Facts about Evinrude/Johnson racing outboards made my OMC

[keith scotton]

That looks like a 2001 3.3 liter looper block.

[lars strom]

That looks like a 2001 3.3 liter looper block.

Correct it’s a 3.3 liter block. Thank you.

[DanUmbarger]

I like the little single cylinder kicker Evinrude/Elto clamped on the back of the V6 :D

[lars strom]

Paris 6 hours 1982.....

Well..this was the second year of what I call "the Merc 2 liter series" running the show and nothing was the classic 6 hour race anymore.
Thinking back I first thought it was 2 X 1.5 hour races..but reading some magazine info..it was more like 3 x 1 hour heat races.
I did not like anything with the new way of running the classic 6 hour race..but "the Merc 2 liter series" was more or less in charge.
Only the ON, OE and the SE class was invited..(no inboards)

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My white AKAI/Burgess/Evinrude #90 was extremely ready for any thing in Paris 1982. Only one driver was needed and he was ready.
One more picture of the start below..


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First is a picture of my OE class #90 Burgess/Evinrude CC below and I like to add we picked up a new powerhead at the Paris airport the day before the race. Sent to me by Ric McChesney/Jim Nerstrom at OMC, Waukegan.
Thank you very much.


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I dont remember much from the 3 one hour heat races but o few lines in Powerboat & Waterskiing magazine says it all..:)

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The OE class result.


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More stuff from the Paris race 1982.
Here is the Entry list for the UIM SE and OE class. Normally it was only the OE class..(the SE class raced in the OE class)
Funny part is the UIM OE class #90 is missing in the Entry list..

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[lars strom]

More Paris October 3 1982

Front page of the program and I guess one of many starts.

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[keith scotton]

There was a full page write up on Keith Whittle's record in one of BRP's short lived magazine's they produced. So I called to ask questions he know nothing about the write up so I sent him a copy. BRP take credit like you are doing something and really they did nothing but send him a program for the emm and that probably was no suppost to have happened.

[lars strom]

There was a full page write up on Keith Whittle's record in one of BRP's short lived magazine's they produced. So I called to ask questions he know nothing about the write up so I sent him a copy. BRP take credit like you are doing something and really they did nothing but send him a program for the emm and that probably was no suppost to have happened.

If I remember correct BRP refuse to help Keith Whittle to reprogram the emm for better performance..
He got very disappointed and gave up.

[lars strom]

I guess Covid, Ukrainian/Russia, Politics and price of fuel is taking over outboard racing.
Please continue to stay on topic on this thread
Thank you.

[lars strom]

More stuff from the Paris race 1982.
Here is the Entry list for the UIM SE and OE class. Normally it was only the OE class..(the SE class raced in the OE class)
Funny part is the UIM OE class #90 is missing in the Entry list..

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Paris 6 Hours 1982 was not a 6 hour race..instead three heat races on a shorter course around the island with the Statue of Liberty.
Here is #90..the first heat winner in the OE class.
A can not remember why my entry was not in the program.

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[lars strom]

...502243

[lars strom]

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[lars strom]

Kicco Vidoli "flying high" in Lyon, France 1985 in his #19 Molinari/Nordica/Evinrude F1-V8.
Yes..he was ok and raced again..

https://svera.se/blogg/the-great-italian-f1-v8-racer-kicco-vidoli/

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[lars strom]

I guess I ended up in a nice group of drivers here..https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t27/1.5/16/1f600.png


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[lars strom]

An early OMC race team picture.


A Schulze tunnel with twin X-115s, I don't know who took the picture. It could be Rich McKinley is in the cockpit, and the other two fellas were Bruce Summers and Ray Nydahl.


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[lars strom]

Mark Rotharmel driving Gold Dust.
#754 Molinari with Evinrude CCC

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[lars strom]

Roger Hinsdale (https://www.facebook.com/RogerHinsdale?__tn__=-UC*F)

Me driving at Tavares - will have this boat at Tavares this coming weekend!!!

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[lars strom]

Three great OMC racing engines in Tavares 2013.

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[lars strom]

I tried the 754 also..:)

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[lars strom]

Jim Larson driving the #754 - Molinari with an Evinrude V4 Super Strangler.

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[lars strom]

Sergio Calvo driving the #754 - Molinari with an Evinrude V4 Super Strangler.

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[lars strom]

Sergio Calvo/Jim Larson drove the #754 Molinari/Evinrude Super Strangler V4 to a 1st Division Win at the Parker 9 hr Enduro in the early eighties.

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[lars strom]

Sergio Calvo/Jim Larson drove the #754 Molinari/Evinrude Super Strangler V4 to a 1st Division Win at the Parker 9 hr Enduro in the early eighties.

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Roger Hinsdale (https://www.facebook.com/RogerHinsdale?__tn__=-UC*F)

Rich Luhrs driving the Evinrude CCC V6 powered #754 Molinari.

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[lars strom]

The #754 Molinari boat above is a similar boat to the first boat built by Renato after he left Mercury for big OMC late 1976. Came to the USA just before Parker Enduro 1977. Renato used Bob Hering as his co-pilot and also Bob's USA race #457. This was also Renato's first race as an Evinrude driver and Bob & Renato took the overall victory in Parker 1977..👍

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[lars strom]

Powerful Maelstrom offshore cat.

3 X Evinrude 3.5 liter racing V8 engines.

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[lars strom]

....in the mail today.. 50+ pictures from the 1984 F1-V8 race in Minneapolis thanks to John Hoppe.
His brother Paul took the pictures and now I have them all. Coming soon.
Yes..Seebold was racing with his #7 Bud Light/Merc

Thank you John Hoppe

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[WaterZebra]

[QUOTE=lars strom;3334862]....in the mail today.. 50+ pictures from the 1984 F1-V8 race in Minneapolis thanks to John Hoppe.
His brother Paul took the pictures and now I have them all. Coming soon.
Yes..Seebold was racing with his #7 Bud Light/Merc

Thank you John Hoppe




Interesting mix.......#45 Bob Hering / O Gradys potato chips Hering hull. #94 Steve DeSousa EZ Loader trailers Seebold hull. As this "mix" continued it was rumored that the fuel paid for by OMC in the series was adjusted for a lower octane rating. The V8s could run on it just fine but the fuel injected Merc 2 liter champ motors would burn pistons. Kinda forced the Merc guys to bring their own fuel supplies.




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]Interesting mix.......#45 Bob Hering / O Gradys potato chips Hering hull. #94 Steve DeSousa EZ Loader trailers Seebold hull. As this "mix" continued it was rumored that the fuel paid for by OMC in the series was adjusted for a lower octane rating. The V8s could run on it just fine but the fuel injected Merc 2 liter champ motors would burn pistons. Kinda forced the Merc guys to bring their own fuel supplies.

[lars strom]

Minneapolis 1984

Well..stick to facts now please.."Nine Mercury 2.4 litre V6 powered drivers and one Johnson V6 powered driver had joined the fray in the hope of earning a slice of the $50,000 prize money"

A few weeks later 1984 Merc used the 3.9 liter V6 and the twin powered V6 (wizard)..but for now we stay in Minneapolis

Mercury T-4 racing vs OMC V-8 racing..Cincinnati GP 1984…https://svera.se/blogg/mercury-t-4-racing-vs-omc-v-8-racing-cincinnati-gp-1984/

[WaterZebra]

Minneapolis 1984

Well..stick to facts now please.."Nine Mercury 2.4 litre V6 powered drivers and one Johnson V6 powered driver had joined the fray in the hope of earning a slice of the $50,000 prize money"

A few weeks later 1984 Merc used the 3.9 liter V6 and the twin powered V6 (wizard)..but for now we stay in Minneapolis

Mercury T-4 racing vs OMC V-8 racing..Cincinnati GP 1984…https://svera.se/blogg/mercury-t-4-racing-vs-omc-v-8-racing-cincinnati-gp-1984/

Those Mercs were NOT 2.4s you stick to your own facts

[lars strom]

Looking at all the pictures from Minneapolis F1-V8 race 1984 and also looking/reading the full Powerboat & Waterskiing report from both Minneapolis & Pittsburgh with the headline..

"The Bud Light Formula One Grand Prix Series of six American events was already well under way, when Europeans joined their American competitors in Minneapolis for the second year running"
..the report is coming later and you can clearly read a lot interesting "engine stuff"
This race was the first one after Stockholm GP and OMC asked me to please send your #8 boat with us to the two US races.
I told them No thanks..I needed a break from racing for many reasons.

First picture is #1 Cees Van Der Velden in his 1984 Velden boat. (in my opinion way better looking)
#97 Tom Posey is driving the 1983 style Velden boat.
Thanks Paul Hoppe

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[Lake X Kid]

Lars did you take 754 out on the lake for a spin?


I tried the 754 also..:)

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[lars strom]

Lars did you take 754 out on the lake for a spin?

Well..thanks for asking..I always told myself when asked to drive a race boat (old or new)..Lars..be smart..you have already used up all your luck walking away from crashes..so the answer is no.
Mark Rotharmel still have some luck left so he drove the 754 a few times

[lars strom]

Plenty of spectators in Minneapolis 1984. Check the two bridges.

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[lars strom]

Pasi Haavisto today..!!

“Check the rooster tail. I think since Moses no one has divided water that efficiently...
Roger Jenkins 1984 F1 Stockholm GP”

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[lars strom]

Those Mercs were NOT 2.4s you stick to your own facts

More from Powerboat & Waterskiing/Minneapolis 1984 coming later..I just want to response to this..!!


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[lars strom]

Beautiful sunset in Stockholm GP 1984..
We raced after 9.00PM Saturday evening.
Cees in his Velden/Johnson V8.

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[lars strom]

Those Mercs were NOT 2.4s you stick to your own facts

One more fact Mr WaterZebra..

This is from Powerboat Magazine after the Sacramento F1-V8 race 1984..
As you can clearly see Seebold and the Merc drivers used the 142 Cubic inch powerhead..(2.4 liter)
So I am sticking with my fact and I think you should say..I am sorry..


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[lars strom]

Looking at all the pictures from Minneapolis F1-V8 race 1984 and also looking/reading the full Powerboat & Waterskiing report from both Minneapolis & Pittsburgh with the headline..

"The Bud Light Formula One Grand Prix Series of six American events was already well under way, when Europeans joined their American competitors in Minneapolis for the second year running"
..the report is coming later and you can clearly read a lot interesting "engine stuff"
This race was the first one after Stockholm GP and OMC asked me to please send your #8 boat with us to the two US races.
I told them No thanks..I needed a break from racing for many reasons.

First picture is #1 Cees Van Der Velden in his 1984 Velden boat. (in my opinion way better looking)
#97 Tom Posey is driving the 1983 style Velden boat.
Thanks Paul Hoppe

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Back to the Minneapolis race 1984.
Not sure who #36 is..??
Thanks Paul Hoppe

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[Zonkercraft]

# 36 is Randy Pierson (sp) I believe

[lars strom]

#10 Tom Percival driving his Hodges in Stockholm GP 1984.
Tom also skipped the two US races after Stockholm as I did..so this comment today by his daughter is very sad..but just the way it was..

Katie Percival (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/616458254/?__cft__[0]=AZX6f7XLNH04ZssWhCGGpVoXsIS-yqOEc-VKc-753trKqKQTGiYavwgHrn6jophZdvrTTroqKNeVBz8Pc4iQouQT4hwmZare8dnsmcJBT6ko7tph8FMvRCWToLX-6eE0Ip55HQuA61NHeeGwCWrVMfILmHxEwIxOhpbJe02DPLTyZDF7v49-leQemeaTFTWVd6Q&__tn__=R*F)
Probably one of the last photos of him racing https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1.5/16/2764.png… thank you for sharing https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/td8/1.5/16/1f60a.png

The next European race after Minneapolis & Pittsburgh was Liege, Belgium and that's when we sadly lost Tom in his accident with Fabrizio Bocca.


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[lars strom]

Not many people know this but at the Paris F1-V8 race in June 1984 Tom Percival and I was racing for the same sponsor.. “International Travel Card”.
We did lots of promotions together for “International Travel Card” and I got to know Tom pretty good.

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I don't have a good picture of my #8 boat in Paris 1984 but here is one from a video. (below)

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[lars strom]

A great picture of a great friend and powerboat driver.
Tom Percival in the Stockholm GP pit 1984.
R.I.P https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1.5/16/2764.png



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[lars strom]

The start Stockholm GP 1984.
Looks like #1, #10 & #18 did not get a great start..I am way to the right in the #8 boat.


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[lars strom]

Francois Salabert in Stockholm GP 1984. #3 Benson & Hedges/Velden/Johnson V8
As a Swede I could not have tobacco advertising on my #8 Burgess but Francios could because he was not a Swede..:icon_bs:
Pretty stupid rules..

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[Instigator]

Canard wing on the bow.


#10 Tom Percival driving his Hodges in Stockholm GP 1984.
Tom also skipped the two US races after Stockholm as I did..so this comment today by his daughter is very sad..but just the way it was..

Katie Percival (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/616458254/?__cft__[0]=AZX6f7XLNH04ZssWhCGGpVoXsIS-yqOEc-VKc-753trKqKQTGiYavwgHrn6jophZdvrTTroqKNeVBz8Pc4iQouQT4hwmZare8dnsmcJBT6ko7tph8FMvRCWToLX-6eE0Ip55HQuA61NHeeGwCWrVMfILmHxEwIxOhpbJe02DPLTyZDF7v49-leQemeaTFTWVd6Q&__tn__=R*F)
Probably one of the last photos of him racing https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1.5/16/2764.png… thank you for sharing https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/td8/1.5/16/1f60a.png

The next European race after Minneapolis & Pittsburgh was Liege, Belgium and that's when we sadly lost Tom in his accident with Fabrizio Bocca.


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[lars strom]

Canard wing on the bow.

A better picture of the front #10 Hodges - Tom Percival in Stockholm GP 1984
I did lots of testing with a similar front wing for my #8 Burgess F1-V8 and its pretty useless in my opinion..but good for your sponsors name..!!

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[lars strom]

#12 Fabrizio Bocca in his Molinari/Castol/Evinrude V8. Stockholm GP 1984.
In next European race..Liege, Belgium Bocca & Percival had the sad accident ending Percival's life..


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[Instigator]

I always wondered, even w/the Unlimiteds, was it that it had no effect or you couldn’t set it it up to react fast enough??



A better picture of the front #10 Hodges - Tom Percival in Stockholm GP 1984
I did lots of testing with a similar front wing for my #8 Burgess F1-V8 and its pretty useless in my opinion.!!

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[lars strom]

I always wondered, even w/the Unlimiteds, was it that it had no effect or you couldn’t set it it up to react fast enough??

Nja..the wing in front of a tunnelboat can only be "fixed" according to the UIM rules. Impossible to get a better overall lap time with the wing. I tried both with my F3 and F1 Burgess..Always faster over one lap without wing.

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[Vulture27]

I believe the wing on the Hodges was used for downforce, the Hodges had quite a lot of lift, I know my ON Hodges did.

[lars strom]

I believe the wing on the Hodges was used for downforce, the Hodges had quite a lot of lift, I know my ON Hodges did.

Well..maybe but that would only work in one direction on the race course..the wing must be fixed and not changed by the driver.
I still believe it was more for getting attention at the races.
See..Roger Jenkins did not use a wing on his F1-V8 Hodges 1984.


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[lars strom]

There was a time in F1-V8 racing when some drivers including Renato used a front wing but did not work and by 1985 all the front wings where gone including the Hodges boats.

#11 Bob Spalding Hodges/Evinrude V8 1985

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[lars strom]

Testing the brand new #1 UIM SE class Clerici/Nacka Asfalt/Evinrude Hustler in Stockholm early spring 1975.
This boat was extremely good..won many races including the Amsterdam 3 hours

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[lars strom]

Telegram from OMC after Amsterdam.

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[lars strom]

This #1 UIM SE class Clerici was really fast.

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[Lake X Kid]

It seems the F1 boat builders agree the front wing is "pretty useless".

However Unlimited Hydroplanes use a Canard Wing which they activate up & down for optimal bow attitude.
UH need it because they do not have stern power-trim angle of attack adjustment, like the F1 boats.



A better picture of the front #10 Hodges - Tom Percival in Stockholm GP 1984
I did lots of testing with a similar front wing for my #8 Burgess F1-V8 and its pretty useless in my opinion..but good for your sponsors name..!!

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=502493&d=1647634294

[lars strom]

It seems the F1 boat builders agree the front wing is "pretty useless".

However Unlimited Hydroplanes use a Canard Wing which they activate up & down for optimal bow attitude.
UH need it because they do not have stern power-trim angle of attack adjustment, like the F1 boats.

Absolutely correct Lake X Kid
with my "wing"tunnel-boat experience..you could maybe set the front wing for down force in one direction..but in circuit racing you turn around and the wing is killing the speed on the way back.
A perfect balanced tunnel boat is way better and the power trim is the answer..

[lars strom]

The 1984 F1-V8 World Champ Renato Molinari never used a wing that year.
His #18 Molinari/Martini/Evinrude V8 was balanced perfect.
This is from Stockholm GP 1984.

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[lars strom]

This is Renato in 1982 and he did use a wing on his #165 titanium boat..not sure why but later ditch the boat when he did not win the World title 1982. (Renato also used wooden boats without a wing 1982)

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[Instigator]

Tim Butts experimented w/fixed wings on his Pro/Alky OB 3 point Aerowing hydros.

Was before my time but he told me he could totally change the attitude of the boat but did nothing for lap times.

Of interest though, those boats had no power trim and what made his hydros “Aerowings” was the leading of the deck, between the sponsons was radiused like the leading edge of an airplane wing.

He mounted his wings aft, from the outer chines, at an angle up to the top of the transom.
He did it to lift the transom and fly the boat, which he said it did.
Said he could fly it all the way around the course.

He said the power used to create the aerodynamic lift was greater than the speed increased from the reduction in fluid-dynamic drag though.

Funny part though was, he said the APBA banned it as they did not allow “aerodynamic lifting devices”.
He asked them, then how does a hydroplane work and it is allowed ��

[lars strom]

OK..just to twist the wing discussion..:)
Same powerful #18 boat with and without wings..(2 X Evinrude F1-V8 engines)
Molinari racing in the Unlimited class 1983.
Some says the rear wing was to make the minimum length..but I don't have the correct answer.

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[Instigator]

That thing had to be a beast!

I know Jimbo also ran the 4 engine boat.

[lars strom]

Another front wing fact..Velden Racing boats never did experiment with front wings during racing.
This is Team B&H-Velden 1984

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[lars strom]

OK..just to twist the wing discussion..:)
Same powerful #18 boat with and without wings..(2 X Evinrude F1-V8 engines)
Molinari racing in the Unlimited class 1983.
Some says the rear wing was to make the minimum length..but I don't have the correct answer.

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Brian Hervat

(https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/1375996392/?__cft__[0]=AZWvnKudOTqvfiUQYaocqGtrj0lVCaMEXkY2oggZ4B7-zk9wRFmEO9Gr-NOpDPCVOlG6xFUND2wjWjCA3agvGeA-2RJu9LCeZYHQK0Pn42_sFEeOAHz6HvOvs4WI8D_P8ID0-Ak9NG6_TH7KnOM8j66kGxhC9JyGddUo_wpapORnaest44wmGNWtKasZIwHFi3o&__tn__=R]-R)Lars, My father, John Hervat, built and installed the front and back wing so Renato's boat would meet the minimum length.

[lars strom]

Brian Hervat

(https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/1375996392/?__cft__[0]=AZWvnKudOTqvfiUQYaocqGtrj0lVCaMEXkY2oggZ4B7-zk9wRFmEO9Gr-NOpDPCVOlG6xFUND2wjWjCA3agvGeA-2RJu9LCeZYHQK0Pn42_sFEeOAHz6HvOvs4WI8D_P8ID0-Ak9NG6_TH7KnOM8j66kGxhC9JyGddUo_wpapORnaest44wmGNWtKasZIwHFi3o&__tn__=R]-R)Lars, My father, John Hervat, built and installed the front and back wing so Renato's boat would meet the minimum length.

Here is John Hervat. I met him at the racers reunion in Havasu City/Lake Havasu 2021

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=502558&d=1647798356

[lars strom]

Peter Struck of German UIM F3 pilot 1987. Great guy with a great family.
#48 Burgess/Evinrude CC
Photo: Tiina Haavisto

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=502570&d=1647820144

[lars strom]

Interesting combination..

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=501200&d=1644860287

Its running..!!

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=502571&d=1647821103

[Lake X Kid]

As I recall back then, the Unlimited Hydros had to be a minimum of 28 Feet in length.

And if Renato's boat is 22 Feet long, then we can see how the rear wing got the boat to qualified length.

Brain did your dad, add the rear wing in USA? And how did he get involved with the Team?


Brian Hervat

(https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/1375996392/?__cft__[0]=AZWvnKudOTqvfiUQYaocqGtrj0lVCaMEXkY2oggZ4B7-zk9wRFmEO9Gr-NOpDPCVOlG6xFUND2wjWjCA3agvGeA-2RJu9LCeZYHQK0Pn42_sFEeOAHz6HvOvs4WI8D_P8ID0-Ak9NG6_TH7KnOM8j66kGxhC9JyGddUo_wpapORnaest44wmGNWtKasZIwHFi3o&__tn__=R]-R)Lars, My father, John Hervat, built and installed the front and back wing so Renato's boat would meet the minimum length.


https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=502541&d=1635203670

[lars strom]

As I recall back then, the Unlimited Hydros had to be a minimum of 28 Feet in length.

And if Renato's boat is 22 Feet long, then we can see how the rear wing got the boat to qualified length.

Brain did your dad, add the rear wing in USA? And how did he get involved with the Team?






Brian Hervat (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/1375996392/?__cft__[0]=AZWvnKudOTqvfiUQYaocqGtrj0lVCaMEXkY2oggZ4B7-zk9wRFmEO9Gr-NOpDPCVOlG6xFUND2wjWjCA3agvGeA-2RJu9LCeZYHQK0Pn42_sFEeOAHz6HvOvs4WI8D_P8ID0-Ak9NG6_TH7KnOM8j66kGxhC9JyGddUo_wpapORnaest44wmGNWtKasZIwHFi3o&__tn__=R]-R) is not on S&F but I am going to ask him on the FB page. (My guess is it was done in the USA..)

[lars strom]

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[lars strom]

Tavares, Florida last weekend.

Roger Hinsdale
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Rich Luhrs getting ready to put the 3.3L Evinrude looper to good use on the #754 Molinari.


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[lars strom]

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[lars strom]

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[lars strom]

Roger Hinsdale (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/100015886143831/?__cft__[0]=AZVApzjbjuhFiGQxLguvkZr1leaR5p0tb_L92O3mb9ZEi_CppfRJERF_U0IywNdDkarl55nlFJioZPwRJ9y2kzEk2E0_BT8ebMC aZIJoEFxobTXea6iHDRMXDMmC42-SnvDcYTt1it1s2JI2mq213B3Gz02w_cxOaYXqs7A4kr2gkTpUNoCA95I0A03AOgstAwk&__tn__=R]-R)

The motor is a highly modified OMC V6 Looper with Dave Bush internals by Freddie Webb, Yamaha Ign, Taylor X-Front/6x CCC carbs adapted to the CCC midsection gearcase (15:17) It's HEALTHY !

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=502759&d=1648043056

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=502758&d=1648043030

[Rotary John]

Lars: Are you back in FL. now? I have to go to Jupiter, Fl. on Monday, 3/28. If you're in the area, I can stop by and say hello.

[lars strom]

Lars: Are you back in FL. now? I have to go to Jupiter, Fl. on Monday, 3/28. If you're in the area, I can stop by and say hello.

Hi and thanks Rotary John..I would have loved to see you but we are in Kansas City, Kansas visiting friends.

[lars strom]

Kay Marshall #5 Burgess/Johnson RS in the UIM F3 class.
Bordeaux, France 1987.
Picture by Powerboat photographer Tiina Haavisto. She passed away 3-21-2022.

R.I.P. Tiina. https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t40/1.5/16/1f494.png


https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=502796&d=1648082805






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[lars strom]

UIM F3 start in Almere, NL 1988.

Photo: Tiina

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=502797&d=1648085647

[lars strom]

Jan De Vreng #7 UIM SE class Burgess/Johnson

Helsinki, Finland 1987
Photo: Tiina


https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=502800&d=1648106530
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[Instigator]

That thing should be an absolute beast on that boat!



Roger Hinsdale (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/100015886143831/?__cft__[0]=AZVApzjbjuhFiGQxLguvkZr1leaR5p0tb_L92O3mb9ZEi_CppfRJERF_U0IywNdDkarl55nlFJioZPwRJ9y2kzEk2E0_BT8ebMC aZIJoEFxobTXea6iHDRMXDMmC42-SnvDcYTt1it1s2JI2mq213B3Gz02w_cxOaYXqs7A4kr2gkTpUNoCA95I0A03AOgstAwk&__tn__=R]-R)

The motor is a highly modified OMC V6 Looper with Dave Bush internals by Freddie Webb, Yamaha Ign, Taylor X-Front/6x CCC carbs adapted to the CCC midsection gearcase (15:17) It's HEALTHY !

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=502759&d=1648043056

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=502758&d=1648043030

[RogerH]

Instigator, Trust me .... it is very healthy with all the good Dave Bush stuff inside, thanks to Freddie Webb. Was a blast putting this together. Dave said 450HP

[lars strom]

The old buildings at the former Ralph Evinrude Test Center in Stuart is going down. A nice new marina is coming up soon..!!
Sad in a way but those old buildings must be replaced.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=502815&d=1648144842

[lars strom]

The old buildings at the former Ralph Evinrude Test Center in Stuart is going down. A nice new marina is coming up soon..!!
Sad in a way but those old buildings must be replaced.


Cathy McConnell

(https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/100000260840890/?__cft__[0]=AZUpXSS67efTGzN9hBjgFliUDSpt44ULe6iybjMtgMVHYL1rt5PW4cP68VbnMromhcEMrXiTcCLmZPYxrK5auwK-SNxaOQXTNT23sY6KS12lUfoy47mh0shI1rzR76sqO5ixsCmqRuEImEzRJxhMWBCT3kWg1-ZrA6rEWKWv2E7hbM24WNF8_Drfb1vJFg1rCDg&__tn__=R]-R)SAD!! https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t67/1.5/16/1f622.png But a reality check. All of the History, and the People that worked there…..and the Drivers that tested there. So many are gone and the rest are getting Old….. like the buildings. Time can be cruel but we all have the Memories.

[lars strom]

My brother Lennart Strom #21 Burgess/Evinrude FR 31M
This is from Ager 1988

Photo: Tiina

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=502833&d=1648212077
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[lars strom]

Tom-Erik Braaten (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/100003595182223/?__cft__[0]=AZVJMLZIYjaFUs1_nlkBKbTYVg0l4VCZ8qdeVt9MO8KORlcnvtuRHRXMudJXpw3klekKUGdofXN6X0GAxVAngKJRyTjYNz-nABbByhUt2cdToGNfXQF5o2ER-0B-kU8T7RmQ8QdJZp69e_tXmCAXNMqUZeMK5wH5kH167-V5M3Y6p39n58bnFH9o7NJfe75EJRA&__tn__=R*F)
Me(15) didn’t got any closer to Lennart in 1 position. Finished in 4th place.

[lars strom]

#15 Tom-Erik Braaten Molgaard/Evinrude FR 31M
This is also from Ager 1988

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=502837&d=1648213750

[lars strom]

I think this is from 1963..!!
Thanks Bob White for the picture of your dad with a Johnson V4 powered race boat.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=502838&d=1648219656

[lars strom]

It’s from 1964..

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[Noah Burns]

every time I see pictures of this aluminum boat I am blown away at the craftsmanship it must have taken to build it and do so properly. Unless some type of press molds were used for manufacturing, it would take unbelievable hand forming talent to build it.

[Instigator]

Yikes!

Talk about floatin it!


I think this is from 1963..!!
Thanks Bob White for the picture of your dad with a Johnson V4 powered race boat.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=502838&d=1648219656

[Instigator]

I built a full zoot, MAD EFI, shorty mid, Merc Sporty w/1.62 gears that me and Tony Brucato figured was close to 400 hp and hung it on a 700-ish lb STV and it was a beast!

So, add 50+ HPs and remove 300-ish lbs…….

Yikes!
Can’t even imagine dude.

I would pay for a sample!


Instigator, Trust me .... it is very healthy with all the good Dave Bush stuff inside, thanks to Freddie Webb. Was a blast putting this together. Dave said 450HP

[lars strom]

Pretty cool..Thank you #84

Rodney Foreman (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/728562695/?__cft__[0]=AZWR6SsDnPeWN8N21vzIfMSjKmgdog4nSFSnT0oXYrPrzRKUHC9zZqBC3WsGUPaHUV2cai639d349PgfCrwPoc4-h8LyrbOj4Il0cLgeaBvrvJYtxIC0XseM2KDw15HX71XBupY6rahKjcKrMUaeZBXA&__tn__=R]-R)

It’s me. Roddy Foreman Huntington WV - Marathon Nationals - Stalker built Burgess.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=502868&d=1648251581

[lars strom]

Micke Frodé goes from a SAAB inboard/paddlewheel to an Evinrude V6 outboard..


https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=502878&d=1648303889


The Z-4 cat below build by Mikael Frodé around 1976 was first designed for a 2 liter SAAB 4 cylinder inboard..
Well..on the back of the transom Mikeal installed a paddle wheel…!!!!!
The paddle wheel was very good but SAAB in Sweden could not deliver the 240 horses as promised..only around 110 hp..!!
A very disappointed Mikael took the SAAB engine out and replaced the very advanced/effective paddle wheel with a brand new 1977 Evinrude..2.4 liter V-6.. 200 hp outboard.
With the right power the cat was flying and Mikael scored his first overall win in the famous Roslagsloppet the same year..
Here is a picture and some reading in Swedish..

More about Micke Frodé here:..https://svera.se/blogg/offshore/micke-frodes-forsta-totalseger-i-roslagsloppet-var-1977/ (https://svera.se/blogg/offshore/micke-frodes-forsta-totalseger-i-roslagsloppet-var-1977/)





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https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=502880&d=1648304196

[lars strom]

Arthur Mostert in his #2 Velden/B&H/Johnson V8.
This is from 1985 and picture by Ernst.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=502889&d=1648326470

[lars strom]

#2 Tor Egil Hylland UIM F3 Burgess/Evinrude CC in Bordeaux, France 1987.
Photo: Tiina

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=502901&d=1648334135
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[lars strom]

#12 The Swede Bertil Wik in his Hodges/Evinrude F1-V8.
Looks like Milan, Italy. The year is 1985.

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[Lake X Kid]

No goggles or face shield on the helmet.

Or is that duct tape on his helmet to keep the water spray from entering into the inside of his helmet's visor.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=502903&d=1648344312

[lars strom]

Rich Luhrs in Tavares.

Doing what I do for as long as I can do it…!! Thank you Roger Hinsdale for letting me back into my favorite seat..and thanks to Kathy Bridgeman for the great photo!

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[lars strom]

Lars: Are you back in FL. now? I have to go to Jupiter, Fl. on Monday, 3/28. If you're in the area, I can stop by and say hello.

Hi again John,

New plan..we left Kansas early and drove to North Carolina. Tonight we are at Hampton Inn in Brunswick, GA.
Heading to Florida tomorrow morning.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=502965&d=1648516034

[lars strom]

#15 Jorma Särkkä UIM SE class JK-Cat/Evinrude
Helsinki GP 1987.
Photo: Tiina Haavisto


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[lars strom]

No goggles or face shield on the helmet.

Or is that duct tape on his helmet to keep the water spray from entering into the inside of his helmet's visor.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=502903&d=1648344312

@ Lake X Kid (https://www.screamandfly.com/member.php?67246-Lake-X-Kid)

A better picture of Bertil Wiks helmet.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=502968&d=1648407031

[Rotary John]

Hi again John,

New plan..we left Kansas early and drove to North Carolina. Tonight we are at Hampton Inn in Brunswick, GA.
Heading to Florida tomorrow morning.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=502965&d=1648516034
Sorry, It was just an there and back trip. I was back home before I saw this. Maybe next time.

[lars strom]

Rick Frost and a Camera in Stockholm GP 1983
I think it’s Roger Jenkins in red.

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[lars strom]

Sunset F1-V8 racing in Stockholm GP 1984

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[lars strom]

"Cees van der Velden"

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=503092&d=1648728372

[lars strom]

Tom-Erik Braaten of Norway in his #5 Molgaard/ Evinrude. UIM Formula 3 1983
8# I think is a Giorgio Frosi

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=503097&d=1648733562

[lars strom]

#8 Giorgio Frosi and Snoopy. UIM Formula 3.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=503098&d=1648734632

[lars strom]

A pretty cool picture of Keith Whittle’s UIM SL 250 class Evinrude.
The year is 2009.

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[lars strom]

#12 Bertil Wik in Stockholm GP 1985.
This Hodges was one of the first tunnel boats with a safety cell.
Of course OMC was involved with money to develop the first safety cell.
Swedish milk is Bertil’s sponsor on the boat.

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[lars strom]

Rick Frost in a Velden/Johnson F1-V8.
This is the later V8 from OMC with six inch midsection and fuel injection.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=503171&d=1648859923

[lars strom]

Down under today

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[lars strom]

Boating in south Florida yesterday

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[lars strom]

To the left is Carina Strom’s fake Stella..mine is the original..:cheers:

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[oldschoolltv]

One of my favorite beers lately.:cheers:

[sharpeye Mike]

Favorite beer at a restaurant

[lars strom]

For some reason Carina wants her Yuengling in a Stella glass..:)..
Yes Stella taste much better as a draft beer than in a bottle.

[lars strom]

My friend Rick's Hydra-sport 25 WA is very good riding boat..the twin Yamaha had some major issues..
After 700 hours both power-heads needed to be replaced..the Harmonic Balancer was the reason for the power-heads to go bad.
Rick purchased the boat used and nobody told him about the problem when he was under warranty.
He ended up paying for the two power-heads and later a gear case also.

Its behind him now and "Life is Good" is a great boat.


https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=503215&d=1648996222

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=503216&d=1648996233

[lars strom]

Carina think boating in south Florida is getting boring..way to much idle speed/no wake zone..she wants to go fast..!!
During all the idling onboard "Life is Good" she can take a quick nap..!!..

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=503217&d=1648997157

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=503218&d=1648997202

[Lake X Kid]

So when OMC is not available ... then Yamaha is second best?

It must be it made on the OMC site.


https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=503217&d=1648997157

[lars strom]

So when OMC is not available ... then Yamaha is second best?

It must be it made on the OMC site.


https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=503217&d=1648997157


Well..Its my great friend Rick's boat..Took me all those years to figure out..."the best boat..is your friends boat"...:):cheers:

[lars strom]

Casey Robertson (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/640153105/?__cft__[0]=AZXV20k2LshcWvrGdKCBDDo8sZ15Y6sBjPvm2JTnI6cvuMgrPQ_qDX4JoIs7EaukDVXi5SPF_fEAbusff43AHK0I9xhk240yUW4 t5M-xNLQPzVCrxV9R8gIgwggrEFTJxdJvm4MI4LLIQjakw8syfcoXzQr9LC3b2shhCybvLZNAwXRpcwHp_GvmMT1ZSqg0P0A&__tn__=-UC%2CP-R)

My dad Don Robertson. Robertson’s Marine SLC UT.
Racing Utah Lake 1970 I believe.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=503221&d=1649005705

[sharpeye Mike]

For some reason Carina wants her Yuengling in a Stella glass..:)..
Yes Stella taste much better as a draft beer than in a bottle.
I agree Lars. I fail in love with it and went out and bought a case of Stella and regretted it.
I now buy it in cans. It's closer to draft.

[lars strom]

Here we are Carina & me yesterday at Harbor Cove restaurant in Fort Pierce, Florida.
A very nice place in the marina.

http://harborcovebargrill.com/

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[lars strom]

Back to bragging about how great I was long time ago..https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t27/1.5/16/1f600.png
Yes, that's me in the beautiful painted Formula One OZ class Molinari/Saffa/Evinrude CCC V6 race boat in the famous Paris 6 Hour race 1978. A very fast boat. Best in the business. Racing for 6 hours on the river Seine, next to the Eiffel tower and a small copy of the Statue of Liberty.
Our Saffa/Molinari/Evinrude CCC V6 boat was on the front page of this German Sport-Book.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=503251&d=1649081634

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=503252&d=1649081642




This is also me below on the Rouen 24 Hours poster driving the yellow/blue Saffa Molinari/Evinrude


https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=503253&d=1649081652

[hydra-sports]

I was thinking the same thing. and it looks beat

[lars strom]

hydra-sports

Not sure I understand..??

[hydra-sports]

Hi Lars. I was commenting on a post from 3/ 9 3.3 liter looper powerhead on a CCC/RS V6 mid section.
(Updated to correct cc) about the kicker motor that was leaning on a beautiful evenrude race motor on one of your earlier posts.

this is great to see the history on this blog. thanks for all your work here

[lars strom]

hydra-sports
Thank you very much.


This is from Lyon GP, France 1983..just before the start of the F1-V8 race..

My #8 Burgess/Aspen/Evinrude is next to #9 Roger Jenkins Burgess/Carlsberg/Evinrude.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=503277&d=1649163446

[lars strom]

More from Lyon, France 1983.
"I guess the #8 boat got a great start.. Strom is leading in his #8 Burgess/Aspen/Evinrude V8"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/t55/1.5/16/1f44d.png

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=503279&d=1649163973

[lars strom]

Rick Howell is cranking up the twin Yamaha’s again. Time for cruising the intracoastal..!!❤️

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[lars strom]

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[lars strom]

National Beer Day today..:cheers:
We started yesterday..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]

Kevin Bullen (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/100006757417146/?__cft__[0]=AZVILbJYIwnCTwx8EcHAr5zvbdw5TIonBOT4qKFoxsn04ymlXtz-TrLk6oSQ5uMgcwukaxG29JfhahjxjWynW2AFLCnGtsJFH_WbfRZ8iAPCBMQ6kGDv3gpLZaVwHUbZKApjteV8Z_AatO_AFDa6d07X ZB-QSCCzqHxSNXMmPdSXZ4EXu1MkhwsD8tgojGh6Efc&__tn__=R]-R)

First offshore Cougar built hull. My dad had this boat after Clive Curtis and James beard speed about 60 mph... later Johnson 135hp,
Andy race this boat as well …

https://svera.se/blogg/the-volare-ll-powered-by-2-x-evinrude-x-115/

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[BLisBack!]

Its also opening day (baseball) :), try the Coppertail Night Swim Porter, awesome beer brewed right in Tampa.

-BL

[lars strom]

#18 Renato Molinari in the Stockholm GP 1984.
Very cool picture never seen before.
Thanks to Pasi

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[lars strom]

Atmosphere of the evening/sunset race.
Stockholm GP 1984. Bob Spalding and Aarno Häkkinen.

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[lars strom]

Pasi Haavisto (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/672028084/?__cft__[0]=AZW8itpS9pqLTGdY0EdFYxBZaSecVEJ2QRl9OgGjB1KTBvkOqM_0AYYU-rcqI4GM_DZX0sBVD0_rFmzI17zkVUYbbMRgtwGcuO9uGjjmZJmwdQLNAZ-PrydZ0L7pjkB3G7Y7qFHJcQ8wpN2lmb6UspyPlCaNKoDG8CyO6TRY382GsWzb80SVQ2XlHG2WxAQwLH0&__tn__=-UC*F)
F1-V8 and F-3 drivers concentrate on instructions in the driver's briefing, even more. https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t29/1.5/16/1f602.png
Stockholm GP

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[lars strom]

Keith Whittle SL250 Stewartby (UK) 2009
Thanks Fast on Water.

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[lars strom]

Lars Strom (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/1020429044/?__cft__[0]=AZWxK_lL1eEHnZzSoV8SovSzmlXpjkdMWAbAxj5RlWg83EFVF8dDEQwA2QuUqYtOywCK2nSnpe3nZuijdwM5MDpgIzC7SLGZhbx XPhTsY6-6UWqdvrjiIAGbPAI0o7M0IDRpRqwVMQbegnkXFsP2Z8YPdrxcpwU1-YRB11dyr2ejFzlBj5K5eNG07NM_eJ-dbI4&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R) is in Stuart, Florida (https://www.facebook.com/Stuart-Florida-104002129636034/?__cft__[0]=AZWxK_lL1eEHnZzSoV8SovSzmlXpjkdMWAbAxj5RlWg83EFVF8dDEQwA2QuUqYtOywCK2nSnpe3nZuijdwM5MDpgIzC7SLGZhbx XPhTsY6-6UWqdvrjiIAGbPAI0o7M0IDRpRqwVMQbegnkXFsP2Z8YPdrxcpwU1-YRB11dyr2ejFzlBj5K5eNG07NM_eJ-dbI4&__tn__=kC%2CP-R) yesterday.


Former Ralph Evinrude Test Center this Saturday morning.
Everything is gone..a new modern marina is being built.https://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]

Lars Strom (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/1020429044/?__cft__[0]=AZV5OMdnm2uCtONEJ3BI1p4HewU4W_9pFgjOes627YTenkiFSK45R5EA6AyjZPK9qLBWB5Ku4QOFhiBiHlYvajwBU9yTQfADs5p y7MHToMTRMrBA2hMtvtdOfm7HZlq7sfG0GRGRDfvSZqqOypKwM1_R_O2eZgy5v_xlOJnMBiskYfhEJYM_1YIeZ_y5JivdlwQ&__tn__=R]-R)


Maybe I am the only one that can see the positive about this..
A new modern marina with a taste of Ralph Evinrude Test Center is a way better future than old useless buildings.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.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2c/1.5/16/1f1fa_1f1f8.png

[lars strom]

On our way to Riverside Cafe in Vero Beach for brunch

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[lars strom]

A boating Sunday in Vero Beach.

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[Instigator]

Where we used to live.

One of our favorite stops, especially by boat.

Great food, great service.


On our way to Riverside Cafe in Vero Beach for brunch

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[lars strom]

Riverside Café in Vero Beach, Florida
Packed with people for brunch.
A 30 minutes wait for table but worth it.
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[lars strom]

Saturday night/ evening racing in Stockholm GP 1983
#11 Bob Spalding Molinari/Evinrude is driving in to the sunset.

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[lars strom]

Pasi Haavisto (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/672028084/?__cft__[0]=AZWc8PXDX0oLk6T3KtScWHT2u4YWPD9QcJdn0AVBbD-FFL7SvnnhkLZkXVnEw8MK8MUaQQYCgvoM3l9F5knlftGDkPVX1Tjm4ojd6Dt4LKEji9Zj4ILd7BpKdKozfcNj4mlnKKv_nGPGNBW IomKg00iuNhYdj8ugLEVvzUiWKMOuQ-F_TZE2IJevKPUdab2Aibk&__tn__=-UC*F)

#35 Barry Woods F1-V8 1985. Molinari/Evinrude.

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[lars strom]

Lars Strom (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/1020429044/?__cft__[0]=AZWc8PXDX0oLk6T3KtScWHT2u4YWPD9QcJdn0AVBbD-FFL7SvnnhkLZkXVnEw8MK8MUaQQYCgvoM3l9F5knlftGDkPVX1Tjm4ojd6Dt4LKEji9Zj4ILd7BpKdKozfcNj4mlnKKv_nGPGNBW IomKg00iuNhYdj8ugLEVvzUiWKMOuQ-F_TZE2IJevKPUdab2Aibk&__tn__=R*F)

Wow great picture Pasi,

Thanks
I guess it’s from Stockholm 1985 before the mid section broke and the engine ended up at the bottom of “Riddarfjärden”
Divers found the engine next day and took it to my Evinrude dealership so we could save the powerhead from corrosion damage..https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t55/1.5/16/1f44d.png

[lars strom]

Pasi Haavisto

(https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/672028084/?__cft__[0]=AZWc8PXDX0oLk6T3KtScWHT2u4YWPD9QcJdn0AVBbD-FFL7SvnnhkLZkXVnEw8MK8MUaQQYCgvoM3l9F5knlftGDkPVX1Tjm4ojd6Dt4LKEji9Zj4ILd7BpKdKozfcNj4mlnKKv_nGPGNBW IomKg00iuNhYdj8ugLEVvzUiWKMOuQ-F_TZE2IJevKPUdab2Aibk&__tn__=R*F)Lars, It is hanging for a while in the wires.

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[lars strom]

Lars Strom

(https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/1020429044/?__tn__=R*F)Pasi, The power-pack flew up in the dry pit and ended up close to Roland Rosenholtz..the Officer of the Day for the race..:)

Pasi Haavisto (https://www.facebook.com/pasi.haavisto.9?__tn__=-UC*F)

Lars, and here it is gone.

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[lars strom]

#4 Kari Saukkonen, Finland UIM SE Class Evinrude/JK-Cat. (1986)
Salvekvik (adhesive plaster) is a good sponsor if you crash a lot. :)
Photo: Tiina Haavisto

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[lars strom]

@Watermark (https://www.screamandfly.com/member.php?u=11289)

Check this out..memories from Stockholm GP 1985.
I was there keeping an eye on you all..!!..:)

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=503672&d=1649807058

[Watermark]

@Watermark (https://www.screamandfly.com/member.php?u=11289)

Check this out..memories from Stockholm GP 1985.
I was there keeping an eye on you all..!!..:)


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:iagree: That's a memory, for sure!, Lars.

The engine broke off while driving through the corner, shortly after Barry's incident. My boat hooked sharply to the left, launching the boat straight into and overtop of one of those massive orange turn-pins. When it splashed down and all went quiet, it was one of those "What the hell happened? " moments.. "Could have been worse!", I thought.

So then, a few minutes later, I had a first-hand, on-the-water view of Arthur Mostert heading down the straight, entering the turn and losing his engine. That was scary .. seeing a V8 fly through the air - and then the boat skip/slid sideways across the water heading toward the break-wall. It was amazing to watch it stop just meters away, and see Arthur climb safely from his cockpit.

Naturally the race was called after that.

Thanks to Pasi Haavisto for taking and sharing those photographs. Amazing to see decades later - and a good reminder that luck was with us, and those spectators standing on the wall.

- Mark

[lars strom]

:iagree: That's a memory, for sure!, Lars.

The engine broke off while driving through the corner, shortly after Barry's incident. My boat hooked sharply to the left, launching the boat straight into and overtop of one of those massive orange turn-pins. When it splashed down and all went quiet, it was one of those "What the hell happened? " moments.. "Could have been worse!", I thought.

So then, a few minutes later, I had a first-hand, on-the-water view of Arthur Mostert heading down the straight, entering the turn and losing his engine. That was scary .. seeing a V8 fly through the air - and then the boat skip/slid sideways across the water heading toward the break-wall. It was amazing to watch it stop just meters away, and see Arthur climb safely from his cockpit.

Naturally the race was called after that.

Thanks to Pasi Haavisto for taking and sharing those photographs. Amazing to see decades later - and a good reminder that luck was with us, and those spectators standing on the wall.

- Mark


Thanks for your report Mark.

Here is the Powerboat & Waterskiing report from Stockholm GP 1985.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=503711&d=1649892400

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[Watermark]

Wow.. sounds like that tow-boat guy had a bad day too..:eek:

.. and as you've reported on before, that issue didn't end there. Bertil was extremely fortunate to have survived his crash through an aluminum safety boat during practice in Minneapolis. On board were several people who likely resigned immediately from that volunteer job!

[lars strom]

Wow.. sounds like that tow-boat guy had a bad day too..:eek:

.. and as you've reported on before, that issue didn't end there. Bertil was extremely fortunate to have survived his crash through an aluminum safety boat during practice in Minneapolis. On board were several people who likely resigned immediately from that volunteer job!


#12 Bertil Wik in Minneapolis 1985 (practice)

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[Lake X Kid]

I would have thought the boat’s transom would have been the weak link, not the V8 engines mid-section. With all that engine torque and vibration, the boat’s wooden transom prevailed.

I saw Freddy Miles in his Milesmaster come to shore in England, with a ripped-out transom. And the engine with the help of the steering cables, did not sink to the bottom Lake Windermere.



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[lars strom]

It was the early 6 inch mid sections when they came out 1985 who broke.. Was replaced fast by OMC with better design/material.
Newer an issue after that.

[lars strom]

I would have thought the boat’s transom would have been the weak link, not the V8 engines mid-section. With all that engine torque and vibration, the boat’s wooden transom prevailed.



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Well the 6 inch mid section was possible because at the same time OMC developed the fuel injection. (1985)
A carb power-head was not possible to use for the 6 inch mid section, but you could change the carb power-head to fuel injection.
If you look close at this picture you can see there is not enough space for a carb power=head. (Lower part of the front)
You can also see pretty good at this picture how short the 6 inch mid section is..(light grey casting)
Again, it was the early 6 inch mid sections when they came out 1985 who broke (Stockholm GP & Minneapolis).. Was replaced fast by OMC with better design/material.
Newer an issue after that.



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[lars strom]

Peter "Pepe" Sandman UIM SE class 1985.

Photo: Tiina.

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[BLisBack!]

So the injected motor had a horn with the throttle body in the middle (like newer stuff nowadays) allowing the motor to be lower?

[Lake X Kid]

It was the early 6 inch mid sections when they came out 1985 who broke.. Was replaced fast by OMC with better design/material.
Newer an issue after that.

That 6 inch mid-section looks like cast aluminum. And if there is some porosity in the metal after the casting process, then those air gaps will be a weak link. Or the thickness of the casting might not have been thick enough.

[lars strom]

So the injected motor had a horn with the throttle body in the middle (like newer stuff nowadays) allowing the motor to be lower?

Another picture..

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[lars strom]

Francois Salabert raced the F1-V8 series around the world for 9 consecutive years.
1990 he started the race the 2 liter Merc series and we lost Salabert in the Bristol race..
R.I.P. my friend.

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[lars strom]

Francois Salabert in his F1-V8 Velden.
Stockholm GP 1984.

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[Rotary John]

Another picture..

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=503770&d=1066253278The idea came from the rotary,40 years earlier,

[lars strom]

Nicola Mora Molinari/Evinrude Formula 1 1983.

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[lars strom]

Thanks Fabrice Boulier (https://www.facebook.com/fabrice.boulier1?__cft__[0]=AZV1BEyD-KZryr7LUyFWyvnY-EO91u-oHFrCLFpxSACeklRtHA-CR3oYQPJ8epFtYVSXlhyqosNJwzEVgNO7SXi2YpNkrhSED5vGdOtCv9PUIh18acM-0SyUsbWrcke3mOHb3LXCN031r3ykIraGcjwU&__tn__=-]K*F).https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t55/1.5/16/1f44d.png
From 2006

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[lars strom]

Some very interesting safety cell facts..
@Rotary John (https://www.screamandfly.com/member.php?u=48164)

In the first F1-V8 race in Munich 1985 there was FIVE Evinrude/Johnson powered safety cell boats. (maybe 6..dont remember if Rick Frost's new Velden was safety cell or not)
First time ever a UIM F1 race included safety cell racing.

OMC, Pro One, Hodges and Velden spent lots of money to make this possible.

The first UIM F1 race (1985) was run in Germany and was very successful and Bob Spalding, UK won the race in his #11 Hodges/Evinrude F1-V8 with a safety cell.

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

Full report with result by Rosalind Nott, Powerboat & Waterskiing.
Click the link below for full story.

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


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#11 Team Hodges/Evinrude sponsored by OMC won the first ever race with 5 safety cell boats.


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[Rotary John]

Lars: Where can I find the article where Strang's tells of the OMC money got safety cells?
Thanks

[lars strom]

Lars: Where can I find the article where Strang's tells of the OMC money got safety cells?
Thanks


Here is a link so you can always found it..My racing blog.
https://svera.se/blogg/omc-f1-v8-racing-by-charlie-strang/

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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[lars strom]

Fred Steinberg in his red Velden/Johnson V8 in Stockholm GP 1985

R.I.P. my friend.

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[lars strom]

I see "the master of OMC racing misinformation" is on it again.
This #8 Velden Racing equipped with the Velden design safety cell is raced by me in the UIM F1 series 1985.
There was plenty of Velden Racing boats with similar safety cells in the F1 series 1985. (first year ever)
Only two Team Hodges safety cell boats 1985.. one for Bob Spalding #11 and the sister boat #12 was driven by my friend Bertil Wik from Sweden.

First picture is not Rod Stewart in my boat..!!..:)

Second picture is #12v Bertil Wik in his Team Hodges safety cell boat.

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[lars strom]

Team Percival Hodges Safety Cell 1985. Part sponsored by OMC.


https://svera.se/blogg/team-percival-hodges-safety-cell-1985-part-sponsored-by-omc/

Yes..its Chris Hodges in the Evinrude jacket to the left & right.

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[lars strom]

Lots of issues to figure out to get the new safety cell ready for the 1985 UIM F1-V8 series.
Chris Hodges did a fantastic job develop his safety cell for his 2 boat team with Evinrude power.
Cees Van Der Velden worked extremely hard to get most of his new boats ready with safety cells for the first UIM F1 race including boats with the new safety.
Renato Molinari refused to get involved making safety cells but did a few later..so at the first race in Munich, Germany 1985..Team Molinari/Nordica did not use safety cells.

If there was a race for the first UIM F1 safety cell..the F1-V8 race late May 1985 in Munich was the start..

First picture is Arthur Mostert in his #2 Velden/Johnson..You can see a new type of racing jacket was used by him.

Second picture is the Munich line up for the race.

Third picture is the winner of the race..#11

#11 Team Percival/Hodges/Evinrude V8. The sponsor for the Percival/Hodges team was OMC/Pro One...You can clearly see Pro One's logo on the winning boat. OMC made it possible for Chris Hodges to develop and race his safety cell. (end of story)
Velden won with many more of his boats using the new safety cell.

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[lars strom]

#11 Bob Spalding & #12 Bertil Wik

Team Percival/Hodges with Evinrude V8 power and Pro One as the sponsor.
Pro One was hired by OMC to organize UIM F1 races before the 1985 season.
They did extremely good but spent way to much money.
The 3 year deal with OMC ended after the first season (1985) ..Pro One spent the money for three years the first year.

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

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=503906&d=1650309237
(https://svera.se/blogg/pro-one-the-uim-f1-v8-race-promotor-1985/)

[lars strom]

This is a Pro-One-OMC poster from 1985.

Thanks Marc Croslyn (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/100027497264921/?__cft__[0]=AZXjYfmOjYdLIUYXJg8MthZARTpor8ODzYGwZLFUKXkjsUF5shvQKOctoGbLxV7he2CHdwFC3MqdLywFDFXSfn4jq4H9QD4unts 5VUFp5HulrCMOhVG9OC_tqCf_eIGnjXQlmdgE4NrHP4KVtD2S0nZy&__tn__=-]K-R).

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[lars strom]

F1-V8 racing in Minneapolis 1985..Look at all the spectators.

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[lars strom]

Fred Steinberg in his red Velden/Johnson V8 in Stockholm GP 1985

R.I.P. my friend.

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Pretty sure Fred Steinberg's #14 red Velden was a safety cell boat also.
Fred used the earlier Johnson V8 1985 with the 12 inch mid section.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=503927&d=1650372006

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[lars strom]

#19 Enrico "Kicco" Vidoli driving for Team Molinari/Martini/Evinrude V8
Stockholm GP 1984.
(no safety cell)

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=503937&d=1650404239

[lars strom]

The UIM F3 class is getting ready to start in Liege, Belgium 1984.
#6 is Henrik Kruse from Denmark.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=503958&d=1650465292

[BLisBack!]

Another picture..

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=503770&d=1066253278

Interesting. Appears to be some early form of throttle body injection.

[lars strom]

Interesting. Appears to be some early form of throttle body injection.

There was a few different designs..here is Ron Anderson with one..
Team Molinari-Nordica 1985

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=503962&d=1650471339

[BLisBack!]

That looks similar to the mechanical Rochester injection Chevrolet came out with on the Corvette in the late 50s early 60s

[BLisBack!]

You would think they all would've moved to fuel injection with the G-forces involved, not very conducive to fuel in an open bowl :D

[lars strom]

You would think they all would've moved to fuel injection with the G-forces involved, not very conducive to fuel in an open bowl :D

Never had that problem with my carb F1-V8..

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=503965&d=1622306009

[oldschoolltv]

You would think they all would've moved to fuel injection with the G-forces involved, not very conducive to fuel in an open bowl :D

is this BL that had a crossflow on an eliminator or Daytona? If so welcome back.

[lars strom]

The UIM F3 class is getting ready to start in Liege, Belgium 1984.
#6 is Henrik Kruse from Denmark.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=503958&d=1650465292


They are off..the very popular UIM F3 class..You can see a few Selva outboards and one Konig (red boat 20). None of them could keep up with the OMC F3 engine. The Merc F3 engine was as fast as a turning buoy..:)

#50 is Andy Elliott R.I.P. my friend

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=503991&d=1650548728

[lars strom]

I see "the master of OMC racing misinformation" is on it again..!!..:)


From my FaceBook page December 22 2021...https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10224543983319984&set=gm.3054479611497052

Beating the two 6 cylinders Königs with my 3 cyl. Evinrude CC was no problems in the World Championship race Drammen, Norway 1982...

https://svera.se/.../my-1-formula-3-class.../

(https://svera.se/blogg/my-1-formula-3-class-burgessdiamanthusetevinrude-cc-1982/?fbclid=IwAR1KXm1TrJFz3xtIVWVA78ecL6yoBM2DNBc4WilCJe5YN4COmBMcSlT6dsI)
(https://svera.se/blogg/my-1-formula-3-class-burgessdiamanthusetevinrude-cc-1982/?fbclid=IwAR1KXm1TrJFz3xtIVWVA78ecL6yoBM2DNBc4WilCJe5YN4COmBMcSlT6dsI)https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=503992&d=1586977626 (https://svera.se/blogg/my-1-formula-3-class-burgessdiamanthusetevinrude-cc-1982/?fbclid=IwAR1KXm1TrJFz3xtIVWVA78ecL6yoBM2DNBc4WilCJe5YN4COmBMcSlT6dsI)

[lars strom]

Captain Carina and our CC with twin 150 V6 E-TEC

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[Lake X Kid]

Up and close viewing at Bristol.
One of the better places to watch a boat race. :thumbsup:

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[Lake X Kid]

You will feel better when you get it on the water.


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[lars strom]

Lake X Kid

HaaHaa..yes but the boat is sold..Carina did not like it..No. " walk in closet?"...:)

[lars strom]

Thanks Fabrice Boulier (https://www.facebook.com/fabrice.boulier1?__cft__[0]=AZV1BEyD-KZryr7LUyFWyvnY-EO91u-oHFrCLFpxSACeklRtHA-CR3oYQPJ8epFtYVSXlhyqosNJwzEVgNO7SXi2YpNkrhSED5vGdOtCv9PUIh18acM-0SyUsbWrcke3mOHb3LXCN031r3ykIraGcjwU&__tn__=-]K*F).https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t55/1.5/16/1f44d.png
From 2006

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=503834&d=1650062359

This was a great win for the French Evinrude team 2006.
The overall winner of Rouen 24 Hour race.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=504046&d=1650736110

[lars strom]

Pretty nice..

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[lars strom]

:iagree: That's a memory, for sure!, Lars.

The engine broke off while driving through the corner, shortly after Barry's incident. My boat hooked sharply to the left, launching the boat straight into and overtop of one of those massive orange turn-pins. When it splashed down and all went quiet, it was one of those "What the hell happened? " moments.. "Could have been worse!", I thought.

So then, a few minutes later, I had a first-hand, on-the-water view of Arthur Mostert heading down the straight, entering the turn and losing his engine. That was scary .. seeing a V8 fly through the air - and then the boat skip/slid sideways across the water heading toward the break-wall. It was amazing to watch it stop just meters away, and see Arthur climb safely from his cockpit.

Naturally the race was called after that.

Thanks to Pasi Haavisto for taking and sharing those photographs. Amazing to see decades later - and a good reminder that luck was with us, and those spectators standing on the wall.

- Mark


More pictures from Stockholm GP 1985..
Mark Rotharmel and Barry Woods are having some technical difficulties..:)


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[lars strom]

Next stop for Formula One is Miami GP in two weeks..Its going to be very interesting to watch on TV..
I watched todays race from Italy..
Looks like the "political champ" is not so great anymore....or could it be the driver is no good??..His teammate finished 4th and the #44 car 13.
The winner lapped the 44 car..!!

[lars strom]

#2 Arthur Mostert in a Velden/Benson & Hedges and #4 Saverio Roberto of Italy in a Molinari
Stockholm GP 1984.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=504076&d=1650818067

[lars strom]

Another picture never seen before of my #8 Burgess/Evinrude V8 in Stockholm GP 1984.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=504095&d=1650842795

[lars strom]

Lars Strom (https://www.facebook.com/lars.strom.14?__cft__[0]=AZUrExtwdW-bj0RPhLBcpaS2xUlUc0feL2lYnPsMSuUzGbWy-eZzSWLY2JZR-S1LRyk9s7MF1A4I_hTlsLoqVHpJQlQqpUXfEzW1x0MlfLLlXJPiTUgxV4TiUCxGIfif93cd8GHQ52oS7kVnZs_qpHco&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R) is with Carina Strom (https://www.facebook.com/carina.strom.5473?__cft__[0]=AZUrExtwdW-bj0RPhLBcpaS2xUlUc0feL2lYnPsMSuUzGbWy-eZzSWLY2JZR-S1LRyk9s7MF1A4I_hTlsLoqVHpJQlQqpUXfEzW1x0MlfLLlXJPiTUgxV4TiUCxGIfif93cd8GHQ52oS7kVnZs_qpHco&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R) at The Encore Lakeside Grill & Sky Bar (https://www.facebook.com/theencoregrill?__cft__[0]=AZUrExtwdW-bj0RPhLBcpaS2xUlUc0feL2lYnPsMSuUzGbWy-eZzSWLY2JZR-S1LRyk9s7MF1A4I_hTlsLoqVHpJQlQqpUXfEzW1x0MlfLLlXJPiTUgxV4TiUCxGIfif93cd8GHQ52oS7kVnZs_qpHco&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R).

Great time yesterday at Encore’s enormous outside patio with a sunset view..https://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/taa/1.5/16/1f603.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2c/1.5/16/1f1fa_1f1f8.png

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[lars strom]

The 1985 UIM F1-V8 World Championship Percival/Hodges/Evinrude team.

From the left, Bertil Wik, the 1985 World Champ Bob Spalding and the team-owner/boat-builder Chris Hodges.
This was also the first year the UIM F1 Champ raced a safety cockpit boat all season.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=504113&d=1650896277

[peterse90]

Lars Strom (https://www.facebook.com/lars.strom.14?__cft__[0]=AZUrExtwdW-bj0RPhLBcpaS2xUlUc0feL2lYnPsMSuUzGbWy-eZzSWLY2JZR-S1LRyk9s7MF1A4I_hTlsLoqVHpJQlQqpUXfEzW1x0MlfLLlXJPiTUgxV4TiUCxGIfif93cd8GHQ52oS7kVnZs_qpHco&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R) is with Carina Strom (https://www.facebook.com/carina.strom.5473?__cft__[0]=AZUrExtwdW-bj0RPhLBcpaS2xUlUc0feL2lYnPsMSuUzGbWy-eZzSWLY2JZR-S1LRyk9s7MF1A4I_hTlsLoqVHpJQlQqpUXfEzW1x0MlfLLlXJPiTUgxV4TiUCxGIfif93cd8GHQ52oS7kVnZs_qpHco&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R) at The Encore Lakeside Grill & Sky Bar (https://www.facebook.com/theencoregrill?__cft__[0]=AZUrExtwdW-bj0RPhLBcpaS2xUlUc0feL2lYnPsMSuUzGbWy-eZzSWLY2JZR-S1LRyk9s7MF1A4I_hTlsLoqVHpJQlQqpUXfEzW1x0MlfLLlXJPiTUgxV4TiUCxGIfif93cd8GHQ52oS7kVnZs_qpHco&__tn__=-]C%2CP-R).

Great time yesterday at Encore’s enormous outside patio with a sunset view..https://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/taa/1.5/16/1f603.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2c/1.5/16/1f1fa_1f1f8.png

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Lars, you are one lucky guy !! Please say hello to Carina from her Canadian friends.

[lars strom]

Scream And Fly Magazine.

Kurt Nichols (https://www.facebook.com/groups/47524150824/user/100073309624796/?__cft__[0]=AZWrN8l1dV1BAjfP19LrwwJz5OUJSQerCLBL5la1K51LMf0hREnhEhLTxvEVGjH6wfC32RRPBVCjupudBj_jRRwbA5CHdj7qebb bSVJ-ZS5LOFfion7SCTLzG0hIw841HTWLN6_tjsAjVswits-eiSU4nbfD6W8MD7ltHph7P9yrlzaZjbBhHqbw3m-tfJWSdas&__tn__=-UC*F)

"Girlfriends come and go, yer dog doesn’t last forever but your Scorpion will be with you till the end"


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[lars strom]

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[lars strom]

Peter Switzer (https://www.facebook.com/switzer.peter?__cft__[0]=AZWhLgyszDM9iW3XIqoCIFBeRK10o77QOegdsxTrWpOsoqSR4qGz5M7rqiZkKCs0yJ3ox03FDn8fBXyeniGGi_9SRlkwZ34lP1L 48SaRFy6i5EDTChJl2f0eougmih8nekCZhCG6KWEkds6CB7Y3_lMU-NypophefG9VHoQaGsjwUjfulIoYR6lElakBAGfWdxegU4rxa9Pc2-XMwNLAMkUb&__tn__=-UC%2CP-y-R)


For you OMC enthusiasts out there.
Here is an Evinrude marketing piece and manual featuring a new Switzer design. This is a 1978 GL-21, and it was designed to handle the new V6 outboards.

This photo shoot was on the Fox River/chain of lakes area. The fastest GL-21 that I’m aware of was owned and driven by Ed Tweed. He had it rigged with a 235hp and ran 94mph. Too fast for me! Ed lived down by the McHenry dam and my dad would take us down there all the time as he and Ed would would make tweaks, engine height adjustments, change props etc as they made spreed run after speed run trying to dial it in.

I believe this is my dad, Bob Switzer running the boat for OMC and the photo shoot. They had a lot of fun doing what they loved to do.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=504214&d=1651064521
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[BLisBack!]

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[lars strom]

BLisBack!

Yes, I did sell a few 2.6 XP 1984 & 1985. One I installed on a Fjordling 18 and the Fjordling was flying..The 2.6 XP was way more powerful than a regular 235.

If I remember correct the first year the 2.6 XP came out (late 1983) it was without VRO..The second year I think the 2.6 XP used the VRO

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=504219&d=1651068047

[BLisBack!]

The XP had square'd off ports, the 235 they were just round holes. The XP had the good tight 638 heads (although not as tight as the CCC heads but they were also small bore heads) and I think the power packs were unlimited from the factory but some 235's had those. The extra power was mostly from the smoother ports and higher compression.

[BLisBack!]

If I recall the XP had the half circle scalloped piston skirt and matching cyl wall cut-out also. Although I never found that to help much but it all adds up.

[lars strom]

Peter Switzer (https://www.facebook.com/switzer.peter?__cft__[0]=AZWhLgyszDM9iW3XIqoCIFBeRK10o77QOegdsxTrWpOsoqSR4qGz5M7rqiZkKCs0yJ3ox03FDn8fBXyeniGGi_9SRlkwZ34lP1L 48SaRFy6i5EDTChJl2f0eougmih8nekCZhCG6KWEkds6CB7Y3_lMU-NypophefG9VHoQaGsjwUjfulIoYR6lElakBAGfWdxegU4rxa9Pc2-XMwNLAMkUb&__tn__=-UC%2CP-y-R)

For you OMC enthusiasts out there.
Here is an Evinrude marketing piece and manual featuring a new Switzer design. This is a 1978 GL-21, and it was designed to handle the new V6 outboards.

This photo shoot was on the Fox River/chain of lakes area. The fastest GL-21 that I’m aware of was owned and driven by Ed Tweed. He had it rigged with a 235hp and ran 94mph. Too fast for me! Ed lived down by the McHenry dam and my dad would take us down there all the time as he and Ed would would make tweaks, engine height adjustments, change props etc as they made spreed run after speed run trying to dial it in.

I believe this is my dad, Bob Switzer running the boat for OMC and the photo shoot. They had a lot of fun doing what they loved to do.

https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=504214&d=1651064521
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Cathy McConnell

(https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/100000260840890/?__cft__[0]=AZUpUYDV0yWc9vTSnMru-YIIkZsHchcC2SD5UcAxPCuYu6XQwB5bZZww1x-7z6yvrGYIDZaHfAJiUygL6r8IBNaQGqu7pZ6WgXcVSWUYiMP9PdNI_Bp-ch48khrxUfkgEUzZfMZRih5_MtbG2RA1wfiqqSu_5FmhPTGzSv3GqxqsaQ&__tn__=R]-R)Lol……. You won’t see that very often…….. Jimbo driving a V-Bottom!! Not for a race but only promotional photos on Fox Lake, Illinois……. Wearing his black Lifeline jacket. https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2b/1.5/16/1f604.png

[lars strom]

Tom Percival in his JPS/Hodges/Johnson F1-V8
R.I.P my friend.

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[lars strom]

The UIM F-3 start in Dunaújváros, Hungary. Not sure about the year (mid nighties) , but I raced F-3 there 1990.
Great place for boat racing.

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[lars strom]

The UIM F-3 start in Dunaújváros, Hungary. Not sure about the year (mid nighties) , but I raced F-3 there 1990.
Great place for boat racing.

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Ernst Rusing

(https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/user/100078851495152/?__cft__[0]=AZXUPdMaE_8cwnvmN0Hg4MsgYQvIDSxapoPD7oLZX8EVofZlkVjxTuvciEv340w6gOxfOl4Qc7RRwah1zfyx_WkhDT97S5P34Cc 4WmHOF6-7KoM5JVtGuZHTzs0tTrpzqXPa2l-3xqa-WjnYxfEPn1xpDzFLs0Lsys5DLK9YxQ2ksGipVXm_Lq5DfIlwF4kPjY0&__tn__=R]-R)Lars, this is 1996. Ian Andrews became WC in 1995, and used the number 1 on his boat in 1996.

[BLisBack!]

Lars (or anyone else on this thread) , what is your opinion on why BRP has not tried to sell the Evinrude name and/or IP (designs etc.) related to the Etec? Ater 2 years it does not seem the market is any more friendly to 2 stroke motors or another brand of 4 stroke motors (as they had hoped) so why not sell it? Why are they just sitting on it?

-BL

[lars strom]

Lars (or anyone else on this thread) , what is your opinion on why BRP has not tried to sell the Evinrude name and/or IP (designs etc.) related to the Etec? Ater 2 years it does not seem the market is any more friendly to 2 stroke motors or another brand of 4 stroke motors (as they had hoped) so why not sell it? Why are they just sitting on it?

-BL

Well..a very good question...only one person have the correct answer..his name is Jose Boisjoli..President and Chief Executive Officer of BRP.
Everything else is just guessing or speculations..!!
I tried for 5 years to get Jose to answer one of many text/email and phone-calls I sent him..without any success..
Time will tell..!!

[BarryStrawn]

Next stop for Formula One is Miami GP in two weeks..Its going to be very interesting to watch on TV..
I watched todays race from Italy..
Looks like the "political champ" is not so great anymore....or could it be the driver is no good??..His teammate finished 4th and the #44 car 13.
The winner lapped the 44 car..!!

You really like stirring it with the Brits! But lets see now, how many championships has hambone lost while driving a dominant or at least fully capable car? Three by my count. The drivers who can win championships without always having the superior car are the real champs.

[lars strom]

You really like stirring it with the Brits! But lets see now, how many championships has hambone lost while driving a dominant or at least fully capable car? Three by my count. The drivers who can win championships without always having the superior car are the real champs.

Well..in my opinion the very best F1 driver ever was Ayrton Senna. He could drive a car like nobody else and understood to stay out of telling the world his political opinion..The driver of the 44 car..not so much..
Today I really don't have a favorite driver..but love to see Ferrari back in the winners circle.
The 33 / 1 car driver is probably the one I support the most.

[lars strom]

April 30 1975 I started the craziest boat race of them all.
One day later we where in the Rouen 24 hours winner’s circle..

(This was my first race as an Evinrude factory driver for OMC 1975)


The racing season in Europe normally starts with the Rouen 24 Hours, but I was invited to South Africa earlier 1975 and drove the famous BP 200..(PB 200 story here)..https://svera.se/blogg/racing-historier/1975-2/
I was not crazy about being part of the Rouen race but it was part of my contract with OMC
I flew to OMC in Belgium a week before the race to help out rigging the boat.
Important for me to have power trim buttons and some other things my way.
The rules said three drivers per boat and OMC recommended using two OMC test drivers who where my size.
Two SE class Clerici boats was prepared at the OMC factory. One for me and one for Roger Jenkins.
Roger was a fun man to hang out with..strong personality and Roger was in racing to win..but so was I.
We installed head lights and other “funny things” on the boat. Racing non stop for 24 hours means driving at night in the darkness and the commercial barge traffic was in business 24/7.


When we got there, it was a lot of boats and most of them were thick fiberglass cats run by local French people.
The next surprise was that the race was run clockwise
around the island!!!!
I was not used to right hand turns but raced and won the 2-hour of Duvnäsviken, Sweden the year before.. that was my only experience with right turns in boat racing.
As usual in France were all info in French only, and I understood nothing of what was said at the driver’s meeting, which lasted over an hour.
Paul Kalb..the new racing boss for Europe did not understand anything either but told me that I was responsible for the entire race planning.
Paul wanted me to start the race and hopefully drive the last hours to finish the race.

My plan was 2-hour shifts because lots of incidents happen in the pit.
The Clerici boat turned poorly when heavy but to many stops with 1.5 hour shifts.

We were out testing a number of times at practice..the waves from the commercial barge traffic was bad bad..but one side of the island the water was little bit smoother.
Well remember that famous Leif “Honken” Holmqvist of Sweden drove a V-bottom boat in the SD class and he came and asked me about the crazy water conditions.
His Volvo Penta powered V-bottom behaved strangely on the rough side of the island.

The start was sometime during the middle of the day and lots of boats took off at the same time. I got a great start and was one of the lead boats but on the other side of the island..all the heavy fiberglass cats came flying by in the extremely rough water.
Wow, I needed to slow down and save the equipment for the last hour instead of try to lead in the beginning of the race. Next thing in my head was..I am pretty stupid to be part of this 24 hour race.
Time for cruise control, we refueled and changed drivers a few times in daylight before it got dark, cold and rainy…!!
One of my shifts in the middle of the night went well .. but the next one like 4 a clock in the morning began with a flying experience from a big wave that I could not see on the back of the island.
I landed on top of one another race boat..the driver of that boat was OK but his boat sank..
that was good for me because I could get back to the pit .. where we took the boat out of the water..
Repaired the damage and replaced the gearcase/ propeller and then we went back on the water to race further into the darkness…!!
At dawn we were a few laps behind Jenkins and the other SE class leaders.
Jenkins now disappeared from the race..his time for trouble and had to spend sometime on the trailer for repair.
Now there was a chance for us to win, so I drove like a mad man for the last hours of the race.
A Rouen 24 Hours SE class victory was now reality..extremely fun and a perfect start as a factory pilot for Evinrude.
After the race we return to the OMC Bruges to rig a new Burgess boat for the OE/Formula 3 World Championship race in Aix-les-Bains also France.

https://svera.se/blogg/racing-historier/our-se-class-victory-in-the-rouen-24-hours-1975/




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[lars strom]

April 30 1975 I started the craziest boat race of them all.
One day later we where in the Rouen 24 hours winner’s circle..

(This was my first race as an Evinrude factory driver for OMC 1975)


The racing season in Europe normally starts with the Rouen 24 Hours, but I was invited to South Africa earlier 1975 and drove the famous BP 200..(PB 200 story here)..https://svera.se/blogg/racing-historier/1975-2/
I was not crazy about being part of the Rouen race but it was part of my contract with OMC
I flew to OMC in Belgium a week before the race to help out rigging the boat.
Important for me to have power trim buttons and some other things my way.
The rules said three drivers per boat and OMC recommended using two OMC test drivers who where my size.
Two SE class Clerici boats was prepared at the OMC factory. One for me and one for Roger Jenkins.
Roger was a fun man to hang out with..strong personality and Roger was in racing to win..but so was I.
We installed head lights and other “funny things” on the boat. Racing non stop for 24 hours means driving at night in the darkness and the commercial barge traffic was in business 24/7.


When we got there, it was a lot of boats and most of them were thick fiberglass cats run by local French people.
The next surprise was that the race was run clockwise
around the island!!!!
I was not used to right hand turns but raced and won the 2-hour of Duvnäsviken, Sweden the year before.. that was my only experience with right turns in boat racing.
As usual in France were all info in French only, and I understood nothing of what was said at the driver’s meeting, which lasted over an hour.
Paul Kalb..the new racing boss for Europe did not understand anything either but told me that I was responsible for the entire race planning.
Paul wanted me to start the race and hopefully drive the last hours to finish the race.

My plan was 2-hour shifts because lots of incidents happen in the pit.
The Clerici boat turned poorly when heavy but to many stops with 1.5 hour shifts.

We were out testing a number of times at practice..the waves from the commercial barge traffic was bad bad..but one side of the island the water was little bit smoother.
Well remember that famous Leif “Honken” Holmqvist of Sweden drove a V-bottom boat in the SD class and he came and asked me about the crazy water conditions.
His Volvo Penta powered V-bottom behaved strangely on the rough side of the island.

The start was sometime during the middle of the day and lots of boats took off at the same time. I got a great start and was one of the lead boats but on the other side of the island..all the heavy fiberglass cats came flying by in the extremely rough water.
Wow, I needed to slow down and save the equipment for the last hour instead of try to lead in the beginning of the race. Next thing in my head was..I am pretty stupid to be part of this 24 hour race.
Time for cruise control, we refueled and changed drivers a few times in daylight before it got dark, cold and rainy…!!
One of my shifts in the middle of the night went well .. but the next one like 4 a clock in the morning began with a flying experience from a big wave that I could not see on the back of the island.
I landed on top of one another race boat..the driver of that boat was OK but his boat sank..
that was good for me because I could get back to the pit .. where we took the boat out of the water..
Repaired the damage and replaced the gearcase/ propeller and then we went back on the water to race further into the darkness…!!
At dawn we were a few laps behind Jenkins and the other SE class leaders.
Jenkins now disappeared from the race..his time for trouble and had to spend sometime on the trailer for repair.
Now there was a chance for us to win, so I drove like a mad man for the last hours of the race.
A Rouen 24 Hours SE class victory was now reality..extremely fun and a perfect start as a factory pilot for Evinrude.
After the race we return to the OMC Bruges to rig a new Burgess boat for the OE/Formula 3 World Championship race in Aix-les-Bains also France.

https://svera.se/blogg/racing-historier/our-se-class-victory-in-the-rouen-24-hours-1975/




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Here is the second page of the OMC letter dated April 15 1975.


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[lars strom]

Another picture never seen before from the Arizona desert in the winter of 1987/88 and the Worlds Fastest single outboard run by the UIM book.

Pilot: Bob Wartinger..

Still the fastest outboard in the world. The Evinrude F1 racing V-8.

https://svera.se/blogg/still-the-fastest-outboard-in-the-world-the-evinrude-f1-racing-v-8/ (https://svera.se/blogg/still-the-fastest-outboard-in-the-world-the-evinrude-f1-racing-v-8/)

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[lars strom]

24 Hours de Rouen 1986.

UIM SE Class 11 years after my 24 Hour experience..!!

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[lars strom]

24 Hours de Rouen in the late sixties and early seventies..

The UIM SE class pictures is from 1970.https://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=504432&d=1651583321

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[lars strom]

Cool..:cool:

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[lars strom]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y24ZHzlLzhE

[peterse90]

Lars, Watermark (Mark Rotharmel) was one of the hosts on PowerBoat Television for about 20 years and I believe started on episode #1 back in about 1990. I was lucky enough to work on PowerBoat Television as well for about 5 years and worked and travelled with Mark many many times.
Great times !!!!

[BLisBack!]

Very cool! "Hand made gears" on the counter rotation motor. That must have been really tedious with helical cut gears! :D

[lars strom]

Tony Fahey #4 Cougar/Evinrude V4 Super Strangler.
Bristol GP 1975

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[STEVERINO]

Tony Fahey #4 Cougar/Evinrude V4 Super Strangler.
Bristol GP 1975

That no 4 boat the Cougar was James Beards own boat in 1972 it was the best Cougar circuit boat they ever built it would have been a perfect Paris 6hr boat with a bit deeper tunnel i wish i had bought it.

[lars strom]

Swiss driver Laurent Jucker. UIM Formula 3
Bordeaux, France 1987.

Photo: Tiina Haavisto

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[lars strom]

Yes..This is the former Ralph Evinrude Test Center in Stuart, FL.


Marina, yacht club proposed on St. Lucie River in Stuart with boat slips, restaurant

https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/2022/05/04/marina-proposed-stuart-st-lucie-river-boat-slips-restaurant/9589547002/?fbclid=IwAR1uJt6NhyxXDs1d45HT1-Py41SSUnc2yA6dnMfXzvLOfG6_ybfseQft2Lw

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[lars strom]

Paris 6 Hours 1986.

UIM F-3000 powered by a production Johnson 2.7 liter looper V6 and a stock mid section/gear case.

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[lars strom]

Yes..❤️. MAX VERSTAPPEN WINS IN MIAMI :cheers:

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[lars strom]

Larry Smith Scarab 38 with Evolution Marine Phase 4 OMC V8 engines.
Not 100 % sure if this is the one I purchased 1988..I think two 38 was built rigged the same way and one 43 Larry Smith Scarab.
The owner was a lawyer in Texas.

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[lars strom]

Great F1-V8 team in the eighties.

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[lars strom]

Roberto's post on my FaceBook page today..and my answer.

Roberto Bianchi (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009519826013&comment_id=Y29tbWVudDoxMDIyNTE3MzE5NDA0OTg1OV8zMzI3MjE1MDkwMDY5NTM%3D&__cft__[0]=AZVqL7tw3b_QAObQTRNwr3HAw0JGEsBXeQEhuMzMhozgbBzYOm3oNFGSduP0sBccteTEiGQg2LOEhwXXN0vJovrIaoVoGXbQH32 Ku05r-GCmjyRCcO1tUqWj31mRItInfII&__tn__=R]-R)

(https://www.facebook.com/lars.strom.14?__cft__[0]=AZVqL7tw3b_QAObQTRNwr3HAw0JGEsBXeQEhuMzMhozgbBzYOm3oNFGSduP0sBccteTEiGQg2LOEhwXXN0vJovrIaoVoGXbQH32 Ku05r-GCmjyRCcO1tUqWj31mRItInfII&__tn__=R]-R)Lars Strom, next week I'm going to visit Renato Molinari.

Roberto Bianchi
(https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009519826013&comment_id=Y29tbWVudDoxMDIyNTE3MzE5NDA0OTg1OV8zMzI3MjE1MDkwMDY5NTM%3D&__cft__[0]=AZVqL7tw3b_QAObQTRNwr3HAw0JGEsBXeQEhuMzMhozgbBzYOm3oNFGSduP0sBccteTEiGQg2LOEhwXXN0vJovrIaoVoGXbQH32 Ku05r-GCmjyRCcO1tUqWj31mRItInfII&__tn__=R]-R)
(https://www.facebook.com/lars.strom.14?__cft__[0]=AZVqL7tw3b_QAObQTRNwr3HAw0JGEsBXeQEhuMzMhozgbBzYOm3oNFGSduP0sBccteTEiGQg2LOEhwXXN0vJovrIaoVoGXbQH32 Ku05r-GCmjyRCcO1tUqWj31mRItInfII&__tn__=R]-R)WOW..please let us know more after the visit. Take pictures and tell Renato hello from me..:thumbsup:

[lars strom]

The start in Paris 6 Hours 1986.

You can clearly see the #30 F-3000 boat is using a Johnson GT 200 production 2.7 liter, looper V6.


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[lars strom]

Paris 6 Hours 1966.

Raymond Guyard in his Levi/Evinrude V4.

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[lars strom]

Paris 6 Hours 1986.

UIM F-3000 powered by a production Johnson 2.7 liter looper V6 and a stock mid section/gear case.

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River Seine can be very rough ...My brother Lennart and me raced the UIM F3/OE class there same time/year.

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[lars strom]

Lars Strom (https://www.facebook.com/lars.strom.14?__cft__[0]=AZWnt3kYrep6CWwltOYPePdgNAdNCmajpsmWwU2DSLyxsx286xUvxohGX_kW0OH6CM4PMsylWDoiUu6dWAbau9xwWru-rHAdwSQURSHMNdekx18Zbtt9S4fFEMz0lYEHreM&__tn__=-UC%2CP-R)

I have many great friends in the farming business..Thanks.
This “Busch Light” for you..https://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/t55/1.5/16/1f44d.png

Off Topic..:cheers:

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[lars strom]

It “runs” like a Deere..:)

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[lars strom]

Karin Nielsen, Denmark in her Mollgaard/Johnson UIM SE class boat 1982.
A very good driver that left many male drivers in her rooster tail..

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[lars strom]

Ernst Rusing (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078851495152&__tn__=-UC*F)

Karin Nielsen (DK), on top of her Gert Ladefoged (DK), during EC UIM SE Class, September 1988, Rabodange France. In the background Dario Grassini (IT).


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[Bob V]

Ouch...!!

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[2us70]

Bob. Do you recall a SH class boat from over in your area called "Smoke on the water"? I only saw it a couple of times over there. It looked like long v-bottom Hauptner with a 800DR on it?

Ouch...!!

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[Bob V]

Bob. Do you recall a SH class boat from over in your area called "Smoke on the water"? I only saw it a couple of times over there. It looked like long v-bottom Hauptner with a 800DR on it?

Sorry, I do not recall that one. I always loved those 800DR engines. They were towers of power. I think those power heads were the tallest of the inline 6 outboards or maybe that was because I was a bit smaller back in those days....

[lars strom]

Larry Smith Scarab 38 with Evolution Marine Phase 4 OMC V8 engines.
Not 100 % sure if this is the one I purchased 1988..I think two 38 was built rigged the same way and one 43 Larry Smith Scarab.
The owner was a lawyer in Texas.

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More Evolution Marine/OMC.

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[lars strom]

Maelstrom offshore cat.

3 X Evinrude 3.5 liter racing V8 looper engines.


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[lars strom]

Lars Strom (https://www.facebook.com/lars.strom.14?comment_id=Y29tbWVudDo1MDM2MDcyMzE5NzYxNzMxXzUwMzcwMDY1NTk2NjgzMDc%3D&__cft__[0]=AZUJUSsb7xA2EN6ZFP7LTHqg3P1Y_53L3r2FxO45eYf3uL5zooeAB4NIz5oEvBRcnXeWlcZWuTCtoFyUZgUrA1UDNwsUUqfZ1-QH_hXKzKvbO3H-CX8Ruro7kYgH1h8AkNFuLAt8mhr1R9uQIlUlpcCs&__tn__=R*F)

Hmm..V bottom with a OMC F3 engine??

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[lars strom]

"Oslofjorden Runt" Offshore race in Norway 1967.

A Selco boat with twin Evinrude X-115 - V4.

This is from the Auto-Supply catalog..the Evinrude distributor for Norway at that time.

Picture by Carl Petter Swensson.

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[lars strom]

Bo Nilsson of Sweden and his #6 UIM OE/F3 class Gardin/Evinrude CC in Brodenbach, Germany 1977.
No..Bo was not a cigar smoker..:)

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[lars strom]

Bill Grannis is part of our FaceBook page Evinrude - Johnson outboards. Facts, history, racing and OMC. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/)
He knows OMC history like nobody else.
Thanks for helping me out.

(https://www.facebook.com/groups/2043017495976607/)Bill Grannis (https://www.facebook.com/groups/420200728148365/user/100001136084469/?__cft__[0]=AZXGR9RmjCbvGVTralhEqPf-CCDkSAe_vvSCRjZ2JHkWg-CbzCcThynFA2HvVHJ8ugcaxpmeuQOIas6M_jG4BrGWcNGX8JhxwY94LFdMzYqt92FiNCC4lzOd0NR9y9zxR3WT6zSlyaC1tbNgZf tvEsYlijussT53dtwOJ_PLniDyPJEtBXxzQ-WUxSXnO6btwMw&__tn__=-UC%2CP-R)

Found this digging through old boxes in the back of a closet. The 70s were not the best for fashion and hair styles.
I missed getting Johnson technician of the year by 1 point. The winner and I had to go through 2 different tie-breaker tests because we were so close in all the judging categories.

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[lars strom]

Fountain Powerboats.

Noah Cooper purchased this 1986 31CC cuddy with twin 3.6 V8 Evinrude with second effort gear cases.
The boat was featured on all the magazine covers for Clayton Kirby fishing tournaments and also appeared in Evinrude magazine ads. Noah recalls running his boat on Cape Cod and nothing could keep up!

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