Facts about Evinrude/Johnson racing outboards made my OMC

[Noah Burns]

They still drag boat race out there several times a year, it's a shame it never took off for tunnels tho.

I was watching this very close from start when Lucas Oil family spent millions of dollars to build a beautiful boat racing arena only a few miles from our Larina Ranch in Missouri.

Took my friends to https://www.lucasoilspeedway.com/ many times during the construction of "lake Lucas"
Bragging about this everywhere.."boat racing is going to be great again"..!!
This was finally it..our own boat racing arena.
All pictures by me.
My friend Wilbur was responsible for the build of this enormous man made lake.
We where at the Grand Opening, drag racing and F1 Tunnel boat racing.
Lucas Oil and others tried hard to promote boat racing in many forms but could not get it going.
Dirt cars/trucks and other forms of car racing is doing great..Boat racing is more or less no more at this fantastic boat racing arena.
I was wrong..!!..

[lars strom]

Sad but this is perfect boat racing arena..is just sitting empty..
If someone is ready to spend money to get tunnel boat racing going..
Call Lucas Oil Speedway..pretty sure they need you.

[lars strom]

They still drag boat race out there several times a year, it's a shame it never took off for tunnels tho.

Well..We have been to the drag boat races a few times..but very few spectators. (less than 100)
Later same day thousands of people is coming in for dirt racing at night.

First picture is Carina & Bob Morgan..(R.I.P.)

[lars strom]

Nice poster I found in an old file.
Not sure from who but thanks.

Parker 9 Hours - 1974.

[lars strom]

Renato Molinari in his titanium and carbon fiber F1-V8 boat powered by a racing Evinrude V8.
Probably the "Hottest Single" ever.
The year is 1982.
Thanks Alan Green.

A few more pictures of this Italian beauty..I got the opportunity to look close at this race boat in the pit 1982.
Extremely nice in details..I would compare it to a new Ferrari F-40

[lars strom]

Nice poster I found in an old file.
Not sure from who but thanks.

Parker 9 Hours - 1974.

Bert Serra

Jimbo and Posey with Rotaries. We were fourth boat back with a Mercury, Seebold was the third boat back. They were so far ahead of us that was a joke.

[Rotary John]

Bert Serra

Jimbo and Posey with Rotaries. We were fourth boat back with a Mercury, Seebold was the third boat back. They were so far ahead of us that was a joke.

Bert; The rotaries were 1973, this was '74 with the V-6's.

[lars strom]

Bert; The rotaries were 1973, this was '74 with the V-6's.

Correct John..thats why I put in those smiles..
V6 Super Strangler/SingerGP power..!!

[lars strom]

Greg Foster is looking forward to next years UIM F1 Series.
Stay strong my friend..
— in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

Please..Pray for Greg and his recovery..

[lars strom]

Lars Strom is at Holme Pierrepont Canoe Club.
Nottingham, United Kingdom

Holme Pierrepont rowing lake outside Nottingham was the perfect place for tunnel boat racing.
1981 was my second year racing there in the UIM OE/F3 class and it was a major racing war with UK's great John Hill.
This is the start in one of four heats over the weekend.
#52 John Hill in his Burgess/Evinrude is already on the way..in this starting picture
I guess my #1 red Burgess/AKAI/Evinrude was a bit slow to get going but very fast at the end of the very long straight aways.
After two days of racing..(four heats) the Viking was on top after swimming in one heat.
Great memories and I am not sure who should get the picture credit.
Thanks

[lars strom]

The entry list in Nottingham 1981.

[WaterZebra]

Please..Pray for Greg and his recovery..

This is why the Havasu 21 event was significant. Lot of those who attended may not be around for the next event (if there is one?)

[lars strom]

Greg Foster update.

[Noah Burns]

Praying for Greg, I have always been a fan of his! Love his driving style!

[lars strom]

Lars Strom is with Carina Strom
Whiteman Air Force Base.


Memories for life..!!..
Saturday November 5 2011..(10 years ago today)
Very powerful friends was visiting us..
In mid October 2011 Whiteman Air Force Base knocked on our door..they where very friendly and said our 200 acre ranch was perfect for them to use for military training purposes. I was very surprised but honored..
Of course you are more than welcome to use our place..but please promise do not drop any bombs..was my answer with a smile.
He also smiled and said of course not..
So early Saturday morning November fifth Whiteman Air Force Base landed two Black Hawk helicopters on our Larina Ranch.
Military trucks and people came by the entry gate.
A few Warthog military Aircrafts was circulating above our ranch.
Lots of military people was running around on our place all day.
Carina, me and Lucky was watching. I asked if I could take picture and the answer was yes.
A fantastic memory I am very proud of.
When they left late Saturday the man in charge asked if they could come back next year..
Of course was my answer.
He also said in a fun way..If you have any problems..call me..!!