280 Showdown , Dates Are Set !!!

[PARKER RABE]

ITS GONNA BE FEB.24TH , IN MOORHAVEN , FL . ITS LOCATED JUST NORTH OF CLEWSTON , ON HWY.27...BOATS CAN START RUNNING AT 9 AM , YOU CAN SEE ALL PASSES MADE , BY STANDING ON THE BANK , IT IS MANDATORY , THAT ALL DRIVERS HAVE A HELMUT AND A LIFEJACKET ON WHILE MAKING PASSES ,'''' I AM NOT BRINGING PARAMEDICS TO THIS """, LIKE I DID TO THE SWANNEE......SO SAFTEY IS GONNA BE A BIG ISSUE ? WE SHOULD HAVE A CHASE BOAT THERE BUT THATS ALL!!! WE'LL BE RUNNING THE STOCK 280 SHOWDOWN , THAT DOESN'T MEAN U CAN'T RUN UNLESS U HAVE A 280 , IT JUST MEANS IF U HAVE A 2.4 OR DRAG, 260 ETC. U WILL BE WILL BE IN A DIFFERENT CLASS!!!, WE WILL DO A FULL INSPECTION OF THE BOAT THAT MORNING,AND THEN CATAGORIZE THEM , ALL BOATS ARE WELCOME , V BOTTOM OR TUNNELS, IF U WANNA SEE HOW FAST YOUR BOAT CAN GO , THIS IS THE EVENT TO COME TO !!!!!RADAR AND GPS WILL RECORD TOP SPEEDS AND BE LOGGED.TIME TRIALS WILL BE OVER AT 2 PM ACTIVITIES TO FOLLOW AFTER EVENT ....PLEASE RSVP BY INTERNET SO WE CAN DETERMINE, HOW MANY BOATS AND PEOPLE TO EXPECT...GET THERE EARLY AND HAVE YOUR BEST PROP ON !:) THERE WILL BE NO SPEEDMASTERS ALLOWED AT THIS EVENT

Because this is an unsanctioned event, YOU will be responsible for any injuries that might accure. It is imparative that you understand this for I Parker Rabe will not be responsible for ANY injuries that could happen.

[1BadAction]

what side of the locks? lake side or river side?

[Action Dave]

Sounds like a good time. I'm not going to embarass myself by doing any top speed runs. It should be fun to watch though.

[PARKER RABE]

Dont Know Keys Dave Will Be Getting On And Letting Us Know !

[PARKER RABE]

Theres Been Alot Of Talk About Having An Ambulance & Paramedics There Already And It Might Not Be A Bad Idea , There Will Be Some More Talk About It Over The Next Week !

[Airboater]

SwampCabbage is the same weekend in LaBelle ,they are having a anual bass tournament in the river not sure it will cause a problem .

[euro scott]

i wish some prop vendor would bring a few to "try"

[PARKER RABE]

airboater . are u serious ? we need to look into that then !

[Airboater]

airboater . are u serious ? we need to look into that then !
Swampcabbage is always the last full weekend of feburary ,and theres always a bass tournament with it ,

[myron]

Parker you should have it on the river side of the locks, the lake is real low right know, so running in the rim canal will be more narrow

[1BadAction]

if there is a tourney, you need to go to harney pond canal on the north side of the lake.

[DCI]

If there is a bass tourney that weekend that may put a monkey in the wrench.

[Corona Mike]

Just a thought, you can run on the west side of the locks which is the Caloosahatchee river--they use to run the kilo races there yeaaars ago--or have it in the river behind River Ranch--where the DCI 1000' shoot-out was held. Only problem with River Ranch is ramps. The problem west of the lock is LARGE!! boats! Just my $.02 Mike T. BTW I heard "someone" turned a 34 cleaver 7400 with a 1:75 gear in a S/M case!;) :eek: :eek:

[Airboater]

if there is a tourney, you need to go to harney pond canal on the north side of the lake.
Dont think that will work either they say you can even get into the lake from the canal the lake is so low ,3ft below normal .

[mercpunk]

i vote kissimmee river ranch. to it never seems to be real busy ... nothing we couldn't keep under control temporarely as far as the enviroment

[Fish]

what about spotters with radios at each end. If a boat is coming anywhere near where the passes are made, the spotter radios the other end and the run is flagged until the boat and/or wake is cleared.

[Scream And Fly]

I might be bringing some props for people to try. Either way, I'll be there with my cameras.

[1BadAction]

Dont think that will work either they say you can even get into the lake from the canal the lake is so low ,3ft below normal .


the canal is where you would want to run anyways, not the lake. theres like 10 miles of straight canal from the bridge north.

[Fish]

Bringing my cameras too Greg.

where is everyone putting in? Clewiston? Is there a ramp in moore haven? Just thinking if there is a tournament, will it be tough to find ramp spots?

[warren]

no matter how low the water is theres still plenty of water for running wont be a problem on the rim canal i run there all the time should be a great turn out :)

[warren]

there is a beautiful ramp at moorehaven 8 boats at atime can put in there is enough parking for over 125 cars and boats public ramp perfect for this event

[Fish]

there is a beautiful ramp at moorehaven 8 boats at atime can put in there is enough parking for over 125 cars and boats public ramp perfect for this event

cool, thanks warren.

[1BadAction]

Just done some investigating, the fishing tournament is only on sunday, so if you do it saturday we should be good to go in moorehaven http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/images/icons/icon14.gif

[mercpunk]

remember they are all going to be practicing all week especially saturday

[NNT]

if someone can lend me a radio,i'd be more than happy to help out spotting in the red turd :D

[warren]

this on saturday morning 900am be there jody its a perfect place

[warren]

that would be agreat idea to have spotters at both ends with radios

[1BadAction]

if someone can lend me a radio,i'd be more than happy to help out spotting in the red turd :D

Nice to see someone thats not always trying to be a downer. :D I'll run ya in my bass boat11!!1 :p

[NNT]

Nice to see someone thats not always trying to be a downer. :D I'll run ya in my bass boat11!!1 :p

If i ever get that dual cable steering from you and get my jackplate on,your toast! :D

[Lanceonthelake]

Parker you should have it on the river side of the locks, the lake is real low right know, so running in the rim canal will be more narrow
You know of anywhere south on St. Johns (say 520 Cabbage Patch south- past hwy192) to run events like this? Wasn't sure if you knew that area.

[warren]

No I Dont Know That Area Real Well Andy I Heard Your Flying Ran 125 30 Psi Water I See 130 Plus In Your Near Future

[warren]

Remember Stock 280 :) Like Dave Said You Killed At Rr3 Give Us A Chance

[DCI]

Don't worry about me. I'm new to this top end stuff, I'm just trying not to embarrass myself to bad. You guys have set the barr kinda high .But damn it is fun isn't it.

[Hot Shot Merc]

Andy you can stop disclaiming your efforts now.We get it:D

As far as radios at each end goes PFFF.Parker and I tried that at the last speed runs at the Suwannee.We talked about it at the drivers meeting and it got ignored.Hank and Dennis stated doing passes before the radio boats could get set up and they ended up doing passes while boats were still setteling in to watch anyway.Good luck with that.:rolleyes:

[DCI]

Bite me.

[dez nuts]

We know andy is testing he is not going to come to a gun fight with a butter knife.keys dave:D

[myron]

Lance I live right down the street from the Lake Washington boat ramp, you can put 2 boats in at once, the lake is fine right now but the river system is real low, there is a damm at the north end of Washington that holds the water back, up at 520 the water is real low to the point of small boats and air boats, Lake Washington has a park like setup with pavillions and is neat, but if the wind blows the shallow lake can get rough

[Lanceonthelake]

Thanks Myron,
We have all talked about alternative sites for drag racing and such and that area hasn't come up as an option, but maybe needs to be looked at.

[NNT]

well crap,i can't make it on the 24th,have a wedding to go to UGH :mad:

[FAST RALLY SPORT]

Rob Bite me. THATS NOWAY TO TALK TOO YOUR HERO :eek:

[Hot Shot Merc]

Andy just go to Lake Tarpon and get some practice youll be fine.You have the boat just get the seat time.:D

[DCI]

Lake Tarpon is not a very good place to practice top end runs due to all the boat traffic, but I think it's getting close.

[Fish]

Lake Tarpon is not a very good place to practice top end runs due to all the boat traffic, but I think it's getting close.

yeah, but the turtle sho is a fun place to sit and complain about the boat traffic!:p

[ZiemerSTV]

Let me know if you need spotters and I will bring the old STV and some 2 way radios. It's only 65 miles from our home in Punta Gorda.

[dez nuts]

i think andy and i are going to meet at roland martins in clewston early we are talking about being there late morn fri so we can do some testing and prop swaping to see what runs best he is still trying to get used to the top end thing and needs a little seat time to feel comfortable with it so we are going to try to get it on friday with some pass's and setup,i will be splashing the hot shot boat today if i have time and it gets dialed in by the 24th i will bring that boat as well if one of my buds can trailer it up. keys dave:cool:

[beer30]

Any #'s yet on Q-Shot yet :D , its been 3 hours!!!!!:eek: :eek: :cool: Chuck

[2Fast2Pass]

What happened to Holiday Park? Guess it's really not spectator friendly. You can get some funky wind gusts in those high banked ditches though. Either way I'll be there. Hopefully won't need me as a rescue boat this time. See you there. TED

[PARKER RABE]

no chit i hate running in those conditions , where its slick calm , and the wind gusts, moving the boat all around...

[PARKER RABE]

im trying to get billy joule to come and bring his champ boat , to make a few passes

[dez nuts]

Parker the wind in the canels usally are not that bad unless it is real windy hopefully it will not be we will check where it is best to run before we setup the place you will like it and for billy jouel tell him to forget the boat and bring his piano instead:D that would be cool if he come out with his boat i love watching those boats run would love to drive one.if anyone can get away on friday a few of us will be there on friday late morn we will be staying at roland martins in clewston and they have live music there at the tiki bar on friday nite's it's usally pretty good if anyone wants to come in early give me a call 305 747 0460 or just show up friday some time call when you get in town and we can let you know where we are will probally be testing somewhere .keys dave

[TUG]

:D Any # 's?:rolleyes:

[dez nuts]

I ran the q-shot once so far and went 120 so far boat handels extremely well and has a few things about it i like better than the stv acclelaration is quicker for sure and deceleration is smoother boat does seem to fly higher than what i am used to but don't think it is a issue at this point thats about all for now will post when i run some more the weather is to windy and rainy down here for any type of top end stuff right now so will keep everyone up on the progress.thanks keys dave:D

[Hot Shot Merc]

Dave 120 is good for a first run in the boat.I feel that you are the man that can make 125-130 happen if its possible.Being designed with drag racing (launching,handeling etc) in mind hopefully the Q-shot will prove to be as fast as the STV at top end with the same power.Maybe maybe not.Either way its still one bad ass boat.The River Rocket has set the bar very high.:)

[Fish]

Dave 120 is good for a first run in the boat.I feel that you are the man that can make 125-130 happen if its possible.Being designed with drag racing (launching,handeling etc) in mind hopefully the Q-shot will prove to be as fast as the STV at top end with the same power.Maybe maybe not.Either way its still one bad ass boat.The River Rocket has set the bar very high.:)

I could not agree more Rob. I think everyone is pretty curious just what the Q-shot can do with the right set-up, power, and driver, and if anyone is gonna figure it out, it will be dave.

[tunnelmike]

Go Dave, Go Dave, It's your Birthday, Go Dave, Got a buk twenty, Go Dave !! Mike

[Little Jon]

nice mike :D congrats!

[yellowallison]

GOOD LUCK DAVE on the QSHOT !!!!!!!!!! :D :D

[stylishskier]

does this mean we can see some running pix/video of the infamous red qshot now that its in new hands??;) (just messin' hotshot)
G/L Dave, I like following these threads...

Duane

[dez nuts]

when i get it dialed in there will be some pic's want to give it chance to see what it can do first.am hoping the weather gets better here soon so i can figure something out and run it a few more time and see what i can get maybe if i get it going i will bring it with me to the shootout. keys dave:rolleyes:

[1BadAction]

hoping the weather gets better here soon

should be there later in the day. 65* and not a cloud in the sky here now :D

[ZiemerSTV]

What time are you all going to start running on the 24th? I am coming from Punta Gorda with 2 way radios and a hand held GPS. Need another boat to work with me on the radio.

[dez nuts]

I hope to start early am on sat the earlier the better i think that way we get it done and everyone can do some running maybe make a trip around the rim canel or the whole lake depending on the weather i would like to try to start the topend thing around 8 or so if people are there and ready we have all day but the motors will run better early morn when its cool as long as it's not rainy i will be there fri by noon so anyone wanting to call give me a ring 305 747 0460 i heard that roland martins is sold out for fri and sat but there are plenty of hotels in town see everyone there keys dave:D

[leading edge propeller]

i wish some prop vendor would bring a few to "try"I may send a 14.5 x 32 cleaver over with parker but it is a small shaft. Let me know if anybody is interested i know most of you guy's run the large shaft prop's so iam trying to get together some of thoes for testing as well as some drag stuff. One of the offshore teams sent me 10 5 blades to lab finish so i haven't had much time for anything else. I do have 22 and 24 choppers in the small shaft for et cut's if anybody is interested. Thanks Rich. leading edge propeller.

[Tom Foley]

Rich , PM me your shipping info got one for you , Thanks , Tom .

[Capt.Doug Metko]

Rich, I'll get with you on those choppers.

[dez nuts]

hope to see some people out there friday if you plan on being there fri post something on here so we no who to look for and don't run off a leave anyone when we go running friday afternoon thanks keys dave;)

[skaterjim]

hey Dave I will be there friday about 12 Ill call you when I am close. Jim 28 skater

[PARKER RABE]

with scream and fly being down there been alot of un answered questions , i cant make it there till sat morning about 10 am , alot of people are wanting to run at 7 am , and i just cant make it that early . ill see everybody at ramp about 10-1030 and hopefully i can do some top end runs before noon?:)

[mercpunk]

Are people going to be able to watch this from the bank/shore :confused: :confused: Or is a boat going to be mandatory to watch :confused:

[Scream And Fly]

Sorry for the forum problems everyone - we're getting it all together now. I'll be there to shoot photos for a feature article. I'll be submitting the photos to Mercury Racing for possible consideration into the calendar.

Greg

[Tom Foley]

with scream and fly being down there been alot of un answered questions , i cant make it there till sat morning about 10 am , alot of people are wanting to run at 7 am , and i just cant make it that early . ill see everybody at ramp about 10-1030 and hopefully i can do some top end runs before noon?:)

Parker , theres this new invention called the alarm clock .......you set it for the necessay awakening time and barring a severe hangover it wakes you up !!! I'll call you at 4:00 am and get you up !:D

[SFRacing]

dave, what other hotels are near by?

[FLMIRAGE]

Are people going to be able to watch this from the bank/shore :confused: :confused: Or is a boat going to be mandatory to watch :confused:

Someone anwer this question! I was hoping to just hang out on the bank this time so the top end guys won't have any issues with wakes.

HOW ABOUT A MAP!

Glad to see S&F is back up and running.

MIKE

[PARKER RABE]

from what i hear u can watch right from the boat ramp , its a big place and has a big grass bank for people to set up chairs on ! with the canal leading by , should be good for greg taking pics!!!

[dez nuts]

i think there is a best western and a hoiliday inn in clewston don't have phone #s but i am sure there are rooms this is a small town and i don;t think there is that much going on in this town.i know that the tiki bar on friday nite;s is usally pretty good sometimes the have nashville singers there that are really good hopefully this weekend.you would be best to map quest this clewston fla and will give directions thanks keys dave:rolleyes:

[Scream And Fly]

Do you think it's best for me to arrive on Friday or Saturday morning?

[The Big Al]

Do you think it's best for me to arrive on Friday or Saturday morning?

If the site is working correctly you can go! But not until it's fixed!:D

[1BadAction]

If the site is working correctly you can go! But not until it's fixed!:D

LOL. :D

[Scream And Fly]

Does anyone have an exact location of the ramp so I can mapquest it?

[Hot Shot Merc]

Greg Dave said its near the intersection of highway 27 and 80.Basicly east of Alva.He said turn on to 27 and go over the real tall bridge and then turn around and head back to the bridge and the ramp is rite there.He also said you should be able to drive along the canal so if you didnt bring a boat you can still watch.Its the town of More Haven.

Fix the damn site Greg;) I get on long enough to click a thread and then it tells me the server is too busy.

[PARKER RABE]

me too this sucks ! i guess will just see everyone this weekend in moorehaven

[PARKER RABE]

if people have more questions call keys dave 305 747 0460
warren 954 214 9440 , parker 727 686 0900 if s&f is not working by then ...

[PARKER RABE]

i called a few hotels in clewston and the holiday inn was 160 a night and the best western was 158 a night :eek: ....i dont think ill be staying the night ! warren said there are some little mom and pop motels that are on 27 , but has no #s for them , hes just gonna drive there friday and hope to get a room ....for me... ill see everybody sat morning about 10....:)

[The Big Al]

Does anyone have an exact location of the ramp so I can mapquest it?
Dido for me.
E-mail it to me

smithkart@aol.com

[Scream And Fly]

If you go to http://maps.google.com and type in "moore haven, FL", you should come right up to it.

I believe this is the ramp - someone correct me if I'm wrong:

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/1015/googleearthimagegz4.jpg

[The Big Al]

Lake Okeechobee???

Man that way to for for me!

No way!

I would like to, but dam! :eek:

[SkeeterD]

all you girls friday afternoon.Rolling up in the 21 Lightning w/twinsssssss.Hopefully the country bar will be kicking.

[Hot Shot Merc]

Heres another image from farther away that shows the road that gets you there from the aproach to the big bridge.Its on highway 27.

http://home.comcast.net/~hotshotmerc/google.jpg

[Fish]

thanks greg and rob for the maps.

if anyone is looking for the directions, type in:

tobias ave, moore haven, fl 33471

in the search at maps.google.com Once the map comes up, click the "get directions" tab. type in your address and it will give you directions within about mile and you should be able to figure it out from there by looking at the pics posted above. see you guys there.

fish

[1BadAction]

is everyone running lakeside or river side of the locks?

[Ziemer]

Ya'll be safe this weekend. Warren, Andy, Dave, and anyone else running. Keep the sunny side up.:D ;) Can't wait for Monday to see all the great pics Greg will be taking. :p :D

[Scream And Fly]

I'll see you all Saturday morning. Looks like the weather will be great too.

[Frank Molé]

lucky basterds:D have a great time.......:D

[The Big Al]

lucky basterds:D have a great time.......:D

Yea they are!!!!:) !

[euro scott]

so what time is this happening?
i've heard 7,10,11... pick one

[Scream And Fly]

Scott, I'll be there at 8:00AM, loaded with cameras and lenses :)

[Airboater]

Anyone comming across Sr 80 ,do it before 8am sat ,it closes from 8am to 12 noon for the parade in LaBelle

[beer30]

We going to see any video????:) :D The people up north need a bad fix!!!!!:D Chuck

[Frank Molé]

We going to see any video????:) :D The people up north need a bad fix!!!!!:D Chuck

YES WE DO:eek: :D

[Hot Shot Merc]

Anyone comming across Sr 80 ,do it before 8am sat ,it closes from 8am to 12 noon for the parade in LaBelleThanx Paul.I was going to take that route.Maybe I'll come south on 27 from 72 instead.:)

[Scream And Fly]

We going to see any video????:) :D The people up north need a bad fix!!!!!:D Chuck

Chuck, Maureen has my video cameras, so no video tomorrow - sorry :(

I promise awesome photos though. Nice big ones. :)

[Airboater]

Thanx Paul.I was going to take that route.Maybe I'll come south on 27 from 72 instead.:)

Rob if you come later you can cross at alva and run 78 to LaBelle and up 29 to 78 again ,I think the detour is at Cowboy Way just before Labelle on Sr 80

[beer30]

Beggars can't be choosers!!!!!;) :D Chuck

[Hot Shot Merc]

My freind thats coming down with me has an older video camera.I think it has the VHS-C tape.If he gets some video do you have the equipment to convert it or whatever ?Maybe we can give it to you to post here.Just a thought.I'll talk to you there tomarrow.:)

[Scream And Fly]

Rob, I do not have any analog equipment anymore - got rid of it all. :( I might be able to convert it though.

Greg

[Dd24skater]

Have fun guy's be safe!

[Maureen M]

Chuck, Maureen has my video cameras, so no video tomorrow - sorry :(

I promise awesome photos though. Nice big ones. :)

heh heh heh, if you all want I can film the next snowfall :p

Be safe and have fun everyone - I can't wait to see the pictures! :D :)

[beer30]

heh heh heh, if you all want I can film the next snowfall :p

Be safe and have fun everyone - I can't wait to see the pictures! :D :)

I would rather you flown to Fla. and filmed the high speed running today!!!!!!:D :D ;) :p Chuck

[FAST RALLY SPORT]

NO RUNS WERE MADE FOR SPEED, TO MUCH WIND. HAD ABOUT 20 BOATS SHOW UP PARKER MADE 1 RUN AT 115mph, BUT THAT WAS IT. DRIVER BROKE A BLADE AND TRASH A LOWER, ON FRI.

[Fl Boy in ILL]

That too bad but much better safe than sorry,

Rick

[Little Jon]

Yeah man that sucks. Too bad. You guys going to try to do another one?!? Heard there were a couple of people looking for me also. Asked my dad if that was me.. :eek:

[mercpunk]

like rousch said it made a good road trip !!!!:D other than that im depressed cause the only show was andy takin off real quick and i know there is a purple mirage that waxed him on the chain :eek: :eek: :D :D so ya I am still depressed . any way I heard parks ran 115.9 GPS so lets just say 116 or round up to 120.000 GPS :p with an average or 118.912 GPS :p

[Hot Shot Merc]

I had fun anyway.It was good to see yall again.The pics will be awsome.You'll see.:)

[SkeeterD]

We found an alligator carcass on one of the beaches.Was a little windy but all in all it was just good too see everyone,We stopped at the tiki bar in Islamorada too check out the poker run boats.Those big boats are freaking insane.

[ZiemerSTV]

Drove over to Clewiston AM on Sat. Nobody running so I went back to Punta Gorda. Wind was very strong. We are going to Alva tomorrow and run to LaBelle and back.

[THE HOGG]

I Heard Parker Ran 143 Twice!!! Lets See It!!!

[Instigator]

NO RUNS WERE MADE FOR SPEED, TO MUCH WIND. HAD ABOUT 20 BOATS SHOW UP PARKER MADE 1 RUN AT 115mph, BUT THAT WAS IT. DRIVER BROKE A BLADE AND TRASH A LOWER, ON FRI.
Glad everyone was smart and safe though.

Almost jumped in the Mrs's rag top and road tripped up to spectate but knew if the wind was the same there as by me you'd have trouble.

[Hot Shot Merc]

Drove over to Clewiston AM on Sat. Nobody running so I went back to Punta Gorda. Wind was very strong. We are going to Alva tomorrow and run to LaBelle and back.Ziemer we were all in the parking lot of the Best Western around 9-9:30 and I seen you heading back towards Alva.Wished you would have seen us and turned around.

[dez nuts]

We did get to run on friday warren ran 126.1, andy said he ran 126, and i ran 129.2 on friday so we did get to run alittle during testing we just didn;t get to do it in front of everyone due to 20 knot winds sat we had fun anyway just sucked not to do 130 in front of all the people that came to watch. maybe next time. thanks keys dave:rolleyes:

[beer30]

It's funny, you wait a month, everything falling into place; And the stinking weather has to suck!!!:rolleyes: Are you guys planning another date??:) Chuck

[dez nuts]

i don;t know if we will do this 280 thing again, but i am sure there will be a top end shootout again sometime. just don't know where or when,people have to realize how dangerous going this fast in a open cockpit boat is any little thing can mean disastor at this speed alot of people think that you just get in one of these boats and go this fast and that is not the case it does take alot of seat time and understanding of what is going on with the boat to somewhat safly run this fast. hopefully evryone that decide's to try to go fast use's some common sense and takes the nesseasay procautions to do it as safly as possible, it would be a tradigity to lose a fellow boater.thanks one last thing for everyone who came out and everyone who has been following this post was nice seeing everyone and had a great time,andy&elain,kenny,&rob was fun hanging out will have to do it again sometime.thanks keys dave:cool: