Originally Posted by MissGeicoRacing (Post 4217757)

Just back from Key West. Thanks for the support everyone.

We apologize for not being able to perform on Wed and Fri. We had some water flow blockage that would only reveal itself at high speeds when pushing very hard giving us Guardian through the entire event (saving engine but reduced power) the warnings indicated it may be a voltage problem so we chased a ghost for a bit. We knew we had a boat that was every bit as fast as both #3 teams. It was disappointing having to nurse it and take less than desirable finishes for those two races. Trust me, we would not have been turning 105-114 MPH lap speeds in flat water when we are capable of 120's.

The crew solved the problem and we had one job to do on Sunday and no one was getting in the way of that, regardless of whether we won the championship or not we were determined to win on Sunday.

The Miss GEICO did not replace or remove an engine the entire week. We were also the ONLY unlimited team to complete ALL the required laps through the course of the week.

It was an honor running with all the teams that showed up in Key West this year. Hopefully we will see more of them out next year.

Originally Posted by MissGeicoRacing (Post 4217757)

Just back from Key West. Thanks for the support everyone.

We apologize for not being able to perform on Wed and Fri. We had some water flow blockage that would only reveal itself at high speeds when pushing very hard giving us Guardian through the entire event (saving engine but reduced power) the warnings indicated it may be a voltage problem so we chased a ghost for a bit. We knew we had a boat that was every bit as fast as both #3 teams. It was disappointing having to nurse it and take less than desirable finishes for those two races. Trust me, we would not have been turning 105-114 MPH lap speeds in flat water when we are capable of 120's.

The crew solved the problem and we had one job to do on Sunday and no one was getting in the way of that, regardless of whether we won the championship or not we were determined to win on Sunday.

The Miss GEICO did not replace or remove an engine the entire week. We were also the ONLY unlimited team to complete ALL the required laps through the course of the week.

It was an honor running with all the teams that showed up in Key West this year. Hopefully we will see more of them out next year.

Originally Posted by pasquesi (Post 4218138)

A S S H O L E

Originally Posted by pstorti (Post 4217784)

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but seems like there are a lot of Guardian mode issues with these engines, is there any way to disable it or selectively disable it? For example the engines want to go into guardian mode because you lose a water temp sensor or it is giving erratic readings, but you know based on oil temp, EGT, engine sound and performance, and your crew spotting you that you still have good water flow coming out the exhaust, disable it and keep going? Seems like that should be an option on such an expensive piece sold for racing, you shouldn't have to endure the same stupid alarms that I used to get from my 496's, and not be able bypass them if warranted.

Do you think you would have blown an engine(s) if it wasn't for the guardian mode, at anytime not just this past weekend?

Oh and congrats you guys earned it, that was not a friendly course on Sunday! It was scary to watch sitting at my desk, can't imagine what you guys were thinking looking at the sky!

Originally Posted by MissGeicoRacing (Post 4217757)

Just back from Key West. Thanks for the support everyone.

We apologize for not being able to perform on Wed and Fri. We had some water flow blockage that would only reveal itself at high speeds when pushing very hard giving us Guardian through the entire event (saving engine but reduced power) the warnings indicated it may be a voltage problem so we chased a ghost for a bit. We knew we had a boat that was every bit as fast as both #3 teams. It was disappointing having to nurse it and take less than desirable finishes for those two races. Trust me, we would not have been turning 105-114 MPH lap speeds in flat water when we are capable of 120's.

The crew solved the problem and we had one job to do on Sunday and no one was getting in the way of that, regardless of whether we won the championship or not we were determined to win on Sunday.

The Miss GEICO did not replace or remove an engine the entire week. We were also the ONLY unlimited team to complete ALL the required laps through the course of the week.

It was an honor running with all the teams that showed up in Key West this year. Hopefully we will see more of them out next year.

Originally Posted by JUPITER PULSARE (Post 4219197)

Marc and Scotty, there is no need to apologize. You went out, raced and gave it your all each day regardless of guardian mode or not. Sunday's race just proved that you guys are tops in the class. Besides, the guardian issues gave us fans some extra drama to think about during race #3..and when the boat needed to run..it ran like only Miss Geico can..FAST and Furious!