Roll call for World Finals in Pheonix

[stoker2001]

I know its ten weeks away,but i hear rumors of east coast newbies (whacker power) showing up there for the first time.Also heard first hand that the Busch boat (stv) will be there.Stacie and i will be fighting for the championship in M/E as we are holding steady in second place after four races with two left

[drag120]

I'm thinking of flying out there to watch as I have never been there before. I would like to know what hotels to stay at. I heard from a little birdy that the TFH record should be broken again. I hear it's a great set up to watch the races. Tom.

[stoker2001]

Tom,try Grace Inn at Awatoocky Best western in Pheonix/tempe area.It is only about four exits from track and is a real good deal if you tell them that you are with IHBA as spectator.Has real nice resturant in hotel too

[Ray Neudecker]

Jim Dunn is planning on going, not sure who else yet.

[stoker2001]

Jim Dunn is planning on going, not sure who else yet.Any word from Spencer?I need him to take out our M/E division one champ,like he did last year at the finals:D

[drag120]

Jim, I haven't booked my flights yet. I'm going with a friend also. I was going to talk to Mark this weekend at the sandbar. Thanks Tom.

[stoker2001]

Ok we need more whacker representation out here on left coast,only four more weeks!!!Stacie and i need last years world champ in Modified/Eliminator to go out early as we are holding down second place in points (two rounds behind)

[Fl Boy in ILL]

Can't come help you out, I'd love to come play I even have penty of vacation left but we will have our plant shut down for refuel so I can't take off. kevin good luck to you, as good as I was running at the end of the year it would have been very fun.

Rick

[bill mason]

Kevin, we will be there "next year for sure". Give em one for the "clamp ons". Good luck and congrads on points "so far" this year.

[Ray Neudecker]

Jon Wright with the OMC, as well as Jim Dunn with the Merc and Bob Lipton with the Yamaha are all planning to go at this time. That's 8,9 and 10 second bracket boats.

[Baja18]

No vacation time left (burnt it up racing.......no better way to use it:p ) and powerhead is already apart and getting ready for next season!!...........Good luck to Jim, Bob, Jon and Ray!!!!!!..........Brad.

[Rocket]

I wish we could go!!! :(

Ya'll have fun without us!

[stoker2001]

Jon Wright with the OMC, as well as Jim Dunn with the Merc and Bob Lipton with the Yamaha are all planning to go at this time. That's 8,9 and 10 second bracket boats.OMG,this will be one hella of a treat to see JW run out here!!!!The inboarders will love it:p :( :D

[stoker2001]

Can't come help you out, I'd love to come play I even have penty of vacation left but we will have our plant shut down for refuel so I can't take off. kevin good luck to you, as good as I was running at the end of the year it would have been very fun.

RickThanks Rick,hope to see you next year

[Cobra1racer]

Whats this Outboards at Firebird Lake. Wow it's been a long time since I've seen one show up. The last one I saw was the V8 and it went POW.
I guess he left the NOS on and then fired it up, boy what a fire it was. If you need info on a place to stay YELL. There is a Casino Hotel just down the street, it's all on the Reservation. And then I think that most of them stay in the Tempe Phoenix boarder area just north of the track. Gosh I could take my boat there like I did in the past and use it for a tow boat, and get paid a little for gas. I live about 10 minutes away from it. Just me and my Flow at the end of the quarter mile. OOOP'S miss spelling, Ahwatukee. But sounds like the way you spelled it. You will want to stay away from Guadilupe- little Mexico. Some good Hotels in Chandler just minutes from the track, there on Chandler Boulevard. And more on Ray road, one mile north. Wild Horse Pass is the one on the Res, fills up fast. I think Harra's has one as well about 20 minutes south on the John Wayne Parkway-347.

[stoker2001]

Whats this Outboards at Firebird Lake. Wow it's beeb a long time since I've seen one show up. The last one I saw was the V8 and it went POW.
.It musta been a long time since you been there as me (boat in avater) and Ken Shaw (white Allison) have ran every race there since 2004,thats the season opener in spring and the wORLD FINALS in November???

[Cobra1racer]

Yes it has been a long time. When I sold my sold my molds, I left boating for a long time. I just dudted off one of the boats that I saved for myself, it was built in 94 and has about 20 hours on it now. How many outboards do they run at FireBird? I did go to all of the reaces at FireBird but the CoorsLight World Finalls were the best. Maybe I will go out this year. I still have a shirt from The 726 Madness TFH in a plastic bag, that has yet to be signed. I had the old boat sold twice, made some good money on it because they couldn't come through with the rest. It was and still is a pain in the but to get any kind of Custom work done here in the Valley of the Sun. When you guys go to the races do you have all the Team Swag to sell? I liked stitting in the Cove, it was the best seat in the house, well next to the Island. Just called Nov. 61-19. I think I will go.

[Cobra1racer]

By the way, I use mold wax on my boat. I find that it works the best in that junky water. I also found that WD 40 works great to get in and around the tight spots on the motor. That is some nasty crap to get on the boat, and my boat used to sit in it all day long.

[stoker2001]

By the way, I use mold wax on my boat. I find that it works the best in that junky water. I also found that WD 40 works great to get in and around the tight spots on the motor. That is some nasty crap to get on the boat, and my boat used to sit in it all day long.YOU GOT THAT RIGHT,what is mold wax and where can i find it?.I am anal about my chit and hate that friggen whatever it is,to nasty to be water:( Two weeks away,cant wait :D come by our pit and introduce yourself

[Cobra1racer]

I have seen it at some auto motive paint stores. But I used to buy it from the place I bougnt my glass and resin, gell coat and all that stuff. I use "TR" regular and high temp. If you can call around to the shops close to you and ask them if they carry "mold release wax", I'm sure one of them will have it. If not just type in tr mold wax on the net and get from one of them. US COMPOSETS has it $12.15 a can, you should be able to get it in a few days. The stuff works. I spent 3 days in that lake every time the Drags came and that wax was killer. The salt beads just washed off with a hose, little to no elbo greese. And I would sray the WD on the motor and that blew the salty crap off as well. By the way don't forget the trailer. I know they have a hose at the top of the ramp where you put in, but not sure about the other where you get out. I'll be at your pit. It's nice that it's bean moved a week.
I was just married, headed to San Diago on the hunny moon. Driving by Firebird, ooooooh what DAT? Rooster tails in the desert??? Three years latter I built my first boat, in my back yard. For the next 10 years I spent my wedding Anavercery at FireBird. Two weeks of hell for 3 days of heaven. I'm lookin forward to seeing outboards run. I sure hated building jet boats.

[THE FAST ONE]

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I know its ten weeks away,but i hear rumors of east coast newbies (whacker power) showing up there for the first time.Also heard first hand that the Busch boat (stv) will be there.Stacie and i will be fighting for the championship in M/E as we are holding steady in second place after four races with two left

[stoker2001]

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Thanks ED,maybe we will see you next year.I will try to get some pics and video to post when i get back.GO OUTBOARDS!!!!

[Fl Boy in ILL]

Well those that are going must be ready and probably leaving today, good luck to all of you and make us outboard folks proud. Good luck and be safe. Hope we get some updates this weekend

Rick

[Rocket]

Good luck Stoker2001!

If you see "SpankySpanky2" in M/E,,,, He's a friend of mine so go easy on him!!!:D

Now Go out and get ya some!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


PS> Be carefull Guys a Gals!!!!!!

[Rocket]

Here is the estimated schedule for the weekend. :D


Thursday, November 16: Test & Tune 10a-4p


Friday, November 17

* 7:30 at ramp

8:00 am
Round 1 Qualifying: RR, SE, ME, TE, PE. PCE


Round 2 Qualifying: RR, SE, ME, TE, PE. PCE


1:00-3:00pm
Round 1 Qualifying: PM, TAF, TAH, TFH


Round 3 Qualifying: RR, SE, ME, TE, PE. PCE


Round 1 Gambler


Saturday, November 18

Must declare class on Friday night / No changing classes Saturday

* 7:30am at ramp


8:00 am
Round 2 Gambler – Buy back in Round 2 only


Round 4 Qualifying: RR, SE, ME, TE, PE, PCE * PM if 33+


Ks, SS

* 10:30 at ramp


11:00am
Round 2 Qualifying TFH, TAH, TAF PM

Ks, SS

Round 1 Eliminations: RR, SE, ME, TE, PE. PCE

Ks, SS

Round 3 Qualifying: PM, TAF, TAH, TFH


Round 3 Gambler


Sunday, November 19

* 7:30 at ramp


8:00am
Round 4 Gambler


Round 2 Eliminations: RR, SE, ME, TE, PE. PCE

Ks, SS

Second chance


*10:00 at ramp


10:30am
Round 1 Eliminations: PM, TFH, TAH, TAF, PM


Round 3 Eliminations: RR, SE, ME, TE, PE. PCE


Semi Final Eliminations: TFH, TAH, TAF, PM

Ks, SS

Semi Final Eliminations: RR, SE, ME, TE, PE. PCE


Final Eliminations: RR, SE, ME, TE, PE. PCE

Ks, SS

Final Eliminations: PM, TAF, TAH, TFH

[drag120]

Jim Dunn ran a 9.04, a 9.06 and a 9.006 all at around 112 mph. Looks like around 8 or so outboards here. Jon Wright didn't run today. I didn't see stoker2001 run but he's here. Man is there some heavy hitters here!! The top fuel boats were setting car alarms off in the parking lot!! I'll try to keep you posted. Tom

[Cobra1racer]

I will be stopping by on Saturday, it's about 10 minutes away from home. Will have to do that Santa's Village this year as well.

[mmassm]

Tom,looks like you're our only source of info from the race site.Keep us posted! Did any of the other: OVER THE HILL GANG, make it?Thanks Mike

[Fl Boy in ILL]

Who all is their with outboards besides Jim and Kevin? Keep us informed

Thanks

Rick

[Cobra1racer]

Spent a short time there. Took 8 year old daughter, no jungle gyms. Not good.

[Cobra1racer]

OOOP's for got somthin.

[Cobra1racer]

three more

[Cobra1racer]

last one.

[drag120]

Jon Wright ripped off a 8.01 to be 3rd qualifier in PE. Jim Dunn had an 9.06 to be 12th qualifier. I know Kevin Kraft and the Grand Prix tunnel both won the first round of competition but then IHBA said the clocks had malfunctioned and all 3 classes (RR, SE and ME) were not allowed. The races start at 7:30 AM Sunday and they said they should be able to get all eliminations done on Sunday. No official count but more than one person has said around 200 boats. I was on the in ramp when the ME's were running so I don't have much info. There is 29 pro mods and 9 fuelers (4.77 at 235 mph). Fuelers are struggling to make full passes. Cobra1racer, I'm helping the yellow outboard hydro. Stop by and see us. None of the over the hill gang is here. Jon Wright puked a motor and had a replacement on for the next round, can you say fast turn around? Sorry, not much other info. Oh yeah, Reid and Patsy and Rodney (helping Jon) make dinners that are delicious!! Tom

[Rocket]

How'd Stoker do???? :rolleyes:

I heard that they ran the TFH after dark!:eek: Is that true??:confused:

[Cobra1racer]

Kalamzoo?? Is that close to Travers City, the wife is from there, something about godawful cherries. Hey is that Yellow boat made of wood? It sure looks like it with it's straight lines. Thanks.

[stoker2001]

Well,we are back and it is one race i will never forget:eek: Qualified 3rd with a 10.01 out of 26 boats!!!!Last years champ B Prigmore was #1 with his first ever 10.000 and chase copeland was #2 with 10.007.I am 214 points behind BP for the championship (div1) and it is third round of eliminations and Bp turns on the red light and opens the door for me :eek: Fast forward to the final round and i am pinching myself as i am up against Texas's Bryant Dolan and his 501 Curtis hydro.I cut a .08 RT to his .01 and run a 10.11 to his 10.14 (air temp was 95 degrees) and i come up short by 14 points of the championship:rolleyes: :eek:Had killer time meeting Jon,Tom and Jim Dunn.Hope to see everyone next year

[Ray Neudecker]

Good job Stoker. Due to circumstance changes, Jim and John were the only Over the Hill gang members able to attend.

[Rocket]

Well,we are back and it is one race i will never forget:eek: Qualified 3rd with a 10.01 out of 26 boats!!!!Last years champ B Prigmore was #1 with his first ever 10.000 and chase copeland was #2 with 10.007.I am 214 points behind BP for the championship (div1) and it is third round of eliminations and Bp turns on the red light and opens the door for me :eek: Fast forward to the final round and i am pinching myself as i am up against Texas's Bryant Dolan and his 501 Curtis hydro.I cut a .08 RT to his .01 and run a 10.11 to his 10.14 (air temp was 95 degrees) and i come up short by 14 points of the championship:rolleyes: :eek:Had killer time meeting Jon,Tom and Jim Dunn.Hope to see everyone next year

Way to go Stoker!!! :D Young Chase Copeland is our 2 time High points Champion at SDBA,, and He cut ".0's and ran .0's ALL season long!!!! :eek: I sure wish they would retire that dang Hydro!!!! :o

14 points short? Dang that must make ya want to cry!!!!! But being that close in your Club is a Damn good acomplishment for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I sure hope we're there next year!!!!! Maybe the $$$ Gods, and the Time Gods will let Jim and I make the trip someday!!!!!! :cool:

[drag120]

Well I got back late last night. What a spectacular time!! I didn't want to leave!! Not just beacause it was 30 degrees at home. Yes Jim's hydro is wood and his exibition pass of 8.57 at 127 was without nitrous. Jim went out first round with a -.08 red light. He ran a 9.13 while the other guy ran a 9.04 and a .09 reaction. I didn't hear any of Jon's numbers as we were washing the boat off. I'm 3 hours from Traverse city. Congrats Stoker and also Greg. There was 6 outboards there and Jon qualified 3rd in the 8's. I heard they were complaining about all the outboards there, wa wa wa! Nice to meet everyone there too. The TFH ran in the dark and 1 crashed, you couldn't even see the crash it was that dark. He was ok but they wouldn't pull the motor out until the bext morning, meaning it was probably junk. It was a great show though. I'm planning on next year already. Maybe do the Nascar the weekend before and stay the week. Tom.

[Fl Boy in ILL]

If they are complaining about 6 O/B's I hope our BIG Possie could show up once and really put on a show for them, we have at least 8-10 that run in just the M/E class, then add in the S/E guys for another 6 or so and really tick them off, LOL. Congrats to all that went and performed well, great job Kevin.

Rick

[Rocket]

There were 217 boats racing Sunday, and DID run the TFH's way into the DARK!:eek:

Now I don't know about you, but I for one wouldn't want to go 100mph in the dark, let alone 250MPH!!!!:eek: Them TFH boyz Got big balls for sure! :o

What was taking so long to run the program????? :confused:

[drag120]

They had timing tree problems. Although it's a perfect site to race they were pairing the boats on the trailers and that was kind of messy. They also had 2 barefoot skiers and the circle boats as well. It was great to see the fuelers run in the dark but I don't go out in the dark myself. Like Rocket said, let alone do 250 mph (I don't remember the numbers on the last pass but the Nitro Chicken did crash). Glad he was ok also. I don't know what they would do if a flock of outboards showed up. They were upset with Jim and then Jon ran a 7.93 and they really didn't like that. Tom

[Rocket]

Here's some of the SDBA Winners!!! :D

Congrats to Mike Albright for RR champ
Congrats to Brandon (more aggrevation) for Runner up in RR
Congrats to Bryant Dulin from Marble falls for ME Champ
Congrats to James Ray for runner up in TAH
Congrats to Dallas Callior for TE champ
Congrats to Chad from Marble Falls for Runner up in Jet ski
Congrats to Daryl Ehrlich for Champ in TFH

[drag120]

Not only that but Dennis Callior proposed at the race track!! He's a super nice guy!

[Rodney Nance]

If you guys ever get the chance to go there do it! It's like boat racing in a football stadium and they have never seen a fast outboard. Those west coast guys were real pissed when Jon was going 7.90s and 8.01 but in the end we were all friends. Our next door neighbors with the stripperpole.com boat won our class but we scared the hell out of them before they did. Met a lot of new folks and will be there next year to shake them up again.

[Cobra1racer]

So is that yellow boat wooden or what???

[Fl Boy in ILL]

Rodney

Jon ran 7.9's with the OMC??? Wholy cow, what speeds was he getting???

Cobra, Jim Dunns yellow hydro is wood I believe

Rick

[stoker2001]

Way to go Stoker!!! :D Young Chase Copeland is our 2 time High points Champion at SDBA,, and He cut ".0's and ran .0's ALL season long!!!! :eek: I sure wish they would retire that dang Hydro!!!! :o

: Ya,it was funny as i think it was second or third round when a few of us were on the rope watching Chase run,then as he turned on red light,there was some hoorahs as the pressure was lifted:D here is a qualifying run with Chase that he left early on too

[stoker2001]

Rodney

Jon ran 7.9's with the OMC??? Wholy cow, what speeds was he getting???

Cobra, Jim Dunns yellow hydro is wood I believe

RickRick,Jon had the Merc this time.His first qualifying pass i think would of been a record setter as he went like hell to about the 900 foot mark the lost a cylinder and ran 7.90s at 117mph.His later 7.90 pass was at 135mph.Some of his passes looked squirrelly and raised the hair on my back

[stoker2001]

If you guys ever get the chance to go there do it! It's like boat racing in a football stadium and they have never seen a fast outboard. Those west coast guys were real pissed when Jon was going 7.90s and 8.01 but in the end we were all friends. Our next door neighbors with the stripperpole.com boat won our class but we scared the hell out of them before they did. Met a lot of new folks and will be there next year to shake them up again..I also heard second hand info that Jon accidently hosed down another racer with his prop wash while loading on trailer at inramp,hope Jon chimes in here.You have to experience how awful this water is to believe it:mad: you dont want to leave it on any part of your boat/motor as i heard it is four time saltier then the ocean and acidy too boot.One time that i didnt rinse good,i had a stalagmite growing from the drip out of lower unit in one days time:(

[tinker060]

Phoenix is one great show! 200 + boats and they were able to get almost four full rounds on Friday. This in spite of the worst round of Top Fuel that I have ever seen and a parade of round-round inboards. Like SMITC, this is one race that everyone should try to make at least one time. The weather is really nice, no wind and other than water that smells like battery acid Phoenix is one fine racing facility.

Yes, outboards are a definite minority but this only adds to the fun. We went from, “no way the egg beater will run in the 8:00s” to “ Damn, not only did the egg beater beat us but he let off doing it!” In spite of our minority status, I think all the outboarders there would agree that the inboard crowd (at least within our classes) gave us a great welcome and were helpful with information and a helping hand when it was needed.

Our first round woes continued as the water pump hose came off at about 800 ft and burned number six. The boat was on a decent pass as we had run 124 at the 1/8th which was two MPHs faster than the record run. Not to be though…… and we had to change a motor between rounds. This could not have been done without Rodney Nance, Reid Scott and some help from our new inboard and outboard friends who were pitted next door and across the road. Many “thanks” to these guys for their help. We made the second round call but the boat did not run very well owing to the fact that I forgot to reset the timing.

The next rounds were better and made the show with an 8:01. Not bad for an “egg beater” . Got through the first found of eliminations but the motor did not want to crank the next time out and our day was done. The beater was headed home…………….. Not sure why the motor did not want to crank as it started OK about three seconds to late. May have been full of heavy fumes as we were pulled directly from the in-ramp to the starting line. The lights came on as soon as I got the belts tight. They do not fool around on race day so be prepared to run at all times.

As Stoker said, we did hose down one of our competitors with the prop. This was not good as the water is really bad and I am sure it took a long time to clean up the mess. Apologies were given but the driver was not really in a forgiving mood (at least as long as he was in the boat). Later in the staging lanes, we were right along side and he was in a bit better mood. Not sure I would have been because the water is so bad that if it had gotten into his eyes it could have meant a trip to the emergency room.

Some myths about Phoenix that I would like to address…..the IHBA officials made us feel welcome and let us start the boat on the ramp to warm the engine (this without asking). The safety inspectors went out of their way to provide us with missing stickers and a couple of other required items. Some of the in-boarders were a bit obnoxious but no more than some out-boarders that show up at almost every race. By in large the inboard crowd gave us a great welcome and when party time came a good time was had by all.

So save some vacation and head west next Nov if you want to join in and see a real boat racing spectacle. It’s one hell of a show. If the good Lord is willing and I can still climb in the boat “Doodad Racing” will be there to piss off some of the inboard crowd and to say “hello” to our new west coast friends (Great meeting all you guys and thanks for all the help). Jon Wright

[bill mason]

congrads Kevin great job outbords forever!!

[stoker2001]

Qfy Boat # Boat Name Owner/Driver Home Town Engine ET MPH
1 298 Abracadabra Bob Prigmore Arroyo Grande CA Chev 512 10.000 103.2
2 385 Cubic Dollars Chase Copeland Walters OK Chev 470 10.007 96.8
3 561 Whacker Smacker Kevin Kraft Folsom CA Merc 153 10.015 100.58
4 966 Aggravation Jimmy Johnson Big Spring TX Chev 468 10.026 97.52
5 088 Ain't Scared Greg Carr Schlater MS Chev 605 10.051 100.38
6 039 Josh Patridge La Habra CA Chev 489 10.056 101.16
7 0331 Nickels & Dimes Bryant Dulin Marble Falls TX Chev 462 10.06 97.6
8 187 Corrupted Dan Kelley Mira Loma CA Chev 468 10.069 102.32
9 006 Dream Machine Brett Cheadle Tomball TX Chev 475 10.088 90.56
10 021 Pat Framkoske Sparks NV Chev 541 10.095 94.2
11 509 509 Steve Rauscher Lakeside CA Chev 468 10.108 104.38
12 911 Omelette Express Rick Barretta Santa Rosa CA Chrys 392 10.14 113.16
13 729 The Real Deal Tom Wedic Tucson AZ Chev 468 10.151 100.74
14 707 Lap Dance Michael Doll Mira Loma CA Chev 427 10.21 112.16
15 2525 Jett On Darrin Habinger Phoenix AZ Chev 454 10.227 95.3
16 26 Wild Thang 2 Kenneth Shaw Henderson NV Merc 153 10.335 103.72
17 007 Undertaker Jerry Rudow Thornton CA Chev 396 10.346 100.26
18 456 Spanky Spanky Too Reagan Everett San Angelo TX Chev 496 10.362 101.96
19 858 Snake Bite Randy White Vail AZ Chev 540 10.393 92.86
20 097 Rambunctious Donald Allred Lakewood CO Chev 517 10.406 95.98
21 226 Wood Hood Lloyd Beaver Phoenix AZ Chev 451 10.437 104.42
22 033 Barb Wire Barbara Kunkle Tucson AZ Chev 468 10.481 106.08
23 27 Fear None Kenneth Shaw/ Brent Dowl Henderson NV Mar 153 10.551 108.96
24 146 Flat Nasty Ed Darr Norco CA Chev 461 11.619 97.78
25 237 Just a Few Seconds More Dave Williams Phoenix AZ BBC 468 11.953 80.44
26 369 Mid Life Crisis Marv Davis Rio Rancho NM Chev 454 9.763 109.7
Round 1

Qfy Boat # Boat Name Driver RT 1/8 ET 1/8 MPH 1/4 ET 1/4 MPH
17 007 Undertaker Jerry Rudow broke
10 021 Pat Framkoske 0.529 5.449 97.69 9.664 111.26 W

7 0331 Nickels & Dimes Bryant Dulin 0.015 5.428 92.17 10.348 76.74 W
20 097 Rambunctious Donald Allred 0.517 5.977 86.89 10.704 99.94

12 911 Omelette Express Rick Barretta 0.188 5.686 96.23 9.777 113.44 W
15 2525 Jett On Darrin Habinger -0.071 5.66 88.24 10.372 96.98

4 966 Aggravation Jimmy Johnson 0.636 5.517 89.83 10.334 91.92 W
23 27 Fear None Brent Dowl 1.034 6.694 87.57 11.103 108.38

22 033 Barb Wire Barbara Kunkle -0.666 5.636 95.35 9.93 106.2
5 088 Ain't Scared Greg Carr 0.269 5.481 94.02 10.055 99.48 W

11 509 509 Steve Rauscher 0.102 5.591 89.42 10.049 100.72 W
16 26 Wild Thang 2 Kenneth Shaw -0.077 5.666 94.41 10.188 101.48

26 369 Mid Life Crisis Marv Davis 0.58 5.646 87.77 10.184 101.9
1 298 Abracadabra Bob Prigmore 0.325 5.569 92.21 10.159 96.14 W

21 226 Wood Hood Lloyd Beaver 0.639 6.098 90.4 10.529 104.8
6 039 Josh Patridge 0.295 5.629 88.18 10.302 98.74 W

18 456 Spanky Spanky Too Reagan Everett 0.048 5.544 95.51 9.885 104.8 W
9 006 Dream Machine Brett Cheadle 0.121 5.346 95.82 9.786 103.5

24 146 Flat Nasty Ed Darr broke
3 561 Whacker Smacker Kevin Kraft 0.183 5.637 93.21 9.895 106.44 W

13 729 The Real Deal Tom Wedic 0.342 5.573 100.14 10.151 89.86 W
14 707 Lap Dance Michael Doll broke

8 187 Corrupted Dan Kelley 0.517 5.952 91.37 10.429 104.08 W
19 858 Snake Bite Randy White 1.167 5.613 88.4 10.419 94.9

2 385 Cubic Dollars Chase Copeland 0.213 5.393 93.68 10 96.8 W
25 237 Just a Few Seconds More Dave Williams broke
Round 2
7 0331 Nickels & Dimes Bryant Dulin -0.066 5.478 93.76 10.312 81.2 W
8 187 Corrupted Dan Kelley -0.3 8.663 52.76 14.435 87.76

2 385 Cubic Dollars Chase Copeland -0.167 5.448 93.55 10.055 96.54
13 729 The Real Deal Tom Wedic 0.01 5.789 91.75 10.138 105.18 W

10 021 Pat Framkoske 0.274 5.641 96.23 9.937 106.94
5 088 Ain't Scared Greg Carr 0.298 5.531 91.07 10.112 99.7 W

18 456 Spanky Spanky Too Reagan Everett 0.169 5.685 90.53 10.315 99.28
6 039 Josh Patridge 0.192 5.6 92.05 10.159 99.68 W

12 911 Omelette Express Rick Barretta 0.211 5.806 95.18 9.951 112.5
3 561 Whacker Smacker Kevin Kraft 0.072 5.791 91.79 10.093 108.3 W

4 966 Aggravation Jimmy Johnson -0.05 5.685 91.59 10.371 10.371 W
11 509 509 Steve Rauscher -0.115 5.717 88.24 10.399 10.399

Single
1 298 Abracadabra Bob Prigmore 0.137 5.56 89.7 10.131 102.34 W
Round 3
7 0331 Nickels & Dimes Bryant Dulin 0.142 5.405 92.92 9.999 94.16 W
1 298 Abracadabra Bob Prigmore -0.051 5.741 88.73 10.227 104.76

6 039 Josh Patridge -0.15 5.586 90.94 10.148 99.68
3 561 Whacker Smacker Kevin Kraft 0.168 5.776 93.37 10.093 106.82 W

4 966 Aggravation Jimmy Johnson -0.03 5.605 91.68 10.241 97.74
5 088 Ain't Scared Greg Carr 0.243 5.588 90.16 10.112 101.7 W

Single
13 729 The Real Deal Tom Wedic 0.494 5.736 94.62 10.116 104.48 W
Round 4
7 0331 Nickels & Dimes Bryant Dulin 0.148 5.657 92.49 10.194 98.5 W
5 088 Ain't Scared Greg Carr -0.138 5.573 92.21 10.1 99.3

13 729 The Real Deal Tom Wedic 0.331 5.707 95.07 10.106 103.7
3 561 Whacker Smacker Kevin Kraft 0.156 5.8 91.66 10.109 108.66 W
FINAL ROUND
7 0331 Nickels & Dimes Bryant Dulin 0.018 5.571 93.05 10.14 95.32 W
3 561 Whacker Smacker Kevin Kraft 0.083 5.838 90.74 10.118 111

[Cobra1racer]

Are they pairing up the outboards with inboards? Were you guys runiing with them in the same ET bracket or what? If so that sounds like fun.

[Ray Neudecker]

They pair you based on qualifying times. Inboard or outboard doesn't matter.

[ggoslow]

cool . I'm going to bring my camera, you in a tux. I will order my fathead. again congrats. greg&bonny

[stoker2001]

cool . I'm going to bring my camera, you in a tux. I will order my fathead. again congrats. greg&bonnyHey Greg welcome to the jungle,got an extra Tux?We got all are reservations set for Vegas except the tux,maybe get/rent one there?Whats a fathead?Happy holidays to you and Bonny

[ggoslow]

dont have tux yet. fat heads are the full size wall stickers. need one for your throphy room . this is going to be our third time in a row ,crap i hate second place. hope you have a merry xmas. oh i need a xl t shirt. bring it to the awards i'll give ya gamble money. see ya greg&bonny

[Cobra1racer]

IO running with an Outboard- cool. So how do you go about gettiing into the show. What do you have to do to get a license to drag race? I have one for NASA and the SCCA, had to go to school, classroom and driving. I do remember guys making passes at 1/2 then 3/4 and then full throttle, to get a license to run. Oh yea what does it cost also? Thanks Ray.

[Ray Neudecker]

You have to pass safety inspection, make a half track pass and make a qualifying pass in your class. Go to which ever orginazation you are interested in racing in web site for specific rules and fee info. IHBA would likey be the closest to you.

[ggoslow]

you do not need a lic to race, 10 11 or 12 sec classes. river race is a dial in class . had to race a day cruzer in world
finals. he diled a 17.85 rules are avaliable at IHBA . dont think rules on net but can , for 5 bucks ihba will. send you one. get your lifeline, meet us in phenoix in the spring. i'm boat 889. the armed forces special. kick some inboard ass.

[stoker2001]

Greg who does your fathead wall sticker?its just a big picture/poster?

[Cobra1racer]

Well I just bought a V8 300GT. I think it should work good on my 700 pound hull. Might have to send it to Dragon Master first. No ice on the lakes here so I can play all winter and not be bugged to much. Sounds like fun, what does it cost to run? I went to the IHBA web page, no rules. But I will call them to get the info. Thanks.

[ggoslow]

kevin , i'm working on a deal to do a 5' wall sticker of our boat, will keep you up to speed. g

[stoker2001]

www.fathead.com is that it?i seen it on a commercial the other day.how much $ for the 5 footer?take a pic and post it

[ggoslow]

keven thats it but have a local guy, said can do same same. he is also doing the new sponcers on my boat. did the ones from last year to. will be much cheaper. will take picture over first of the year. well i guess we can all can sit at the first looser table together.. have a good day g

[Cobra1racer]

How does this look?

[Cobra1racer]

Some more.

[Cobra1racer]

Last 2

[stoker2001]

Thanks for posting pics cobra,before you know it we will be back there in April 2007.Sure wish they would do something with that salt/acid pond:( i was under my boat trailer yesterday cleaning off all the salt deposits when i noticed near the drain holes (mine is a full tube frame)that it is eating it away from inside out:mad: i have nightmares of the trailer breaking in half going down the highway:eek:

[Cobra1racer]

That stinks. I had mine in there years ago, used it for a tow boat. Five months later I was coming home from one of the other lakes. NO wheel bearings on one side. I'm suprised I even made it home. There was nothing left. It makes no sence to have it salty. We have a bunch of man made lakes here and no salt, and good fishing in them. I think Tempe Town Lake would be a good place to have F1 and Unlimited Hydro's at. They had the Miss Bud and the like on FireBird once or twice, two at a time. They were running up on the shore line, way to fast for a tight track like that.

[ggoslow]

my trailer did break in halve,because of the phnx water.broke on launch ramp in dexter. trailer wires were only thing holding together. front halve was ten feet up the ramp. me in the boat still in water, have good pictures. har har. greg.

[Cobra1racer]

I'm glad mine is not a tube trailer. Have you seen that show on SPEED from Canada. They talk about that Crown stuff. Do you think that stuff would work if you blasted it inside a tube trailer. They say it cuts down on rust??? Sports car revolution, I thinnk those guys have 2 shows on peed. Might be worth a shot. Spray it on the motor as well.

[ggoslow]

thanks . oppened the box ends on trailor , drilled frame, hosed down with wd 40, leave backed in river for two hrs. helps, but phnx wet stuff, not true water. checked was7 oz more than water from tap there. you could use to etche metal. it get on a positive wire will eat thru butt conectors , if your going to phnx. seal your wires and keep off floor. speak from exp. take care g.