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Old 08-20-2019 | 07:07 AM
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Race World Offshore struggled to attract boats in its first race of the 2019 season—and few spectators on scene even noticed, https://www.offshoreonly.com/article...hering-dunkirk.

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Old 08-20-2019 | 02:06 PM
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Even though the "show" was free this cannot be considered anything other than a huge failure. ed
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Old 08-20-2019 | 09:26 PM
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From a local newspaper.
https://www.post-journal.com/news/pa...cessful-event/

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Old 08-20-2019 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Padraig
Bartender, I'll have whatever he's drinking....and make it a double....
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Old 08-21-2019 | 04:52 AM
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Yes but it makes Matt's point. The people that came, with maybe the exception of some knowledgeable fans, had a great time. Besides the racing there were also other things happening such as the stunt plane with a wing Walker. Racing is supposed to be back next year, hope so.

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Old 08-21-2019 | 08:02 AM
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Pulled out at the last minute ??? More like they needed to pay their VIG if they want to keep coming to bigger events.LOL
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Old 08-22-2019 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by phragle
Bartender, I'll have whatever he's drinking....and make it a double....
For years fans lined the shores for unlimited boats .( miss Madison miss bud etc.)
they ran 4 to 8 boats per event several years .
If the town of Dunkirk was happy ,that's a good thing .
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Old 08-22-2019 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by klaatutooyou
For years fans lined the shores for unlimited boats .( miss Madison miss bud etc.)
they ran 4 to 8 boats per event several years .
If the town of Dunkirk was happy ,that's a good thing .
Here's what happens https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...nd/3181667002/
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Old 08-22-2019 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by klaatutooyou
For years fans lined the shores for unlimited boats .( miss Madison miss bud etc.)
they ran 4 to 8 boats per event several years .
If the town of Dunkirk was happy ,that's a good thing .
Unlimited Tunnel boats racing little ovals of water turn to turn...... interesting comparison...
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Old 08-23-2019 | 07:38 AM
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I thought so too. glad you agree
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