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Originally Posted by Velocity Vector
(Post 2704090)
Will it be televised?
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Originally Posted by smokeybandit
(Post 2703629)
Butch,
That's exactly the point that I was trying to make. We always packed em in back then. For the most part, I don't think the fans even realize what they are watching. As long as boats are going by, they always seemed happy. If there are any out there that have never raced, but like to watch, answer this: Are you able to tell who is winning, and what classes are racing at any given time? Or, do you just love seeing really fast, loud boats going by? |
if you can see the boats from shore...
then it's not offshore racing just my .02 |
Real Offshore Races
In 1980 I was at the Le Club International race in Ft. Lauderal. I'm pretty sure it was one of the first races that had helo's microwave the races back to a hotel that was on the ocean, we were on the app. 8 or 10 floor,were able to see the boats come down the coast in front, or look at the tv screens, one for open class, one for production. I felt I died and was in heaven, food ,drinks, and a Brunette that I met at the cocktail party the night before that was a offshore grouppie!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HIGH LIFE
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Just quit your winning and book your rooms for KW. I guarantee you will have a great time.:drink: Dave
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Originally Posted by topprop
(Post 2705674)
I've been a fan of offshore racing since I was a kid.....I bought one of boats I loved it so much. I really wish they could go back to big water courses. Maybe broadcast it to the fans at the race from large mobile TVs ( like they do for the people tailgating at Ohio State games). It would be great to watch big water racing on TV live and then get to see them rip by once or twice. I've been to many races and honestly I never know who's winning? It doesn't matter because everyone runs hard and that's what makes it fun to watch. I love the days of Needle Nose films and old Freeze Frame vhs tapes.
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When is KW?
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Originally Posted by h2oboater
(Post 2706073)
Joe you have to see the offshore race tape that our HERO Red Crain made back in 1982. It even has early 80's techno music in the background !!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by topprop
(Post 2706863)
I haven't seen it, Red must be hiding it away, but if you have a copy I would love to borrow it. BTW Red actually has a ton of old needle nose tapes but they are all on beta....(he truly is a 80's tech freak). I'm going on ebay right now to buy a beta so I can watch them this winter.
Actually Beta was clearer than VHS - today - you can get them all from T2X - on DVD - which from the orriginal masters is far clearer than the VHS which was the popular format at the time. They were not filmed on VHS - but rather on 3/4 Umatic, or Beta SP - both broadcast formats at the time - Phil |
Originally Posted by Phil M
(Post 2706907)
Actually Beta was clearer than VHS - today - you can get them all from T2X - on DVD - which from the orriginal masters is far clearer than the VHS which was the popular format at the time. They were not filmed on VHS - but rather on 3/4 Umatic, or Beta SP - both broadcast formats at the time -
Phil I would love to purchase some of the old races recorded on what ever I can get. Who can I call? Joe |
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