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It is time for the third annual Potomac River RADAR RUN. October 14, at TIM's 2 at Fairview Beach, 8 AM. There will be prizes in a number of categories, fastest single v, fastest single cat, fastest twin v, fastest twin cat, fastest ob etc. even the fastest jet ski. There is three thousand dollars in prize money all together plus bragging rights. I am just trying to get the word out so they get a good showing.

Jeff

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Jeff, Is Guy planning on running it at 8:00 in the morning again? I think their will be a good turn out.

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Would like to be there in my boat or someone else's. I'll reach out to a few locals I know and can't wait to see some fast boats!

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Guy is going to try to start at 8 am like in the past, while the water is flat!!! :evilb: :cool: or NOT!!!!

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this is a very quiet group, doesn't any one want to talk about going fast to win cash???????

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Flat water sucks...

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flat water sucks in a big v or cat, but some of the players from last year NEEEEEEEEEDED FLAT. :evilb:

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Im in......Who Else??

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We might be there

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count me in had a great time last year!!

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B and P are you running in the diesel cruiser class?

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I hope to make it.

Is there going to be a NOT-Rediculously Over-powered <= 30' class? :D

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Yeah, I would be in that class too :D

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Yea, we are going to top the scales at 28.3 knots. :drink:

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How do I get there from Baltimore?

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Assuming you are coming down via trailer:

95 South from Baltimore.
Take the Beltway down toward Springfield. I recommend the Eastern side of the Beltway when towing, so come down the "Inner Loop".
Once on 95 South again, head south from Springfrield to Woodbridge.

Best place to launch is at Leesylvania State Park, in Woodbridge, VA.

http://www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/leesylva.htm

Head SE out of the park toward the powerlines. You will see the channel on the far side of the River. Follow the channel directly South about 20 miles down the Potomac. The channel is easy to follow, and its not necessary to be in the channel, but it at least keeps you on course. As you begin to see land directly in front of you, the River is going to turn East toward the bay. The River and the Channel are going to head east, but you just keep heading directly South toward the land you see. There will be a restaurant and a gathering of boats there. Its called www.tims2.com That's where the Radar Shoot will be. The gathering of boats will be a few hundred yards south of the channel.

As long as the weather is clear two days before the event, there should not be much debris in the River. Just watch out for a couple of moored barges near the Powerlines as you come out of Leesylvania State Park. There will be progressively more crab pots as you head south. As you leave the breakwater at Leesylvania State Park, you may see the water is only 5-6 feet deep or so. Its not a big deal. Just idle out a couple hundred feet before you come on plane. The rest of the river is 10-35 feet deep.

Trip down the river is easy as pie; much easier than it sounds above. Just get to the channel and head south until you see a bunch of people. You're there.

Map below is accurate. The Red Star is Tims2. You will be launching from just above Dumfries. Actually the powerlines run across the river at Dumfries. Woodbridge/Leesylvania State Park is just a mile or so up the river from Dumfries.

http://www.tims2.com/files/map1.gif

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Personally, I hate I-95. If you want to stay on the Maryland side, your best bet is to go to Goose Bay Marina... http://www.goosebaymarina.com/

Directions from the North
Follow US 301, South
Intersection of US 301 & Rt. 6 (La Plata, MD), turn right on Rt. 6 (West)
Continue on Rt. 6, approx. 5.5 miles, turning left on Blossom Point Road (Goose Bay sign on roadway)
Follow Blossom Point Road 1.6 miles, turning left on Brentland Road.
Continue on Brentland Road 1 mile, then turn right on Goose Bay Lane.
Follow Goose Bay Lane to the store (on left). Be careful, there are speed bumps on this road.

Leave Goose Bay, hang a right and a right and you will run into Tim's II.

B&P

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I will be leaving Goose bay Marina also...probably around 7:45. Anyone out of the area can follow me if they woule like.

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Yup, I launch at Goose Bay too. If you are coming from Baltimore 43Thunder's directions are the ticket.

Sydwayz's directions are good too but it's a longer drive with MUCH more possibility of being caught up in traffic.

There's a few places to stay in Laplata if you come down Friday night or don't feel like driving home on Sat.

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Guys, thanks for the input and directions. I am only coming as a spectator and fan. Which way is best if I am not towing my boat?

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If you were going to spectate from Tim's you would have to take Sydwayz's directions. I might have room in my boat. PM me your # and we'll talk.

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Dave, thank you, I really appreciate your offer. I will be meeting friends who already have a seat for me.
I am looking forward to this event, I have never been to one before and think its going to be a blast.

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I'll be there to spectate..... Maybe run down to Gilligan's for lunch afterwards.

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You never know, that Checkmate may be the fastest single engine V :evilb:

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Thinking about coming up to spectate since my chit is SLOW.Is anyone staying on theirs boats overnight fri and or sat.? Its about a 5 hr. drive from SML so i was thinking of coming up late fri nite.Does Leesylvania close at dark and your not able to leave truck and trailer there overnight right.

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I will be there i am bringing a 110mph Black Thunder.

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That's a really TALL boat isn't it BobbyB.Are you driving it? :evilb:

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Milk crates arent for hauling milk they are for hauling ass! :evilb: :evilb:

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LMFAO. :D :D

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I read on the other site that their is a 100 mph 382 Formula coming. The Black Thunder would have to run with B And P in the crusier class, besides it has 3 engines, you sure you can get your little hands around all three throttles. :evilb: :D :evilb: :D

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They do close at dark but I'm pretty sure you can leave your truck and trailer there overnight. You just can't load up and leave the park once they are closed. You'll have to wait until morning. We used to stay out overnight and leave our chit there just about every weekend a couple of years ago.

Another alternative.....

http://www.hopespringsmarina.com/
The road getting there after you turn from rt1 is narrow and winding, but the ramp is nice. We launch a 38' there all the time.

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I'm sure the guy from the Rappahannock with the sleeper Velocity that dropped everyone's jaw last year will be there.

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Thanks for the info we'll see ya on sat. if possible.

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When that formula runs a 100 mph i would be impressed. And i can get my little hands around a three throttles. Just like putting them around a little hottie. :evilb: :evilb: :D :D

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Wayne, you better hope i dont bolt on your dads nitrous on my big 18 talon or that toy skater might be in trouble.

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Lookout for a 29 fountain with a big hpTyler Crockett engine also off the Rappahanock.....just dialed in and posting some smokin numbers

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Aslong as he puts the slipper pole through the front of the boat while he's driving it. :D :D

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you named your penis lil hottie???? :eek: :evilb:


I may be out there next weekend to see it...the race that is...

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Now thats *ucking funny. :D

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:drink: :drink: