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    Mercury Racing making a film of Seebold, Fountain and Earl Bentz racing history.

    More here:..http://svera.se/blogg/mercury-racing...acing-history/

    A historic event took place Tuesday when outboard tunnel boat drivers Bill Seebold, Reggie Fountain and Earl Bentz reunited for the filming of a documentary on Reggie and their time driving for the Mercury factory outboard tunnel boat racing team. (L-R): Rick Mackie, Bill Seebold, Reggie Fountain, Earl Bentz and Mike Butler.
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    This brings back memories of watching the Seebolds race at George winter park near St. Louis! Thanks men for the memories!

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    Here is some history with pictures I remember..
    Billy Seebold won the 1975 OZ World Championship race in St. Louis, USA.
    Driving a brand new “low profile” Molinari boat/Merc V-6 #190
    http://svera.se/blogg/mercury-racing...acing-history/

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    talked to the people that are doing the film, im giving them alot of video i have of reggie
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    Good..hopefully they found older videos of Mr. Bill and Earl Bentz also.

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    Does anybody know if this film ever was produced, and if so where a copy can be had?
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    I'd love to see that

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    No lie!

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    Speaking of Earl, anybody got a contact on him.....It's been years since we've spoke and would love to visit a bit!!!
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