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ActiveThunder 11-19-2006 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by THEJOKER
Go to the website for more info. But basics are 500 efi Merc , Bravo -Imco or any comparable drive , one weight - 4700 lbs weight (after race) Running some good rough water races. 1st place is around 20 grand. We'll run a minimum of (4) races. Factory Class is coming back!

I'm all for it but I will believe it when I see it.

We've split into so many bodies that it just isn't that much fun anymore. Other than the Thunder Run and the partying I would not have spent a nickel to go to KW to watch the lame race I saw this year.

I was on the original board when F-1 and F-2 was formed back in the late nineties and it only took a few years for it to turn into a 'cheaters race'. Perhaps Gordo will join in here.

Grown men cheating in race boats to win nothing other than a title for the manufacturer. How stupid is that? Probably not if the GP got duped into buying a brand name with a trophy!

However I remain optimistic and hope one day boat racing will become as professional as NASCAR. One main body. One great show!

THEJOKER 11-19-2006 08:36 PM

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I raced F1(1999-2000-2001) when we had 20+ boats duking it out.. Tech was good. The 525 Merc and political things beyond our control did F1 in. Speeds were approaching 90 MPH w/ the 525 , too fast , too expensive and hardly any payout. 500 efi is back now , one weight and real money for a checkered. It's going to happen.

crb76 11-19-2006 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by THEJOKER
I raced F1(1999-2000-2001) when we had 20+ boats duking it out.. Tech was good. The 525 Merc and political things beyond our control did F1 in. Speeds were approaching 90 MPH w/ the 525 , too fast , too expensive and hardly any payout. 500 efi is back now , one weight and real money for a checkered. It's going to happen.


What do you mean the 500EFI is back now?

THEJOKER 11-19-2006 08:47 PM

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Engine for ORL is a 500 efi. I know there not produced but they are everywhere. Also many retired F1 boats have 500's still sitting in them. Tyler Crockett builds a 500 efi also and it's being considered to let him provide engines.

ActiveThunder 11-19-2006 08:58 PM

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Hate to rain on the parade but the song sounds remotely familiar....

THEJOKER 11-19-2006 09:05 PM

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You doubting me only makes me work harder - haha. Oh it's happening. :D

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slboatdrinks 11-21-2006 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Sydwayz
"Lord; I apologize..." :D :D :D :D :evilb: :evilb: :evilb: :evilb:

Ok, Ok, I'll throttle. :D

slboatdrinks 11-21-2006 02:14 PM

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Do I hear F2 with 525's?????????????

cosmic12 11-21-2006 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by slboatdrinks
Do I hear F2 with 525's?????????????

you gona take Remedy race'n???? :D

docmanrich37 11-21-2006 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by slboatdrinks
Do I hear F2 with 525's?????????????

Jen said when do we stop spending $$ on the boat.I said when i'm done.shhhh.I'll race mine if you could pay me what the divorce attorney said it would cost me if I did go racing. :D


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