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Ron,
We missed having you at this years event. And yes Marilyn plans to give us fantastic coverage in an upcoming EBM issue. :D
Dan

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Thanks OSO for setting up the photo section for the run and adding so many of your own. I will post the rest of the shots in that section.
Dan

http://www.offshoreonly.com/gallery/...y.php?cat=3056

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SmilingBob,
Great pictures, especially the ones from the start. Brad is right that wasn't all rooster tails!

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Happy Bob, was that the morning start or afternoon start?

tnks for pix of DT.

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That was a cool ride. Imagine the guy took 2 parking spots :evilb:

maybe _TAOD_ doing doughnuts twice in the orange viper made him nervous. :eek: did anyone else smell the rubber :evilb:

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THEY DID NOT TELL ME THAT PART. I WAS OUT OF TOWN OR YOU AND I MAY STILL BE UP. I WILL LET THEM KNOW THEY EMBARASSED THE CREW FROM SOUTH CHICAGO. LOOK FORWARD TO HOOKING UP WITH YOU GUYS AGAIN. WE ARE ALL HEADING TO THE LOTO SHOOTOUT. SAW SEVERAL OF YOU GUYS TALKING ABOUT GOING. LET ME KNOW, WE HAVE LOTS OF CONDOS ALL TOGETHER AND A GREAT GROUP OF PARTIERS GOING. I JUST SOLD MY DONZI BUT YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT MIGHT SNEAK INTO THE SHED BY THEN. HAMMER

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The Rio Roses former race boat now poker runner.
Rich Troppolli and Anthony Smith.
A little about Anthony Smith. Anthony owns Wazzup Motorsports. He built these 510 cu.in./750 hp engines that are in the Rio Roses poker runner boat. After a lenghty conversation with Anthony I came to the conclusion that he is a very knowledgeable, and talented young man. He knows all about the Merc #6 drives, and is very, very technical when talking racing engines. Anthony wants to be more involved in the poker run sport. He had a great time in Chicago, and will be back again next summer for next years event. In the meantime, anyone that is looking for a freshen up on their engine package, or looking for a pr. of engines for the race course or poker running, should really contact Anthony. His prices are very, very reasonable, and his quality of work is second to none.

Mike Merola, maybe you can give us a little more info on how to contact Wazzup Motorsports, and talk some shop with Anthony.

Anthony, it was a great pleasure meeting you and talking engines and drives with you. Maybe I'll see you at 1000 islands poker run, but if not, keep up the good work, and we'll be looking for you next year here at the "windy" city.
Best of luck in your business from all the guys and gals here in Chicago.

Frank

4 spots, both cars are his. I told him to park them there/like that though, not his fault.

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Awesome pictures! Thanks for all the resizing, I know it's a pain. Looks like you all had an awesome time. WOW 77 boats registered...Poker Runs are were it's at. From reading this thread I feel like I really missed out on a lot of fun.
see ya, Mike

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hard to do it in a fishboat

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We had a 38' CC Fountain on our run. I believe he ran in the mid 60's. Talk about a sound system. That thing rocked.
Dan

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Wazzup Motorsports 732-920-3945

Frank

Thanks


Mike

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:drink:

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Frank, Smitty here. Anthony's Dad. Sr member of Wazzup racing. Thankyou for your kind words. Here at Wazzup Motorsports we are very proud of Anthony's accomplishments. He is already packed for 1000 Islands. Smitty

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Frank,

That was very kind of you to post that about Anthony.I did not know him very well when he took on the job of rebuilding my Merc's. I had followed his success's with the Wazzup boat and knew there was something there when it came to building motors. I've been all over with my stuff from shop to shop, even Mercury, and I can't tell you how pleased I am with his work. Equally pleased with how he ran the boat.Boy was I impressed! The making of a great team. He's hooked on Poker Running due to the great people of Chicago and his acceptance into the fold like you always knew him.He likes being around all the iron too.And like he told me, no stress,no aggravation,no tech inspectors,just having fun in our raceboat.

Hey, are you really coming to 1000 islands? That would be really awesome to hang with you there, and the team feels the same way.

Rich

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You'll have some Chi-town company at 1000 Islands...Bob Zubik in his new 42 Executioner and I believe the Show Stopper 42 Tiger are going as well.

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Thanks Frank for your kind words. Had a great time, you and the gang really put on a class act poker run and party.

Jimmy

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Don't forget the 38 Formula Inferno Racing....BZ

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See candyman's post! Yeah buddy! :drink:

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Dave,

That was the morning start.

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Thanks so much to the CPC and the whole gang in East Chicago last weekend. You were all excellent hosts, and I really enjoyed my weekend. BZ, DT42, Roger, Payton, MarkSmith, Jamie, 10x, MagicMedicine, Candyman, BoatFreak, it was great to meet/see all of you; and I look forward to the next time we can run again together.

After last weekend, if I ever build another AT, I think I am going to name it: "Hurricane Ditka"

http://myspace-072.vo.llnwd.net/0054...47436072_s.jpghttp://www.thiefsden.net/archives/superfans.jpg

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pics

Boy O Boy. If I saw this picture, they should have won Frequent Flyer Award

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pics

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I agree with your assessment of Poker Face. That boat needed a tail rudder and stabilizer as those props were turning more air than they were water. I have to hand it to Baja on that particular very custom boat; it does run well and it flies a lot.

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CPR pics

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The Chicago Poker Run 2006 video:

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...d.php?t=136104

Pretty damn good for raw footage.
Nice sights of downtown Chicago.

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Does'nt work. Tried it several times. :mad:

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As with any object in flight, it's ability to fly is not as important as it's ability to have a safe landing. Obviously that boat is balanced very well.

That is a spectacular moment of air time captured on film.

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A few pictures taken in the harbor during our lunch break.

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Vic Spellberg with the new 38 Fastech with the 700 SCI package.
Scott Shogren on one of his 42's with Troy from Jack Links

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Who is the lucky owner of this Sonic?

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/a...hmentid=223463

I have only seen those graphics on a 31'. I knew they were out there, but I've never seen a larger boat with them. Very nice!

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Danny Jackson. They boat out of Winthrop Harbor. They will be on the Fun Run this Saturday. Come on up and join us.

Rick

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Before the run

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A few more

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And a few more

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Erik from Extreme Boats magazine has a site with some of the pictures from the run.
http://www.h2onation.biz/rc/gallery008.asp

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Some more

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Just a couple of the many hotties

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Erik from Extreme Boats magazine has a site with some of the pictures from the run.
http://www.h2onation.biz/rc/gallery008.asp

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Those are just Awsome pics. What else can you say... :D