For Old Racers......
 

Courtesy of champion outboard Formula one racer, Mark Rotharmel.

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Rich...Thank you so much for that!...I'm sure we all share those feelings.

Reminds me of the line from the Steve McQueen movie, Le Mans.

....." Racing is life....all else is just waiting."

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Rich,

Paul Newman is still going strong at 82. And beating a lot of the younger racers
Thank you
Jim

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That rings a bell

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Rich: that poem pretty much says it all, I have tried to go to some of the races, especially Key West where I have so much history, but can not afford the VIP passes @ $300.00 plus per person to be able to sit with the people in the know, I asked for passes and was turned down and asked for my credit card info. for billing. Thank you John C. After some deliberation, I cancelled all plans for my wife and I to ever attend Key West races again, I guess all history comes to an end at some point, I hope to write my book sometime. 7XCHAMP

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I know what you mean - J C - has a price for everything - guess thats why - I dont go there too - and while filimng years ago - it got to the point that he almost had to be paid off in order to fly over airspace that was free for all - its called playing in the "public Domain" - no wonder there are several "world Champ" events -

In the early years - like when the Routboards, Wishnicks, and Magoon were around - they wanted the exposure - they would do anything to help people like me - or anyone to enjoy the boat races - ie: the Clidesdale Horses or Blue Angles - etc. - Can't blame you - or anyone for not going to Key West -

my two cents - but at least those that wanted me to film - still can view the tapes -

Phil

so much for KW

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Dear Phil M,

Are you still selling the "old school" DVD's or do I have to contact T2X? I got a few from you over the years and would like to purchase a few more. Please advise.

Thanks,

John

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We have all of Phil's excellent tapes........

You can PM me for specific races.

T2x

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T2x - beat me too it - YES - Darren is the guy to speak too - T2X takes orders - (also does what Darren says to do )

um..... although, when he was jabbering away with us - it was hard to get a word in edge wise ! but it was fun - I still to this day - wonder what color that Bouy was in California - Red, or Yellow - or what - haha ! go figure Richie !

PHIL

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That´s like charging Richard Petty to get into the track at Daytona!!!! What a shame it´s come to this.......

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Yes, indeed - What a way to build the "sport" - !

it always was MONEY MONEY MONEY - for the racers - now its money money money for the producers -

Some day - it will just be like the old days - the racers meet - hold a informal meeting - let the fans see and touch the boats - watch the race - and enjoy - EVERY THING would be FREE then - and the " sport" would grow and grow -

a shame !

PHIL

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Rich,

I'm trying to respond, but getting a message the your private mailbox has exceeded it's quota. Please check it out.

Thanks,

John

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Same here

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you should come to an O.P.A race. it is everything you just asked for and more. this season was fantastic! great bunch of racers all with the same thing in mind . . . .RACING!! OPA has renewed my faith in the sport :cool: :cool:

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All fixed...sorry ......my mailbox fills up too fast.

T2x

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Glad you enjoyed the poem.......

Sorry about the KW thing.... We always had media or racer passes, otherwise we would have wound up God know's where with a bunch of drunks........ (Wayne Vickers excluded of course.... :drink: :drink: :drink: )

T2x