linn

Thanks Keytime. Do headers bump you to the modified class?

Keytime

I believe so. I'd drop an email to the appropriate person on the contact list on their website to make sure.

Keytime

Here's a pic of CheckMark from a previous Shootout...

Keytime

Make that repeats for the 2014 Shootout. Once again, Mark and I were the only boats in our classes. Like they say, ya gotta be in it to win it, so I'll just assume nobody else figured they could win.

Lots of classes with one boat in them. Some will argue that there are too many classes, but I believe more boats should run. On Sunday, there were some serious gaps in the day that could have been filled. The original intent of the Shootout was to see who had the fastest boat on the lake. I realize some viewers don't want to see "slow boats" run when there are 200+mph machines out there, but I feel the event still has a place for the regular-Joe performance boater. Granted, I can understand not wanting to watch the slower boats run all day, but that is far from the case and I feel it will always be far from it.

Off my soapbox. Had a great time, as usual.

fireguy

Yes but people who know and appreciate performance boats should appreciate seeing those under 200 mph normal guy classes.

Keytime

I completely agree with you. The years I didn't run, I floated in the water adjacent to the finish line and watched every boat run. I really enjoyed seeing the speeds of different hull/power/drive combinations. I don't care if you're in a canoe... if you're laying it down and going for it, you have my respect.

Floating/waiting at the starting line with guys like JT... priceless.

CAB

Wanted to go I just couldn't make it happen. Maybe next year I think it would be a blast.

Keytime

Thread revisited. Make this a repeat for 2015.