Speed Racer to make-in water debut
 

Speed racer will be making his in-water debut at the PICKWICK Races with Johnny T at the helm. Randy Scism took him out a few weeks ago and let off at 150 mph at only 5000 rpm, FYI the motors are designed to run 72000 rpm, should be interesting!

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Baddest MTI I've ever seen. Can't wait to hear the results.

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Hate to be nitpicking but at 72000 rpm it should go about 2,160 MPH so basically a tick or two above Mach 3... based on 150 @ 5000.




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That's an awesome boat!!! I hope somebody is able to get it on film while it's rippin' up the water!! :cool:

GL...You are too much! :D :D

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Hey, he did type in 72,000 rpm... but I'm sure he meant 7200 rpm... now do the math over GL... :D :D

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Oh yeah, and post more pics of the boat!!

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My Bad, 7200 RPM....Sorry!

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actually if you do the math, and have 5% slip and leave the gear ratio and prop pitch the same it equals 214 MPH,

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I think I remember ( :rolleyes: :drink: :drink: ) the MTI guys at the miami show saying that they expected 188-190 mph out of it. That is where the needle on the speedo that's painted on the rear is pointed.

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That math is not nearly as much fun... non-ball busting math is boring actually ... :D:D:D