Camping is good , hope the river calms down. Have fun... Jimmy D.
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We had an AOF West Nationals there once. Water was up and rapid at that time too, but it went down in a hurry. Very cold water though. We had such a good time. Seems racing was secondary to the restaurant across the bridge in Washington that had Brent Harnacks boat mounted above the salad bar for a sneeze guard. Then there was the ever important go kart racing. Sure was a fun week end. Even though we had blown a motor in our suburban in Sheridan, WY and was almost late. Luckily the nice folks of SLORA had us unloaded and in the water before we even had the trailer parked. Then we went home via Sand Point and Kalispel on Highway 2. Oh, what an awesome trip. Good luck to all.
Connie Payn
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Originally posted by YankeeRacing View PostWe had an AOF West Nationals there once. Water was up and rapid at that time too, but it went down in a hurry. Very cold water though. We had such a good time. Seems racing was secondary to the restaurant across the bridge in Washington that had Brent Harnacks boat mounted above the salad bar for a sneeze guard. Then there was the ever important go kart racing. Sure was a fun week end. Even though we had blown a motor in our suburban in Sheridan, WY and was almost late. Luckily the nice folks of SLORA had us unloaded and in the water before we even had the trailer parked. Then we went home via Sand Point and Kalispel on Highway 2. Oh, what an awesome trip. Good luck to all.
Connie Payn
Funny you bring that weekend up. Kevin Martin and I were just talking about that weekend. For those of you who weren't there we raced on the south side of the bridge, and the pilings for the dock were under water. Yes under water, which means the water was 10ft or so higher than it is now. This was also before the concrete barrier wall was installed to the left of the ramp. We re-arranged the schedule because we knew the Payns were on their way and had trouble. We had Brians boat out of the trailer and rigged by the time he had changed his clothes. He really didn't know what to think at first as he didn't know any of us...LOL Those were some good times back then.Sattler Racing R-15
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Originally posted by blueskyracer View PostHaving read the last couple of posts then the water level must be do able for this weekend
Looks like there is talk about racing on the other side of the bridge and pitting from the ramp and under the bridgeSattler Racing R-15
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Originally posted by pro350hydro View PostOnly if you bring some buses for anchors and lots of fuel for the crash boat as you have to keep it in gear and about 1/4 throttle just to stay in place
Looks like there is talk about racing on the other side of the bridge and pitting from the ramp and under the bridge
I have never really looked at the other side of the bridge. Is it a lot different. No holes??Mike - One of the Montana Boys
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Originally posted by blueskyracer View PostWhat did you use in the "good old days" since the water was higher back then for anchors?
I have never really looked at the other side of the bridge. Is it a lot different. No holes??
Those were really good days. Lots of Easterners coming out for the races, maybe the Westerners were fraid we would beat them up if we didn't race for a little thing like too much water.
Not to hijack the thread, since this is a serious matter, but those of you AOF people West of the Rockies should have a reunion with the AOF East of the Rockies at the Nationals in Pineville over Coumbus Day week end. Nice weather there in October. Would be great catching up. The Original or Eastern AOF has been very active this year with the normal racing from Long Island to Florida to DePue to Pineville. Dan Parker and Bobby Laws are doing a great job as officers for this Section of AOF. A reunion with all you nice people would be so much fun. I miss you all.
Connie
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Originally posted by YankeeRacing View PostWe were just tougher back then. lol
Not to hijack the thread, since this is a serious matter, but those of you AOF people West of the Rockies should have a reunion with the AOF East of the Rockies at the Nationals in Pineville over Coumbus Day week end. Nice weather there in October. Would be great catching up. The Original or Eastern AOF has been very active this year with the normal racing from Long Island to Florida to DePue to Pineville. Dan Parker and Bobby Laws are doing a great job as officers for this Section of AOF. A reunion with all you nice people would be so much fun. I miss you all.
Connie
Please start another thread under AOFMike - One of the Montana Boys
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mike, the other side isnt bad, little smaller course usually, little weird approaching the bridge, and those large cement uprights with the current as swift as it is, but doable. had a good time both sides, the best, is racing on the downriver side of the bridge (the usual side), in a pro boat, and shooting the bridge on the starts, now thats fun!!!
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Originally posted by blueskyracer View PostI guess if you lose power better have a good paddle to get around the pilings. We should be leaving about 4 this afternoon.
Originally posted by blueskyracer View PostWhat did you use in the "good old days" since the water was higher back then for anchors?
Mainly Mercury's ....LOL
No just the usual brake rotors, cement blocks, steel beams. The key is to use a lot of rope, other wise the bouys will pick up the anchors and carry them away till they hit ground againSattler Racing R-15
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