Facts about Evinrude/Johnson racing outboards made my OMC

**Lake X Kid** · 03-21-2023, 04:52 PM

In the USA there was OMC versus Mercury.

In Europe, maybe to a certain degree, there was a sub-culture of national pride (i.e., Italian, British, etcetera) at the races.
However, my short stint in Europe, it seemed to me every driver was about himself. To put himself in the best position to win.

But, I could see Renato telling his fellow Italians that if you want a fair price on a New Molinari Boat, then you need to do this ...

**lars strom** · 03-21-2023, 05:09 PM

“Wheels up” tomorrow.
Heading north after a great week at Elks Lodge.
Thanks for having us.
Carina is making dinner and I do important stuff onboard the Vibe..

**lars strom** · 03-21-2023, 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by Lake X Kid

In the USA there was OMC versus Mercury.

In Europe, maybe to a certain degree, there was a sub-culture of national pride (i.e., Italian, British, etcetera) at the races.
However, my short stint in Europe, it seemed to me every driver was about himself. To put himself in the best position to win.

Well..In a UIM European championship sprint race it was two titles..
One for the winning driver and one for the best country. Only five drivers from each country was allowed in a European championship race and points from how those drivers ended up in the race decide the winning country.

**Rotary John** · 03-21-2023, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by lars strom

“Wheels up” tomorrow.
Heading north after a great week at Elks Lodge.
Thanks for having us.
Carina is making dinner and I do important stuff onboard the Vibe..

You won't be wearing those cloths when you get up north.

**WaterZebra** · 03-22-2023, 04:16 PM

Were there regional events where more points were awarded than at local events?

**lars strom** · 03-24-2023, 04:59 PM

Let’s go Racing
The V6 “EVIL-RUDE”
Bundaberg Powerboat Club Inc.

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**lars strom** · 03-25-2023, 10:51 AM

Wow..Bob is the man..

**WaterZebra** · 03-25-2023, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by lars strom

Wow..Bob is the man..

Bob had the knack of finding new records in stock outboard classes where breaking the records were assumed to be impossible. Set ups, rigging, propeller selection, weight distribution, you name it. He was the perfect choice for the Bud Davie world record attempt. Always had me puzzled that they never achieved 200 mph with Bob on the team.

**lars strom** · 03-25-2023, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by Rotary John

You won't be wearing those cloths when you get up north.

HaaHaa..

Well..a beautiful sunny day here at Lake of the Ozarks..No Florida temperature yet but in the low sixties today.

**lars strom** · 03-25-2023, 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by WaterZebra

Bob had the knack of finding new records in stock outboard classes where breaking the records were assumed to be impossible. Set ups, rigging, propeller selection, weight distribution, you name it. He was the perfect choice for the Bud Davie world record attempt. Always had me puzzled that they never achieved 200 mph with Bob on the team.

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**lars strom** · 03-25-2023, 05:07 PM

A better picture of Bob Hering's record setting boat of course with Evinrude V8 power....

Bob Hering, U.S.A., Parker Dam, Evinrude V8, 169.53 MPH

**WaterZebra** · 03-26-2023, 08:00 AM

Same boat............earlier version

**lars strom** · 03-26-2023, 09:48 AM

We all know Mom is always right..!!

❤️
Carina Strom..!!

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**lars strom** · 03-26-2023, 02:08 PM

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**WaterZebra** · 03-26-2023, 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by lars strom

Wow..Bob is the man..

I'm not sure but if I remember correctly they used NOS, but only a burst at mid track. Bob said he had to use the last 1/3 of the track to "land" the thing. Maybe at mid track, the package was traveling at 200 MPH?