Facts about Evinrude/Johnson racing outboards made my OMC

**jackiewilson** · 12-23-2017, 06:03 AM

Originally Posted by lars strom

I like the result from Bristol 1972 when James Beard won with an Evinrude "Stinger"..

well of course, you would like the Bristol 1972 Lassie——- it was one of the few years OMC got a look in.
Seebold seven times ——- Jones——- Zamporelli———- all dressed in black. FACT LASSIE, NOTHING BUT A FACT

**jackiewilson** · 12-23-2017, 06:05 AM

Originally Posted by STEVERINO

Hi Lars keep the pictures coming I thought you might have come across this one before now.

THAT WAS A RIGHT LEMON———- nobody could drive that!

**lars strom** · 12-23-2017, 07:05 AM

Originally Posted by lars strom

Bristol 1974.
OMC finish first and second in the ON Formula One class.
Ceasare Scotti of Italy piloted his beautiful #7 Scotti Craft/Evinrude V6 2 liter cross-flow to the overall victory.
Peter Thorneywork, UK finished second in his Milesmaster Johnson V6 2 liter cross-flow.
Another great race for OMC engineering.

1974 Scotti won Bristol with an Evinrude SuperStrangler..not an Evinrude ”Stinger” as the result said 1972.

**STEVERINO** · 12-23-2017, 07:49 AM

Originally Posted by jackiewilson

THAT WAS A RIGHT LEMON———- nobody could drive that!

Well you have got to give credit where it is due for trying it was all his own time and money and he never expected anyone else to drive it.

**lars strom** · 12-23-2017, 08:11 AM

Originally Posted by lars strom

Bristol - Embassy GP 1977

Renato Molinari was on fire in his is new Evinrude V6 CCC and his in line 3 CC in this race. Renato was not only the overall winner in the OZ class #2 Molinari/Saffa/Evinrude V6 2.448 liter cross-flow.
He was also the winner in the OE class #165 Molinari/Evinrude CC.
Yes I was there racing OE and finished sixth in my Molinari/Volvo Penta/Konig
Well..it was OMC engines in the top four overall positions .

OMC's massive win in Bristol 1977

**lars strom** · 12-23-2017, 09:15 AM

Originally Posted by lars strom

Embassy GP, Bristol 1980..
..was another big setback for Team Mercury and the T4 racing.

This is the headline:
No Gold at Mercury’s Final Rally.. Evinrude/Molinari wins in Bristol 1980
Seebold breaks down in last lap forfeiting win to Molinari.

Many Merc supporters always bring up Bristol 1982 when Billy Seebold won the OZ class with a smaller Merc V6 over the V8 drivers.
As always I was there and Renato Molinari was leading by a lot over Billy Seebold but broke down at the end and Seebold won..Yes I know you must finish to win..

Back to Bristol 1980 and Billy Seebold was leading the OZ class with the big bore T4 but broke down and Renato Molinari ended up winning the race with the smaller 3 liter looper fuel injection. So please remember this Merc fans when bringing up Bristol 1982.
Bristol 1980 was also Team Mercury's last race for the T4 in the OZ class at that time. I am 100% sure the reason for Team Mercury to pull the plug on the T4 racing was the rumors was already out about OMC introducing the new V8 for the OZ class 1981. Team Mercury was now going to race ON max 2 liter and call the ON class Formula One.
(Merc came back with a modified T4 in the OZ class 1984)

Here is a link to exactly what happen in Bristol 1980 and the OMC advertising after the race. "Evinrude staying-power wins Embassy Grand Prix" Pretty funny..!!

http://svera.se/blogg/no-gold-at-mercurys-final-rally-evinrudemolinari-wins-in-bristol-1980/

"Evinrude staying-power wins Embassy Grand Prix"

**lars strom** · 12-24-2017, 08:29 AM

Merry Christmas to all of you from the "Zumba Queen" and me.

**lars strom** · 12-24-2017, 08:30 AM

A touch of Christmas on board 1035.

**lars strom** · 12-24-2017, 08:40 AM

I also got a Christmas card from my Mercury Racing friend in Australia.

**lars strom** · 12-24-2017, 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by STEVERINO

Hi Lars keep the pictures coming I thought you might have come across this one before now.

A better picture of the Cougar with Evinrude X-115 power. Must be from 1967/68..??

**2us70** · 12-24-2017, 11:02 AM

That is crazy. Any pictures of it running? I got talked into testing a couple of radical designs back in those days. In each case I was fortunate to escape uninjured.

**powerabout** · 12-24-2017, 11:26 AM

Merry Christmas to Lars and Karina

**lars strom** · 12-24-2017, 04:21 PM

Thanks powerabout and same to you and your family.

More Evinrude X-115. This is from Paris 6 hours 1968.
#45 Ted May & Ron Hill ended up third overall.

**Bob V** · 12-24-2017, 05:13 PM

Lars - I wanted to thank you for integrating this site. For so many years this site was predominately black power only. You have really opened a lot of eyes with all of your information on OMC and the European circuit. In our area there were no OMC dealers, but there were Merc dealers everywhere. I always assumed that OMC never pursued racing with the intensity of Merc. I had no idea how wrong I was. Thank you for sharing all of this information on this site.

There are so many great racers and people on this site with such a rich history. The color of an engine should never stand between anyone. After all....Mercs used to be white, too...!!

Merry Christmas to you and yours...!!

**lars strom** · 12-24-2017, 10:40 PM

Extremely happy for your very nice post Bob V..I get back to you tomorrow with a longer better and more complete answer.
More Evinrude X-115 from Parker 1970.
Ron Hill/Fred Hauenstein drove this twin engine 20 ft DeSilva wood wing....but run in to some problems and did not finish the race.