A Potpourri of Photos

[Mark 72@E]

Like a man with no name, this particular thread has no theme. It's just a collection of "whatever". Feel free to add whatever boat racing shots float your boat.

In the photo below:

1) Who is this man?
2) Why is he smiling so much?
3) Who has his back to the camera?

If I told you where this photo was taken, it would be way too easy...

[ian]

He's smiling because he just heard about the half price sale on pork roll sandwiches at the concession stand.

[j hydro racer]

haha

mark should i even play this time maybe ill break my record

[j hydro racer]

lol

1) Jeff Thompson
2) Just won dash for the cash at lock haven
3) Shannon Bowmen congratulating jeff on the win because shannon was in second lol
This is gunna be a long winter..

[reed28n]

Too Easy!

1) Who is this man? Jeff Thompson

2) Why is he smiling so much? He Just won the dash for cash

3) Who has his back to the camera? Shannon Bowman

Tempting comments filtered for the good of Stock Outboard.

[Mark 72@E]

Two Words Johnny

Two Words Johnny: Michael Phelps.

You posted a reply without giving the answer and almost came in second to Scott. At the summer olympics Michael Phelps won his 7th gold medal because the Serbian swimmer in front of him lifted his head at the last moment and lost to Michael Phelps by 2 cm, about the width of your finger.

And you're both right. I think Ian knew the answer all along, he just didn't want to show off.

Stay tuned for a follow-up question.

[Mark 72@E]

Who's Responsible?

A follow-up question to my previous post.

Who's responsible for this?

[Mark 72@E]

Only One Man

Only one man was walking away with a big grin on his face.

[j hydro racer]

dewald

Mr.Craig Dewald

[Mark 72@E]

Just Look at the Grin

And Johnny reels in another one.

I didn't actually see Craig do anything, but I turned and snapped this shot when I heard the commotion.

Just look at the big grin on Craig's face.

[Mark 72@E]

A Question for Inboarders

A question for inboarders. What is the purpose of the yellow warning/beacon light on top of the cab?

(And just to be clear, this is a legitimate question. I didn't Photoshop the light in, and it's not a patrol/safety boat behind the race boat. The light is attached to the boat -- it's in every photo.)

[ram95]

Maybe he/she uses the boat to plow snow with in the winter? All the trucks with plows have to have them up here.

alex
madrussianracing

[Kev43V]

The Crush.
A high speed ice breaker boat ? You send the ice crew out when the ice starts forming. and keep lanes open

[stu_racing]

the lights are only required for the Unlimited Light class. They are turned on if the boat stalls to signal to the judges stand that the driver is ok and to add another visual aid to get the attention other the drivers.

[Mark 72@E]

Teach Me Something

Spencer,

Since your response seems, um, the most credible, here's my follow-up question. I'm unfamiliar with inboard crossover classes. My photo of The Crush was taken at an APBA Inboard race at Cambridge, MD, and Unlimited Lights were not running, but Grand National Hydro (GNH) was on the schedule. Are Unlimited Lights and APBA GNH crossover classes like APBA Stock Outboard C Stock Hydro and APBA PRO category OSY-400? Or is it similar to running a step down, like running a 302 Yamato with a restricter plate to qualify a CSH for 20SSH?