Another SPEED RECORD has been broken!!!
07-16-2006, 12:39 AM
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Another SPEED RECORD has been broken!!!
On Saturday morning in Toms River, NJ this past weekend the fog was pretty thick but the determination of Darren Luhrs was pretty clear. He was out to break the speed record he set 3 years ago.
Darren went out to set a benchmark as well as be an inspiration for all people who travel through life in a wheelchair. 3 years ago Darren Luhrs of Woodcliff Lake, NJ -- set a world record for a physically disabled person when he throttled a powerboat (36 Nor-Tech Cat - Perfect Storm) to 121 mph.
This past Saturday, Darren set out on the same boat he throttled 3 years ago with boat owner and driver Bob Christie of Typhoon Performance Marine. Wearing a Lifeline vest, headset, a proud dad and televison crew in the back seat Darren moved the benchmark up another notch. At 9:15am EST Darren throttled the 36 Nor-Tech Cat Perfect Storm to a record breaking 130mph!!!
"It was a lot of fun, and I had a great time," said Darren, who has cerebral palsy. "The ride was unbelievable. It was very smooth." When asked what was next? Darren answered "I think I will take my trophy home and retire!"
No matter if Darren retires or not, what is more important is that he is already an inspiration for everyone with or without a wheelchair!!
If you would like to share some thoughts with Darren, you can email him at [email protected]
Congrats Buddy!
Best Regards,
Dave Patnaude
President
NJ Performance Powerboat Club
Click here to see Pics & Videos of the Speed Record!
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Darren went out to set a benchmark as well as be an inspiration for all people who travel through life in a wheelchair. 3 years ago Darren Luhrs of Woodcliff Lake, NJ -- set a world record for a physically disabled person when he throttled a powerboat (36 Nor-Tech Cat - Perfect Storm) to 121 mph.
This past Saturday, Darren set out on the same boat he throttled 3 years ago with boat owner and driver Bob Christie of Typhoon Performance Marine. Wearing a Lifeline vest, headset, a proud dad and televison crew in the back seat Darren moved the benchmark up another notch. At 9:15am EST Darren throttled the 36 Nor-Tech Cat Perfect Storm to a record breaking 130mph!!!
"It was a lot of fun, and I had a great time," said Darren, who has cerebral palsy. "The ride was unbelievable. It was very smooth." When asked what was next? Darren answered "I think I will take my trophy home and retire!"
No matter if Darren retires or not, what is more important is that he is already an inspiration for everyone with or without a wheelchair!!
If you would like to share some thoughts with Darren, you can email him at [email protected]
Congrats Buddy!
Best Regards,
Dave Patnaude
President
NJ Performance Powerboat Club
Click here to see Pics & Videos of the Speed Record!
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07-16-2006, 02:58 PM
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Re: Another SPEED RECORD has been broken!!!
Anyone having trouble viewing the Videos or Photos of this Record Run ??? 
07-16-2006, 03:32 PM
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Re: Another SPEED RECORD has been broken!!!
Originally Posted by mbowers
I could see the pics ok
I am trying out another server then what I have been using.
07-16-2006, 07:40 PM
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Re: Another SPEED RECORD has been broken!!!
Nice job NJPPC , All thoses Smile`s are Great
Mike
PS Nice Job Tim
Mike
PS Nice Job Tim
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07-16-2006, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Hauling Trash
Nice job NJPPC , All thoses Smile`s are Great
Mike
PS Nice Job Tim
Mike
PS Nice Job Tim
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07-17-2006, 02:57 AM
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Re: Another SPEED RECORD has been broken!!!
we at peppers racing are so proud of you darren.
now we need a picture of you for the wall of shame at the bar.
congrats brother, welcome to the 130 PLUS CLUB
ITS A SMALL GROUP AND YOUR IN IT NOW
MIKE
now we need a picture of you for the wall of shame at the bar.
congrats brother, welcome to the 130 PLUS CLUB
ITS A SMALL GROUP AND YOUR IN IT NOW
MIKE
07-17-2006, 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by racesdad
we at peppers racing are so proud of you darren.
now we need a picture of you for the wall of shame at the bar.
congrats brother, welcome to the 130 PLUS CLUB
ITS A SMALL GROUP AND YOUR IN IT NOW
MIKE
now we need a picture of you for the wall of shame at the bar.
congrats brother, welcome to the 130 PLUS CLUB
ITS A SMALL GROUP AND YOUR IN IT NOW
MIKE
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07-17-2006, 06:49 AM
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Re: Another SPEED RECORD has been broken!!!
Darren, All The Jersey Boyz are very proud of you! You Are Da Man! CONGRATS!
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