New with lots of ???

[mercpower]

Just found this site and have some questions. I am an outboard drag racer (20ft Allison with a Merc 300 Drag) so this is a little different to me. I have seen these boats and wanted on for awhile and just found this website. Looks like there are a lot of races near me. Can you break down the classes for me and what kinda power for each class? Top speed for each class? Basically the basics of equipment for this kinda racing. Thanks

[mercpower]

maybe a little clarification, the NBRA boats, the 10ft, 12ft boats, thanks

[brian]

Wow huge question

Best thing to say is where do you live? State and city. Then we can get you a ride and someone to talk to.

Classes are by CI or CC's

Smallest classes go 45mph in a 9ft boat and fastest go 95mph on 13-14 foot boats.

[mercpower]

location

located in Western Arkansas, and I saw that there were a lot of races in Oklahoma and they had one 30 miles from me in Arkansas in Sept. Was interested in a class that would run some type of Mercury production motor or modified motor, not really looking at the sst classses but more of the smaller hydroplane's Thanks

[thetrailergod]

the guy to talk to in ark. is jeff ruth, thats me you can contact me @ 479-927-2847 eve or 800 432 6834 days, hope to hear from you. jeff

[David_L6]

You've come to the right place.

Are you wanting to buy a boat and motor before the racing start next year?

(Trying my best to imitate Roy D. Mercer.... ) How big a boy er ya?

If you can drive one of them hooker boats you should be able to drive anything!

[mercpower]

hooker

hooker boat, you've been around an Allison! Yeah, I was looking at getting into it for next year, just dont know what class, size, etc... I need. And in the words off R.D., I aint that big a boy, usually have to add weight to make the races. I will give you a call when I get back into town tomorrow or Friday, Thanks

[HRTV]

Junior Hydroplane - JH
For ages 9 to 15. Boats are approximately 8.5 feet long using Mercury J60 in stock form or the OMC 15A and Mercury 15hp with race conversion and carburetor restrictor installed. Speeds to 35 MPH. The restrictor can be removed in 5 minutes and the parent or older sibling can use the same outfit in the ASH class, or when the youngster feels ready to upgrade he/she simple removes the restrictor and is set for ASH. Many famous race drivers started right here.

"AX" Stock Hydroplane - AXSH
Minimum racing weight including driver 345 lbs. More soon!

"A" Stock Hydroplane - ASH
Class for ages 14 years old and up. Minimum racing weight including driver 345 lbs. Boats approximately 8.5 feet long using OMC 15A in stock form or the Mercury 15hp with race conversion. Speeds to 57 MPH. Very competitive and one of the most popular for beginners and veteran drivers. The same motor is used in the ASR class, making racing in the two classes very inexpensive.

"A" Stock Runabout - ASR ~ Drivers wanted!
Class for ages 14 years old and up. Minimum racing weight including driver is 350 lbs. Hulls are a displacement type looking long and pointed, uses OMC 15A in stock racing form or the Mercury 15hp with race conversion installed. Speeds to 54 MPH. Very fun to watch and race. This class is growing.

"B" Stock Hydroplane - BSH ~ Drivers wanted!
Class for ages 16 years old and up. Minimum racing weight including driver is 350 lbs. Boats approximately 9 feet long using a special racing engine made for racing by American Hot Rod Corp. in the United States. Speeds up to 65 MPH. Not as popular as the "A" classes. Fast and competitive ride. Class needs drivers!

20 Super Stock Hydroplane - 20SSH ~ Drivers wanted!
Classes for ages 15 years old and up. Minimum racing weight including driver 400 lbs. Boats approximately 9.5 feet long using the Japanese, Yamato 80 engine. Speeds up to 65 MPH. High torque, engine with good acceleration and fast cornering. Class needs drivers!

"B" Classic Hydroplane - B-ClassicH
Class for ages 16 years old and up. Minimum racing weight including driver is 370 lbs. Boats are approximately 9.5 feet long using the classic Mercury 20H Hurricane with "corn popper" exhaust. Speeds to 68 MPH. Very fast and challenging class.

25 Super Stock Hydroplane - 25SSH
Class for ages 16 years old and up. Minimum racing weight including driver is 400 lbs. Boats approximately 10 feet long using the Mercury 25XS short shaft racing motor. Very fast and exciting to watch and drive. Speeds can reach up to 73 MPH. Sometimes combined with the CSH class which is a similar speed.

"C" Stock Hydroplane - CSH ~ Drivers wanted!
Class for 16 years old and up for the heavier racer with a racing weight of 440 lbs. Boats approximately 10.5 feet long using primarily the Yamato 102 and 302 series Japanese motors and a few of the classic Mercury 30H Hurricanes. Speeds to 72 MPH. An exciting ride with fast cornering abilities. Class needs drivers!

"D" Stock Hydroplane - DSH ~ Drivers wanted!
Class for ages 16 years old and up with a racing weight of 470 lbs. using primarily the Mercury 44XS short shaft and a few Mercury 55H Hurricane's. Both 4 cylinder motors for speeds up to 80 MPH. Extremely fast on the water. Great for the thrill seeker or the heavy weight driver. Class needs drivers!