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Old 08-28-2011 | 01:12 PM
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3rd run, 217 on the gps
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Old 08-28-2011 | 01:16 PM
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208!
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Old 08-28-2011 | 01:31 PM
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3rd run, 217 on the gps
208
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Old 08-28-2011 | 01:32 PM
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Any idea when he is going to run next?
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Old 08-28-2011 | 01:36 PM
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on the way back out now
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Old 08-28-2011 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Downtown42
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gps in the boat 217
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Old 08-28-2011 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Tom Slick
So My Way just ran 207mph, but got DQ'd for exceeding 40mph in the start box. He then comes right back and makes a beautiful pass, legal start and the damn radar doesn't pick up his speed.

What's the deal with the radar anyway? Why not use timing lights like in drag boat racing, or even an official GPS of some sort? It seems like there's always been accuracy issues with the radar system over the years.
Radar does not see well,especially plastic composites.
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Old 08-28-2011 | 02:21 PM
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my way 5th run, no radar again
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Old 08-28-2011 | 02:22 PM
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my way 5th run, no radar again
Its really a shame.. 2 times now, My Way got screwed.....

This is crazy... I feel bad for those guys... No other boats are having that problem....
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Old 08-28-2011 | 02:31 PM
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221 mph on the gps in the boat wtf!
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