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Old 07-12-2010, 09:37 AM
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JBS racing had both turbines catastrophically grenaded during the 4horsemen poker run within minutes of each other.yet another devastating blow to JBS racing.luckily happened at low speed and am here to talk about it.
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Really sorry to hear about your latest problem. You are right, this is a major blow to JBS Racing and I don't know how you can keep coming back after everything that has happened. Everyone has their limit and sometimes you have to say, is it really worth it, no matter how much you love it. Once again really sorry to hear this devastating news.
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Old 07-12-2010, 01:07 PM
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It's so hard to explain to people what drives me.It's pure desire to succeed and prove myself.Racing is all I have-I'm really not sure what I would do without it.it's not an adrenaline rush or anything that keeps me coming back-it's the bond between us is so powerful that nothing could break it.we need this in our lives no matter what the cost or sacrifice.
The last few years have taken their toll on me and my team and I thank them all for their efforts and sacrifices.JBS racing may have major set backs but it has made us stronger and wiser in the process.
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Old 07-12-2010, 02:57 PM
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Jeff , Is it possible that some one above is sending you guys a message to give it up before it's too late????

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Old 07-12-2010, 03:00 PM
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It's so hard to explain to people what drives me.It's pure desire to succeed and prove myself.Racing is all I have-I'm really not sure what I would do without it.it's not an adrenaline rush or anything that keeps me coming back-it's the bond between us is so powerful that nothing could break it.we need this in our lives no matter what the cost or sacrifice.
The last few years have taken their toll on me and my team and I thank them all for their efforts and sacrifices.JBS racing may have major set backs but it has made us stronger and wiser in the process.
Now, that's the Jeff Stevenson, I meet in Biloxi last year. You don't remember talking to me, I'm sure, but the desire for your WHOLE TEAM to succeed was very much part of our short conversation. We saw you shortly after your win and you looked like you had just won the lottery. That's the image that offshore racing desperately needs. We sure hope you get these setbacks figured out and get back to where you belong, on the racecourse.
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Old 07-12-2010, 04:42 PM
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Sorry to hear about the mis-fortune. Hope to see the whole JBS team out there again soon!
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Old 07-15-2010, 10:35 AM
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Any news of what caused the problem?
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Old 07-15-2010, 04:43 PM
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Jeff, you have a great Boat and Team. I was running the red Nor-Tech along side of you when you lost your first motor. I also lost a motor the next day. Sucks! Intercooler fried and she filled up the cylinders with water. Terry and the guys are getting it handled. I appreciate Nor-Tech's customer service, good guys. I wish you all the best.
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Old 07-15-2010, 08:47 PM
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Those turbine engines were brand new-I thought they were supposed to be so reliable.How many bad hands can one man be dealt before JBS goes postal?Hang in there bro-
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Old 07-16-2010, 06:46 PM
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We have found the reasons for the twin turbine failures.Each turbine grenaded for different completely different reasons and ran without warning or shutdown until complete failure.Our investigation is including extensive failure analysis and documentation.As soon as our failure analysis report is done it will be released.
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