Eliminators Take over Loto
 

Great times this weekend for the Shootout. I think at last count we saw 35 eliminators total. various length Vbottoms, lots of 25's a handful of 27's, 3 different 33's and 4 different 36's.

BBoater it was nice meeting you and the crew. That 33 looks better in person than in the pics. Its came along way since I saw it out in California outta the molds. :ernaehrung004:

We also got to see a very nice mid 90's V-bottom as well.
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Which Elim was "big man on campus" (motors/drives/top speed?)

Pretty sure that goes to the 36 from Colorado. 1500's Number 6 drives 154mph

I think I just wet myself. :eek:

I would have loved to have seen that!!!!!

It looked awsome running down the lake. Should have pics a lil later after I go through them all. I think he hurt a motor on the last pass.

GREG OLSON WITH HIS 2008 33 DAYTONA W/ 1500'S AND #6 DRIVES TOOK TOP CAT AWARD FOR FASTEST PLEASURE BOAT AT 154MPH. HE DID BLOW A INTAKE GASKET ON HIS LAST RUN. PRETTY GOOD FOR THE FIRST SHAKEDOWN. JUST WAIT TELL NEXT YEAR IT WILL BE ALOT FASTER WITH SOME TWEAKING.

Doh My bad. It looked so smooth making the run it looked like a 36 running down the lake.:drink:

At 154 mph I would imagine it's pretty tough to tell the difference.

I would expect a 33 with that kind of heat to be running in the 160's plus.....crazy!!

They only get a mile to make the pass. The water gets a lil hairy as well, so they dont always get to show their best top speeds at the shootout.

You got to remeber this speed is within a mile and at idle at the starting line. It was the first time out so it will only get better.

Greg olson 33' 154
 

here is a video of one of gregs runs not the best video little far away


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wups0y-Mvjc

Geez thats sweet.

How did Ryan/BBoater go?

I definitely just wet myself.

That looked and sounded awesome!!!

IIRC they were battling some prop issues and ran in the mid 130's. Im sure Ryan will drop in with the real tale.

Had alot of fun that weekend still recovering! Congrats to Greg it was alot of fun with you Preston and all the crew! Your boat is crazy fast. Funny thing is everyone said the gun was exactly 10 mph off his gps read 164 along with others. Hopefuly next year it will be organized a little better. But they still did a great job.We will be there next time better prepared.

I think Preston's brother might have a video of us running like to see it when he gets it up. hint hint....

33' Daytona
 

Hey guys I didn't want to speak till I had the picture in my hand Greg just sent me over the picture of his gps from his last run which he ran 154mph. on the radar gun BUT this is what his gps was showing in the boat :boat::boat:

Adrenaline junkie you can really WET your self now lol:ernaehrung004:

I should have known better.

I have to remember to wear my plastic pants when I read this thread. :eek:

That's some serious heat.

Fastest I've been in mine is 124mph gps - I can only imagine what 160mph feels like.....crazy!

So if the radar is not matching the GPS has anyone suggested that they figure out a new way of acquiring the top speeds?

Whats crazy is this is pretty much his frist time out running it hard so not alot of tweakin was been done yet PLUS he blew a intake gasket just think what he could have done if he didn't have any problems :drink:

You prolby would need a few pairs of plastic pants :eek:

Radar was fixed and its the first year at the new location. Should be alot better next year.

Cool...I'm planing my trip for next year

I have a ran alot of radar events. For each degree you are shooting at a moving target you must add speed due to geometry. Thats why speeds picked up on the second day they move from there original spot. Not accurate once it has been moved.Plus for the sactioned events hard to break records with the gun off 10 mph. my.02 They will do better nrxt year.

Here's one of the video there were a few bumps out there so its not perfact but thats what happens when your speedster doesn't show up on time for the big show :angry-smiley-038:lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOaCLoJhbkY

here's a few others

WOW that speedster looks Great! Thanks for the video!

here is another running shot of you guys pm me your email and i'll sent ya some more that i have

Greg Olson pic 33 Daytona :ernaehrung004: