Great racing today

[T.S.Davis]

I sure had fun today. You all really lit the fire under my butt. Needed that. Thanks guys.

[bozo586]

yup! when i left.after watching a couple of races,it was snowing very lightly and everyone was having fun,froze or not!

[rightturnonly]

Sounds like I'll need to bring my winter coat for the MI Cup!!!!! I won't complain about 70 degrees and rain today...

[tjcast]

Despite the less than perfect weather yesterday (knock knock), it was GREAT to get back on the water racing (knock knock). The competition was outstanding (flip in the turn)! I can't wait for our next race!

[T.S.Davis]

Hey Tom, wanna try for Wed this week? I know we don't usually have practice Wed after a race but I have the itch bad now. I may hit the retention pond by my house.

[tjcast]

I'm good for that. I don't have a key to open but I am usually good just to run something. And I'll stay to close.

[longballlumber]

Despite the less than perfect weather yesterday (knock knock), it was GREAT to get back on the water racing (knock knock). The competition was outstanding (flip in the turn)! I can't wait for our next race!

HA HA.... I a still working on my punch line!! That was alot of fun. As a matter of fact, it's the most fun I've had in a long time regardless of not finishing those heats! I love "racing"!

Later
Mike

[T.S.Davis]

Despite having not raced at all myself I still had a great time.

"Racing" and losing is still more fun than not racing though. Watching all of you actually racing was inspiring for me. There were a lot of heats that were deck to deck to deck. SO much fun.

Was I the only one that noticed how well everyone was driving? First race too. Maybe I noticed because I called so many heats. Some jumped starts and a few hicups but not many incedents. Even the new guys were on it. Again, inspiring. Can't wait to get some boats wet.

[tjcast]

He said WET! Lol ;-)! Yes the competition out there was great. As I said I can't wait until our next race!

[T.S.Davis]

So what about Wed?

[longballlumber]

I could be persuaded to show up for a few runs before I strip down the Stealth in preparation for paint... Let me know if you open the gates...

[longballlumber]

Lets see if this works...

Heat #1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7WgLTlFTM4

Heat #2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAynDOwqfMw

[jfrancisco892]

Lets see if this works...

Heat #1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7WgLTlFTM4

Heat #2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAynDOwqfMw

Nice job on the vids.

[Shooter]

Thanks for posting Mike. I know that takes time! Geez, in heat two you were about a quarter lap from lapping me and you babied it towards the end!! My gps came back at 52 that race! I either need 62 or learn how to turn. Bob's boat was fast too! Gonna be fun this year.

[bozo586]

what about wed. it would help the slow builders alot! i changed the cat's drive tubes and can't wait to try it again! i'm with terry on this one,lets do it if at all possible!

[tjcast]

Just need some one with the key to open. I'll be there.

Thanks for posting the videos Mike. Thankfully you got the ONLY heat my LSH finished upright!

[longballlumber]

Here is the video of the VERY first heat of 2013 P-Limited Offshore... Geez, I wonder why we had 7 boats in one heat?!?!?! LOL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWbII4paG84

Later,
Mike

[jfrancisco892]

Here is the video of the VERY first heat of 2013 P-Limited Offshore... Geez, I wonder why we had 7 boats in one heat?!?!?! LOL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWbII4paG84

Later,
Mike

Bad memories there.lol

[teetriple]

Could someone have been in the wrong heat ?

Here is the video of the VERY first heat of 2013 P-Limited Offshore... Geez, I wonder why we had 7 boats in one heat?!?!?! LOL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWbII4paG84

Later,
Mike

[phil t]

Lets see if this works...

Heat #1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7WgLTlFTM4

Heat #2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAynDOwqfMw

Looking good I need to run mine more and get some more speed out of it how fast of a speed do you think they are running? I see they run the 6 laps in about 2 min.

[madmikepags]

6 laps in 2 minutes is an average of 30mph they shoud be going faster than that

[jfrancisco892]

Looking good I need to run mine more and get some more speed out of it how fast of a speed do you think they are running? I see they run the 6 laps in about 2 min.

I would say the fast boats are running low to mid 50s. I know pete said he ran 52 in a heat.

[phil t]

I would say the fast boats are running low to mid 50s. I know pete said he ran 52 in a heat.

Well top speed and lap time is quite different thing thats where i would like to see mine run about 50mph

[jfrancisco892]

Well top speed and lap time is quite different thing thats where i would like to see mine run about 50mph

That's true but I timed it and I got a little over 1:30 for 6 laps.

[phil t]

That's true but I timed it and I got a little over 1:30 for 6 laps.

Ok i was just looking at how long the boat runs for a race from launch to finish.

[Shooter]

Yep....they are about 15 second laps.

My goal is to be about half a lap from the start at 7 seconds....but then the lights turn on, other boats are around, I get excited, and ALL BETS ARE OFF!

[madmikepags]

15 secs for a spec hydro, is that a surveyed course?

[longballlumber]

15 secs for a spec hydro, is that a surveyed course?

The course is going to be smaller than a surveyed 1/6 mile course. It’s what we can fit on the pond and still have room for racing... I wouldn't say it's grossly short though. Maybe one of the other guys has more input.

Actually I would say that a 15 sec lap is average across the class. Some are running quicker and other just a tick above. Like I mentioned in another post; this class is very competitive for our club.

In the first heat Tom C. nailed the start and was turning 15 sec’ish laps with a heat time of mid 1:30’s. It’s also important to note he was driving in lane 10 on a couple laps and he was peddling it the last 2 laps. Tom has that boat running VERY well and if he can settle it down just a tick, he’s going to be a contender all year long.

In the second heat the first 2 boats jumped the start so they actually did 6 and 7/8’s laps. It’s hard to tell but the fast boat in that heat was turning laps in the 14’s (maybe quicker). The winning time for that heat was 1:32 and change.

Later,
Ball

[T.S.Davis]

It's not surveyed. The apex to apex dim is close though. Once upon a time we measured it but only from the shore. For our club racing it didn't seem super critical that it be dead on. I did turn a 1:08 on that course at one of our races but not with a specky.

The Michigan Cup courses are within a couple inches though.

[jstolz]

Guys,

I screwed up. I signed up for the race and spaced out on the date. I went North to visit my brother instead. I was thinking that the race was the following weekend. I guess I had a senior moment.

Jay