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This is an e-mail from a buddy of mine back in Detroit that just bought Kevin Ladd's 45 rig. He's been thing about racing for a few years now. Looks like we have another one hooked. I was excited to see how much he liked it so I thought I would share with all of you.
Welcome to boat racing, Ruben!!!!
"Yee hawww!!
Ran about 20-25 laps last night. What a rush. Took me about 5/6 to keep it 100% from the exit to the entry. Never got it through the corner 100% throttle and just trimming down like Kevin says you can/should. One thing I can say is you are a lot busier in the seat compared to a go kart, you feel like your in a real racing machine. I bet the next time out I will be 1000% better, after letting some of the sounds/sensations sink in a bit.
I hit the turns really good maybe twice and felt some awesome/never experienced in racing g's in the corner but never completed a full turn, kind of bailed. Kevin said he spun a lot the first time, I didn't which means he was looking for the edge and I probably never came close. So I can't wait to get out there again and find the limit in the corners. I did one stint of about 8-10 laps and was running full throttle over my own wake and felt the boat dance a few times. A knew what it was doing and it didn't spook me/ I trusted the boat to hold… just need to get that way for the turn.
All in all, it was awesome. Felt I should have pushed it a bit more so I had a little drivers remorse once the adrenaline rush went away, but I will get there.
Talk soon, and don't be shy with any tips. I am like a information sponge right now.
Ruben"
Welcome to boat racing, Ruben!!!!
"Yee hawww!!
Ran about 20-25 laps last night. What a rush. Took me about 5/6 to keep it 100% from the exit to the entry. Never got it through the corner 100% throttle and just trimming down like Kevin says you can/should. One thing I can say is you are a lot busier in the seat compared to a go kart, you feel like your in a real racing machine. I bet the next time out I will be 1000% better, after letting some of the sounds/sensations sink in a bit.
I hit the turns really good maybe twice and felt some awesome/never experienced in racing g's in the corner but never completed a full turn, kind of bailed. Kevin said he spun a lot the first time, I didn't which means he was looking for the edge and I probably never came close. So I can't wait to get out there again and find the limit in the corners. I did one stint of about 8-10 laps and was running full throttle over my own wake and felt the boat dance a few times. A knew what it was doing and it didn't spook me/ I trusted the boat to hold… just need to get that way for the turn.
All in all, it was awesome. Felt I should have pushed it a bit more so I had a little drivers remorse once the adrenaline rush went away, but I will get there.
Talk soon, and don't be shy with any tips. I am like a information sponge right now.
Ruben"
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