Sarasota poker run "Cat Killer" Fountain, got spanked
10-06-2008, 11:50 AM
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Had we known we were going to an all out drag race we would have worn helmets. Actually we would have had about 200 gallons less fuel, 2 less people, we would have left the coolers, ice, tools and other junk back at the dock, and we would have had some worked Hering props rathr than my stock Merc props that were 2 sizes too small for the conditions. Fortunitly even with these factors we still smoked "the fastest boat in the world" accroding to Reggies video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5E62JKU8E6I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5E62JKU8E6I
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?-??-2006 to 10-4-2008
CAT KILLER
?-??-2006 to 10-4-2008
10-06-2008, 11:57 AM
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wow Billet hung pretty good didnt think we were any where near there . Just like to thank all who helped out with Gold diigger after the issues we had on thursday (ol guys and Ron from fast boats ) We all worked hard on Friday to get together including Bill himself was in the bilage.
I was on my way to the boat ramp to get Bills six door at about 11 pm and they were hard at work on cat killer under the lights.
Hope to see you all in key west!!!!
I was on my way to the boat ramp to get Bills six door at about 11 pm and they were hard at work on cat killer under the lights.
Hope to see you all in key west!!!!
10-06-2008, 12:18 PM
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That's right. I was only doing 80-90 mph. I'm not a Cat Killer by any means. With 750 Supercats that burn a lot of fuel, I was more worried about finishing the run that being the fastest. And we always look like a race team with full equipment, as it is not fun hitting the roll cage with your head after a hard landing.
I think I had one of the smaller engine packages anyway after what I saw on the dock.
I enjoy bring my raceboat to the events. For me it is not a race but a big social event with comraderie like I had in racing.
I also represent PRA sponsor Rio Roses who likes me bringing the boat too.
So I'll keep bringing it and not threaten anyone by it. 80-90 mph for me is just fine. Remember, it's not a race, right?
A special thanks to Larry Goldman who was so gracious to us at the dock helping to get us situated in a nasty crosswind.
Rich Troppoli
I think I had one of the smaller engine packages anyway after what I saw on the dock.
I enjoy bring my raceboat to the events. For me it is not a race but a big social event with comraderie like I had in racing.
I also represent PRA sponsor Rio Roses who likes me bringing the boat too.
So I'll keep bringing it and not threaten anyone by it. 80-90 mph for me is just fine. Remember, it's not a race, right?
A special thanks to Larry Goldman who was so gracious to us at the dock helping to get us situated in a nasty crosswind.
Rich Troppoli
10-06-2008, 12:40 PM
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Shock..
I don't think anyone saying anything bad against the Fountain boats.. or even specificaly the Rio (I always liked Rio, eversince I came back from Rio D, Brazil).. It's an awsome tub on the water.
The issues is against Rggie's attitude and integrity. (or lack of)
Rio IS my fav. fountain.. Nothing against the boats.. great boats.. Reggie needs and "Attitude adjustmentt" and may be he is gettig one.
Hope to see the rose at KW.. Good luck.
I don't think anyone saying anything bad against the Fountain boats.. or even specificaly the Rio (I always liked Rio, eversince I came back from Rio D, Brazil).. It's an awsome tub on the water.
The issues is against Rggie's attitude and integrity. (or lack of)
Rio IS my fav. fountain.. Nothing against the boats.. great boats.. Reggie needs and "Attitude adjustmentt" and may be he is gettig one.
Hope to see the rose at KW.. Good luck.
10-06-2008, 12:56 PM
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Thanks also for the kind comments, Paradox.
I wasn't trying to get pulled into the for and against Reggie thing. As for me, what he did for my team and I was probably the greatest thing that could have happened to me in 22 years of racing. That's all I really want to say.
I love Rio too, being the best of all my 5 raceboats throughout the years. I just love running it and having fun at the poker runs .
I wasn't trying to get pulled into the for and against Reggie thing. As for me, what he did for my team and I was probably the greatest thing that could have happened to me in 22 years of racing. That's all I really want to say.
I love Rio too, being the best of all my 5 raceboats throughout the years. I just love running it and having fun at the poker runs .
