Trinidad great race Lucas oil takes 2nd place

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08-18-2018 | 07:30 PM

B38

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Trinidad great race Lucas oil takes 2nd place

Lucas finished 2nd, very impressive race today.
US boys kicken butt, big time credit goes to the crew and Lucas for all the effort involved to compete over the pond.

08-18-2018 | 10:34 PM

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It’s anazing that the great race doesn’t get more coverage...they have the best produced racing videos on YouTube in my opinion. I’ll post some links for folks to enjoy.

08-19-2018 | 09:18 AM

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How many boats finished in that class??

08-19-2018 | 10:16 AM

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How many boats finished in that class??

I just read on facebook, 7 boats counting Lucus in the 130 class. I think Lucus was the only V hull.

08-19-2018 | 10:18 AM

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Doesn’t sound like the cat killer had what it takes to kill total monster...maybe it’s afraid of the boogeyman

08-20-2018 | 08:34 AM

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Doesn’t sound like the cat killer had what it takes to kill total monster...maybe it’s afraid of the boogeyman

Total Monster is just that. I am not sure there is much competition for that boat on that course.

I love the Great Race and The Trinidad and Tobago group does a great job all year promoting their events and letting you get involved from a far. Very cool deal they have there.

09-03-2018 | 12:24 PM

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The Great Race - Class A Finishers

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How many boats finished in that class??

Five of the seven Class A starters finished the race and the only boat without problems was the winner, #8 Motul Monster.
1:01:40 Motul Monster
1:09:05 Lucas Oil SilverHook
1:11:20 Jumbie
1:12:05 Mr Solo
1:18:00 Iron Man
DNF Paramount
DNF Cat Killer

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09-03-2018 | 12:46 PM

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Onboard with Nigel & Jay

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Lucas finished 2nd, very impressive race today.
US boys kicken butt, big time credit goes to the crew and Lucas for all the effort involved to compete over the pond.

Onboard with Nigel & Jay:

2018 Great Race - #77 Lucas Oil SilverHook

2018 Great Race - #77 Lucas Oil SilverHook photo by Gerrard Wilson

09-04-2018 | 02:37 PM

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Drone footage - Maracas Bay - Lucas Oil vs. Mr Solo

This is some good drone footage showing the fierce battle in Maracas Bay between Lucas Oil and Mr. Solo about 1/3 of the way to Tobago.
Here Lucas Oil was running in 3rd place managed to stay ahead of Solo, but shortly after this clip they lost some power in the starboard engine and were repassed by Mr Solo and by Jumbie.
Subsequently, Jumbie lost their GPS system in a squall (and their line into Tobago) and were repassed by Lucas Oil.
Finally, Mr Solo blew an engine during the finishing laps in Tobago allowing Lucas Oil to pass them! Lucas Oil finishes in 2nd place on 1.5 engines behind Monster (who didn't miss a beat).
What a GREAT RACE!
https://goo.gl/o7oYe1

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