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any news pics etc>>??
i was unabke to race or even be there,,,

hopefully a good showing

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no info??????????

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Jonas,

Bummer you could not make it, the results were as follows...

SC - #99 Renegade (3 Supercats)
SCL - #39 JRP Motorsports
SVL - #51 Extreme Vortec
F1 - F1-11 Team LaveyCraft (3 boats)
P3 - P3-88 On the Edge (2 boats)
P4 - P4-99 Signs for Less
P5 - P5-17 Faster Daddy (2 boats)

There were 13 boats in all and the racing was excellent. The Supercats put on a great show running much of the race side by side.

It was great to see Shana come out with the SVL, he and the P3-88 boat put on a great race for about 5 laps almost running side by side.

Our fuel pump died on us so we retired on the 4th lap. But it was great to have the boat back on the water after the Benicia incident. It took a lap or so before we stopped driving like *****s, but we got back into the grove and were finally catching the F1's when we lost the fuel pump.

Come on down to Ventura, make a weekend of it, no doubt it will be a party. (Remember Friday night is drinking night)

Rick

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ah that means i coulda won p4.... : ) :drink: :drink:

who wa s the other p3?

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water was prob real good...

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I meant to say "Shane come out in the SVL". Shana is my wife.

Seeing the SVL was great, between Shanes Extreme and seeing the pictures of the new SVL LaveyCraft, this might be the class that helps POPRA grow!

I got approached on the dock by a fellow that wants to buy the BatBoat. If we can work a deal, it would be nice to be in an SVL next year rubbing elbows with team Lavey!

Speaking of LaveyCraft. At this time if I was going to buy a pleasure boat there is no other company I would buy from. They have stepped up in a big way. Between advertising on Fox Sports to ensure we have a TV deal and them helping more than three teams hit the water. The POPRA races look more like a Lavey Regatta!

So if you are in the market for a new boat, check them out you will not be sorry!!

Rick

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Thadeus had a 39 Extreme out racing P3. They broke right before we did. It was a big fast boat.

Do you want to buy the BatBoat so I can buy the Extreme Vortec boat? That way you could win every P4 race. Heck you could have won them all this year anyways.

The water down the river was pretty snotty, got some great air, roughest water in Pittsburg in 3 years.

We are really looking forward to Ventura, any chance you are coming down?

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Rick,

You were catching who? Ha. We put up 84 on the GPS several times and the Lavey 86+. It was a great weekend of racing. We ran the race with virtually no steering. Blew off a hydraulic line. You should have heard Brett. The boat would go wild and he go "I don't have it". I'd drop the tabs and he'd go "I have it". This went on the whole race. He steered with what he had and I'd help with the tabs. I'm sure if we knew the steering was almost gone, we'd been sitting with you. (Just busten your a$$). Everyone is real happy you and Tim are back. The boat looks good. Your right about the Lavey group. Great boats and a lot of support.

Jim

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Brett told me about the steering, WOW that was amazing!!!

In all fairness you were running 84 down the back straight with the current . That is a pretty strong current that time of the day. When we were floating, it stated we were running 4 mph.

We were glad to be back and very upset that our day ended so soon. When the pump gave way we were 2 boat lengths behind F1-22 and could see both of you. The lap before we were 50 boat lengths behind the Velocity and could not see either of you.

I am almost embarassed at the poor start we got, but it gave us some time to get the butterflys out of our stomachs. We can hardly wait for Ventura. The boat is already fixed and we are going to test some 26p and 28p props this weekend.

Our boats generally run about the same pitch prop (we run a 30 in Benicia and Pittsburg) what prop do you generally run in the rough waters of Ventura?

All help would be appreciated.

Rick

btw... based on all the smack I diss out you are welcome to bust my a$$ anytime! Glad to have it come my way!

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rick i have a set of labbed down 30's could poss be the ticket...

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We knew those Bat Boats were fast...even sitting still! :D

We run the Key West prop. Only bring it out twice a year. Once for Ventura and once in KW. Find one that works in Ventura, you won't need to test in KW. I predict 4-5 footers in Ventura this year. Your going to have to put one of those big poles on your boat with a red flag so we can see you.

J

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Jonas,
Are those 30's extra props you have lying around? We should test them if they work I would take them off your hands. I really would be interested in the LH one. The one we ran this weekend did not do it for us!

Jim,
Come on help a brother out and give me a little guidance on the prop?

We have been toying with the idea of putting a strobe on top of the boat, a red flag would be pretty funny, but not a bad idea.

We will see what we can do, but the last thing I want is to get run over by one of those big ole cats. I can see the headline now... Cat eats Bat!

Rick

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you would nt sell the bat.... and no if i cant race i wont go, yes i am a primadonna.wimp no fun buthead with a darn pleaseure boat.
would love to have a phantom or extreme,, cant pony the dough though,, its too sketchy who knows whats gonna happpen with the sport if i was on east coast no brainer but out here not enough boats..
i guess put on the lifeline and a helmet for the poker runs.. :D ..
thats what the pacific marine crew did at scope.. smart if gonna run like they did.. but chit is that a poker run???
i wont race the new boat,, think its too fast to race and not have a lid. 100++ with no lid racin is in my mind stupid..
would have loved to but its not safe.. i know i was saying we will just go out and drive around but i know i wouldnt if i got helmet and the flag drops. and teague would have bumped me to p2 or if lucky p3,, everyone knows u know..
i really want to do something for next yr but its so up in the air it seems??

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cat eatin bat NOT GOOD i think i have an atv flag layin around i will donate,,
hey let me know if u want to i would be more than happy to let u try em
worked great on the old fountain. b!'s 30 's tweeked so i could spin em up to 5200.. i had 550 hp 500's so it wouldnt pull em stock.nice props have lent em out to a few people and thy just returnd,, i have em sittin here just let me know
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Rick,

Little dog keeps the power flow'en. If you don't have a problem stay'en in the water, then it's the big dog. Remember, it's about "phoning home" not a speed record.

J

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Jimbo,

Yes, but do I need a chiauhau or a bulldog!!! I know to leave the Greyhound at home!

How little of a dog is the question. Based on what I have been told, there will be plenty of airtime in the coming weeks.

You are killing me!

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You are more than welcome for the shirts, I have owed them to you, Jenn and the kids for some time.

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Rick "bulldog" Young. Keep the tail in the water and go like heII. Bring the Bull Dog. Most of the legs are a mile +.

Race results are up on the POPRA web site.

J

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Race photos are up at Pittsburg CA 2004 Photos

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Shane,

Pretty unreal. Having talent in the drivers seat allowed us to navagate the course at 80+. Just couldn't slow speed turn the boat in the harbor. A big thanks for the tow. Looks like you had a race :D

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Glad the kids like the shirts.

You know the more I reflect on the weekend, I cannot believe we got the boat done and were ready to race! We are still disapointed we did not finish, but that was just racers luck losing the ground on the fuel pump (the way we lost it). We are going to double ground all other "critical" items before the next race!

We have some work to do before Ventura but nothing in comparison to the last few weeks.

Great pictures, Jim, do you know what Ron is charging for the rights to use them?

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Rick,

Please contact Ron for the details. The link is on the page. As you know, we all volunteer our time, one way or another, and the site does not sell or reap any financial benefit from the pictures. Ron and others have been kind enough to contribute some great shots that we all get to enjoy. I am sure any support for his contribution would be appreciated.

Bring out the "BullDog", I want to see the cat chase the bat.

J

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jonas what about a bat for key west???

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would be fun.. u game???? i can spring for half and bring my helmet.. :D

sure was fun sure wanna do again...
i am sure u remember but here is some salt for your wound gearcase.///

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[QUOTE=ryoung99]Glad the kids like the shirts.


Rick u want to try the prop>?
let me know are u gonna be on p run this weekd??

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Im game that would make the trip interesting. what about these helmets next weekend? the only thing I've heard is the skater is going out!! whats up.

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u and paul doing in the 28?
we will see depending on what work says will determine if bite me gets out of the cage to go play....
for sure no girls in the boat this time if we go..
wife is done after scope this yr,,, too much fun for her she is all into her new boat... cant say what it is on here,,, :D :D :D
people here would :blaster:

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man,, it looks short huh!!. need a 42 for pics and a 35 for my dock, :D

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sat skater probable 80% ,except may need to work also. :D you know the email.

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Shane,
Thanks for posting. If you have any others of Rique's boat, send them my way.
Are you attending the Worlds in Key West?
Thanks again!
Dan