Facts about Evinrude/Johnson racing outboards made my OMC

[lars strom]

Wow..lots of nice stuff here..

[lars strom]

Piston & Rod.

[lars strom]

Another Swede in the Indy 500 history books..

[Lake X Kid]

Pride must be flying within the people of Sweden today.

The reports that I read is that, Marcus Ericsson holds former F1 racer Ronnie Peterson in high esteem.
Marcus has done in the past tribute helmets to Ronnie.





Ronnie & Marcus.

[Lake X Kid]

I suspect this in a Swedish publication, and Lars might give us a summary of the article.


https://www.expressen.se/sport/motor...ssiska-loppet/

[Lake X Kid]

Snaking (weaving back and forth) over 220 mph to win, is what makes oval racing at Indy entertaining.

A safe & competitive race - well done lads.

[Lake X Kid]

When I see the distant between the side of the rod not touching the piston (the gap length/distance where we see the bearings & pin) to the side of the piston, I have to think this much play/clearance has to do with compensating for engine vibrations & heat expansion.

Or do you need a minimum amount of, rods sliding (back & forth) on the pins to be able to assembly & rebuild the engines.

[Lake X Kid]

I just noticed this (and I was there at the Paris 6 Hour in 1973) in the photo.

This deck-side air tunnel on Scotti's boat. The reason for it probably only the late Scotti knows.

[lars strom]

Well..I think Scotti was the only tunnel boat builder in Europe with way different built boats.
Check this one out closely..
This one was getting ready for Paris 1973.

@Lake X Kid

Thanks for paying attention..Thats what I meant with look close..He added like a wing when the paint was done.
Scotti did a lot of testing with small rear wings.

[GENE LANHAM]

Lars---

I have a confession to make---

My FIRST race boat----1953!!!

[lars strom]

Lars---

I have a confession to make---

My FIRST race boat----1953!!!

Wow..first thanks for posting here @GENE LANHAM
Second..1953 was a great year..the Corvette was born...also a future OMC boy/racer in Sweden..

I guess its the #26 boat and it looks like Johnson 25HP??
Help me out..

[lars strom]

I suspect this in a Swedish publication, and Lars might give us a summary of the article.


https://www.expressen.se/sport/motor...ssiska-loppet/

Thanks..yes the link is about Marcus before the race..
Enormous following in Swedish media after the victory.

This is in my opinion one of the better ones..

INDYCAR, North America’s premier open-wheel racing series and host of the iconic Indianapolis 500 Mile Race, visits the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square. In honor of the occasion, NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver Marcus Ericsson, winner of the 106th edition of the Indy 500, rings the Opening Bell.

https://www.nasdaq.com/videos/indycar-rings-the-nasdaq-stock-market-opening-bell

[lars strom]

Chip Ganassi Racing

Congratulations again to Marcus Ericsson and the entire Chip Ganassi Racing team.

106th Indianapolis 500 Champions!

[lars strom]

Coolest table ever?

[GENE LANHAM]

Wow..first thanks for posting here @GENE LANHAM
Second..1953 was a great year..the Corvette was born...also a future OMC boy/racer in Sweden..

I guess its the #26 boat and it looks like Johnson 25HP??
Help me out..

In 1951 my dad bought a NEW 25 Johnson-- no controls--Tiller operated---

On the 13' fishing boat---it was FAST!! 31--32 MPH

There was this great race in Miami--The GOLD COAST MARATHON--

My dad agreed--I should race it---------