Awesome Picture
06-17-2005 | 12:15 PM
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Me and Val were there with The Crazy Greek! Waterboy, everything takes $$$. We could have a hugh turnout if we could raise more $$$ and have a hell of a payout for each class. Smitty and I are already coming up with the additional 5000 for SVL, ANYONE else want to DONATe towards the total prise money??? buyafountain, we're's your check Bro.?
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06-17-2005 | 03:36 PM
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Excellent pic Scotty! 
I think I am in there some where as well.
I was the kid on the BMX bike out in the parking lot....jumping over the hoods of cars....
I think I am in there some where as well.
I was the kid on the BMX bike out in the parking lot....jumping over the hoods of cars....
06-18-2005 | 08:03 AM
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Re: Awesome Picture
The difference back then was ONE racing organization, with very strong divisional racing. The Benihana Grand Prix was more than just a race-it was a week long "carnaval", which was heavily supported by the town of Point Pleasant. Parades, Miss Grand Prix contest, Media days and Testing Days were all part of the activities. Boats would arrive at this venue a week ahead of time, to be part of everything. This race was usually held on a Wednesday in the middle of July, and the next race (usually in the Great Lakes) was not untill mid August.
Great Pic Scott!
Great Pic Scott!
06-18-2005 | 09:05 AM
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THE CRAZY GREEK !! I just got the chills. Johnny Bochis was a rip. Was very close with John Kent back then. I was born in 1967 and when i was 14-15 i lived in Brick (Baywood section), and had strict instructions to keep my moped local and off major highways. But i always every year had to sneak over to the KGI (Kings Grant Inn) to awww at the boats. Augie and Smitty, you guys are going outta your way to try and make it work and i hope it does.
06-18-2005 | 09:50 AM
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Bernie, with the help of everyone...IT WILL! Thanks Bro.
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06-18-2005 | 10:12 AM
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Re: Awesome Picture
Originally Posted by Robert Geoghegan
The difference back then was ONE racing organization, with very strong divisional racing. The Benihana Grand Prix was more than just a race-it was a week long "carnaval", which was heavily supported by the town of Point Pleasant. Parades, Miss Grand Prix contest, Media days and Testing Days were all part of the activities. Boats would arrive at this venue a week ahead of time, to be part of everything. This race was usually held on a Wednesday in the middle of July, and the next race (usually in the Great Lakes) was not untill mid August.
Great Pic Scott!
Great Pic Scott!
People used to flock to see an airplane lift off too. Once people get used to seeing things, the spectacle effect wears off. That's why we will NEVER see those types of crowds again no matter how much publicity we get.
06-19-2005 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Robert Geoghegan
OK here's one back at you, what boat was leading near the end of that race (also running off the pace) and broke down a 1/2 mile from the finish???
Hint: 28' Single engine Cigarette
Hint: 28' Single engine Cigarette
If I looked at my Pics, I know I have one of that boat.........
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06-19-2005 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 1waterboy1
Scotty,
That was the first year of the Benihana Grand Prix(1975)...the race was brought back to Point Pleasant after a year in Atlantic City."La Tortuga" was aptly named; this boat owned and driven by John Varese ran entire 210mile course at a fairly slow pace....but they finished...and because no other Open Class was able to complete the course....they won!My brother and I are somewhere in the crowd too....anyone who thinks our sport is not a spectator sport should look at the photos from that era!!!!!!!!!The Point Pleasant race is headed in the right direction again.I sure hope as many race teams as possible support the event this August.
Trivia Question:What kind of hull is "La Tortuga"?
That was the first year of the Benihana Grand Prix(1975)...the race was brought back to Point Pleasant after a year in Atlantic City."La Tortuga" was aptly named; this boat owned and driven by John Varese ran entire 210mile course at a fairly slow pace....but they finished...and because no other Open Class was able to complete the course....they won!My brother and I are somewhere in the crowd too....anyone who thinks our sport is not a spectator sport should look at the photos from that era!!!!!!!!!The Point Pleasant race is headed in the right direction again.I sure hope as many race teams as possible support the event this August.
Trivia Question:What kind of hull is "La Tortuga"?
L.S.
