Facts about Evinrude/Johnson racing outboards made my OMC

[lars strom]

Charlie Strang and Edgar Rose were both involved in numerous race engine programs during their years at Mercury and OMC. One such engine was the 1950's Mercury 20H, which became a very popular engine amongst stock outboard racers in the USA. The attached autograph mug was designed and made a few years ago, to recognize their contributions to this special race engine.

[lars strom]

Thanks Fast On Water.

[lars strom]

Thanks Fast On Water.

Evinrude V4 Super Strangler. 1632 cc Cross-flow

[peterse90]

@Watermark,

Cathy McConnell

What a nice thing for Mark to relay. So many good memories of races in Canada. We met some nice people and enjoyed friendships and good food up there. They are treasured memories.

Lars, I hope Cathy sees this as well.
Jimbo, in what I think was the second Goat boat, in Toronto after winning against a very impressive field of Canadian and US drivers (if I remember there was well over 20 boats).
In Peterborough in either 1972 or 1973 I stood and talked with Cathy. I remember her telling me that Jimbo once nose-dived ('stuffed') in Paris and when the boat resurfaced there was mud on the front of the boat.
Jimbo was indeed a crowd favourite here in Canada. The few times I got to talk to Jimbo to say he was a nice guy would be a gross under statement.

[lars strom]

@peterse90 ,

Cathy is not on S&F so I posted this on my Evinrude/Johnson FB page.
Thanks & Happy New Year.

[lars strom]

Lars, I hope Cathy sees this as well.
Jimbo, in what I think was the second Goat boat, in Toronto after winning against a very impressive field of Canadian and US drivers (if I remember there was well over 20 boats).
In Peterborough in either 1972 or 1973 I stood and talked with Cathy. I remember her telling me that Jimbo once nose-dived ('stuffed') in Paris and when the boat resurfaced there was mud on the front of the boat.
Jimbo was indeed a crowd favourite here in Canada. The few times I got to talk to Jimbo to say he was a nice guy would be a gross under statement.

Cathy McConnell

Yes, that is Goat Boat #2.......known as the Big Goat. The trophy that Jimbo is holding is still in his workshop.......corner one next to white tail of RC Plane.

[lars strom]

Getting ready for 2021 at Rick Howell’s place.
Great time with great old boating friends..❤️

[Instigator]

Hilarious!!

in peterborough in either 1972 or 1973 i stood and talked with cathy. I remember her telling me that jimbo once nose-dived ('stuffed') in paris and when the boat resurfaced there was mud on the front of the boat.

[lars strom]

Thanks Fast On Water.

Renato Molinari winning in Bristol 1980. #1 Molinari/Evinrude CCC 3 liter, looper with fuel injection.
Its Renato's brother next to him.

https://svera.se/blogg/no-gold-at-me...-bristol-1980/

[lars strom]

[lars strom]

Evinrude V4 Super Strangler 1632cc cross-flow.

[lars strom]

@STEVERINO Thanks.

We got some interesting answers from Cathy McConnell..

Cathy McConnell
Looks like Ted May.

Lars Strom
OK one more picture






Cathy McConnell
That butt could be Jimbo but not sure .
No power trim on this boat, that is why the motor is kicked out. Very unusual photo.

Lars Strom
I guess a propeller fix at the Berlin Beach

Cathy McConnell
This Is Jimbo’s boat and Ted was co-driver. They lead the Paris race and broke down at 5 1/2 hours. The following week was Berlin. They lead the first lap and most of the in between laps.......main thing they lead the last lap . Then Jimbo ran the boat at Lake Havasu City, no co-driver, and won the single engine World Championships . After Havasu the boat went to Canada and we don’t know what happened to it.





Lars Strom
Thanks Cathy..you know boat racing history like few others. Send my regards to Jimbo.


Cathy McConnell
Thanks, Lars. Jimbo has to supply most of the details on things. I am still able to remember lots of stuff.........can’t believe how long ago some of the memories are......Geez, I think we are getting OLD!! One thing I do remember is always getting the 1:00 am to 4:00 am shift when we were driving to a Race!!

Pretty incredible..my friend Alex Kremer sent me the Program with the ON class entry list for Berlin 6 Hours 1969.
10 Evinrude/Johnson and 8 Mercury.
Thank you.

[lars strom]

Steve Hill #52 UIM F3 class Burgess/Evinrude FR 31M race engine.
Yes..John Hill's son and Steve is using same type of engine cover design as his father did.

[lars strom]

Fred Hauenstein & Ron Hill #9 Molinari/Evinrude CCC V-6.
The overall winners Parker Enduro 1978.
Third consecutive Parker win for OMC / Evinrude. 1976, 1977 and 1978.

https://svera.se/blogg/fred-hauenstein-ron-hill-evinrude-v-6-overall-win-parker-1978/?fbclid=IwAR3MJXjSXUQ4t2-nUvQe8P46YJV_uBHlpL2W5gzgiQ7L3MfPXsibb2RPnvo

[lars strom]

Ben Robertson
#57 Burgess/Johnson F1-V8 3.5 liter looper 6 inch mid section.