
(Post 3515594)
Sorry Charlie..... But this is the quote I am referring to. I am not sure what you folks meant...but this is what you wrote
Rich In reality if his name hadn't been attached to this race we probably wouldn't be discussing it today....doubt anyone would click on the link saying "Rich's Memorial Long Island Race".. Ha, Ha... J/K |
Originally Posted by scarabman
(Post 3515346)
I This may be a race to race for the sake of racing, old school style. If you win great, if not, at least you raced.
* The Hunting Dogs are back.... |
Originally Posted by T2x
(Post 3515594)
Sorry Charlie..... But this is the quote I am referring to. I am not sure what you folks meant...but this is what you wrote
Rich We meant he was one of the early pioneers of the race, one of the early entrants, participants. Founders would have been, the Billy and Charlie within the boat dealers community back in the 50's. Confusing use of words, but Mikey from Finland proofed it for us!!! |
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