Facts about Evinrude/Johnson racing outboards made my OMC

[Rotary John]

Cathy McConnell (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/100000260840890/?__cft__[0]=AZWtKigAX0zeSquZU4kB7vU46MrDzd_FQ961fQFeKnQvQbPNHGgW_kI5_pvM6s2UFAavmsfTpDQAEskX503BMrnB8vLtpy8rWQC pdlDlLDK1bP3ezd2Y-evXU66PpmH9hzJbURVZGSbNSqDqhO3RKXmklzSDjj2HcUJnSBcC071nMY5PJJ8Zg0IO3rQjSve2SDw&__tn__=R]-R)
Jimbo was not at this race. It appears to be a slotted Scotti with a Rotary. Mike Downard was his co-driver. The boat came to the States, Jimbo drove it in testing the blowout problems of the production 235 lower unit. After that it was sold.

William Michael Downard
(https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/100012986160505/?__cft__[0]=AZWtKigAX0zeSquZU4kB7vU46MrDzd_FQ961fQFeKnQvQbPNHGgW_kI5_pvM6s2UFAavmsfTpDQAEskX503BMrnB8vLtpy8rWQC pdlDlLDK1bP3ezd2Y-evXU66PpmH9hzJbURVZGSbNSqDqhO3RKXmklzSDjj2HcUJnSBcC071nMY5PJJ8Zg0IO3rQjSve2SDw&__tn__=R]-R)I think there were two slot deck Scotti’sat Windemere. Scotti was to drive one and I drove the other. The boat Scotti was driving blew the engine in testing and that boat didn’t run. I ran the other slot deck Scotty number 22 I think and won the race.
Downard's Windemere win.https://i2.wp.com/svera.se/blogg/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Rotary-1973-2.jpg?resize=625%2C318&ssl=1

[Rotary John]

495157 Duke of York trophy for Mike/Posey Windemere win.

[lars strom]

Duke of York trophy for Mike/Posey Windemere win.

Great..I have more from the Rotary victory in Windemere 1973 I dont think you have seen before Rotary John.
Thanks to Terry Weddell.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=495160&d=1635007644

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[lars strom]

Downard's Windemere win.

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Rotary John,

What was the main reason for not running the rotaries in Paris 1973..??
Was it because Mercury asked the Paris organization to keep them out of the race and not invite the OZ class as in Windemere..??

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[Rotary John]

Great..I have more from the Rotary victory in Windemere 1973 I dont think you have seen before @Rotary John (https://www.screamandfly.com/member.php?u=48164).
Thanks to Terry Weddell.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=495160&d=1635007644

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=495161&d=1635007653

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=495162&d=1635007661 I actually have the original of the trophy picture.

[Rotary John]

Look closely at the picture of the 2 of them in the boat. The bucket is silver (Evinrude) and the shroud is Johnson. I don't recall why it happened. They ran the modified V-4 14/23 gearcase. Don't remember why they didn't run the 15/17 as it was 10/15 MPH faster on the straights. I know in Paris they wanted the bigger foot to help control the boat in ruff water.

[lars strom]

The OMC Rotary racing engines invaded Windermere, UK 1973 with four Evinrude/Johnson boats.
Many new pictures.



https://svera.se/blogg/the-omc-rotary-racing-engines-invaded-windermere-uk-1973-with-four-evinrude-johnson-boats-many-new-pictures/

[lars strom]

Yes..a very special set of pictures never seen before..!!
James Beard driving the Evinrude Rotary installed an a Cougar tunnel.
Windermere 1973

Thanks to Terry Weddell.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=495173&d=1635027472

[Rotary John]

here's another.495175

[lars strom]

Yes..a very special set of pictures never seen before..!!
James Beard driving the Evinrude Rotary installed an a Cougar tunnel.
A refueling stop.
Looks like a different paint job in Windermere 1973.

Thanks to Terry Weddell.


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[lars strom]

More from Windermere GP 1973.

You can see the rotary powered boats behind the drivers.


https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=495198&d=1635089738

[Rotary John]

Lars: somewhere I read a write up on the Windemere race, but can't seem to find it. Any help?
Thanks, John

[lars strom]

Lars: somewhere I read a write up on the Windemere race, but can't seem to find it. Any help?
Thanks, John

Maybe this one, click the link below.
https://svera.se/blogg/omc-and-the-rotary-outboard-took-the-overall-win-in-windermere-1973/

One more from yesterday
https://svera.se/blogg/the-omc-rotary-racing-engines-invaded-windermere-uk-1973-with-four-evinrude-johnson-boats-many-new-pictures/

[lars strom]

Sunday evening Zumba in the mud room..https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/taa/1.5/16/1f603.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t55/1.5/16/1f44d.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1.5/16/2764.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2c/1.5/16/1f1fa_1f1f8.png
— with Carina Strom (https://www.facebook.com/carina.strom.5473?__cft__[0]=AZUdgCD03_ZeOt1moiQ9orHddGAhmgdFwAu057_5_UsTmcSMOeSEKEdCl8F3eKMMPjGd2wm7Z5vAFcWZUk1N7YfT3c18eg9nQtr yhAEY_C3lyWE3syUL1spRffkHNtLNIg0&__tn__=-]C*F).

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[lars strom]

THANKS Cathy McConnell (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/100000260840890/?__cft__[0]=AZWQc_CQ533wGUJnZZCnqBPuGDoXHN8KwsihfZURJCvsiB-TyDiKOyVS1W1y13pDaUvhkwHQA43jpHESEISSzFpP3u_eis2BCApPUdRYp3a8M_PKhsDyucne-W2OE60zkWs_So7T6d4DOOdwgg537JTaEtTh_1ny9ehl_oJhJT342w98BnShs1MPelYESJDwq7Y&__tn__=-UC*F)


Paris….. 1970. Tommy Posey, Johnnie Sanders, Jimbo, Paul Renault (?) French Boat Designer, Melinda McCune, and Tom McCune.

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[Rotary John]

[QUOTE=lars strom;3314137]Maybe this one, click the link below.
https://svera.se/blogg/omc-and-the-rotary-outboard-took-the-overall-win-in-windermere-1973/
Thanks, this is the one I was trying to find.

[lars strom]

A World Record from 1970.

Set by W. Shakespeare in the UIM ON class /Johnson Stinger V4 104.06 MPH.

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[lars strom]

Clear Lake, Texas 1983.
OMC challenged the Unlimited Hydroplane teams.
Renato with this #18 Molinari cat powered by twin F1-V8 engines and Jimbo McConnell raced with four F1-V8 engines.
Thanks Roberto Bigi

https://svera.se/.../renato-molinari-in-his-2-x-f1-v8.../ (https://svera.se/blogg/renato-molinari-in-his-2-x-f1-v8-powered-molinari-1983/?fbclid=IwAR1z7nNkLST-PXWyFwd5NkcF-j5uQnXXfx9Bb-8P1Wub3yUDyhXT-y0KeUg)


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[STEVERINO]

A World Record from 1971.

Set by W. Shakespeare in the UIM ON class /Johnson Stinger V4 104.06 MPH.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=495266&d=1635125726 Bill Shakespeares record run speed 118mph one way and return run of 89mph I am sure i have mentioned before in 1971 Bill tried to up this speed record at Brugge in 1971 but things never went to plan.I have no idea why this certificate says 1971 he was killed in october 1971 and set this record in oct 1970.

[lars strom]

Bill Shakespeares record run speed 118mph one way and return run of 89mph I am sure i have mentioned before in 1971 Bill tried to up this speed record at Brugge in 1971 but things never went to plan.I have no idea why this certificate says 1971 he was killed in october 1971 and set this record in oct 1970.
STEVERINO

You are correct..if you read close I guess it says the record was run October 1970 (red circle) and UIM was slow the make the certificate and thats the 1971 date in a blue circle.

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[lars strom]

Clear Lake, Texas 1983.

OMC challenged the Unlimited Hydroplane teams.
Renato and his team with his #18 Molinari cat powered by twin Evinrude F1-V8 pure race engines. I would not race this boat for all the money in the world. No safety what so ever..a thin layer of fiberglass in front of you..close to 1000 HP behind you..
You need big balls to pilot/race this rocket..!!https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t29/1.5/16/1f602.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t55/1.5/16/1f44d.png..
Thanks Cathy McConnell for the first picture never seen before.
https://svera.se/.../renato-molinari-in-his-2-x-f1-v8.../ (https://svera.se/blogg/renato-molinari-in-his-2-x-f1-v8-powered-molinari-1983/?fbclid=IwAR1YKYAD68WGjSpuTNr5M7kAgG5rzR_KG9OM2iJWCWU1O8_GvKbXwy9wuM4)

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[lars strom]

Clear Lake, Texas 1983.
OMC challenged the Unlimited Hydroplane teams.
Well..Renato drove the twin engine boat with big balls..
Not sure what type of balls it takes to race the four engine boat..https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t29/1.5/16/1f602.png
Jimbo McConnell drove the U-19 USA Racing Team boat powered by four Johnson F1-V8 pure racing outboards.. Close to 2,000 HP behind you and no safety cell..
Pretty crazy..but another boat racing fact.
Thanks Cathy for your help and pictures

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[lars strom]

(http://svera.se/blogg/facts-about-larger-racing-engines-made-by-omc-in-the-seventies-and-eighties/)
(http://svera.se/blogg/facts-about-larger-racing-engines-made-by-omc-in-the-seventies-and-eighties/)
By Lars Strom

Starting with: (http://svera.se/blogg/facts-about-larger-racing-engines-made-by-omc-in-the-seventies-and-eighties/)Paris 6 hours 1973..OMC V6 victory over Team Mercury. (http://svera.se/blogg/facts-about-larger-racing-engines-made-by-omc-in-the-seventies-and-eighties/)


https://i1.wp.com/svera.se/blogg/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Picture-01.jpg?resize=489%2C1051

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(http://svera.se/blogg/facts-about-larger-racing-engines-made-by-omc-in-the-seventies-and-eighties/)

Check this out..Mouse from OMC in the Paris 6 Hours winner.
The #20 Scotti-Craft with one of the first Johnson V6 Stinger GP


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[lars strom]

Lots of people are asking me why I am spending all the time running this thread and the FaceBook page.
Here is one of many reasons..pretty nice comment and I enjoy keeping the OMC racing history alive.
Thanks to everyone clicking in here and/or on the FaceBook page.
On the FB page Bill Grannis and I are spending lots of time screening new members.
Of ten asking per day..only around two get accepted..

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607)

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[BLisBack!]

You should write a book using all this.

-BL

[lars strom]

Thanks BLisBack!

If there was an easy way to do so I am ready but dont have the right "book contacts"

[BLisBack!]

Go with a ghost writer service. They will do the hard work for you. You just provide the material, which you've already done here.

Awesome stuff. Just do it, that way it will be preserved between two hardcovers.

-BL

[lars strom]

Dieter Schulze from Austria.
Havasu 1966

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=495408&d=1635354689


Cathy McConnell

(https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/100000260840890/?__cft__[0]=AZXUoSs3y8MyecYhc-GeZHslNWa0tHR_KtSqacLCGSThWdq3KxyAuSQ80RoG1bnzPEPDFQ_GWKrASYw1itp7PEhkmrDQ8GNiNzI2_LS89yy5egzcOlfkOS 2j8_7etJJGpnLcdELcgY05qgdYNnfJbdbb5CfQXZ_ovOnAT14GkBO0tpWRgOtlcojSTq_CMYhh3SY&__tn__=R*F)The Lake Havasu Race was always held on Thanksgiving Weekend.
In 1968, maybe 1969, Dieter and his friend, Franz, came to my Mothers house in Needles and had Thanksgiving Dinner with our Family. My Mom was a good Texas cook. It was a Great meal and friendship. Dieter and Franz both LOVED the American Holiday. https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1.5/16/2764.png https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2b/1.5/16/1f604.png

[lars strom]

Interesting picture I got from Cathy McConnell..:)
Thanks.

I also got the opportunity to race the BP 200 in South Africa but not the attention from Miss BP as Jimbo did..

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[lars strom]

Cathy McConnell

(https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/100000260840890/?__cft__[0]=AZVX9bdMmxRwRz5_8R4V1D4Kj1KPJWtUT3k7EkOU794wRdvZEHujPoSEJP_VIa-5lPOxQRl3QuKsnoueAvD5tUwMmKrdqX7Xw0JdaPIS02SdJy9n7n0sPk4CAxXGeOb9arPH59MdEOkK98jIEoybuMLLc3BLMaLl171 YaL-6UyETDwJsMRZRtqwr3QDnWL8gOVE&__tn__=R]-R)Okay…..here is the story…….this photo was taken on a PR day and Test Day. At this race, Jimbo was running the Evinrude Rotary. The wind was blowing and the water was very rough. The decision was made not to put the Rotary’s in the water. The PR people and the writers still wanted their photos and stories. Gerry’s boat was in the pits on the trailer. This photo is not in the water. Jimbo got in the cockpit and Miss BP got on the boat behind him for a photo shoot on the trailer in the pit. Someone should have laid something over Gerry’s name to prevent confusion,
but they were all too busy with Miss BP to think about that. https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tab/1.5/16/1f923.png

Now you know the rest of the story.

[Instigator]

I am blown away by Cathys memory!

We should all be way thankful for that!!!

BTW, does Jimbo not seem to have a larger than normal smile? ��

[peterse90]

BTW, does Jimbo not seem to have a larger than normal smile? ��

if you ever get a chance to meet him in person...the obvious answer is YES !!

[lars strom]

Dieter Schulze from Austria.
Havasu 1966

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Cathy McConnell

(https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/100000260840890/?__cft__[0]=AZXUoSs3y8MyecYhc-GeZHslNWa0tHR_KtSqacLCGSThWdq3KxyAuSQ80RoG1bnzPEPDFQ_GWKrASYw1itp7PEhkmrDQ8GNiNzI2_LS89yy5egzcOlfkOS 2j8_7etJJGpnLcdELcgY05qgdYNnfJbdbb5CfQXZ_ovOnAT14GkBO0tpWRgOtlcojSTq_CMYhh3SY&__tn__=R*F)The Lake Havasu Race was always held on Thanksgiving Weekend.
In 1968, maybe 1969, Dieter and his friend, Franz, came to my Mothers house in Needles and had Thanksgiving Dinner with our Family. My Mom was a good Texas cook. It was a Great meal and friendship. Dieter and Franz both LOVED the American Holiday. https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1.5/16/2764.png https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2b/1.5/16/1f604.png


So with help from willabee and Cathy McConnell we are now pretty sure Dieter Schulze won the single outboard class in the 1966 Lake Havasu race in one of his first tunnel boats.
Thank you.

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Cathy McConnell (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/100000260840890/?__cft__[0]=AZVO-CvRgSI2K1TDFy_tdKox-bx2ugUGnO0pvWX9t0-RjzTxeDBb_VInO8GQxZ2zJ3cYoJYiHi0XT__dCT0gdD72hs8N8zkCzTcPhaN8GQIGi1lliLL-adYpYty-kTinjJCojK8W9Urbo65Y54_Zc0_dtv8bgS74tP3AvdnXRkJ5Ozw3zdyJCQen6GtHTWYu85g&__tn__=R]-R)

From the Lake Havasu City World Championships 1967 program…… so this was for the 1966 Race.


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[lars strom]

Some of the Team OMC in Paris 6 Hours pit.

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[Rotary John]

[QUOTE=lars strom;3314866]Some of the Team OMC in Paris 6 Hours pit.

[/QUOTI do believe that is yours truly on the far left. Then., Alan Yah, Ward Cox, Jack leek, Clarence Blanchard, Tommy Posey, Mike Kucla, Jim Wagner.https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=495590&d=1635519148

[lars strom]

I think she is “flying” to the Zumba class today..!!..https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/taa/1.5/16/1f603.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t55/1.5/16/1f44d.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1.5/16/2764.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2c/1.5/16/1f1fa_1f1f8.png

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[lars strom]

So with help from @willabee (https://www.screamandfly.com/member.php?u=13838) and Cathy McConnell we are now pretty sure Dieter Schulze won the single outboard class in the 1966 Lake Havasu race in one of his first tunnel boats.
Thank you.

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Cathy McConnell (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/100000260840890/?__cft__[0]=AZVO-CvRgSI2K1TDFy_tdKox-bx2ugUGnO0pvWX9t0-RjzTxeDBb_VInO8GQxZ2zJ3cYoJYiHi0XT__dCT0gdD72hs8N8zkCzTcPhaN8GQIGi1lliLL-adYpYty-kTinjJCojK8W9Urbo65Y54_Zc0_dtv8bgS74tP3AvdnXRkJ5Ozw3zdyJCQen6GtHTWYu85g&__tn__=R]-R)

From the Lake Havasu City World Championships 1967 program…… so this was for the 1966 Race.


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More from Lake Havasu City 1966. I guess this is really the start of outboard tunnel boat racing. Mr. Bill was correct when I asked him over 10 years ago.
Thanks Wilfried Weiland of Austria for this picture.

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[lars strom]

Three famous OMC F1-V8 drivers in the Stockholm GP 1984 pit.
Kicco Vidoli, Renato & Bocca.

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[lars strom]

Very sad news from Spain.
R.I.P. Roger.

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[lars strom]

The boat racing world have lost one of the greatest.

Roger Jenkins was a good friend, a very tough racer and a lot of fun. From our SE class racing in Finland 1973 to many years of OE class racing with OMC & Volvo/Konig and finally F1-V8 racing.

Many fun memories from OMC Belgium when we prepared our boats for Rouen 24 hours and other European races.

Roger won the OE class World title a couple of times and than the big one **1982 Formula One World V8 Champ.**

There was no one friendlier in the pit than Rogers wife Denise.

My weekend stay in Wales years ago in Roger & Denise guestroom are memories for life.

Thanks Roger (to the right) for all the fun & crazy memories.

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[Lake X Kid]

Thanks @BLisBack! (https://www.screamandfly.com/member.php?u=73471)

If there was an easy way to do so I am ready but dont have the right "book contacts"

Ghost Writing Companies are in the business of receiving your data, and formulating it into a manuscript. You approve the final manuscript revision before it goes to book publishing.

If your going to write a journal of OMC racing and your involvement in the racing scene, then you might be satisfied with the more economical service providers. See the video by the twins.

Now if you are going to write a historical novel of said racing scene, then I would suggest you seek the higher quality writers/service. Why is Rocky The Movie very popular, is because the writers wrote the sport of boxing into a novel. Rocky's life experiences and personal relationship challenges on the streets, preparing for the fight, and inside the ring. (A more complete adaptation of the human condition, then a racing journal). A compilation of media news clippings of boat racing into a book is a racing journal.

The racing journal will have limited appeal. Attracting only people who know the racing fraternity.
A racing historical novel will appeal to the racing fraternity (if true to the spirit of racing), and also the reading public who escape into the protagonist's life, faults, and accomplishments. The reading public want to identify with the protagonist and characters in the novel.

Lars your contribution into book form, will be highly anticipated by many. Do yourself proud.


https://youtu.be/S21BBu6cUIw



https://youtu.be/p6KCFMuJKpU

[Lake X Kid]

https://youtu.be/lXXKsIwAm68

[Lake X Kid]

Congratulations to the Seebolds contribution to the Havasu Reunion & F1 Race,
in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the London Bridge at Lake Havasu.

Here are 28 attendees of the reunion gathering. Many of these photos are courtesy of Lars.


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[lars strom]

Ghost Writing Companies are in the business of receiving your data, and formulating it into a manuscript. You approve the final manuscript revision before it goes to book publishing.

If your going to write a journal of OMC racing and your involvement in the racing scene, then you might be satisfied with the more economical service providers. See the video by the twins.

Now if you are going to write a historical novel of said racing scene, then I would suggest you seek the higher quality writers/service. Why is Rocky The Movie very popular, is because the writers wrote the sport of boxing into a novel. Rocky's life experiences and personal relationship challenges on the streets, preparing for the fight, and inside the ring. (A more complete adaptation of the human condition, then a racing journal). A compilation of media news clippings of boat racing into a book is a racing journal.

The racing journal will have limited appeal. Attracting only people who know the racing fraternity.
A racing historical novel will appeal to the racing fraternity (if true to the spirit of racing), and also the reading public who escape into the protagonist's life, faults, and accomplishments. The reading public want to identify with the protagonist and characters in the novel.

Lars your contribution into book form, will be highly anticipated by many. Do yourself proud.



Thanks Lake X Kid,

Yes I know boat racing history is not a great seller. Many have tried without great result.
I my case I am thinking about mixing it up with growing up in Sweden..running my successful OMC dealership, leaving Sweden for the USA. Traveling to 48 states with different motor-homes over 25 years.
Of course boat racing all over the world, working for Kenny Brack and was part of his IRL Championship 1998 and Indy 500 win 1999.
Lots of good stuff in the pipeline.
My wife Carina did a daily dairy with pictures and info one year when we traveled the USA.
We have seen stuff very few Americans have seen..:)

[Lake X Kid]

A Book written about (normal) Self within the pulse of racing will be - hard press to sell more than 100 copies to friends and contemporaries. The larger general book reading audience/buyers (and movie fans) gravitate to character relationships and entertaining stories. The avid novel reader will yawn, when reading too much about race technology and listings of race results.

In the movies Talladega Nights & Rocky we are introduced to family members, and the separation and bonding that takes it course outside of the sport scene. Talladega Nights family scenes define who, the person, driver Will Ferrell (Ricky Bobby) is. We find Sylvester Stallion (Rocky) is awkward and not polished when asking his future wife out on their first date. And this romantic union causes friction between him and his best buddy.

In Rush, Tin Cup, & Ford vs Ferrari, we witness the rivalry of competitor drivers and corporate money. Romance drives Kevin Costner (Tin Cup) to better his pro-game, to win Rene Russo (and tournament) over his rival Don Johnson. James Hunt’s playboy lifestyle is, antithesis to Niki Lauda methodical seriousness and with contempt it drives him on, to compete against Hunt in the movie Rush.

A League of Their Own is, coincidental representative of Boat Racing. Boat racing, like girls baseball, does not draw large crowds to their respective events. Yet reluctant Tom Hanks (the intoxicated coach) and his girl’s team captivate viewers, with coach and players dialogue exchanges. The girls reveal star quality and competitive spirit to the local fans.

Novels give writers artistic license to larger than life characters and amazing storylines. Hollywood script writers are professionals and give us a synopsis of what is successful.
Future historical-novel writers of Boat Racing can learn wise techniques from the Hollywood pros. :thumbsup:

to be continued ...

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[Lake X Kid]

Novels give writers artistic license to larger than life characters and amazing storylines. Hollywood script writers are professionals and give us a synopsis of what is successful.
Future historical-novel writers of Boat Racing can learn wise techniques from the Hollywood pros. :thumbsup:

Exaggerate the Hollywood suave and good looks of (i.e. Johnny Sanders, Bob Spalding, Bill Seebold) the drivers (women readers are attracted to approachable, confident, and good looking leading men). Include the pressure to secure and maintain a corporate sponsor (i.e. OMC, Mercury, NGK). Disclose the driver’s motivation to win, and to place the sport’s danger in a convenient perspective of risk and reward.

Add hyperbole to the owners (i.e. Carl Kiehkaefer, Bernie Little, Al Copeland) wealth, lifestyle, play toys, and extravagant spending. Over the top celebrations post wins.

Include Drivers dynamic with wives and/or girlfriends; integrate on the pages the ladies’ charm, beauty, vivacious, romance, sexiness, flirtations, affairs, and loyalty.

Reveal the drivers’ family members at home, shop, and in the pits. Nepotism, work ethics, and friction with the race team will help, the readers to better identify with the characters.

A rogue’s shady dealing adds counterpoint to the protagonist’s lifestyle. And the storyline is always better with a mischievous counterpart (Don Aronow, Cocaine Cowboys). Many cowboy movies have the bad guys wearing black hats.

A great novel which people/readers can identify with the protagonist (main character) and root-for, will bring extra new fans to the Sport of Boat Racing.

[lars strom]

10 Years ago today Roger Jenkins posted this on my FaceBook page.:)
R.I.P..https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1.5/16/2764.png



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Roger in the #9 Velden/Gordon's Gin/Johnson V8 1981

[lars strom]

#15..Barry Woods in a Scotti-Craft/Evinrude Super Strangler V-4.
Paris 6 Hours 1972.

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[lars strom]

The 1981 Molinari F1-V8 model boat, made out of wood/fiberglass. (I wish this picture was color.)
Renato racing in UK.

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[lars strom]

One more thing from the Racers Reunion in Havasu..:)

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[lars strom]

Renato Molinari in his titanium and carbon fiber F1-V8 boat powered by a racing Evinrude V8.
Probably the "Hottest Single" ever.
The year is 1982.
Thanks Alan Green.

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[Noah Burns]

Those V8 era boats were so cool, a great time of innovation for the sport. I wish I had been able to see them run.

The post from Mercury about Havasu is great but also disheartening because it shows their continued irreverence to American tunnel racing. the APX series of engines are great, true works of mechanical art but they are not relevant to the NGK series at this time, nor in the near future in my opinion. The series (teams in this case) is low budget, that is obvious to anyone watching, and the engine package they are running is so dumbed down it's ridiculous but they're essentially forced to do so for lack of real options. The APX engines would be awesome to see in competition here in the US, and I am fully on board with four stroke tech. but these teams can build a dozen steel bore 220hp carb motors for what one of those four strokes will cost them. I don't pretend to know the answer, and maybe there is no answer other than continue on the course they are on now I don't know. I do know that the racing today is neither as competitive nor as fun to watch as it was 20-25 years ago.

[lars strom]

Noah Burns

Thanks,
Without digging to dip in the Mercury racing on this OMC thread but sponsorship and popularity has always been the biggest issue for tunnel boat racing.
Paris, Pittsburgh and Stockholm GP did get hundreds of thousands of spectators..but no income for the race organization..
I think Charlie Strang hit the nail in this report..

The last pictures is me in Pittsburgh 1983..lots of spectators..

OMC F1-V8 racing by Charlie Strang

USF1 United States Formula One

The when, where, who and why of the V-8 racing circuit will all be found in the following story.

When we at OMC were developing a V-8 “fishing motor”, circa 1980, we decided to build a racing version of it to replace our Wankel outboards which had been barred from most European races.

Since there were few places to race a 3-1/2 liter outboard in the USA at that time (other than enduros) we decided to race them primarily in Europe. In UIM, the 3-1/2 liters put the V-8 into class OZ (unlimited displacement). At a meeting in Europe the UIM decided OZ would henceforth be known as Formula One. In 1981 the John Player tobacco company of England sponsored the John Player World Championship series for Formula One. There were 10 V-8s running there in 1981, plus a number of Merc V-6 engines.

In the fall of 1982 Bob Spalding realized that the V-8s were running faster in competition than the Class X outboard hydro record—so he ran a Kilo on Lake Windermere in his tunnel boat at 139.66 mph. Not long after, Rick Frost—also of England—ran a Kilo in his F-1 tunnel boat at 144.16.

In those days tunnel boat design had not kept up with the available power and we had 4 deaths in 4 months. This led to the development of the safety cockpit—financially sponsored by both OMC and Mercury—which did a fantastic job of reducing risk.

During 1985 OMC’s European operation had a problem with a race promoter who spent ridiculous sums on F-1—about 3.2 million in one summer! As a result, I pulled the plug on F-1 in Europe for 1986.

This incident, plus all we had spent on racing in the factory battles of the 1970s and early 1980s, convinced me we were not getting our money’s worth out of the sport—with top-notch factory teams holding great races in remote locations—and the publicity was zilch.

We then decided to concentrate on racing the V-8s in the USA—where most large outboards were sold—and to try to fund it with sponsor money. In other words, to use other companies’ money to promote our product through racing.

We hired the top sports promotion company in the USA—or maybe the world—to find sponsors for outboard racing. Four months and $600,000 in fees later they told us that outboard racing was of no interest to the public and sponsorship was not to be had.

We decided to try it anyway, following where possible the example set by car racing. OMC’s VP for Marketing, Ron Ingram, and I decided on a USA Formula One circuit with the following points in mind:

1. We would have a series of 6 to 8 races in the USA, open to drivers from all over the world.
2. It would be an F-1 series with the only limitation being that the engines must be available to anyone on the open market—to avoid the expensive and promotionally useless factory competition of the past. I think we set the required number of engines produced at 50. (This led to an interesting and even amusing lawsuit with Mercury.)
3. Our races would only be held at metropolitan locations with good press facilities.
4. The race would always be held in conjunction with existing major waterfront shows or events to insure a maximum crowd on race days.
5. We would have large prize purses, never before seen in boat racing, to excite the media—and the teams.
We then met with representatives of ABC, NBC and CBS to determine the ideal format. The networks designed a one-hour format for ideal TV coverage. This was the source of the 45 minute feature event—still used today at times.

We found a great series sponsor in Champion Spark Plug who regularly brought their distributors and dealers to the races and who also promoted the F-1 races in their ads. OMC also put much money into each race to make it a top-notch event worthy of media attention.

If I remember rightly, we started the US F-1 series in 1986—with over $600,000 in prize money for 7 races. We had plenty of European teams and plenty of US entrants. Probably the top event each year was Pittsburgh—where the police had a real job keeping the huge crowds in safe viewing areas.

The US F-1 series went on for about 4 years with all the top US and European F-1 drivers involved. There were always a few Mercs in the field, but only Bill Seebold was ever competitive—particularly on the shorter courses where the big V-8 boats had a bit more difficulty on the turns. The speeds were high—on the 1-1/2 mile course at Beaumont, Texas, Ben Robertson set a lap speed record of 141.33 mph. They were great races.

We thought it was a great series—as did the teams and the boating press—but the public interest did not warrant the cost. The TV networks finally told us that the F-1 events were great—but that boat racing simply could not draw enough attention to create adequate advertising income for the networks. As I recall, they commented that car racing could attract huge followings because, at that time, about 150 million Americans had cars and could relate to them—while only about 10 million Americans had boats.

At any rate, it became very clear that what was probably the best outboard racing circuit of all time could not justify its cost in terms of promotion, publicity and sales.

So – in 1990 I pulled the plug on the OMC F-1 circuit and we went to putting the money into grass-roots racing by producing the 2, 3 and 4 cylinder engines for OPC and sponsoring activity for those classes.

Now you know why I smile sadly when I hear a would-be promoter telling how he will make millions by turning some boat-racing class into the “next NASCAR”!

The V-8 Johnsons and Evinrudes are long gone. About all that remains on the record books is Bob Wartinger’s 176.586 mph speed record of 1989—with a V-8 on a three-point hydro.

So who did all this? As I recall, from the technical side, Jim Nerstrom handled the racing version of the V-8 in OMC Marine Engineering, where Edgar Rose was OMC’s VP. Gary Garbrecht and Les Calhoun did a great deal of development work and boat testing at Gary’s Second Effort operation in Florida. Jack Leek, OMC’s race boss had a finger in everything every where.

Bob DeGrenier was the guy who actually set up and ran the events. OMC Marketing guy, Barry Caris, oversaw OMC’s PR and promotional activity and co-ordinated the race setup with DeGrenier.

Charlie Strang


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[Rotary John]

Strang was correct, watching a bunch of OMC engine running around didn't create a lot on interest. Same of UIM in Europe where a bunch of Merc's run around. Nascar is partially successful because you have Ford Chevy, Dodge and Toyota running around. People can relate to that cause they also drive Ford, Chevy Dodge and Toyota's. One thing Strand didn't mention was when the rotaries ran, record crowds showed up and race promoters begged for it to run at their race. Something new and exciting drew crowds. I wonder if a 2l race class whether it is 2 stroke, 4 stroke or rotary would generate enough interest?

[Noah Burns]

Lars, I fully agree about the point of the org. not making any money from events being a big downfall to the overall success of racing, I still don't understand why it is done but it is not my pill to swallow. When I was young and going to the races there were some you had to pay to attend and some you didn't, in my experience the ones that had a gate, were the better races. Save for Augusta, Pittsburgh and some others.

The V8 generation of the series seemed to draw huge crowds, I guess all we can do is ask what was different about that versus any other time that attendance was lesser?

[Noah Burns]

Some sort of something "new" as you say to evoke interest is a great start, the problem is cost at this point. And with Mercury being the only ob company with a racing division it hampers the nascar aspect of things with multiple entries. In my lifetime it has been mainly mother merc on all of the series save for the mid 80s with the v8, I was too young then to have understood. I have seen OMC as well as Yamaha powered boats win in the years since I really started to understand what was going on late 80s ish.

If the APX series of engines is what will lead to the increased interest that we all desire, I am all for it, I just fear that it is not in the cards.

I have long thought that the resurgence of a Mod-VP type class would help as much as anything to get the grass roots level interest back. Draw them in with a boat that looks and sounds like the one in their garage, and keep them wowed with the tunnels. That's how my family got into racing, no reason it couldn't happen again!


Something new and exciting drew crowds. I wonder if a 2l race class whether it is 2 stroke, 4 stroke or rotary would generate enough interest?

[Lake X Kid]

Some sort of something "new" as you say to evoke interest is a great start, the problem is cost at this point.


3. Our races would only be held at metropolitan locations with good press facilities.

Location, location, location.
We all have been to race sites, where there were more waterfowl then resident’s homes on the lakefront. I never understood the logic. How will you generate excitement for people to come and watch a boat race in remote areas?

Like Charlie Strang mention, you need to go to “metropolitan locations” to draw people to the new experience of watching a boat race in their neighborhood. I have witnessed crowds in Amsterdam, and Bristol England, where the race was a local big event. And today, I see healthy spectator numbers at Long Beach and San Diego California.

I understand the importance of a series formula (competitive and affordable) and media coverage, however location is paramount for regional success and national attention. If I were a promoter/organizer my first attention would be the race site location. A prime location (is sort of free advertising) would be an attraction for larger attendance by locals and media coverage.

[Noah Burns]

I absolutely agree. The last NGK race for example, excellent location for a race, beautiful area, everything... could not have been more than 1000-1500 people actually spectating.


3. Our races would only be held at metropolitan locations with good press facilities.

Location, location, location.
We all have been to race sites, where there were more waterfowl then resident’s homes on the lakefront. I never understood the logic. How will you generate excitement for people to come and watch a boat race in remote areas?

Like Charlie Strang mention, you need to go to “metropolitan locations” to draw people to the new experience of watching a boat race in their neighborhood. I have witnessed crowds in Amsterdam, and Bristol England, where the race was a local big event. And today, I see healthy spectator numbers at Long Beach and San Diego California.

I understand the importance of a series formula (competitive and affordable) and media coverage, however location is paramount for regional success and national attention. If I were a promoter/organizer my first attention would be the race site location. A prime location (is sort of free advertising) would be an attraction for larger attendance by locals and media coverage.

[WaterZebra]

Strang was correct, watching a bunch of OMC engine running around didn't create a lot on interest. Same of UIM in Europe where a bunch of Merc's run around. Nascar is partially successful because you have Ford Chevy, Dodge and Toyota running around. People can relate to that cause they also drive Ford, Chevy Dodge and Toyota's. One thing Strand didn't mention was when the rotaries ran, record crowds showed up and race promoters begged for it to run at their race. Something new and exciting drew crowds. I wonder if a 2l race class whether it is 2 stroke, 4 stroke or rotary would generate enough interest?

Nah............OMC's marketing efforts were non-existent. I would have driven 12 hours to any USA site to watch/hear it run. Running in Provo UT was virtually unheard of by dealers in Seattle. The rotary racing was much akin to that of the turbine running at Indy.

[lars strom]

3. Our races would only be held at metropolitan locations with good press facilities.

Location, location, location.
We all have been to race sites, where there were more waterfowl then resident’s homes on the lakefront. I never understood the logic. How will you generate excitement for people to come and watch a boat race in remote areas?

Like Charlie Strang mention, you need to go to “metropolitan locations” to draw people to the new experience of watching a boat race in their neighborhood. I have witnessed crowds in Amsterdam, and Bristol England, where the race was a local big event. And today, I see healthy spectator numbers at Long Beach and San Diego California.

I understand the importance of a series formula (competitive and affordable) and media coverage, however location is paramount for regional success and national attention. If I were a promoter/organizer my first attention would be the race site location. A prime location (is sort of free advertising) would be an attraction for larger attendance by locals and media coverage.

I think the tunnel boats popularity (if it ever was one) peaked in the seventies..As a very good friend of the Seebold's I hate to write this but all the work they put in to the 2021 Havasu race a few weeks ago..the race did not get a big crowd..

[Instigator]

In my humble opinion, tunnel boat racing has never been done properly.

Add the motor politics to that…, it only survives until a/the factory pulls the plug.

I still have a dozen or so races on VHS.
Half are commented by a guy thats never seen a tunnel boat in person.
No idea about lift, C. of G., acceleration vs top end.

The racers in the crowd know.
First time spectators??
No clue.

We need cameras around the course.
I know, that ship has sailed.

Best on board video i ever saw was, Mr Bill.
You could hear the motor (screaming its guts out!), see the tach (very rare) and see through the wind screen.

May have even been testing buy didnt matter.
He was driving the wheels off of it, around the outside!!!

Run that 30 sec clip, once an hr before the race, overhead to crowd, then hand a mic to somone that knew what the hell they were watching!

IMO, cannot involve motor co’s cuz we want rednecks in the stands arguing about Merc Vs, OMC, Yammi, etc.

If its just Merc against Merc, it will only be us.
Same as its always been.

Im building a V-6 OMC looper for a customer (when i get off my ass!) for the F-150 class of tunnel boat racing.

Pretty cool grass roots class.
Attempting at fairness amongst breeds.



I think the tunnel boats popularity (if it ever was one) peaked in the seventies..As a very good friend of the Seebold's I hate to write this but all the work they put in to the 2021 Havasu race a few weeks ago..the race did not get a big crowd..

[Lake X Kid]

In my humble opinion, tunnel boat racing has never been done properly.
...
We need cameras around the course.
I know, that ship has sailed.

Best on board video i ever saw was, Mr Bill.
You could hear the motor (screaming its guts out!), see the tach (very rare) and see through the wind screen.
.

I have for years been hoping the film crews would film near the water's surface, near the turn buoy and inside the race course. And get the perspective of a Tunnel Boat diving into the corner, and pulling G's, and then accelerating out of the corners.
Cornering is one of the premier achievements of Tunnel Outboards, and sets it apart from other motorsports, and needs to showcased on TV.


https://youtu.be/l5P4cYEwncA


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[Instigator]

That has been my attitude from day one.

Load the commentaor in a 2 seater and do a couple laps ��

[lars strom]

My friend Bo Nilsson's letters from Dieter Schulze when he purchased a new UIM SE class cat 1972. Cost complete without engine $925.00..

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[lars strom]

Bo Nilsson in his UIM SE class Schulze..you can see me in the spray in the background.

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[Noah Burns]

they use to do that. hell even one of the guys from top gear took laps with Billy years ago, one of the best tunnel boat videos I've ever seen because you can tell he is blown away at what the boat is capable of.


That has been my attitude from day one.

Load the commentaor in a 2 seater and do a couple laps ��

[lars strom]

There was also a JPS 2 seater with Johnson V6 power. I think this is from Lago di Como.

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=391806&d=1510267754


OMC used plenty of different two seaters..before and after races to promote events.

[lars strom]

Roger Jenkins taking press people on a ride in his Velden/Carlsberg Beer/Evinrude V6 2 seater at the OMC racing headquarter in Bruges, Belgium

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More 2 seaters..

[lars strom]

OMC hired Pro One 1985 and they did a fantastic job promoting the F1-V8 racing same year but could not sign up long time big sponsors.

https://svera.se/blogg/pro-one-the-uim-f1-v8-race-promotor-1985/

[lars strom]

The Dream Start for F1-V8 racing 1985. Munich, Germany Pro One´s first event..

Full report with result by Rosalind Nott, Powerboat & Waterskiing.


https://svera.se/blogg/f1-v8/the-dream-start-for-f1-v8-racing-1985-munich-germany-pro-ones-first-event/

[lars strom]

Even the "Zumba Queen" have been onboard..:)

https://svera.se/blogg/carina-in-a-f1-champ-boat-with-mr-bill-1996/


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[Mark Poole ModVP]

The IOGP series was well run and had a good spectator following. Early on, River Race Augusta packed the river banks with paying spectators. I completely agree about the Mod-VP class. I can tell you for a fact that a big chunk of the people that attended those races came to watch that class. Brand warfare...between boat brands. People could relate to that.

The hottest single? That would be Mr. Bill at Bristol 1982. What he pulled off at that race was a true feat in the world of motorsports.

[lars strom]

Cees Van Der Velden took the cameraman onboard to a different level 1983...(well its a female)

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[lars strom]

Another picture of the first OMC V8 built in the sixties.

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[largecar91]

Old school "Go Pro":eek:

[Rotary John]

More than 1 guy tried stacking 2 V-4's on top of each other. Most of them didn't work very well.

[lars strom]

Not !00% sure why..but Roger Jenkins last F1-V8 race in Liege, Belgium 1984.. he raced a Hodges instead of a Burgess.
(I have been told there was a fall out between David Burgess and Roger and Roger did not like his new Hodges)
The first picture is from Liege and the second one from London when he announced his retirement and walked away without be part of the London GP 1984.

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[lars strom]

More than 1 guy tried stacking 2 V-4's on top of each other. Most of them didn't work very well.

Yes..here is another one..

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[Instigator]

IMO, the OMC V-8 days were the best.

2nd would be IOGP.

But, V-8’s against V-8s and 2.4s against 2.4s.

I know theyve had multiple 2 seat boats too.

My vision is:

Take the two seat boat to Firebird Lake, now owned by Forest Lucas of Lucas Oil fame.

He is a huge fan of motorsport and has spent a ton supporting it.
His son Morgan, ran Top Fuel Dragsters.

Do a board room presentation then load him in the boat for a couple laps around his course.
Thats known as the closer.

6 to 8 races a yr, major metropolis areas, let him collect the marketing revenue.

Just sayin..

Oh yeah, and a race commentator, screaming in the PA, keeping fans on their feet!

[Mark Poole ModVP]

I was wondering what was going on with Firebird lake. Cool idea the way they built it with the sloped wave cancelling strip down the middle. Why did they stop racing OPC there? They raced a lot there in the mid '70's.

[Noah Burns]

Tim and someone else already did an exhibition for Lucas up in Missouri at their boat racing specific facility... nothing came of it.



IMO, the OMC V-8 days were the best.

2nd would be IOGP.

But, V-8’s against V-8s and 2.4s against 2.4s.

I know theyve had multiple 2 seat boats too.

My vision is:

Take the two seat boat to Firebird Lake, now owned by Forest Lucas of Lucas Oil fame.

He is a huge fan of motorsport and has spent a ton supporting it.
His son Morgan, ran Top Fuel Dragsters.

Do a board room presentation then load him in the boat for a couple laps around his course.
Thats known as the closer.

6 to 8 races a yr, major metropolis areas, let him collect the marketing revenue.

Just sayin..

Oh yeah, and a race commentator, screaming in the PA, keeping fans on their feet!

[Noah Burns]

reminds me of the twin 12 merc that was built at one time. Amazing that they put two powerheads together and thought that the stock gearcase would last underneath double (at least) the power it was designed for.


Yes..here is another one..

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[lars strom]

Tim and someone else already did an exhibition for Lucas up in Missouri at their boat racing specific facility... nothing came of it.

Correct and I was there for both the tunnel boat racing and drag boat racing.
Lucas Oil was the main sponsor and promoter for the drag boat series but closed it down after a few years for lack of interest.

Tim Seebold and Lake Lucas know the Formula for speed

https://www.lakeexpo.com/news/lake_news/tim-seebold-and-lake-lucas-know-the-formula-for-speed/article_7daff262-2941-11e4-936f-0019bb2963f4.html

[lars strom]

My report from the boat race at “Lake Lucas”

Terry Rinker drove to victory in the first F1 race at Lucas Oil Speedway.

https://svera.se/blogg/terry-rinker-drove-to-victory-in-the-first-f1-race-at-lucas-oil-speedway/

[lars strom]

Time to go outboard racing at Lucas Oil Speedway

https://svera.se/blogg/time-to-go-outboard-racing-at-lucas-oil-speedway/ (https://svera.se/blogg/time-to-go-outboard-racing-at-lucas-oil-speedway/)

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[lars strom]

Johnson or Merc power for Tim Seebold at Lucas Oil Speedway??
https://svera.se/blogg/johnson-or-merc-power-for-tim-seebold-at-lucas-oil-speedway/ (https://svera.se/blogg/johnson-or-merc-power-for-tim-seebold-at-lucas-oil-speedway/)

[lars strom]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBPD857lgJQ

[lars strom]

Champion Boat Racer Tim Seebold testing F1 PROP Tour boat at Lucas Oil Speedway.


https://svera.se/blogg/champion-boat-racer-tim-seebold-testing-an-f1-hydro-at-lake-lucas/ (https://svera.se/blogg/champion-boat-racer-tim-seebold-testing-an-f1-hydro-at-lake-lucas/)


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[lars strom]

Drag Boat Festival at Lucas Oil Speedway this weekend.
The 7 million dollar new boat racing arena is very nice only a few miles from Larina Ranch.


https://svera.se/blogg/drag-boat-festival-at-lucas-oil-speedway-this-weekend/


(https://svera.se/blogg/drag-boat-festival-at-lucas-oil-speedway-this-weekend/)
(https://svera.se/blogg/drag-boat-festival-at-lucas-oil-speedway-this-weekend/)https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=495917&d=1636038356 (https://svera.se/blogg/drag-boat-festival-at-lucas-oil-speedway-this-weekend/)

[lars strom]

I was watching this very close from start when Lucas Oil family spent millions of dollars to build a beautiful boat racing arena only a few miles from our Larina Ranch in Missouri.

Took my friends to https://www.lucasoilspeedway.com/ many times during the construction of "lake Lucas"
Bragging about this everywhere.."boat racing is going to be great again"..!!
This was finally it..our own boat racing arena.
All pictures by me.
My friend Wilbur was responsible for the build of this enormous man made lake.
We where at the Grand Opening, drag racing and F1 Tunnel boat racing.
Lucas Oil and others tried hard to promote boat racing in many forms but could not get it going.
Dirt cars/trucks and other forms of car racing is doing great..Boat racing is more or less no more at this fantastic boat racing arena.
I was wrong..!!..

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[Noah Burns]

They still drag boat race out there several times a year, it's a shame it never took off for tunnels tho.


I was watching this very close from start when Lucas Oil family spent millions of dollars to build a beautiful boat racing arena only a few miles from our Larina Ranch in Missouri.

Took my friends to https://www.lucasoilspeedway.com/ many times during the construction of "lake Lucas"
Bragging about this everywhere.."boat racing is going to be great again"..!!
This was finally it..our own boat racing arena.
All pictures by me.
My friend Wilbur was responsible for the build of this enormous man made lake.
We where at the Grand Opening, drag racing and F1 Tunnel boat racing.
Lucas Oil and others tried hard to promote boat racing in many forms but could not get it going.
Dirt cars/trucks and other forms of car racing is doing great..Boat racing is more or less no more at this fantastic boat racing arena.
I was wrong..!!..

[lars strom]

Sad but this is perfect boat racing arena..is just sitting empty..
If someone is ready to spend money to get tunnel boat racing going..
Call Lucas Oil Speedway..pretty sure they need you.

[lars strom]

They still drag boat race out there several times a year, it's a shame it never took off for tunnels tho.

Well..We have been to the drag boat races a few times..but very few spectators. (less than 100)
Later same day thousands of people is coming in for dirt racing at night.

First picture is Carina & Bob Morgan..(R.I.P.)

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[lars strom]

Nice poster I found in an old file.
Not sure from who but thanks.

Parker 9 Hours - 1974.



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[lars strom]

Renato Molinari in his titanium and carbon fiber F1-V8 boat powered by a racing Evinrude V8.
Probably the "Hottest Single" ever.
The year is 1982.
Thanks Alan Green.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=495798&d=1604249694

A few more pictures of this Italian beauty..I got the opportunity to look close at this race boat in the pit 1982.
Extremely nice in details..I would compare it to a new Ferrari F-40


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[lars strom]

Nice poster I found in an old file.
Not sure from who but thanks.

Parker 9 Hours - 1974.



https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=495933&d=1636051837

:):):):iagree:

Bert Serra (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/100001741228517/?__cft__[0]=AZWnGLJXqEvJ0k7B5z-ByGz2YzuvwKmkPHB73WVQUmRGvkIQh0RqV0Pzz_hCbn_08xUVGqV9aywdzoPE7VyzGK5WhwcJL6J2je3YgfJfbeYRWKzlGX2Ql7P Ck6Z_CgVnG_6GQwV0-9fW4426mYv6Etbt8vv-VePCqrQeOKvzGrKAleL4v7gTeF1KL2luTTgCtQE&__tn__=R]-R)

Jimbo and Posey with Rotaries. We were fourth boat back with a Mercury, Seebold was the third boat back. They were so far ahead of us that was a joke.

[Rotary John]

:):):):iagree:

Bert Serra (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/100001741228517/?__cft__[0]=AZWnGLJXqEvJ0k7B5z-ByGz2YzuvwKmkPHB73WVQUmRGvkIQh0RqV0Pzz_hCbn_08xUVGqV9aywdzoPE7VyzGK5WhwcJL6J2je3YgfJfbeYRWKzlGX2Ql7P Ck6Z_CgVnG_6GQwV0-9fW4426mYv6Etbt8vv-VePCqrQeOKvzGrKAleL4v7gTeF1KL2luTTgCtQE&__tn__=R]-R)

Jimbo and Posey with Rotaries. We were fourth boat back with a Mercury, Seebold was the third boat back. They were so far ahead of us that was a joke. Bert; The rotaries were 1973, this was '74 with the V-6's.

[lars strom]

Bert; The rotaries were 1973, this was '74 with the V-6's.

Correct John..thats why I put in those smiles..
V6 Super Strangler/SingerGP power..!!

[lars strom]

Greg Foster is looking forward to next years UIM F1 Series.
Stay strong my friend..https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t55/1.5/16/1f44d.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1.5/16/2764.png
— in Lake Havasu City, Arizona (https://www.facebook.com/Lake-Havasu-City-Arizona-113314615349271/?__cft__[0]=AZXItVR_TIHBV3_r5thujprOpGElDKy3CIXRf7uxhmgNRtnLoSY5vd6CKPcOUz75QH99vLHZ3jlL_Nx9T1ruUNWisMJw9uwC_Eq ggPiPZLWu7Fmi20q8UCE-0oaQk0nijmeUgZe_WNGz0-_4ykuXOB4M2H0WGm56_4nS4rcuUF1RjqDutCTxmfqevEvHXpXwXaE&__tn__=kC*F).

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Please..Pray for Greg and his recovery..https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1.5/16/2764.png

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[lars strom]

Lars Strom (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/1020429044/?__cft__[0]=AZVnzS9x7hXgvV2OSeTpGAO-yvabtMSFISqsLIToDYwieh0lZVkeslWD0VseUu_iblIO1TnLk-HJ3gzfozgWGuwPsoLJjI2WXcyEpaKNED6olYvO-XLxEajIM8d7DM6t1JshhBueRjYuDLFmz6PBdJc4&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R) is at Holme Pierrepont Canoe Club (https://www.facebook.com/HPPCanoeClub/?__cft__[0]=AZVnzS9x7hXgvV2OSeTpGAO-yvabtMSFISqsLIToDYwieh0lZVkeslWD0VseUu_iblIO1TnLk-HJ3gzfozgWGuwPsoLJjI2WXcyEpaKNED6olYvO-XLxEajIM8d7DM6t1JshhBueRjYuDLFmz6PBdJc4&__tn__=kC%2CP-R).
Nottingham, United Kingdom (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nottingham-United-Kingdom/109916022364166?__cft__[0]=AZVnzS9x7hXgvV2OSeTpGAO-yvabtMSFISqsLIToDYwieh0lZVkeslWD0VseUu_iblIO1TnLk-HJ3gzfozgWGuwPsoLJjI2WXcyEpaKNED6olYvO-XLxEajIM8d7DM6t1JshhBueRjYuDLFmz6PBdJc4&__tn__=%2CP-R)

Holme Pierrepont rowing lake outside Nottingham was the perfect place for tunnel boat racing.
1981 was my second year racing there in the UIM OE/F3 class and it was a major racing war with UK's great John Hill.
This is the start in one of four heats over the weekend.
#52 John Hill in his Burgess/Evinrude is already on the way..in this starting picture
I guess my #1 red Burgess/AKAI/Evinrude was a bit slow to get going but very fast at the end of the very long straight aways.
After two days of racing..(four heats) the Viking was on top after swimming in one heat.
Great memories and I am not sure who should get the picture credit.
Thanks

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[lars strom]

The entry list in Nottingham 1981.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=495949&d=1636073049

[WaterZebra]

Please..Pray for Greg and his recovery..https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1.5/16/2764.png

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This is why the Havasu 21 event was significant. Lot of those who attended may not be around for the next event (if there is one?)

[lars strom]

Greg Foster update.

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[Noah Burns]

Praying for Greg, I have always been a fan of his! Love his driving style!

[lars strom]

Lars Strom (https://www.facebook.com/lars.strom.14?__cft__[0]=AZXtjHGmw_Hqe72pk-qA4BF-iWskZGnvc744oCmh51uit8bRYCpVPk9-dntX1-ciMsE0ltuxnsFHHLzthTnrEiDQVlt8gsoI-9Rpegy07vQa9yV3HlsEqYzn5aXGmos8Shgw91Fxyj4LNu3qdxAvyl-z&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R) is with Carina Strom (https://www.facebook.com/carina.strom.5473?__cft__[0]=AZXtjHGmw_Hqe72pk-qA4BF-iWskZGnvc744oCmh51uit8bRYCpVPk9-dntX1-ciMsE0ltuxnsFHHLzthTnrEiDQVlt8gsoI-9Rpegy07vQa9yV3HlsEqYzn5aXGmos8Shgw91Fxyj4LNu3qdxAvyl-z&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R)
Whiteman Air Force Base (https://www.facebook.com/Whiteman-Air-Force-Base-106068449424385/?__cft__[0]=AZXtjHGmw_Hqe72pk-qA4BF-iWskZGnvc744oCmh51uit8bRYCpVPk9-dntX1-ciMsE0ltuxnsFHHLzthTnrEiDQVlt8gsoI-9Rpegy07vQa9yV3HlsEqYzn5aXGmos8Shgw91Fxyj4LNu3qdxAvyl-z&__tn__=kC%2CP-R).


Memories for life..!!..https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1.5/16/2764.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1.5/16/2764.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t55/1.5/16/1f44d.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t55/1.5/16/1f44d.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2c/1.5/16/1f1fa_1f1f8.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2c/1.5/16/1f1fa_1f1f8.png
Saturday November 5 2011..(10 years ago today)
Very powerful friends was visiting us..
In mid October 2011 Whiteman Air Force Base knocked on our door..they where very friendly and said our 200 acre ranch was perfect for them to use for military training purposes. I was very surprised but honored..
Of course you are more than welcome to use our place..but please promise do not drop any bombs..was my answer with a smile.
He also smiled and said of course not..
So early Saturday morning November fifth Whiteman Air Force Base landed two Black Hawk helicopters on our Larina Ranch.
Military trucks and people came by the entry gate.
A few Warthog military Aircrafts was circulating above our ranch.
Lots of military people was running around on our place all day.
Carina, me and Lucky was watching. I asked if I could take picture and the answer was yes.
A fantastic memory I am very proud of.
When they left late Saturday the man in charge asked if they could come back next year..
Of course was my answer.
He also said in a fun way..If you have any problems..call me..!!

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[STV_Keith]

That is super cool Lars!

[Bob V]

Lars Strom (https://www.facebook.com/lars.strom.14?__cft__[0]=AZXtjHGmw_Hqe72pk-qA4BF-iWskZGnvc744oCmh51uit8bRYCpVPk9-dntX1-ciMsE0ltuxnsFHHLzthTnrEiDQVlt8gsoI-9Rpegy07vQa9yV3HlsEqYzn5aXGmos8Shgw91Fxyj4LNu3qdxAvyl-z&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R) is with Carina Strom (https://www.facebook.com/carina.strom.5473?__cft__[0]=AZXtjHGmw_Hqe72pk-qA4BF-iWskZGnvc744oCmh51uit8bRYCpVPk9-dntX1-ciMsE0ltuxnsFHHLzthTnrEiDQVlt8gsoI-9Rpegy07vQa9yV3HlsEqYzn5aXGmos8Shgw91Fxyj4LNu3qdxAvyl-z&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R)
Whiteman Air Force Base (https://www.facebook.com/Whiteman-Air-Force-Base-106068449424385/?__cft__[0]=AZXtjHGmw_Hqe72pk-qA4BF-iWskZGnvc744oCmh51uit8bRYCpVPk9-dntX1-ciMsE0ltuxnsFHHLzthTnrEiDQVlt8gsoI-9Rpegy07vQa9yV3HlsEqYzn5aXGmos8Shgw91Fxyj4LNu3qdxAvyl-z&__tn__=kC%2CP-R).


Memories for life..!!..https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1.5/16/2764.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1.5/16/2764.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t55/1.5/16/1f44d.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t55/1.5/16/1f44d.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2c/1.5/16/1f1fa_1f1f8.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2c/1.5/16/1f1fa_1f1f8.png
Saturday November 5 2011..(10 years ago today)
Very powerful friends was visiting us..
In mid October 2011 Whiteman Air Force Base knocked on our door..they where very friendly and said our 200 acre ranch was perfect for them to use for military training purposes. I was very surprised but honored..
Of course you are more than welcome to use our place..but please promise do not drop any bombs..was my answer with a smile.
He also smiled and said of course not..
So early Saturday morning November fifth Whiteman Air Force Base landed two Black Hawk helicopters on our Larina Ranch.
Military trucks and people came by the entry gate.
A few Warthog military Aircrafts was circulating above our ranch.
Lots of military people was running around on our place all day.
Carina, me and Lucky was watching. I asked if I could take picture and the answer was yes.
A fantastic memory I am very proud of.
When they left late Saturday the man in charge asked if they could come back next year..
Of course was my answer.
He also said in a fun way..If you have any problems..call me..!!

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=495964&d=1636130059
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Lars - Think it is virtually impossible for anyone to be able to compete with that...!! Way Cool...:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[lars strom]

Lars - Think it is virtually impossible for anyone to be able to compete with that...!! Way Cool...:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Thank you @Bob V (https://www.screamandfly.com/member.php?u=5816)

I am so happy I took all the pictures because without them most people dont believe me..
Here is a few more..(I have plenty more)

Lucky accepted the Black Hawk's on our ranch. He was such a cool dog and best friend. Miss him a lot..https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t43/1.5/16/1f970.png
The last picture is one of many Warthog Aircraft's flying above our place.

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[lars strom]

Not 100% sure but looks like Havasu.
3 X Evinrude X-115..so my guess is 1967 or 68.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=496004&d=1543112883

[lars strom]

Not 100% sure but looks like Havasu.
3 X Evinrude X-115..so my guess is 1967 or 68.



Thanks Ron.

Ron Hill (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/555712694/?__cft__[0]=AZVxMHI4zRG0HFRB0aGkKFUZ6zD97H7mX46ABFUrvgkwFc-M2JJWH7_yz1CY20GJmdv1oGchbC-m3bz2ReLnNMtk9_VXe0FiYr7Hvb2mq5iE-_2PXOKgLlPuSRzCvRZlPpbzLdq96_phK-SP60fp8ua7_vtwb0g8z1Q5Bw06gnnO88drVQQ5NiuHhJMNJb7iejk&__tn__=R]-R)

Gary Gabelich drove with Gary Ferguson. Gary was doing well for two hours, then Gabelich took over. Turned it over first lap! He was a drag racer, not a circle racer! I think 1967!

[lars strom]

Thanks.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=496050&d=1636300468

[WaterZebra]

Not 100% sure but looks like Havasu.
3 X Evinrude X-115..so my guess is 1967 or 68.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=496004&d=1543112883
Look at how Havasu has changed from 1967 to 2021. That's the Nautical Inn in the background all by itself by the lake!

[lars strom]

Thanks.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=496050&d=1636300468




Cathy McConnell (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/100000260840890/?__cft__[0]=AZUUOOwBEQa7uOpZSkdxKDuqnN2OgRuF_QxjSCo_Sd0sUQdVVxcTRzuuDLDJIG62coZWLaeIQtQQ6P6APy4hckH1RjZu8RpgJiO ekYqhmxg8KGRYqHHs0ATn7b8amPgqzcATqby90cfciuwNzYrAM7IjDg9Jb_Kadj5KPn0ytGPttI-RqssxuBPiCoqfgOeposk&__tn__=R]-R)
Oh…… How did you get this photo? We use to hear from Gary periodically. This is not a good sign. This boat was about 17 ft. Long. Jimbo raced the boat twice, first in Drammen and then the Giltspur graphics were added for Pittsburgh. After that what happened to the Boat is unknown to us. This was the platform boat with the modifications that Renato used in his titanium boat.


Lars Strom (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/1020429044/?__cft__[0]=AZUUOOwBEQa7uOpZSkdxKDuqnN2OgRuF_QxjSCo_Sd0sUQdVVxcTRzuuDLDJIG62coZWLaeIQtQQ6P6APy4hckH1RjZu8RpgJiO ekYqhmxg8KGRYqHHs0ATn7b8amPgqzcATqby90cfciuwNzYrAM7IjDg9Jb_Kadj5KPn0ytGPttI-RqssxuBPiCoqfgOeposk&__tn__=R]-R)

I got the picture from Gary some time ago.
I have another one.

[Instigator]

Tell Cathy, Gary is me.

It wasnt periodic, it was every Christmas.
When I was able.
Which will, from now on, be every Christmas!

Jimbo took the time to answer a fan letter from a snot nose kid (me) and Ive never forgot him for that.

Cathy, I have a couple more from Jimbo.





Cathy McConnell (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/100000260840890/?__cft__[0]=AZUUOOwBEQa7uOpZSkdxKDuqnN2OgRuF_QxjSCo_Sd0sUQdVVxcTRzuuDLDJIG62coZWLaeIQtQQ6P6APy4hckH1RjZu8RpgJiO ekYqhmxg8KGRYqHHs0ATn7b8amPgqzcATqby90cfciuwNzYrAM7IjDg9Jb_Kadj5KPn0ytGPttI-RqssxuBPiCoqfgOeposk&__tn__=R]-R)
Oh…… How did you get this photo? We use to hear from Gary periodically. This is not a good sign. This boat was about 17 ft. Long. Jimbo raced the boat twice, first in Drammen and then the Giltspur graphics were added for Pittsburgh. After that what happened to the Boat is unknown to us. This was the platform boat with the modifications that Renato used in his titanium boat.


Lars Strom (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/1020429044/?__cft__[0]=AZUUOOwBEQa7uOpZSkdxKDuqnN2OgRuF_QxjSCo_Sd0sUQdVVxcTRzuuDLDJIG62coZWLaeIQtQQ6P6APy4hckH1RjZu8RpgJiO ekYqhmxg8KGRYqHHs0ATn7b8amPgqzcATqby90cfciuwNzYrAM7IjDg9Jb_Kadj5KPn0ytGPttI-RqssxuBPiCoqfgOeposk&__tn__=R]-R)

I got the picture from Gary some time ago.
I have another one.

[lars strom]

Renato Molinari in his titanium and carbon fiber F1-V8 boat powered by a racing Evinrude V8.
Probably the "Hottest Single" ever.
The year is 1982.
Thanks Alan Green.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=495798&d=1604249694


This black #191 Molinari Jimbo drove in Drammen, Norway & Pittsburgh 1982 was the platform boat with the modifications that Renato used in his #165 Martini titanium boat.
Very short boat..only 17ft.
I can also add that Renato built his own mid section & gear case for the V8 in titanium.

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[Noah Burns]

This black #191 Molinari Jimbo drove in Drammen, Norway & Pittsburgh 1982 was the platform boat with the modifications that Renato used in his #165 Martini titanium boat.
Very short boat..only 17ft.
I can also add that Renato built his own mid section & gear case for the V8 in titanium.


Lars, when you say "titanium boat" do you mean that he built the hull from ti?

[lars strom]

Lars, when you say "titanium boat" do you mean that he built the hull from ti?


Yes, with help from aircraft companies.

[Noah Burns]

Wow, very cool. Any idea of what if any weight savings there were? I have always wished I could have seen Renato and Billy go at it.


Yes, with help from aircraft companies.

[lars strom]

Wow, very cool. Any idea of what if any weight savings there were? I have always wished I could have seen Renato and Billy go at it.

I can not tell you how much lighter Molinari's F1-V8 titanium boat was compare to his regular boats because I dont know..but I can tell you this..I was at every F1-V8 race Renato raced in Europe from the start in Brodenbach late June 1981.

First I am going to bring up Embassy GP in Bristol 1980..this is really when the biggest feud ever started between OMC & Mercury.
Next is Bristol 1982..and my take on what really happened..

Embassy GP, Bristol 1980
..was another big setback for Team Mercury and the T4 racing.

This was the headline after the race:
No Gold at Mercury’s Final Rally..
Evinrude/Molinari wins in Bristol 1980
Seebold breaks down in last lap forfeiting win to Molinari.

Billy Seebold was leading the OZ class with the big bore T4 ( I think 3.9 liter) broke down and #1 Renato Molinari ended up winning the race with the smaller 3 liter V6 looper fuel injection.

Bristol 1980 was also Team Mercury's last race for the T4 in the OZ class at that time.
I am 100% sure the reason for Team Mercury to pull the plug on the T4 racing in the middle of the race season was because the rumors was already out.. OMC was going to race the new F1-V8 in the OZ class 1981.
Team Mercury's new plan was instead of racing the OZ class..step down to the UIM ON class (max 2 liter) and call the ON class Formula One.
(Merc came back with a modified T4 in the OZ class 1984)

The third picture is the #7 Seebold/Merc T4 being towed back in Bristol 1980.
The fourth picture is Renato in his #1 winning boat

Last picture is OMC's advertising after the race. "Evinrude staying-power wins Embassy Grand Prix"
Pretty funny..!!


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[lars strom]

OMC's plan was t0 race the new F1-V8 3.5 liter engine in the OZ class world series with start in Como, Italy 1981.
Some factory delay problems..engines was not shipped in time for the Como race. All the OMC drivers used the V6 in Como.
(Mercury did not show up for the OZ class world series)

The next race in the world OZ class series was Brodenbach, Germany June 20/21.
(for some magic reason the OZ class world series was not invited to Bristol 1981)

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There was six new F1-V8 engines in Brodenbach: Renato, Carlo Columbo (in brand new red Molinari V8 boats) Velden, Jenkins, Percival and Spalding in modified Velden V6 boats.

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(Six more OZ class drivers was in Brodenbach with OMC V6 engines.A total of 12 boats)
As always Renato was better prepared and won the race.
A note..the ON class 2 liter was invited to race in Brodenbach but only 2 or 3 entries so the ON class was canceled by the organizer.
I was in Brodenbach this Swedish mid-summer weekend racing my brand new red Burgess/AKAI/Evinrude in the OE class.
A fantastic weekend to see the V8 engines race for the first time.

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If I remember right it was 6 more OZ class races in the world series after Brodenbach.

Another magic thing happened 1981..The Paris 6 hours organization suddenly came out and said no more OZ class racing in Paris..Only ON 2 liter..funny how things go..!!..more here: https://svera.se/blogg/in-my-opinion-the-famous-paris-6-hour-race-died-already-1981/

Renato won the 1981 OZ class world series and his F1-V8 boat was superior Velden boats.
Velden was struggling to get his boats right for the big heavy 12 inch mid section V8. Jenkins worked with David Burgess to modify his Velden/Gordon Gin boat and David Burgess built Jenkins a brand new Burgess for the 1982 season.

April 1982..Now we are in Leon, Spain for the first race in the 1982 OZ class World Series.
Fourteen drivers with the OMC F1-V8 engines. Renato surprised everybody with his extremely nice brand new titanium Molinari/Martini he spent a ton of money to built with help of aircraft builders.
A very windy, rough-water race in Leon..Renato was in the lead with his new #165 Martini/titanium boat..when he suddenly turned to the beach..saving the boat from sinking. I was told some glue issues in the titanium boat was the reason.
#9 Jenkins won in his brand new Burgess/Carlsberg/Evinrude V8..
Cees Van Der Velden was still struggling to get all his boats dialed in.
Yes..I was racing my #1 OE class red Burgess/AKAI/Evinrude in Leon.

Now we are in Bristol early June 1982..
I just picked up my brand new white OE class Burgess and rigged it at Burgess place just in time for Bristol.
I was like many other drivers not a big fan of racing in Bristol. Very narrow race course with concrete walls and left and right turns.
Some F1-V8 drivers did not enter the race for that reason. The 12 inch mid section was way to top heavy for Bristol.
I remember Tom Percival was now driving a Hodges boat instead of his Velden.
Bill Seebold - Team Mercury was now suddenly interested in racing the OZ class in Bristol again..but not with a big bore 3.9 liter T4..Instead the much lighter V6 2 liter bored with one or two pistons oversized..(You must be over 2 liter in the OZ class)
As we all know Mr. Bill is a great driver and for some reason loved Bristol..
The fact is..Renato took the lead and was leading with close to half a lap over everybody else in the OZ class when technical issues forced him to retire from the race.

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You can clearly see this in the video. Around 5 minutes in Renato is out.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9zIjxUjrpo


Velden and drivers with Velden boats still did not have the right setup for the top heavy V8.
Roger Jenkins had similar issues and I think his transom broke..maybe his powertrim.
Tom Percival in his Hodges was the only one trying really hard after Renato was out.
The fact is Mr. Bill won and outsmarted the rest by using the lighter smaller V6 instead of the heavier T-4.

After Bristol Mercury did not race anymore OZ class races for a few years.Well..in 1984 Seebold was back in London GP for the OZ class with a T-4..I get to that next..

[Noah Burns]

Lars, your memory and insights are so great. We are very lucky to have you on here. I have never been an OMC guy, my Dad was a Merc. man and it rubbed off but reading your stories and going through your website have been so great these last few days. It was a pleasure meeting you in Arizona.

[lars strom]

Lars, your memory and insights are so great. We are very lucky to have you on here. I have never been an OMC guy, my Dad was a Merc. man and it rubbed off but reading your stories and going through your website have been so great these last few days. It was a pleasure meeting you in Arizona.

Thanks @Noah Burns (https://www.screamandfly.com/member.php?u=105383) ..Yes it was fun to meet you and a lot of other S&F friends in Havasu.

I am going to continue with the F1-V8 story and how I remember Mercury's take on not racing the OZ class..Instead going their own way and race the 2 liter class at different locations.

When I finally got the opportunity to go F1-V8 racing 1983 I made the decision to run my own team with ASPEN as the main sponsor.
I was offered to drive one of the Martini boats for Renato..that would have been the easiest way to do it but as a "control freak" I did not want to be in hand of others.
Many great races in the F1-V8 series 1983..Stockholm GP, Minneapolis & Pittsburgh was enormous with tons of spectators.
The only place I did see a couple of Merc's racing with us was Pittsburgh..but they did not do any good.
The first picture is from Expressen..the largest news paper at that time. (Sports front page)
The Stockholm GP 1983 was probably one of the best boat races ever in Northern Europe.
It was run Saturday evening between 6:PM to 9:PM and live on Sports TV and hundreds of thousands spectators downtown Stockholm..

More coming soon..!!


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[lars strom]

A video from Stockholm F1-V8 GP 1983..This was clips from Swedish TV. Sorry..I am talking Swedish)
Also the entry list for the race and the start.


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[lars strom]

More from Powerboat Magazine soon..

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[Rotary John]

Cathy: Do you recall the Cathy: Do you recall the name of the fellow in Bianbridge, Ga that I told you had one of the Goat boats? Thanks, Johnname of the fellow in Bianbridge, Ga that I told you had one of the Goat boats? Thanks, John

[Rotary John]

Cathy: Do you recall the Cathy: Do you recall the name of the fellow in Bianbridge, Ga that I told you had one of the Goat boats? Thanks, Johnname of the fellow in Bianbridge, Ga that I told you had one of the Goat boats? Thanks, JohnCathy: Do you recall the name of the fellow in Bianbridge, Ga that I told you had one of the Goat boats? Thanks, John

[Noah Burns]

Lars, do you have any memory of, or were you involved in the Evinrude match race in Maimi at the Marine Stadium? I came across a video of it this morning and it looks like it was a really cool event.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chLrqmuak7g

[Instigator]

Was on TV on “Wide World of Sports”.


Lars, do you have any memory of, or were you involved in the Evinrude match race in Maimi at the Marine Stadium? I came across a video of it this morning and it looks like it was a really cool event.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chLrqmuak7g

[lars strom]

Lars, do you have any memory of, or were you involved in the Evinrude match race in Maimi at the Marine Stadium? I came across a video of it this morning and it looks like it was a really cool event.



Well..thanks for asking..here is my story..click the link for more pictures.

https://svera.se/blogg/the-race-of-champions-at-the-miami-marine-stadium-1975-by-bill-muncey/

My dream to be part of the Race of Champions at the MIAMI MARINE STADIUM


When I was back in Sweden late August 1975 after the big race in Italy I received a letter from USA.
I could not wait to open it, and it was from Bill Muncey and an entry form for the Race of Champions
at the Miami Marine Stadium.
If I remember right there was 15 SE Cats rigged with Evinrude 75 hp engines.
The Billy Seebold built boats was prepared the same way and the plan was to find the best driver in the world.
This was it for me, my big dream to travel to the United States and Race..!!
I filled out the entry form with my racing resume and photos.
I was 100% sure to be part of this dream race but after a few weeks I received a new letter from
Bill Muncey´s race of Champions, with disastrous news.
I did not qualify, you had to be a World Champ and there was no World Championship race in the
UIM – SE class back then.
I was now 3 times European/Continental Champion, but not good enough.
I asked Evinrude in Sweden and OMC to help me and they tried, but the answer was still no.
At that time I felt like the whole world was coming to an end, but life went on…………..
..and the Race…without me..!!
There must be a way for me to make $10,000.00 in boat racing..Well..it happen a year later..!!


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[peterse90]

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The above 'Press Release' says 15 identical OE hulls. There were actually 17 SE hulls there, as there were 2 additional back-up hulls and they were needed after (2) collided during the first heat of qualifying.
Bill Seebold told us that he ended up making about 40 SE hulls over the years.
I know Jimbo ended up with one of the Race of Champions hulls and turned it into a MOD 50 boat.
I had a Seebold SE hull but I don't think mine was one of the ROC hulls because mine had a very different sponson shape.

[lars strom]

Lars Strom (https://www.facebook.com/lars.strom.14?__cft__[0]=AZWP7kdPnpdpscFFm6lBSIwHeL49HsOqnU7kQW5kSQSiwUYhV2exfz6KNOBhfBESUwJQS4RfsNcTQ9NvgjN7gmGfsGcFAl7B6iX hXejydEFp_HHQ9wL8tG1T2BiXHjtgjjLo_VAzGawTvkSPAbtpUQW2QaoeF1tjd1xc5MFOZ0cBuA&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R) added a new photo to the album: Classic racing boats weekend. Tavares 2015 (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=lars.strom.14&set=a.10206753691533808&__cft__[0]=AZWP7kdPnpdpscFFm6lBSIwHeL49HsOqnU7kQW5kSQSiwUYhV2exfz6KNOBhfBESUwJQS4RfsNcTQ9NvgjN7gmGfsGcFAl7B6iX hXejydEFp_HHQ9wL8tG1T2BiXHjtgjjLo_VAzGawTvkSPAbtpUQW2QaoeF1tjd1xc5MFOZ0cBuA&__tn__=-UC%2CP-R).

November 13 2015.

My FB famous Zumba wife Carina and me..https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/ta5/1.5/16/1f642.png

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[peterse90]

My FB famous Zumba wife Carina and me..https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/ta5/1.5/16/1f642.png

As much as it was really great to meet so many of my boat racing heroes in Havasu a few weeks ago, one of the 'highlights' of the reunion was meeting Carina. What a wonderful person to meet and sit and talk with. Lars you are a very lucky person in so many ways !!!!!

[lars strom]

As much as it was really great to meet so many of my boat racing heroes in Havasu a few weeks ago, one of the 'highlights' of the reunion was meeting Carina. What a wonderful person to meet and sit and talk with. Lars you are a very lucky person in so many ways !!!!!

Thank you very much peterse90

Not many people know this but at the same time as the reunion..it was also our 30th wedding anniversary.

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[lars strom]

From the 2013 OFF meeting in Tavares, FL.
Pictures by me.

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[Lake X Kid]

Lars what was your impression and the sensation you felt, when you first drove a V8 powered F1 tunnel at WOT speed? Was it very noticeable in the cockpit, the difference between the V6 power and the V8 upgrade?


Thanks @Noah Burns (https://www.screamandfly.com/member.php?u=105383) ..Yes it was fun to meet you and a lot of other S&F friends in Havasu.

I am going to continue with the F1-V8 story...
When I finally got the opportunity to go F1-V8 racing 1983 I made the decision to run my own team with ASPEN as the main sponsor.
I was offered to drive one of the Martini boats for Renato..that would have been the easiest way to do it but as a "control freak" I did not want to be in hand of others.

The first picture is from Expressen..the largest news paper at that time. (Sports front page)
The Stockholm GP 1983 was probably one of the best boat races ever in Northern Europe.
It was run Saturday evening between 6:PM to 9:PM and live on Sports TV and hundreds of thousands spectators downtown Stockholm..


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[Lake X Kid]

From the 2013 OFF meeting in Tavares, FL.
Pictures by me.


2019 OFF pit area in Tavares, FL.

I'm talking to Mr. Bill sitting in the Molinari boat 888, whilst my uncle is conversing with Marty O.

Rich and Ted warming up their Wing boats.

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[Lake X Kid]

I was watching this very close from start when Lucas Oil family spent millions of dollars to build a beautiful boat racing arena only a few miles from our Larina Ranch in Missouri.

Took my friends to https://www.lucasoilspeedway.com/ many times during the construction of "lake Lucas"
Bragging about this everywhere.."boat racing is going to be great again"..!!
This was finally it..our own boat racing arena.
All pictures by me.
My friend Wilbur was responsible for the build of this enormous man made lake.
We where at the Grand Opening, drag racing and F1 Tunnel boat racing.
Lucas Oil and others tried hard to promote boat racing in many forms but could not get it going.
Dirt cars/trucks and other forms of car racing is doing great..Boat racing is more or less no more at this fantastic boat racing arena.
I was wrong..!!..

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In 2022 the Smithsonian is opening an exhibit titled "Nation of Speed".

I hope boat racing exhibits are represented in the Nation of Speed.
Are will boat racing strike out again in the bigger arenas.

Maybe some influential people in the boat racing fraternity, will contact the Smithsonian. And volunteer their race boats or suggestions.

https://airandspace.si.edu/exhibitions/nation-speed


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[lars strom]

Lars what was your impression and the sensation you felt, when you first drove a V8 powered F1 tunnel at WOT speed? Was it very noticeable in the cockpit, the difference between the V6 power and the V8 upgrade?

Thanks for asking Lake X Kid,
I did a lot of testing back home outside Stockholm, Sweden in the early spring 1983 on my own.
I got the hang of it pretty fast and made up the same course for testing as the first race in Como, Italy 1983.
Improved my time and felt pretty good driving the top heavy Burgess. (The turns was the hardest part to get use to)
The surprise started at the race..lake Como was really rough water/windy and 20 other wild drivers around you.
Took me a few races to get use to everything.
Did run in to some technical issues in the first half of the season.
The Stockholm GP 1983 was very good to me.. One of the fastest boats but lost the rear boat cowling in the first heat..!!
Always something..
The first picture is me testing back home..OMC Sweden took a lot of pictures.
The second picture is from Stockholm GP 1983 when I lost the boat rear cowling. (Alan Nimmo let me use his Molinari rear boat cowling)
Have pictures of that.

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[lars strom]

Pretty cool picture of Bob Spalding's #11 black & gold Velden/JPS/Johnson V8. My guess is Pittsburgh, USA 1982.


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[Instigator]

Lars, can you please comment on boat length through the eras of F-1 V-8?

I was under the impression that the first F-1 V-8’s went on short, 2.4 based Champ boats that proved to be way over powered and grew from there.

No?

[lars strom]

Lars, can you please comment on boat length through the eras of F-1 V-8?

I was under the impression that the first F-1 V-8’s went on short, 2.4 based Champ boats that proved to be way over powered and grew from there.

No?

First..No..the early V8 boats was not based on Champ boats..Champ boats was a US only class. F1 V8 racing was first run in Europe 1981 in the UIM OZ class. (First US race was late 1982 in Pittsburgh)
Most Velden V8 boats 1981 was V6 boats from the UIM OZ class.
1981 Molinari was the only one with purpose built new boats built for the V8. Renato's boats was short..around 17ft..
1982 Burgess designed a new boat for the V8, Jenkins was the only one using a Burgess 1982.
My 1983 Burgess V8 boat was similar to Rogers but with a bit more lift..but I do not remember the length.
Slowly the V8 boats was built longer.
1985 with the 6 inch mid section the lift-width and balance was more important than length.

[lars strom]

Most of us know the Offshore Team GEICO is no more..
...but the new owners are Swedes..yes you read that right..and I know them.
Steve Curtis is still the driver and he did great in Key West.
You can see the Swedish three yellow crowns/blue painted back on the deck.
Team Huski Wear now.

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[lars strom]

Lots of F1-V8 boats in the Lyon, France GP 1985.
OMC hired Pro One to organize the F1 World series 1985.
If I remember right Pro One and OMC signed a three year deal..
Pro One did a great job the first year but spent way to much money..all three years budget the first year..!!
OMC got very upset and cancelled Pro One after the 1985 season.


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[lars strom]

Here is a much better picture of the OMC 2 seater.
A Velden Racing boat sponsored by John Player Special and OMC.

This 2 seater was used to promote the UIM OZ class F1-V8 racing before and during races.

Powered by a Johnson V6 RS.

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[Noah Burns]

Once can almost hear the roar of those beasts leaving the dock!

Lars, I have scanned some articles in today that I would like to send to you. Would you please message me your email?


Lots of F1-V8 boats in the Lyon, France GP 1985. OMC hired Pro One to organize the F1 World series 1985.
If I remember right Pro One and OMC signed a three year deal..
Pro One did a great job the first year but spent way to much money..all three years budget the first year..!!
OMC got very upset and cancelled Pro One after the 1985 season.


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[lars strom]

One more picture from Lyon, France GP 1985.

#12 Bertil Wik of Sweden is lining up for start..so is #19 Kicco Vidolo of Italy.
Bertil for Team Hodges & Kicco for Team Renato Molinari.

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[lars strom]

Cees van der Velden, #1 Velden/Johnson V8 6 inch mid section with fuel injection.F1-V8.
Waukegan Marine - Johnson's HOMETOWN DEALER.
The year is 1986

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[CUDA]

It only took 50 years but it looks like they got things working? Rotary

Crighton says it exhibits "close to zero wear characteristics" and weighs in at just 43 kg (95 lb) including a bespoke Nova cassette gearbox and slipper clutch

https://newatlas.com/motorcycles/dual-rotary-crighton-cr700w-motorcycle/

[lars strom]

Holland GP 1984.
Start position next to Renato in the #18 boat is normally very good.
In this race my #8 Burgess main sponsor was Evinrude.

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[lars strom]

Roger Hinsdale ( @RogerH (https://www.screamandfly.com/member.php?u=20979) ) in his extremely nice Molinari/Johnson V6 RS 2.6 liter. My best guess is this boat was build 1977 or -78 by the Molinari factory based in Lago di Como, Italy. I have been there many times. A lake front factory and a five stories building.
Pictures by me.
I drove sister boats in Milano GP & Paris 6 Hours 1978 for Team Molinari/Saffa.

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[lars strom]

I drove sister boats in Milano GP & Paris 6 Hours 1978 for Team Molinari/Saffa.



First picture is me in the Milano GP 1978.
Second is me in Paris 6 Hours 1978.


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[lars strom]

In 1978 OMC had 4 different racing V6 engines..
The 2 liter looper for the UIM ON class, in the UIM OZ class..the 2.4 liter/ 2.6 liter cross-flow..(the 2.6 replaced the 2.4) and the new 3 liter V6 looper Renato raced in Chasewater and crashed out bad..

[STEVERINO]

The race you mentioned where Molinari crashed out was the 1978 World OZ championship race at Chasewater he had 2 new boats for that race both with longer pickles Bob Hering drove the other outfit i spoke to Hering before the race and asked him how the new boats drove he said he didn`t like his but never said why but i could tell he wasn`t a happy man and that was before the race started.

[lars strom]

The race you mentioned where Molinari crashed out was the 1978 World OZ championship race at Chasewater he had 2 new boats for that race both with longer pickles Bob Hering drove the other outfit i spoke to Hering before the race and asked him how the new boats drove he said he didn`t like his but never said why but i could tell he wasn`t a happy man and that was before the race started.

This is from Chasewater 1978. Renato Molinari was leading the OZ class race with his new #20 Molinari/Evinrude CCC 3 liter looper with fuel injection when something went wrong with his brakes. A very bad crash and Renato was one lucky man walking away from this crash.
If I remember right this was the last race Renato used brakes..!!

PS..Renato talked to me about the Chasewater crash when I tested in Como before the Milano & Paris 6 hour race 1978.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=496601&d=1514987385

[Noah Burns]

Lars, can you elaborate on the brakes used on these boats please?


This is from Chasewater 1978. Renato Molinari was leading the OZ class race with his new #20 Molinari/Evinrude CCC 3 liter looper with fuel injection when something went wrong with his brakes. A very bad crash and Renato was one lucky man walking away from this crash.
If I remember right this was the last race Renato used brakes..!!

[lars strom]

A Molinari-Johnson V6 RS tunnel boat with air brakes. Around 1976 to 1978 some drivers did lots of experiments with brakes.
Most drivers ended up crashing and we all stopped with this crazy idea..https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/ta5/1.5/16/1f642.png

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=496603&d=1508404056

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[Rotary John]

Merc used brakes at St. Louis 1974.

[lars strom]

Merc used brakes at St. Louis 1974.

OK..here is lots of info from St. Louis 1974..pictures and magazine report..click the blue link for full report

OZ Class racing St. Louis 1974. A mix of Merc V6, OMC V6 and 2 Rotary’s..

"Barry Woods in his Scotti boat powered by the Evinrude Rotary was by far the fastest boat. Won the first two heats but barrel-rolled in the third when he was leading handing the victory to Bob Hering.
Now we all understand better why Team Mercury successfully was lobbing so hard to ban the OZ class in the Paris 6 hour race later same year..!!"

https://svera.se/blogg/oz-class-racing-st-louis-1974-a-mix-of-merc-v6-omc-v6-and-2-rotarys/

[Noah Burns]

Interesting, on a button I assume? looks like a small ball on a shaft? I could see how that would be upsetting to the attitude of the boat, especially as the turn begins and the sponson is loaded.

[lars strom]

Gina Campbell in a Hodges/Evinrude V8 set this record late 1984.
I did not know speed boat records was split men - women..??

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=496655&d=1600824760

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[lars strom]

Rick Frost did this record 1983..maybe 1984..
Same engine but a Burgess boat.
144.16 MPH

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=496658&d=1637262770

[lars strom]

Gina Campbell in a Hodges/Evinrude V8 set this record late 1984.
I did not know speed boat records was split men - women..??

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Gina Campbell's Hodges before it was painted blue..Roger Jenkins raced it in Liege 1984.
The picture is from London GP I think.

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[Noah Burns]

Those Carlsberg striped boats have always been my favorite of the V8 boats, they just look so slick!


Gina Campbell's Hodges before it was painted blue..Roger Jenkins raced it in Liege 1984.
The picture is from London GP I think.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=496660&d=1588458207

[lars strom]

A very unique picture I found after a lot of digging..!!
This is from the F1-V8 race in Como 1983.
(My first race with the big boys)
Gene Thibodaux came from Texas to race one of Team Velden's boats.
You can see his name on the boat behind the #2 boat and in the program.
Next to Gene is Cees Van Der Velden and Arthur Mostert.
Lago di Como was very windy and rainy that weekend.

The complete F1-V8 Race Program from Como, Italy 1983

https://svera.se/blogg/the-complete-f1-v8-race-program-from-como-italy-1983/?fbclid=IwAR1jT94hkZGVIFut4yZWzLdAn-JQMOWEprn8mY1XvnMuU5IadvRPSwPVtng
(https://svera.se/blogg/the-complete-f1-v8-race-program-from-como-italy-1983/?fbclid=IwAR1jT94hkZGVIFut4yZWzLdAn-JQMOWEprn8mY1XvnMuU5IadvRPSwPVtng)

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[WaterZebra]

Gina Campbell's Hodges before it was painted blue..Roger Jenkins raced it in Liege 1984.
The picture is from London GP I think.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=496660&d=1588458207

Kind of a PR exercise for the Bluebird organization.........take a look at the wing angle on the bow. Story was she was instructed to just drive straight ahead thru the kilo and not to touch the power trim buttons for any reason. Her 122 mph record wasn't even above some of the lap averages the V8 drivers set. Merit Stromeroy would be amused at this "record".

[lars strom]

Paris 6 Hours..In my opinion the best boat race ever..

I was part of this great race 11 times..first time was 1973, my last race was 1986 when my brother Lennart and I won the very popular F-3 class with a Burgess/Evinrude CC..
When you tell people about boat racing in Sweden, Italy, USA, England, South Africa etc.they maybe listening..but when you tell them you raced 6 hours on the river Seine..next to the Eiffel tower, in the center of Paris.. they always want to know more..
Click here for my first Paris race…!!

https://svera.se/blogg/paris-6-hours/my-first-paris-6-hours-1973-was-a-disaster/?fbclid=IwAR17xolJKVyFg4P716_ONyXk1kut2caeMNgBWYrdCopdqUU65fTpKCl17SA


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[lars strom]

A very unique picture I found after a lot of digging..!!
This is from the F1-V8 race in Como 1983.
(My first race with the big boys)
Gene Thibodaux came from Texas to race one of Team Velden's boats.
You can see his name on the boat behind the #2 boat and in the program.
Next to Gene is Cees Van Der Velden and Arthur Mostert.
Lago di Como was very windy and rainy that weekend.

The complete F1-V8 Race Program from Como, Italy 1983

https://svera.se/blogg/the-complete-f1-v8-race-program-from-como-italy-1983/?fbclid=IwAR1jT94hkZGVIFut4yZWzLdAn-JQMOWEprn8mY1XvnMuU5IadvRPSwPVtng
(https://svera.se/blogg/the-complete-f1-v8-race-program-from-como-italy-1983/?fbclid=IwAR1jT94hkZGVIFut4yZWzLdAn-JQMOWEprn8mY1XvnMuU5IadvRPSwPVtng)

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Marcello Curioni (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/100004942263344/?__cft__[0]=AZVEcNvP5PJZ8dpWXdLUP0pu8ApRkUyTAbyRc4x0o8ZqoiySa5Zout8x6LIu1qx_UWX5oevKTGp5QobPauOSTnpaQR9MmfKcrsY MbI4gxKSqChSpc0duZ5F2ci3RCd7wacQ9c3ZWO3au2LTIcNTI8eCPKzFS1pDV6bJ2Nthpl-b--092L1L3apk3U6oPJ6ueYQk&__tn__=R]-R)

I have to tell You a story about this pic. Velden arrived in Como without sponsor. The president of MiLa Mr. Frigerio asked me if i were interested in sponsoring the team. We reached an agreement and all the 3 boat if the team were sponsored with our LARIO brand. We were lucky and Velden won the race in Como.

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[lars strom]

More from the pitin Como, Italy 1983.

#12 is Francois Salabert Molinari/B&H and the #3 in the back ground is Jimbo McConnell's red/white Molinari.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=496732&d=1606669279

[lars strom]

Roberto from Italy crashed out in Nottingham 1982.
His Molinari F1-V8 boat needed some work done.
Roberto was not hurt...https://svera.se/blogg/?s=nottingham+1982 (https://svera.se/blogg/?s=nottingham%201982&fbclid=IwAR3guH6dZRAcJ_xyn9ajHk6ztyViTPjLvTy4do_zb_T3VJdpRJgU-I51Loo)


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[peterse90]

Roberto from Italy crashed out in Nottingham 1982.
His Molinari F1-V8 boat needed some work done.
Roberto was not hurt...https://svera.se/blogg/?s=nottingham+1982


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Lars, that driver's seat looks more like a heavy chair out my living room. We both know that in smaller classes like SE and MOD 50/OE every ounce we could save was important to us.

[lars strom]

Lars, that driver's seat looks more like a heavy chair out my living room. We both know that in smaller classes like SE and MOD 50/OE every ounce we could save was important to us.

Well..Renato always used the very best stuff for his boats. My guess is Roberto asked Renato to install a more comfortable seat in his boat.
The early F1-V8 boats without safety cells was extremely light..If I remember right my new Burgess 1983 was about the same weight empty
as my Evinrude V8 engine..!!

Sadly we lost Roberto Saviero in a testing accident back home at the Po river in Italy late 1984.
R.I.P my friend.

The picture is from 1983


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[lars strom]

I got this picture from a friend of mine.
Thank you very much.

#8 is me in a Burgess/ASPEN/Evinrude V8, #19 is Kicco Vidoli - Molinari/Martini/Evinrude V8, #11 is Bob Spalding - Molinari/Martini/Evinrude V8,
#14 Nicola Mora - Molinari/Evinrude V8, #12 Francois Salabert - Molinari/B&H/Johnson V8 and #17 Luigi Valdano - Molinari/B&H/Evinrude V8.
This is from F1-V8 racing 1983. Not sure where but before London GP..!!

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=496826&d=1637607842

[lars strom]

To be part of the UIM F1 series you must be approved by UIM to be able to race.
The last year I had a UIM Super-Licence was 1991.
I love the Swedish license #1

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[lars strom]

Jonas Andersson of Sweden starts from Pole Position in tomorrow’s UIM F1 race from Portugal.

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[lars strom]

Jonas Andersson in Portugal today.

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[lars strom]

Wow..what a great picture with lots of famous drivers.
Thanks for sharing Cathy..https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1.5/16/2764.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1.5/16/2764.png
https://s (https://svera.se/blogg/the-race-of-champions-at-the-miami-marine-stadium-1975-by-bill-muncey/)ttps:/ (https://svera.se/blogg/the-race-of-champions-at-the-miami-marine-stadium-1975-by-bill-muncey/)vera.se/blogg/the-race-of-champions-at-the-miami-marine-stadium-1975-by-bill-muncey/ (https://svera.se/blogg/the-race-of-champions-at-the-miami-marine-stadium-1975-by-bill-muncey/)

Cathy McConnell (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/100000260840890/?__cft__[0]=AZWtZkVAPZrP86xE0q6tfsAO-w7H_5ukrktZ0PTnPcxCwaoSR-xLYLMl7gFxZHLpp-IC_M8R6N5bG5cFY0m1pB04oc5qDsfqYYzR6uqWKBkRFqLLkEYj0lm7m4qOMLkK3bSWdzy0DOh3Ala45Rwo8qqnMwtY6bMHL6290U 8gD1hrSKoKshcyMixeB0VczYNMyzA&__tn__=-UC*F)

46 years ago……. Thanksgiving Weekend. The Bill Muncey Marine Invitational Drivers at Miami Marine Stadium…. November 29, 1975.

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[lars strom]

Wow..what a great picture with lots of famous drivers.
Thanks for sharing Cathy..https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1.5/16/2764.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1.5/16/2764.png
https://s (https://svera.se/blogg/the-race-of-champions-at-the-miami-marine-stadium-1975-by-bill-muncey/)ttps:/ (https://svera.se/blogg/the-race-of-champions-at-the-miami-marine-stadium-1975-by-bill-muncey/)vera.se/blogg/the-race-of-champions-at-the-miami-marine-stadium-1975-by-bill-muncey/ (https://svera.se/blogg/the-race-of-champions-at-the-miami-marine-stadium-1975-by-bill-muncey/)

Cathy McConnell (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/100000260840890/?__cft__[0]=AZWtZkVAPZrP86xE0q6tfsAO-w7H_5ukrktZ0PTnPcxCwaoSR-xLYLMl7gFxZHLpp-IC_M8R6N5bG5cFY0m1pB04oc5qDsfqYYzR6uqWKBkRFqLLkEYj0lm7m4qOMLkK3bSWdzy0DOh3Ala45Rwo8qqnMwtY6bMHL6290U 8gD1hrSKoKshcyMixeB0VczYNMyzA&__tn__=-UC*F)

46 years ago……. Thanksgiving Weekend. The Bill Muncey Marine Invitational Drivers at Miami Marine Stadium…. November 29, 1975.

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[Instigator]

This is way cool.

I was a huge fan of Bill Muncey and I, and the sport, still miss him.

Never knew that’s race was his idea.

Front and center in the picture.
What a bad ass!



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[lars strom]

This is way cool.
I was a huge fan of Bill Muncey and I, and the sport, still miss him.
Never knew that’s race was his idea.



Bill Muncey and Angelo Vassena. Miami Marine Stadium Thanksgiving 1975.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=496976&d=1637938684

[GENE LANHAM]

The stands were empty—

[Lake X Kid]

This is way cool.
I was a huge fan of Bill Muncey and I, and the sport, still miss him.
Never knew that’s race was his idea.
Front and center in the picture.
What a bad ass!

In the photo, Europeans, the late Roger Jenkins and Cees vander Velden rubbing elbows with legend Bill Muncey.


I added some light to the photo, to see who is in the back row.

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[Lake X Kid]

Three of the top four qualifiers are Scandinavian drivers.


Jonas Andersson of Sweden starts from Pole Position in tomorrow’s UIM F1 race from Portugal.

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[lars strom]

Jonas Andersson won the UIM F1 race in Portugal today.
Congratulations..:cheers:

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[lars strom]

Here is a video from Miami Marine Stadium 1975 & Bill Muncey's race.

First is a ""screenshot from the grandstands in the video.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=496985&d=1637956780




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chLrqmuak7g&t=605s

[lars strom]

#12 Cees van der Velden/Barry Woods in Paris 6 Hours 1975. Velden/Marlboro with a new cross-flow 2 liter V-6 from OMC. Cees is using the new mid section - gearcase.
Another note..He is using the new 1976 200HP production design Johnson V6 cover.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=496986&d=1615162436

[Instigator]

I have one w/he and Jimbo in the (empty) stands too.

If you’ve got nothing positive to add to the largest Scream and Fly thread of all time (think about the reason for that….)…., maybe you keep it to your self?
It’s freagin PR day, before the races!!



Bill Muncey and Angelo Vassena. Miami Marine Stadium Thanksgiving 1975.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=496976&d=1637938684

[Instigator]

Way cool picture!


#12 Cees van der Velden/Barry Woods in Paris 6 Hours 1975. Velden/Marlboro with a new cross-flow 2 liter V-6 from OMC. Cees is using the new mid section - gearcase.
Another note..He is using the new 1976 200HP production design Johnson V6 cover.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=496986&d=1615162436

[Instigator]

Killer video!

Thank you Lars.


Here is a video from Miami Marine Stadium 1975 & Bill Muncey's race.

First is a ""screenshot from the grandstands in the video.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=496985&d=1637956780




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chLrqmuak7g&t=605s

[lars strom]

I have one w/he and Jimbo in the (empty) stands too.

If you’ve got nothing positive to add to the largest Scream and Fly thread of all time (think about the reason for that….)…., maybe you keep it to your self?
It’s freagin PR day, before the races!!

Cathy McConnell

(https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/100000260840890/?__cft__[0]=AZVXxswRVvLAaxQ7gz1odkf85LPey1FeYzy5qxRH2wwIqxOAkbKINDTF0unPuYl2hbX60en5NSvDpjScy_o1jTgtdhMPS9m-8gmOsQmQFaZZn721MdrhkxBdDnqgHmbTB8l-6V7MjxtCR2nS-ZJneC8cHSUf4UvedWDR4QMaglawzWHMaopX1lqI4qqJlM4I1Ys&__tn__=R]-R)Every Driver had a photo similar to this with Bill Muncey.
They are so Special.

[lars strom]

Secrets..secrets..this is how Renato Molinari kept his boat racing developments away from the competition.
After the F1-V8 boat was in the water his team took the "cover" off.
Put it back on before lifting the boat out of the water..

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=496991&d=1637974838

[lars strom]

Some time ago Roy Cooper - Fast on Water in UK asked me for my racing history.
Took me sometime to put this together but here it is..
Sorry, it’s not for bragging just the way it was.
Thanks
https://www.fastonwater.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR3pRTyBs5UJnru5kttq7wCwzrA8B-SvnG32ofMj17UyaI_nEsPf-nOqevs


Started racing (Offshore E class 1971)
(Retired 1990)

1972​- Swedish Champion Offshore E

1973 ​- European Champion SE Class Lappenranta, Finland
​- Nordic Champion SE Class
- A few SE class World Speed records.
- Swedish Champion Offshore E class
- Voted best overall Nordic driver 1973
- Not allowed to start in Paris 6 hours.Entry sent in too late by the Swedish Powerboat Federation.Standing in the pit with our boat watching the race.

1974 ​- European Champion SE Class Evian, France
- Nordic Champion SE class
- Overall Winner of the 2 Hours of Duvnasviken Enduro
- Nordic Champion Offshore E class
- Swedish Champion Offshore E class
- Winner of the Roslagsloppet race E class
- Finished third in Paris 6 Hours OE Class
- Voted best overall Nordic driver

1975 ​- European Champion SE class Sabaudia, Italy
- Nordic Champion SE class
- Winner of the BP 200 in South Africa OE class
- Winner of the Rouen 24 Hours SE class
- Winner of the Amsterdam 3 hours SE class
- Nordic Champion Offshore E class
- Winner of the Roslagsloppet race E class
- Swedish Champion Offshore E class
- Voted best overall Nordic driver
- Broke down in Paris 6 hours

1976 ​- European Champion SE class Nora, Sweden
- Nordic Champion offshore E class
- Winner of the Roslagsloppet race E class
- Overall Winner of the 2 Hours of Duvnasviken Enduro
- Swedish Champion SE class
- Voted best overall Nordic driver
- Broke down in Paris 6 hours

1977 ​- Finished second in the OE class World Championship race Brodenbach, Germany 0.20 of a second behind Michael Werner.
- Winner of the Gronningen, Holland OE class race
- Winner of the Aschach, Austria OE class race
- Raced in Bristol, Paris 6 hours and other big races but no good results
- Roslagsloppet Offshore race 24 ft Rumrunner/Volvo Penta V8

1978 ​- Overall winner of the Stockholm GP SD class
- Overall winner of the Siljan Offshore raceOffshore Z class
- Finished second in the ON class race in Milan, Italy
- Finished fourth overall OZ class Paris 6 hours

1979​- Winner of Drammen GP, Norway OE class 1979
- Finished fifth in the OE World Championship race Evian, France
- Finished third in the OE class Paris 6 hours

1980 ​- Nordic Champion OE class
- Finished fifth in the OE World Championship race Nottingham
- Winner of the Paris 6 hour race OE class

1981​- Winner of the Aspen OE Class World Series, including many OE class races.
- Broke down in Paris 6 hours.

1982 ​- World Sprint OE class champion
- Winner of many races in the Aspen OE class World Championship but ended up second to Rick Frost
- Winner of Paris 6 Hours

1983​- My first year racing the F1-V8 series with my # 8 Burgess/Aspen/Evinrude V8 with mixed results.

1984​- Second year in the F1-V8 series with mixed result.

1985​- Raced a few F1/V8 races with mixed result.

1986 ​- Winner of the Paris 6 Hours OE class

1987 - Raced Offshore 4 liter.

1988 ​- Winner of the Roslagsloppet Offshore Race 4 liter class

1989 - Organizer / "Officer of the day" OMC F3 GP in Stockholm

1990 ​- Raced a few OE/F3 class races 1990 and time to retire.

[lars strom]

Some time ago Roy Cooper - Fast on Water in UK asked me for my racing history.
Took me sometime to put this together but here it is..
Sorry, it’s not for bragging just the way it was.
Thanks
https://www.fastonwater.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR3pRTyBs5UJnru5kttq7wCwzrA8B-SvnG32ofMj17UyaI_nEsPf-nOqevs


Started racing (Offshore E class 1971)
(Retired 1990)

1972​- Swedish Champion Offshore E

1973 ​- European Champion SE Class Lappenranta, Finland
​- Nordic Champion SE Class
- A few SE class World Speed records.
- Swedish Champion Offshore E class
- Voted best overall Nordic driver 1973
- Not allowed to start in Paris 6 hours.Entry sent in too late by the Swedish Powerboat Federation.Standing in the pit with our boat watching the race.

1974 ​- European Champion SE Class Evian, France
- Nordic Champion SE class
- Overall Winner of the 2 Hours of Duvnasviken Enduro
- Nordic Champion Offshore E class
- Swedish Champion Offshore E class
- Winner of the Roslagsloppet race E class
- Finished third in Paris 6 Hours OE Class
- Voted best overall Nordic driver

1975 ​- European Champion SE class Sabaudia, Italy
- Nordic Champion SE class
- Winner of the BP 200 in South Africa OE class
- Winner of the Rouen 24 Hours SE class
- Winner of the Amsterdam 3 hours SE class
- Nordic Champion Offshore E class
- Winner of the Roslagsloppet race E class
- Swedish Champion Offshore E class
- Voted best overall Nordic driver
- Broke down in Paris 6 hours

1976 ​- European Champion SE class Nora, Sweden
- Nordic Champion offshore E class
- Winner of the Roslagsloppet race E class
- Overall Winner of the 2 Hours of Duvnasviken Enduro
- Swedish Champion SE class
- Voted best overall Nordic driver
- Broke down in Paris 6 hours

1977 ​- Finished second in the OE class World Championship race Brodenbach, Germany 0.20 of a second behind Michael Werner.
- Winner of the Gronningen, Holland OE class race
- Winner of the Aschach, Austria OE class race
- Raced in Bristol, Paris 6 hours and other big races but no good results
- Roslagsloppet Offshore race 24 ft Rumrunner/Volvo Penta V8

1978 ​- Overall winner of the Stockholm GP SD class
- Overall winner of the Siljan Offshore raceOffshore Z class
- Finished second in the ON class race in Milan, Italy
- Finished fourth overall OZ class Paris 6 hours

1979​- Winner of Drammen GP, Norway OE class 1979
- Finished fifth in the OE World Championship race Evian, France
- Finished third in the OE class Paris 6 hours

1980 ​- Nordic Champion OE class
- Finished fifth in the OE World Championship race Nottingham
- Winner of the Paris 6 hour race OE class

1981​- Winner of the Aspen OE Class World Series, including many OE class races.
- Broke down in Paris 6 hours.

1982 ​- World Sprint OE class champion
- Winner of many races in the Aspen OE class World Championship but ended up second to Rick Frost
- Winner of Paris 6 Hours

1983​- My first year racing the F1-V8 series with my # 8 Burgess/Aspen/Evinrude V8 with mixed results.

1984​- Second year in the F1-V8 series with mixed result.

1985​- Raced a few F1/V8 races with mixed result.

1986 ​- Winner of the Paris 6 Hours OE class

1987 - Raced Offshore 4 liter.

1988 ​- Winner of the Roslagsloppet Offshore Race 4 liter class

1989 - Organizer / "Officer of the day" OMC F3 GP in Stockholm

1990 ​- Raced a few OE/F3 class races 1990 and time to retire.

Well..new page was coming up..(I was planing to add pictures in a new post under). A quote instead and pictures to follow year by year.
Here they are..year is under every picture.

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1972

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1973

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1973

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1974

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1975

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1975

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1975

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1975

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1976

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1976

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1977

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1977

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1978

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1978

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1978

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1979

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1980

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1981

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1982

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1983

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1984

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1985


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1986

1987 no picture..!!

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1988

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1989

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1990

[lars strom]

20 years of boat racing with great memories and many disappointments..

Thinking back..this is still the one..!!

After a few years in the sport, a big possibility opened up in the winter 1972/73. Hans Holmen who worked for Evinrude Sweden called me and said that Huzells and Evinrude has picked me and one other Swede to get the new Evinrude 65 SS ( for free) that was designed to be a winner in the SE class.
One condition, I have to buy a new SE Cat from Italy. There was two choices, Abbate or Clerici and I picked Clerici without really a good reason.
We where late to order, but Clerici promise to have the boat ready in June that summer, but that was OK because OMC was late with the new 65 SS also.
I friend of mine lent me and older Schultze cat and I used my stock Evinrude 65 hp. At the Swedish Championship in Torsby, Varmland, I ended up around fifth.
Me and my dad Roland took the Coffee delivery truck and headed to Cremona, Italy with a big bag full of Lire (Italian Cash) to pick up the new very good looking cat.
Back to Sweden to install the brand new 65 SS Evinrude, that had just arrived.
There was one big problem, this engine was using left hand props, and there was not many around. I found one 2 blade prop used for the Mercury BP’s, but not very fast at testing.
The big race of the year was the European Championship in Lappeenranta Finland and OMC’s Racing boss Jim Wagner had a lay over in Stockholm, on his way to Finland with Roger Jenkins #56 Clerici/Evinrude boat.
I got the opportunity to test factory driver Roger Jenkins propellers in Sweden and my boat was flying.
This was a 3 blade cleaver left hand rotation and Jim Wagner promised me that if I showed up in Finland he was going to let me use Roger Jenkins spare prop.
Me, Holmen and friend Curre took the ferry to Finland and when we arrived at the race there was 45 boats with Mercury, Carniti, Konigs, Evinrude and Johnson engines, but Roger Jenkins refused to let me borrow any of his/OMC’s propellers.
I was very disappointed and was walking around in the pit, when I ran in to Tor Smith Ingebrittsen from Norway. He had an older home built boat, and he showed me his prop that looked like the one Jenkins used. We made a deal and exchanged props with a handshake.
There was no time for testing and when they dropped the green flag I was flying through the field and after a few laps I lead the race and pulled away. I won the heat with half a lap, and everybody went crazy regarding my prop.
Many drivers offered my new friend from Norway lots of money for his prop, that he lent me but he was cool and said it belongs to Lars.
Next heat the Italian drivers was trying to run me over in the start, and later pushed me up on one of the turning buoys and I was disqualified and had some damage to the boat but we fixed that overnight.
I do not remember the third heat, but I had to win the last one (fourth), and I did.
I was now declared the winner and the new 1973 European Champion, and Jim Wagner was forced to come over to my boat and congratulate me.
Lars and his friends had the biggest after race party they have ever seen in Lappeenranta.
(Roger Jenkins left early for the airport)

This was the beginning of my professional boat racing carrier and my Outboard Business success.
Thanks to everybody helping me.
(The picture was sent out all over the world by Reuters News)

Next story..https://svera.se/blogg/racing-historier/1974-was-a-very-good-year-for-my-se-class-racing/


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[lars strom]

Jonas Andersson starts from Pole Position again for today’s second F1 race in Portugal.

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[lars strom]

Jonas Andersson just won the second F1 race in Portugal and are now the 2021 F1 World Champion.


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[lars strom]

Jonas is building his own boats, building his engines, running his own team. He deserved this world F1 title after 15 years of trying..:cheers:

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[lars strom]

Jonas and his Team Sweden.

https://svera.se/blogg/team-sweden-jonas-andersson-2021-uim-f1-world-champion/

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[lars strom]

Marit Stromoy did a WOT flip today.
She is ok..

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[Instigator]

When do they change to the Merc 4 strokes Lars?

[lars strom]

When do they change to the Merc 4 strokes Lars?


Well..I am not the right person to ask that question....but here is the rumors I have heard..
The current race boat in UIM F1 can not be used for the new top heavy Merc 4 stroke V8 APX 360
A wider, larger different designed boat is the only way to do it.
That boat does not fit in the shipping containers..
Next issue is the new 4 stroke V8 engine is not as fast as the current V6 on a total lap time..new rules to ban the 2 stroke must be enforced.
Extremely high cost to the teams already struggling with sponsorship.
The last two races in Portugal was not organized by the normal F1 promotor..!!
There is no race calendar as of today for next years UIM F1..only a rumor of a race in Saudi Arabia.
I could be wrong about all this but its an answer..:)

[Rotary John]

They need to drop the powerhead down to sit on top of the gearcase like the rotaries did 50 yrs. ago. Charlies bucket patent has long since expired. Or they could lay it down and pretend it's an outboard like Jackie did.

[lars strom]

Well..OMC designed and built the 6 inch mid section for the racing V8 early 1985..lowering the power-head 6 inches made a hug difference.
Way better boat handling..compare to the top heavy 12 inch mid section.
To bad OMC did not have the 6 inch mid section for Bristol 1982..!!..:)

If I understand it correct..the new Merc 4 stroke racing V8 must have a 12 inch mid section because its a gearbox between the powerhead/gearcase.
Good luck with that..!!

PS..Dont mix up US F1 with UIM F1..in the US F1 the plan is to use a V6 4 stroke APX 200..UIM F1 the V8 4 stroke APX 360

First picture is from the OMC parts book of the 6 inch mid section
Second is the F1-V8 with the 6 inch mid section
Third is the top heavy 12 inch F1-V8 used the first couple of years.

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[Rotary John]

The rotary bucket had about 2" between the bottom of the powerhead and the gearcase. It's CG was actually lower the V-4 and the V-6. If you look at the old pictures you see the top of the rotary on the boat was lower than the top of V-6. You would have thought Strang and the boys would have learned from the rotary (10 yrs earlier) and used the shorter mid from the start.

[lars strom]

Well..the 6 inch mid-section was not possible with the carburetor power-head..Only with the fuel injection.

[lars strom]

Another fact is..
Mercury is the only outboard in racing and have been so for many years.
I remember when Mercury was criticizing OMC for the F1-V8 racing saying things like..who wants to sponsor a series with only one manufacturer..!!

Here we are..20+ years later..Mercury still in a similar situation..no sponsorship for the teams..(only one outboard factory)
US F1 NGK series & Tim Seebold is working extremely hard to promote the sport..and build a future.
I really wish him well/great.

The much faster UIM F1 series based in the Middle East are having the same problems..No major sponsors..
The two Middle Eastern multi boat teams are dominating with state sponsorship.
Yesterday in Portugal only 14 boats started..some big names like Chiappe & Erik Stark was missing..(Erik from no sponsor)
The Swede Jonas did the unthinkable and got the gold..I think it was karma from when he lost the championship last time (2019) No racing 2020
The UIM F2..(similar to US F1 Optimax 200XS) have a lot of up to date boats & drivers but not many races.
Very hard to get races going in Europe for many reasons..Economy & permits..(the green people are a problem)

Tunnel-boat racing all over the world..long before Covid are struggling because its not a very popular sport.

Brunswick..by far the largest marine corporation in the world could make tunnel-boat racing great again by stepping up with sponsorship from all the marine companies they own..
Think about Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Freedom Boat Club, Intrepid Boats, Mercury Marine, Lowe, Swedish Uttern Boats, Bayliner, Attwood, Princecraft, Harris Pontoons, Lund and many more..
The problem is..Brunswick does not want to do so..
We all know why....!!

[WaterZebra]

Another fact is..
Mercury is the only outboard in racing and have been so for many years.
I remember when Mercury was criticizing OMC for the F1-V8 racing saying things like..who wants to sponsor a series with only one manufacturer..!!

Here we are..20+ years later..Mercury still in a similar situation..no sponsorship for the teams..(only one outboard factory)
US F1 NGK series & Tim Seebold is working extremely hard to promote the sport..and build a future.
I really wish him well/great.

The much faster UIM F1 series based in the Middle East are having the same problems..No major sponsors..
The two Middle Eastern multi boat teams are dominating with state sponsorship.
Yesterday in Portugal only 14 boats started..some big names like Chiappe & Erik Stark was missing..(Erik from no sponsor)
The Swede Jonas did the unthinkable and got the gold..I think it was karma from when he lost the championship last time (2019) No racing 2020
The UIM F2..(similar to US F1 Optimax 200XS) have a lot of up to date boats & drivers but not many races.
Very hard to get races going in Europe for many reasons..Economy & permits..(the green people are a problem)

Tunnel-boat racing all over the world..long before Covid are struggling because its not a very popular sport.

Brunswick..by far the largest marine corporation in the world could make tunnel-boat racing great again by stepping up with sponsorship from all the marine companies they own..
Think about Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Freedom Boat Club, Intrepid Boats, Mercury Marine, Lowe, Swedish Uttern Boats, Bayliner, Attwood, Princecraft, Harris Pontoons, Lund and many more..
The problem is..Brunswick does not want to do so..
We all know why....!!





This why the APX appearance at Havasu is so amusing. Now you see it...........now you don't?:eek::eek:

[lars strom]

UIM F1 World Champ Jonas Andersson got a warm "Welcome Home" in his little home town Frövi, Sweden.:cheers:
Only problem..freezing cold..12 degree F...:)

Team Sweden – Jonas Andersson 2021 UIM F1 World Champion (https://svera.se/blogg/team-sweden-jonas-andersson-2021-uim-f1-world-champion/)

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[powerabout]

In road based motor sport the old classes seem to be growing everywhere....
Is that because manufacturers dont have and cant get control?
IMHO a custom 2ltr to 2.5 etec v6 would be the best package for F1 and mostly emission compliant.

[Instigator]

Great point about the shipping container Lars.

That would be a tough hurdle to get over.

A friend in Fla made it sound like Tourente had nothing but good to say about the Merc 4 stroke after testing.

[lars strom]

More from the little village Frövi, Sweden..(population 2,516)
Jonas garage and the lake Väringen he does all the F1 testing at.
So happy for Jonas Andersson.

"Anstalten Hinseberg" you can see in the map picture is a jail for females only..!!..

Team Sweden – Jonas Andersson 2021 UIM F1 World Champion (https://svera.se/blogg/team-sweden-jonas-andersson-2021-uim-f1-world-champion/)


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[lars strom]

You can really see how low the Evinrude F1-V8 sits on the back of the Hodges transom with the 6 inch mid section.
This is Bob Spalding in Oulton Broad, UK 1985
Thanks John Turner for the picture.

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[Capt.Insane-o]

Outstanding.. good for Jonas. Guess I'll have to catch up on this season.

[lars strom]

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[lars strom]

Fred Hauenstein / Ron Hill / Evinrude V-6 overall win Parker 1978. (https://svera.se/blogg/fred-hauenstein-ron-hill-evinrude-v-6-overall-win-parker-1978/)



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[lars strom]

Marit Stromoy did a WOT flip today.
She is ok..

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Here is a link to a video of Marit's crash..
A few short Norwegian commercials first..but its a wild crash..!!

https://www.dagbladet.no/video/gar-galt-i-200-km-t/yIvlSLRj?fbclid=IwAR0NQkbfQ-HLxw6c8U-cNR_q_B3nnXlUbcBgrtNUzqLuJjL5-XBDyYthK6U

[lars strom]

This is from the 1988 Evinrude English (US) sales brochure.

https://issuu.com/liquidnirvana/docs/1988---evinrude-outboards--x---wm-


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[Rotary John]

Lars: Have you made it back to Fl. yet or are you waiting til the snow flies in Mo.?

[lars strom]

Thanks for asking @Rotary John (https://www.screamandfly.com/member.php?u=48164)

From a Christmas party last night at Lake of the Ozarks, MO.
Heading to Florida late December/early January

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[lars strom]

Thanks John Tiger,

Tiger Outboards (https://www.facebook.com/evinrudeX115/?__cft__[0]=AZXqe1y2-XaJuM83-BGb4Ul1VQC_Ylque4EYzl8GZ-UtflcGoitmAxwpXA4aDdp2xBEqpCi3MImGzRw93BP8d_kfQZHPUKxqslsh_6pp9A53d0iGjuqPJMSsuNwPa0qv5_HsXhVK3ieqg8 5phJT5LpLODv7tNtqhvN6IPuMqCzRLIHMBFZ4n3vv46JnnOrLXL1aZnXW5s4yNUesxJokfIqWr&__tn__=-UC%2CP-y-R)

1967 Evinrude X-115, a very historically significant engine for OMC.
This was OMC’s first factory racing engine since the 1930s, and marked their official re-entry into factory supported outboard racing. We purchased a few of these over the past couple years and are finally getting around to restoring them. With Laura Tiger (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/1156437762/?__cft__[0]=AZXqe1y2-XaJuM83-BGb4Ul1VQC_Ylque4EYzl8GZ-UtflcGoitmAxwpXA4aDdp2xBEqpCi3MImGzRw93BP8d_kfQZHPUKxqslsh_6pp9A53d0iGjuqPJMSsuNwPa0qv5_HsXhVK3ieqg8 5phJT5LpLODv7tNtqhvN6IPuMqCzRLIHMBFZ4n3vv46JnnOrLXL1aZnXW5s4yNUesxJokfIqWr&__tn__=-]K-y-R).

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[lars strom]

Evinrude flyer..E-115.

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[lars strom]

Jimbo McConnell and his X-115.

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[lars strom]

Thanks John Tiger,

Tiger Outboards (https://www.facebook.com/evinrudeX115/?__cft__[0]=AZXqe1y2-XaJuM83-BGb4Ul1VQC_Ylque4EYzl8GZ-UtflcGoitmAxwpXA4aDdp2xBEqpCi3MImGzRw93BP8d_kfQZHPUKxqslsh_6pp9A53d0iGjuqPJMSsuNwPa0qv5_HsXhVK3ieqg8 5phJT5LpLODv7tNtqhvN6IPuMqCzRLIHMBFZ4n3vv46JnnOrLXL1aZnXW5s4yNUesxJokfIqWr&__tn__=-UC%2CP-y-R)

1967 Evinrude X-115, a very historically significant engine for OMC.
This was OMC’s first factory racing engine since the 1930s, and marked their official re-entry into factory supported outboard racing. We purchased a few of these over the past couple years and are finally getting around to restoring them. With Laura Tiger (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/1156437762/?__cft__[0]=AZXqe1y2-XaJuM83-BGb4Ul1VQC_Ylque4EYzl8GZ-UtflcGoitmAxwpXA4aDdp2xBEqpCi3MImGzRw93BP8d_kfQZHPUKxqslsh_6pp9A53d0iGjuqPJMSsuNwPa0qv5_HsXhVK3ieqg8 5phJT5LpLODv7tNtqhvN6IPuMqCzRLIHMBFZ4n3vv46JnnOrLXL1aZnXW5s4yNUesxJokfIqWr&__tn__=-]K-y-R).

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Sigurd Isacson in #155 a Smuggler-boat powered by 2 X Evinrude X-115 V4.
Sweden 1967.

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[WaterZebra]

Jimbo McConnell and his X-115.

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As far as I can observe, Jimbo raced everything that OMC made at some point. X-115, Strangler V4, CCC V6, Mod 50, Rotary and V8.

[2us70]

I sure remember when those motors showed up. All of a sudden Mercury was not the only one in the game.

[GENE LANHAM]

i sure remember when those motors showed up. All of a sudden mercury was not the only one in the game.

jeff

[2us70]

In the 1966 Orange Bowl 9 hour two brothers from West Palm Beach ran a motor that looked like a prototype of those motors. They won the single engine class.

[lars strom]

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[lars strom]

The Swede Bosse Lindström drove this boat with twin X-115 in Roslagsloppet Offshore race 1967.

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[lars strom]

One thing is for sure..the Zumba Queen have hundreds of outfits for any weather conditions..https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/taa/1.5/16/1f603.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/taa/1.5/16/1f603.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1.5/16/2764.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1.5/16/2764.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2c/1.5/16/1f1fa_1f1f8.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2c/1.5/16/1f1fa_1f1f8.png

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[WaterZebra]

Sigurd Isacson in #155 a Smuggler-boat powered by 2 X Evinrude X-115 V4.
Sweden 1967.

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Was there a Johnson version to the X-115?

[lars strom]

Was there a Johnson version to the X-115?

Yes..GT 115.

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[lars strom]

The Hummingbird powered by the Johnson 115-GT.
Thanks Cougar Powerboats


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[WaterZebra]

Yes..GT 115.

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Ah yes..........the Golden Meteor..........I think the civilian version was 90HP.........the GT cowling had scallops that paralleled the cylinder banks. That meant the lower pan and mid section die castings were different. You would have thought that OMC engineering leadership would have made them common? It's probably an indicator that there still was "2 camps" at OMC in the 60s. Expensive difference. As a kid, I thought the Golden Meteor was like the Saturn V rocket.......a giant! Twenty years later and the V8 made the Meteor look like a kicker motor.

[peterse90]

More Johnson GT 115;

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[lars strom]

Bo Jansson in his X-4 Smuggler/Johnson GT-115.
Sweden 1967.

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[lars strom]

F1-V8 racing in Pittsburgh, USA 1983. https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2c/1.5/16/1f1fa_1f1f8.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2c/1.5/16/1f1fa_1f1f8.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2c/1.5/16/1f1fa_1f1f8.png


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[lars strom]

F1-V8 racing in Pittsburgh, USA 1983. https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2c/1.5/16/1f1fa_1f1f8.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2c/1.5/16/1f1fa_1f1f8.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2c/1.5/16/1f1fa_1f1f8.png


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The Pittsburgh F1-V8 race 1983 was a lot of fun. Remember fighting with #95 Buck Thornton for many laps but he suddenly disappeared..
Next fight was Johnnie Sanders, kept him behind me for a long time but Johnnie got me in the last turn.:smiletest:


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[RogerH]

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[Mark75H]

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Like bringing a 9mm Glock to a knife fight.

[lars strom]

Yes.. Congratulations https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t55/1.5/16/1f44d.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t55/1.5/16/1f44d.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1.5/16/2764.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1.5/16/2764.png
Max, the 2021 World F1 Champion.


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[lars strom]

Verstappen Wins Title With Final Lap Overtake! | 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Click Watch on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTe12fH2xtQ&feature=emb_err_woyt)




https://youtu.be/MTe12fH2xtQ

[2us70]

How are you doing with all the rough weather up there?

[lars strom]

How are you doing with all the rough weather up there?

Thanks for asking. Well..Friday night around 7PM we got some bad weather. Heavy rain/wind and tornado warning around the lake area.
No damage and the storm traveled east and did heavy damage in western Illinois, Kentucky and TN.
Yesterday we went to a Christmas party and had some fun..:):cheers:

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[WaterZebra]

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That mid section does not look like a Mod 50? It looks like a SST45 or 45SS mid?
Can a Mod 50 powerhead be bolted to a SST45 mid? I wouldn't think a SST45 gearcase would last too long powered by a Mod 50 engine? Maybe a kilo but not lap racing.

[powerabout]

That mid section does not look like a Mod 50? It looks like a SST45 or 45SS mid?
Can a Mod 50 powerhead be bolted to a SST45 mid? I wouldn't think a SST45 gearcase would last too long powered by a Mod 50 engine? Maybe a kilo but not lap racing.
The mid was a one off I was told.
2cyl and 3 cyl powerhead bolt surfaces are completely different

[lars strom]

It was a modified short shaft 3 cyl. mid section used 1975..(The 45 SS mid section came many years later)
I used a similar 3 cyl. powerhead in a factory OE class boat 1975.
More about that here:..https://svera.se/blogg/racing-historier/lars-mega-crash-at-the-omc-factory-1975/

Yes..it's Jimbo..he told me the record story.



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(https://svera.se/blogg/racing-historier/lars-mega-crash-at-the-omc-factory-1975/)

[lars strom]

Roger Jenkins won the 1975 UIM OE class World title with a similar power-head on a racing mid section. He drove a Johnson and I drove the Evinrude.
The World Championship race was run in Aix-les-Bains, France.
I was still struggling after my big crash..Roger won pretty easy over Renato and Bob Hering racing the Merc 3 cylinders.


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[lars strom]

OMC did have a APBA Mod 50/UIM OE class racing mid section/gearcase 1975.

Roger Jenkins raced a Johnson and I the Evinrude..here is a link for more:..https://svera.se/blogg/uim-oe-class-racing-1975/
(https://svera.se/blogg/uim-oe-class-racing-1975/)

Regarding the success for the UIM SE class Merc 650 XS in Europe...I get to that later...





(https://svera.se/blogg/uim-oe-class-racing-1975/)
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(https://svera.se/blogg/uim-oe-class-racing-1975/)

[V pads]

Isn’t that an Eldredge lower on the mod 50?

[ron54]

Thanks for asking. Well..Friday night around 7PM we got some bad weather. Heavy rain/wind and tornado warning around the lake area.
No damage and the storm traveled east and did heavy damage in western Illinois, Kentucky and TN.
Yesterday we went to a Christmas party and had some fun..:):cheers:

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=497954&d=1639355330

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=497955&d=1639355338 Damn Lars, I wish I was as good looking as you then all them perty girls would hang on my arm..lol