Who is coming to Ottawas Race

[bondo7]

Just wondering who was going to be here . We had a good outboard turnout last year and had a blast. The marina where i keep my boat has a bar ,,,one of the more happing ones in town ,
and they booked a live band for that night and they will have the grill on late for that night,,,,,,,,and yes Jhon Darla will be there



Rob

[steve]

:D

[Baja18]

As long as I get my sick motor up and running, I will be there. Wheres the best place to stay out there? Im only a little over an hour away but doesnt registation start at like 7:00 am? I dont want to have to leave the house at like 5:00 :rolleyes: Brad.

[outboards4life]

I'll be there. Helping out Brad. Been helping him so far I gotta see the damn thing run now.
Travis:cool:

[schiprec]

hi guys could you post some details about this event? i'm looking for spectator info more than racing. thanks

[steve]

http://www.donnellyintegrated.com/thunderontheriver.html

;)

[95RapidRiot]

Looks fun! What is the scoop on the racing? Is there a class for outboards? What are the rules, classes...? Just curoius because this is only about a 4 hour drive for me. THANKS!!!

[thaw ripper]

Can't beat the Bikini Bash at the Sunset! :D

[steve]

Yes, you likely will be able to run some jet boats. The best year IMO was year before last when they had KDBA clocks and ET's so you picked an ET class from 6 to 14 or 15 seconds . Most outboards ran in the 9 sec and up. Several ran the 8 sec. There were a good number of outboards. Last year they changed to running by mph and again had a nice bunch of outboards. So you would choose 60, 75,90,100, 150mph, etc. and have to run within plus or minus 5mph of that mph. Typically you want to drop 2 pitches from your 1/4 mile prop ( 24 down to 22 or 26 to 24) Course length runs about 800-900 ft. No weight restrictions so lighten that puppy as much as you can! Love to hear those Alky boats run. Good payout for the winners too :D

[95RapidRiot]

Thanks for the info!

[racerx]

All the blarneys out boards are going to LAKE KOSH,OTTAWA SUCKED LAST YEAR,if there was a close run with a jet they gave it to the jet,turned into a politcal race,its to bad, was a good place before.

[bondo7]

Jeff sory to here that ,,i was looking foward to seaing u guys ,,,the influance that wa there last year hasnothing to do with it this year ,,,,checked into it last week ,,,i dont think there will be a promblem this year ,,,the ones that where involved last year that shouldnt have been wont be involved ,,,i underestand thoe i got jacked to as u saw ,,,it will be fair this year .. anybody that needs info give me a call 1-815-343-8737


Rob

[steve]

$$$ does Kosh pay? :cool:

[Unchained]

I was all cranked up to go and race at Ottawa but as it turns out my oldest daughter has a graduation in Pittsburg and that's something I can't miss.
I took several videos last year and posted them on the
www.michiganhotboats.com site.
Whoever is going and can take some MPGs and send them to me I will put them up on the site.
I hope they get some timing lights like two years ago.
Last year was real "back woods" with the pontoon boat in the middle of the race course with a radar gun.

[racerx]

KOSH payed out last year three fifty pluss a dinner and drinks Tom takes care of the people,and a free get naked show,that is superb.Also you can win money on the side betts,and Steve he said the 2 highest speed boats will run at the end in a drag race,for more money,its a great party,hope to see ya.Jeff

[steve]

Yes I really wish Ottawa had the timing lights again. That was nice. Jeff, I may call you this week. Email me some details on Kosh as well. So far I'm still on for Ottawa. Wish we could do both this year!:D

[Fl Boy in ILL]

I will run Ottawa, not sure which boat but its in my backyard, even if they did have a few questionable calls last year. I believe the payout for Ottawa is $8500 so the $$$ ain't bad, I think a few of the SLDBA and KDBA guys may be here.

I have to agree with Jeff that the Bikini show at Kosh is the BEST but of course that could get you in trouble, LOL

Hope that some of you decide to come to Ottawa.

Rick

[KaptainKirk]

I won't make it, Brother in law is getting married.
Bondo....keep 1st weekend in November open...will be end of year run like last year....and I promise not ta drink til evening this year :)

[Fl Boy in ILL]

Anybody else coming, I can try to save a few spots if need be.

Rick

[aircraftman]

yeah, everything i heard was that there was ALOT of bull**** last year. like Jeff said, all the blarneys guys aint goin! Fair, hell the island aint perfectly fair either but we give the win to the winner.

[steve]

I can't remember there being that many close calls last year really. There were a few. But the people sponsering the race down there certainly have been informed of the loss of boats showing ( and loss of entrance fee) by now and the reasons as well as the complaints when it happened last year. Hopefully they will have the KDBA timing lights next year. Hard to argue with those. Anyway, we are still going to Ottawa. Nice course, well organized, good pay ( as I'm sure Kosh is as well , just never been there). We'll just have to win by a little more this year. :D

[Baja18]

Hey Rick, I will be there Friday afternoon. So if your there before me save me a spot. I will call you today or tomorrow, Brad.

[RED ALERT]

If your not gonna race, is it best to leave the boat at home?

Bob

[Stray Kat]

Hey Rick

Will not be racing this year due to other commitments on that day.
Hope to be down that way before the season ends. Lots of luck and hope you have a great day for the race.

Red Alert - if you are not going to race leave your boat at home.
Best spectator area is along the race course on the north shore of the river. If you bring your boat you will be in the spectator boat area which is on the east side of the bridge well past the finish line. You won't see much racing from that area.

Jim:D

[KaptainKirk]

YOU STILL SELLING TRUCKS?
I AM IN THE MARKET....WILL BE BUYING A TRUCK IN ABOUT 3 WEEKS....CASH

[RED ALERT]

Thanks for the info Stray Kat.

Bob

[Stray Kat]

KK

What are you looking for? I'm in Service but can hook you up with the right salesperson - let me know - we are a GMC dealership.

Red Alert - your welcome!

Jim:D

[KaptainKirk]

a mid 90's long bed is a must.
other than the 8' bed . Auto trans and a V8
I am up in the air after that whatever looks good and I would like ta stay away from a 454 or 460 BB.

Just won some money in the State Lottery so I am looking at a budget of 10,000.00 for a used truck.
So not only mid 90's ta get into that price range but also for insurance reasons....my license ain't the best:(

Would like to give the business to someone I know:)

K.K.

[Fl Boy in ILL]

KK

My brother in-law sells trucks and cars here in Ottawa, give him a call. 815-434-2323 and ask for Jim Bartolucci and tell him I sent you. they have a bunch of trucks

Rick