Struggle? How? Like it or not, we are all getting older. His son Mike has silver hair now too. At least his pontoon boat has a Merc on it. Last time there was a picture of him in FL with his boat it was Yamaha powered.
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Struggle? How? Like it or not, we are all getting older. His son Mike has silver hair now too. At least his pontoon boat has a Merc on it. Last time there was a picture of him in FL with his boat it was Yamaha powered.
Can somebody name everybody lined up in the photo? Looks like the beach was split into 2 major groups. OMC to the right and Merc in the distance to the left. I see an Italian flag on #4. Johnson power...........sure wasn't Molinari? Never did understand what the big deal was to lead the first lap. It was a monster long race and product endurance, fuel strategy and traffic driving were all factors. Looks like it was all V4 Strangler and Stinger GP power in 1972. No V6 power yet. Rotary ran at Parker but I don't think it ever saw Havasu? I'm not even sure OMC V6s ran there as well? Merc had a better line (but longer) to clear the official's tower on the point but OMC had the shorter line but had to swing harder to the point on the right. Probably the only time in the race where being ahead had an advantage.Quote:
Originally Posted by lars strom
Here it is @WaterZebraQuote:
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Pretty cool..!!
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Ward is still around. I see Mouse is one of the few guys in the water doing it the right way.......lifting up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rotary John
Here you see better how narrow the Argo race boat are..Argo V and cats have been very successful in Offshore racing in Scandinavia.Quote:
Originally Posted by lars strom
https://www.screamandfly.com/attachm...8&d=1686586033
Cathy McConnell
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Once again we have Lost a Fellow Racer, Competitor, Co-Driver, and Friend….. Barry Woods.
Lots of Memories. Last time we saw Margarite and Barry, a few years ago, they flew into the Needles Airport and we had a Great Visit. Not realizing it would be our last. Later Barry suffered a massive stroke. It has been a Tough Journey for him and his Family.
He is At Peace now…….but probably still looking for the Checkered Flag.
Race In Paradise, Barry!! https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/e....5/16/2764.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/e....5/16/2764.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/e...5/16/1f3c1.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/e...5/16/1f3c1.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/e...5/16/1f3c1.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/e....5/16/2764.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/e...5/16/1f622.png
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May he rest in peace. Barry was a great guy and a fearsome competitor.Quote:
Originally Posted by lars strom
Barry is gone but all the great memories are still here.
Thanks Barry and R.I.P.
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Originally Posted by lars strom
Piney Point Maryland June 10, 2023
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Piney Point Maryland June 10, 2023
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Ziggy at Hinton WV 1987, with Jon Stone and Leigh Furnal.
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Mr. Herb Payne riding on the drain plug!!Quote:
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https://www.screamandfly.com/attachm...7&d=1686760673
Lars Strom is at The Encore Lakeside Grill & Sky Bar.
Beautiful late afternoon “beer thirty” at the Encore patio with a great lake view.. https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/e...5/16/1f44d.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/e....5/16/2764.pnghttps://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/e...f1fa_1f1f8.png
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