Approved For Orl
11-19-2006, 08:19 PM
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Re: Approved For Orl
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!
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!
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.
11-19-2006, 08:42 PM
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Re: Approved For Orl
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?
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.
11-21-2006, 05:32 PM
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Re: Approved For Orl
Originally Posted by slboatdrinks
Do I hear F2 with 525's?????????????
