Flying High

[SeanT4]

Maybe

We have not lugged the motor so we could pull more prop (we used our largest), best I saw at D-Lake was 134. So yes, possible, but every mph from here on will get tougher. Another thought, since my wreck (yr 2000) I have been to four kilos and D-Lake 2009 was the first time to get an actual run. In addition, every run is a test as we don't have the ???? to run without good safety crews. Water condition is a major factor! Luck even more!!

Sean

[Jim McKean]

Sean;
Major congratulations. No testing but a record of 130mph. We'll start at 130mph next time we get good water, and try for 135mph. I'm ready when you are.
Dad

[jeepin21]

Jeff Main 21-A

Me at Kingston NH 2009

[PETEG]

Better To Be Lucky Than Good???? I Don't Think So.!!! I Still Hold This Accomplishment In Awe

[racingfan1]

Mirrors ?

Sean - I noticed you had the mirrors on the boat when you made your run. Would taking the mirrors off help reduce drag and increase speed or would it not be enough to help ?

[oldracer]

Flying High

Has anyone taken their test for a pilot's license? Don't let the FAA see these.
e.
Ye Olde Desert Geezer

[Gootz 142M]

Top O 1984

1984 coming into the Indian River in my McCortie 15ssR YeeeHaaaw!!!

Gootz

[MGallagher]

Who's this?

Do not know who it is, but wow!

[Dave_E71]

Lock Haven 2009

Yeah, there were some rollers

[johnsonm50]

Are the skiffs still lap straked wood, or like everything else have they popped a mold of glass?

They are glass now but some wood skiffs are probably still around. Many years ago I got to go see the races in a wood oldie with a Ford 272 inside. It would cruise at 50 pretty well & go a little faster full speed. Modern Outlaws go around 80 with 350 Chevy's.

[SeanT4]

Sean - I noticed you had the mirrors on the boat when you made your run. Would taking the mirrors off help reduce drag and increase speed or would it not be enough to help ?

That picture was from Saturday. I took the mirrors off right after that run. So 132.9 pass = no mirrors. Always had them on before, read the rule book and did not know until this year no mirror okay for Kilo's

[SeanT4]

Capsule Training

Anyone know where when there would be capsule training this offseason. Don't want to put this off. This is the last time I "Trained"

[racingfan1]

DePue ?

Was that from the Depue accident ?

[SeanT4]

Was that from the Depue accident ?

Yes, nine month old boat. Gary Pugh said the record in this boat was pretty good for a boat that most would have been a main attraction at a weenie roast!

[em3899]

Sean, We(Black Diamond) have a capsule class in late Feb. early Mar. in Kankakee. I know that is a little far north for you but if you are in town.