poker run start

[Infamous]

Was it me or did the top runners seem really spread out this year? I heard some talk about the top runners having individual staggered starts. If that is true that would take a lot of the fun out of it. Even if it is not a race most of those guys want to be there first.

[Kilrtoy]

Predator jumped the flag drop and was out front
PERDATOR was about about 100 yards behind CRC
by the Copper Canyon
CRC had a 1/4 mile lead and was running 193MPH by the Hot Boat raft up and at the end CRC WAS KING AGAIN
CRC was toying with Predator
STORY OVER

[DMVQUEEN]

We actually watched from further south this year, usually at Black meadow landing, and yes, they did seem more spread out, but did not hear anything about a staggard start.........
We thought it was because they broke loose from each other after black meadow....

[Infamous]

thanks kilr.

[Havasu1986]

I was in the channel and they started the parade at 9:45 with a police boat escort. About 10 -15 boats at a time. Some of the enclosed boats were still around until the 4th -5th wave. It took over 1 1/2 to parade all the boats thru the channel.:)

[Infamous]

I wasnt trying to a crc/predator tread going just ALL of the boats seemed spread out more so then previous years

[Havasu Hangin']

Predator jumped the flag drop and was out front
PERDATOR was about about 100 yards behind CRC
by the Copper Canyon
CRC had a 1/4 mile lead and was running 193MPH by the Hot Boat raft up and at the end CRC WAS KING AGAIN
CRC was toying with Predator
STORY OVER
Were you in the helecopter?

[Kilrtoy]

No, But I am in the KNOW.
How was the ride down

[Charley]

Were you in the helecopter?
Were you even in havasu?:D try just s-ing,tfu for once would ya:D? hes a cop for christ sake why would he lie?

[XtrmWakeborder]

Predator jumped the flag drop and was out front
PERDATOR was about about 100 yards behind CRC
by the Copper Canyon
CRC had a 1/4 mile lead and was running 193MPH by the Hot Boat raft up and at the end CRC WAS KING AGAIN
CRC was toying with Predator
STORY OVER
You have a radar gun or what? Those are huge numbers!

[Havasu Hangin']

No, But I am in the KNOW.
Because I was there at the start when they were released...and it looked pretty even to me. For some reason, "Gone Again" was a few boat lengths back, but the others looked dead even.
hes a cop for christ sake why would he lie?
You're right, my bad. :notam:
On another note, in the first group, who should the "hard luck" award winner should be given to?
A. The guy from Florida who never made it to the parking lot this year, let alone off the trailer before he broke?
B. The guy with the 40' Skater who broke before Copper Canyon?
C. The guy who took delivery of his new 368 Skater only to lose all the oil and seize a new motor at Black Meadow because of a hose failure?
D. The guy with a twin engine boat getting towed from damn near the full 16 miles from the Springs to the Nautical?
As for me, they tried to supress me by putting the ole HH Tugboat back in the groupings. However, once I burned around 1,000lbs of gas off, the ole HH Tugboat was a new woman and we sure did put the hurt on a few Bayliners and deckboats in that afternoon chop.
:supp:

[Jbb]

Because I was there at the start when they were released...and it looked pretty even to me. For some reason, "Gone Again" was a few boat lengths back, but the others looked dead even.
You're right, my bad. :notam:
On another note, in the first group, who should the "hard luck" award winner should be given to?
A. The guy from Florida who never made it to the parking lot this year, let alone off the trailer before he broke?
B. The guy with the 40' Skater who broke before Copper Canyon?
C. The guy who took delivery of his new 368 Skater only to lose all the oil and seize a new motor at Black Meadow because of a hose failure?
D. The guy with a twin engine boat getting towed from damn near the full 16 miles from the Springs to the Nautical?
As for me, they tried to supress me by putting the ole HH Tugboat back in the groupings. However, once I burned around 1,000lbs of gas off, the ole HH Tugboat was a new woman and we sure did put the hurt on a few Bayliners and deckboats in that afternoon chop.
:supp:
HH....Can you and the tug make it to Jacksonville in 5 weeks .....?
That's the new Golddigger debut...:D
Bring that ex Skater driver with you......can the tug do a 60 mile Poker Run.....?...:)

[Havasu Hangin']

HH....Can you and the tug make it to Jacksonville in 5 weeks .....?
Bring that ex Skater driver with you......can the tug do a 60 mile Poker Run.....?...:)
I think the Tug can make 60 miles...we did at least that last week. However, that KROOZIN guy will need to get a "balls pass" from his wife!
:jawdrop:
That's the new Golddigger debut...:D
Any comment here would be just too easy...lol.
:D

[Jbb]

Any comment here would be just too easy...lol.
:D
:D
So ...can we consider you.....in....?

[LakeRacer]

Predator jumped the flag drop and was out front
PERDATOR was about about 100 yards behind CRC
by the Copper Canyon
CRC had a 1/4 mile lead and was running 193MPH by the Hot Boat raft up and at the end CRC WAS KING AGAIN
CRC was toying with Predator
STORY OVER
I didn't see the start but here is what I know.
There isn't a "flag drop" indicating it's ok to blow and go. We specifically tell all of the drivers that there is a group leader/escort (usually the no. 1 boat of the group per our designation) that is suppose to lead them through the cautionary parts of the lake. Ok, so if they "lose" the escort boat, the drivers are still suppose to adhere to a 50mph rule (per the permit) through these parts. The last thing Predator clarified with me (on the water right before I let Group A go through the channel) is this 50mph rule and I told him yes please adhere it. Did all of the drivers obey the rules to the letter? Probably not....some may have gone 70mph, some 80-90 and some even faster. Believe what you want from this point on.
Personally, I don't think the CRC boat with 1200hp power plants (if that's what he had) is going to be that close to 200mph. Who had the radar gun and can the speed be verified? Not that it matters, just curious.
Next year I think I'll be at Copper Canyon with a radar gun and if the lead boat is going faster than 70mph...automatic disqualification and no longer able to participate in Desert Storm. We can't afford to lose our Coast Guard permit.

[Jbb]

I think the Tug can make 60 miles...we did at least that last week. However, that KROOZIN guy will need to get a "balls pass" from his wife!
:jawdrop:
60 miles......each way....:)

[phebus]

Personally, I don't think the CRC boat with 1200hp power plants (if that's what he had) is going to be that close to 200mph. Who had the radar gun and can the speed be verified? Not that it matters, just curious.
I do know he was making 185mph passes the day before the run, so I'd say the 193 is very possible.
And, I'd say the biggest hard luck guy at the Poker Run was Throttle, for towing Predator from the Springs back to the Nautical, and then not even getting a "Thank you" Props to Cameron for being a good guy. He also towed the Gibson boat into the Springs befor towing Predator. Oh, Todd was very thankfull.

[shueman]

....I'd say the biggest hard luck guy at the Poker Run was Throttle, for towing Predator from the Springs back to the Nautical, and then not even getting a "Thank you"....
Geez...:eek: That's bunk...:mad:

[sellsman11]

Personally, I don't think the CRC boat with 1200hp power plants (if that's what he had) is going to be that close to 200mph. Who had the radar gun and can the speed be verified? Not that it matters, just curious.
TRUST ME......those are REAL numbers. Verified on 2 seperate GPS's.

[Jbb]

TRUST ME......those are REAL numbers. Verified on 2 seperate GPS's.
Yeah...:rolleyes: trust him.....he has 2 posts....:p
I trust him...

[LakeRacer]

TRUST ME......those are REAL numbers. Verified on 2 seperate GPS's.
OK, I wasn't on the boat so I guess I'm wrong....and they seriously have the boat dialed in.

[Havasu Hangin']

There isn't a "flag drop" indicating it's ok to blow and go. We specifically tell all of the drivers that there is a group leader/escort (usually the no. 1 boat of the group per our designation) that is suppose to lead them through the cautionary parts of the lake. Ok, so if they "lose" the escort boat, the drivers are still suppose to adhere to a 50mph rule (per the permit) through these parts.
Although I wasn't in the lead group this year, all I remember from last year in the "group leader" hammering it before Copper Canyon. We were all very surprised...to say the least. Although Lance and Gary were doing their best to chase him down (not sure they would have caught him), it was still a big gap that probably wouldn't have been there if he wasn't the "group leader".
Personally, I don't think the CRC boat with 1200hp power plants (if that's what he had) is going to be that close to 200mph. Who had the radar gun and can the speed be verified? Not that it matters, just curious.
Agreed. I would think he would need alot more than 1,200HP a side to get close to 190MPH.
PS- thanks again Jim for another great event. Sorry I couldn't make the dinner- rumor has it i would have won some Gibson mufflers?

[Jbb]

Although I wasn't in the lead group this year, all I remember from last year in the "group leader" hammering it before Copper Canyon. We were all very surprised...to say the least. Although Lance and Gary were doing their best to chase him down (not sure they would have caught him), it was still a big gap that probably wouldn't have been there if he wasn't the "group leader".
Agreed. I would think he would need alot more than 1,200HP a side to get close to 190MPH.
PS- thanks again Jim for another great event. Sorry I couldn't make the dinner- rumor has it i would have won some Gibson mufflers?
HH ...I see alot of ...group leader or lake moderator...possibilities ...in you..

[LakeRacer]

Although I wasn't in the lead group this year, all I remember from last year in the "group leader" hammering it before Copper Canyon. We were all very surprised...to say the least. Although Lance and Gary were doing their best to chase him down (not sure they would have caught him), it was still a big gap that probably wouldn't have been there if he wasn't the "group leader".
Agreed. I would think he would need alot more than 1,200HP a side to get close to 190MPH.
PS- thanks again Jim for another great event. Sorry I couldn't make the dinner- rumor has it i would have won some Gibson mufflers?
This is Art, Jim posts under a different name.....and yes, we called out your name at dinner and you missed out on the mufflers. :eek:

[Havasu Hangin']

HH ...I see alot of ...group leader or lake moderator...possibilities ...in you..
Yes...we all know I am known for my "fairness" and my "impartiality" is legendary...lol.
:jawdrop:
PS- 120 miles? I think I'll need a couple 50 gallon drums on board...lol.

[Jbb]

Yes...we all know I am known for my "fairness" and my "impartiality" is legendary...lol.
:jawdrop:
PS- 120 miles? I think I'll need a couple 50 gallon drums on board...lol.
Nope..... we have a fuel truck waiting at the lunch stop!!!

[Havasu Hangin']

This is Art, Jim posts under a different name.....and yes, we called out your name at dinner and you missed out on the mufflers. :eek:
Sorry, Art...it's still early.
Maybe it's just as well on the Gibson stuff...I hear there's some shady characters in that family...lol.
:jawdrop:

[Jbb]

Sorry, Art...it's still early.
Maybe it's just as well on the Gibson stuff...I hear there's some shady characters in that family...lol.
:jawdrop:
Another missed opportunity for HH......due to the evils of alcohol....:D

[Havasu Hangin']

Another missed opportunity for HH......due to the evils of alcohol....:D
The HH Tugboat is a rebel. Mufflers? We don't need no stinking mufflers!*
:D
*plus, I'm sure I would have had to buy a second set...lol

[Jbb]

The HH Tugboat is a rebel. Mufflers? We don't need no stinking mufflers!*
:D
*plus, I'm sure I would have had to buy a second set...lol
power to the people.......right on....:D

[sellsman11]

Yeah...:rolleyes: trust him.....he has 2 posts....:p
I trust him...
TRUST ME!!!! ;)
Frankie
www.pier57.com

[Jordy]

TRUST ME!!!! ;)
Frankie
www.pier57.com
Well, with 3 posts now, the credibility level has skyrocketed. :D :D :D

[Jbb]

Well, with 3 posts now, the credibility level has skyrocketed. :D :D :D
The Jordy.....stop hating!....I trust him.......:D

[C-2]

I was at Spectator Point with a USCG officer, and there was also a USCG officer onboard the group leader. When they went around Grass Island, the boats were lined up together and traveling at the required speed, verified by the USCG official. Did something happen between Grass Island and Copper Canyon?
And I’ll take the heat on Cameron towing Predator. I’ve apologized to Cameron, thanked him and Jamie and even mentioned it to Gary, who thought Cameron was cool with it???
I placed Cameron in that area for the sole reason I didn’t want him to do much of anything, other than keep an open waterway (which is relatively easy in that area due to the size of the lake). Instead, Gibson and Predator went down in his area.
THANKS AGAIN CAMERON AND JAMIE, it wasn’t our intent to have you tow anybody anywhere, but thanks for stepping up and helping out. I know Gary is a stand-up guy, and I’m sure you have an e-ticket ride if interested.
Next year, we’ll be sure to have Vessel Assist and Sea Tow start in that area and then work their way up the lake – they were busy picking up numerous other busted up peeps.
Thanks again Cameron, we appreciate your help, that was pretty cool. Look for your fuel check in the mail - we'll pick up your portion of your charity donation. :)

[sellsman11]

It was my first trip to Havasu. YOU GUYS KNOW HOW TO HAVE A GOOD TIME!!!! (I've turned into a post *****! Up to 4 now!):D

[Havasu Hangin']

It was my first trip to Havasu. YOU GUYS KNOW HOW TO HAVE A GOOD TIME!!!!
Yes, we know how to have a good time.
We also know how to fool naive out-of-towners on GPS.
:D

[LakeRacer]

It was my first trip to Havasu. YOU GUYS KNOW HOW TO HAVE A GOOD TIME!!!! (I've turned into a post *****! Up to 4 now!):D
You have a long ways to go to catch HH :sqeyes:

[boatnam2]

I do know he was making 185mph passes the day before the run, so I'd say the 193 is very possible.
And, I'd say the biggest hard luck guy at the Poker Run was Throttle, for towing Predator from the Springs back to the Nautical, and then not even getting a "Thank you" Props to Cameron for being a good guy. He also towed the Gibson boat into the Springs befor towing Predator. Oh, Todd was very thankfull.
man that sucks,nothing better then towing a guy across the whole lake abusing your ride.

[sellsman11]

We also know how to fool naive out-of-towners on GPS.
:D
I hear ya! All I know for sure is that my neck is killing me from looking BACK at most of you guys.;) :D :D :D :D

[Jbb]

I hear ya! All I know for sure is that my neck is killing me from looking BACK at most of you guys.;) :D :D :D :D
lol......New guy ....layin the smackdown on ole HH......
Careful New guy.......he has powers....:D

[sellsman11]

I say that with all due respect of course.:D

[Jbb]

I say that with all due respect of course.:D
One time ...years ago.......Hh got mad.....and brought Tom Brown to tears.....
It's his ....ghetto side....brutal
His buds call him ....Jihad Jeff....:jawdrop:

[Havasu Hangin']

I hear ya! All I know for sure is that my neck is killing me from looking BACK at most of you guys.;) :D :D :D :D
Do they sell any men's clothes where you bought those cute little Heinz 57...errr "Pier 57" shirts?
:D

[Jbb]

Do they sell any men's clothes where you bought those cute little Heinz 57...errr "Pier 57" shirts?
:D
....................and so it begins......:p

[sellsman11]

Do they sell any men's clothes where you bought those cute little Heinz 57...errr "Pier 57" shirts?
:D
OUCH!! That hurt. Once again, you got me. We have other shirts available. Will that be cash or credit??
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/sellsman11/P4090102.jpg

[prosthogod]

If Gibson and predator broke, and from what I read 1 engine, why do they need to be towed. Can't they idle back on 1 engine. I know personally Predator did it last year.

[Big Warlock]

:D Well we figured out how to make the Donzi go 10mph faster..........We're buying Red Skater shirts for next year! :D

[Havasu Hangin']

We have other shirts available. Will that be cash or credit??
I'm afraid to ask on the pricing on those shirts. Heck, since CRC is getting all the good press from the "Special GPS"...you are probably gonna have to ramp up MTI production...
...and buy a couple more chopper guns.
:jawdrop:

[Jordy]

His buds call him ....Jihad Jeff....:jawdrop:
Mohammed Jihad Jeff Durka Durka if you want to get really technical!!! :jawdrop: :idea: :eek: :D

[sellsman11]

I'm afraid to ask on the pricing on those shirts. Heck, since CRC is getting all the good press from the "Special GPS"...you are probably gonna have to ramp up MTI production...
...and buy a couple more chopper guns.
:jawdrop:
I LOVE YOU GUYS!! You never hesitate to substitute reality with an alternate reality of your choice.:D

[AZJD]

The HH Tugboat is a rebel. Mufflers? We don't need no stinking mufflers!*
:D
*plus, I'm sure I would have had to buy a second set...lol
I could use those mufflers. I got an 85 on my decible test, out of a possible 86........:D Best score I have ever got on a test!:D

[Havasu Hangin']

I LOVE YOU GUYS!! You never hesitate to substitute reality with an alternate reality of your choice.
Absolutely.
In fact, I was also very impressed with the paint on those MTIs. It seems to hold up well- it looked as good as the day you brushed it on!
:jawdrop:

[sellsman11]

Absolutely.
In fact, I was also very impressed with the paint on those MTIs. It seems to hold up well- it looked as good as the day you brushed it on!
:jawdrop:
Thanks! We are talking to KRYLON and Sherwin Williams about a sponsorship. ;)

[MrsSigEpMock]

Was it me or did the top runners seem really spread out this year? I heard some talk about the top runners having individual staggered starts. If that is true that would take a lot of the fun out of it. Even if it is not a race most of those guys want to be there first.
Hey great to talk with you for a lil while on Sun.
I agree with the start, as a spectater, it wasn't as interesting as last year, but it is not a race so whatever. We covered a lot of water Sat and it was great to see all the runners haging out at all the different spots.
See you in 2 weeks!:D

[Havasu Hangin']

Thanks! We are talking to KRYLON and Sherwin Williams about a sponsorship. ;)
That sounds awesome!
I think you should just keep painting over the decals like the current boats, though...
...and "coloring inside the lines" is so 80's!
:jawdrop:
PS- Don Johnson called- he wants his haircut back.

[Jordy]

PS- Don Johnson called- he wants his haircut back.
Oh, I thought DCB Dave had it... :D :D :D

[40FlatDeck]

I didn't see the start but here is what I know.
There isn't a "flag drop" indicating it's ok to blow and go. We specifically tell all of the drivers that there is a group leader/escort (usually the no. 1 boat of the group per our designation) that is suppose to lead them through the cautionary parts of the lake. Ok, so if they "lose" the escort boat, the drivers are still suppose to adhere to a 50mph rule (per the permit) through these parts. The last thing Predator clarified with me (on the water right before I let Group A go through the channel) is this 50mph rule and I told him yes please adhere it. Did all of the drivers obey the rules to the letter? Probably not....some may have gone 70mph, some 80-90 and some even faster. Believe what you want from this point on.
Personally, I don't think the CRC boat with 1200hp power plants (if that's what he had) is going to be that close to 200mph. Who had the radar gun and can the speed be verified? Not that it matters, just curious.
Next year I think I'll be at Copper Canyon with a radar gun and if the lead boat is going faster than 70mph...automatic disqualification and no longer able to participate in Desert Storm. We can't afford to lose our Coast Guard permit.
That's a great idea. We were trying not to pass the pace boat until after Copper Canyon but a bunch of guys took off. I can say for a fact I did not go any faster than 110 since I had the family with me. We got pulled huge by some boats with more than two people.:sqeyes:

[Havasu Hangin']

Oh, I thought DCB Dave had it... :D :D :D
No, Dave seemed to have a little more of the "Norco Neckwarmer" look going this year...lol.
:D

[sellsman11]

That sounds awesome!
PS- Don Johnson called- he wants his haircut back.
Easy....Don Johnson is the real deal! I started to shave it so I would fit in better but I figured the local girls that hung out at the room with me were enjoying me just like I am!! Seriously though, I am thinking about having some 25 year old tatoo's done. I know a guy who can fade them just like the ones I saw out there. If I remember right, he will also throw in a sweaty "wife beater" shirt. I would be Havasu Stylin then!!!:D :jawdrop:

[Jbb]

PS- Don Johnson called- he wants his haircut back.
......Easy Mohammed.....:jawdrop:

[Jbb]

Seriously though, I am thinking about having some 25 year old tatoo's done. I know a guy who can fade them just like the ones I saw out there. If I remember right, he will also throw in a sweaty "wife beater" shirt. I would be Havasu Stylin then!!!:D :jawdrop:
:D :D :D

[Havasu Hangin']

Seriously though, I am thinking about having some 25 year old tatoo's done. I know a guy who can fade them just like the ones I saw out there. If I remember right, he will also throw in a sweaty "wife beater" shirt. I would be Havasu Stylin then!!!:D :jawdrop:
Perfect! You'll fit right in. Perhaps you can use this artwork for your first tattoo:
http://www.heinz.com/images/hnz_57sauce_10oz-2.jpg
:D

[Kilrtoy]

ole HH is just mad because FAST FREDDY SMOKED HIM and showed up first at the first card stop

[Jbb]

ole HH is just mad because FAST FREDDY SMOKED HIM and showed up first at the first card stop
:jawdrop:

[Havasu Hangin']

ole HH is just mad because FAST FREDDY SMOKED HIM and showed up first at the first card stop
Hey...I was racing every Nordic with a bimini top I could find.
:D

[sellsman11]

Perfect! You'll fit right in. Perhaps you can use this artwork for your first tattoo:
http://www.heinz.com/images/hnz_57sauce_10oz-2.jpg
:D
Nah, That is WAAAY to East Coast. I want the good one. You know the one where you can't quite read the print. Nothing but the best for Havasu. Besides, all those colors would be expensive. I am saving my money for an additional GPS for The Big Cat run. Will I see you there?;)

[Three Days Only]

This is Art, Jim posts under a different name.....and yes, we called out your name at dinner and you missed out on the mufflers. :eek:
Hey HH, dont feel bad, I was too drunk to go and get mine two years ago too!!!! LOL

[Havasu Hangin']

Besides, all those colors would be expensive. I am saving my money for an additional GPS for The Big Cat run. Will I see you there?;)
Don't you have some Magic Markers left over from painting the MTIs?
:jawdrop:
Big Cat in San Francisco? I'm not sure if I'll make it...but You (and your little shirts) should fit right in!
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/gaydar.gif
Hey HH, dont feel bad, I was too drunk to go and get mine two years ago too!!!! LOL
And I bet those Rangers would have been happier if you would have made it, too...lol.

[Throttle]

I got back to the Nautical before Predator:D

[Havasu Hangin']

I got back to the Nautical before Predator:D
And I passed both of you...
...twice.
:D

[Throttle]

And I passed both of you...
...twice.
:D
I gave you 3 hours to do it, I hope so...

[sellsman11]

Don't you have some Magic Markers left over from painting the MTIs?
:jawdrop:
Big Cat in San Francisco? I'm not sure if I'll make it...but You (and your little shirts) should fit right in!.
Man, this is GOOD STUFF!!! I am really enjoying my first experience with a West Coast Hater!! Can't wait til next year... I'll keep an eye out over my shoulder for you HH.;)

[Havasu Hangin']

I am really enjoying my first experience with a West Coast Hater!! Can't wait til next year... I'll keep an eye out over my shoulder for you HH.;)
I'm not a hater...I just "keep it real". :D
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/webthug.jpg
Anytime you wanna hang out on the West Coast, just look for myself or KROOZIN. However, go ahead and leave those cute little MTI blouses...errr..."shirts" at home. We'll get you some Skater or Cigarette shirts so people know you are an actual performance boater!
:D

[mbrown2]

I'm not a hater...I just "keep it real". :D
We'll get you some Skater or Cigarette shirts so people know you are an actual performance boater!
:D
Well I guess your definition of high performance boating equals second place...:)

[sellsman11]

I'm not a hater...I just "keep it real". :D
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/webthug.jpg
Anytime you wanna hang out on the West Coast, just look for myself or KROOZIN. However, go ahead and leave those cute little MTI blouses...errr..."shirts" at home. We'll get you some Skater or Cigarette shirts so people know you are an actual performance boater!
:D
I might take you up on that. All BS aside, Desert Storm was in the top 3 runs that I have ever done. Very professional, cool people and did I mention the local girls!!!:D

[sellsman11]

Well I guess your definition of high performance boating equals second place...:)
For the record, I don't know mbrown2. He does seem like a very intelligent person though!!! I've got to go to the chiropractor and get my neck adjusted now. :D

[Jbb]

I'm not a hater...I just "keep it real". :D
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/webthug.jpg
Anytime you wanna hang out on the West Coast, just look for myself or KROOZIN. However, go ahead and leave those cute little MTI blouses...errr..."shirts" at home. We'll get you some Skater or Cigarette shirts so people know you are an actual performance boater!
:D
HH.....Keepin it real....:D

[Havasu Hangin']

I might take you up on that. All BS aside, Desert Storm was in the top 3 runs that I have ever done. Very professional, cool people and did I mention the local girls!!!:D
Yes...it is a great event. Sometimes we take Havasu for granted since it's in our backyard, but it's always a good time. We just need to talk Art into going back to a Spring and Fall event like the old days.
Local girls? Hmmmmm..... http://www.***boat.com/ubb/graemlins/idea_2.gif
:D

[Havasu Hangin']

For the record, I don't know mbrown2. He does seem like a very intelligent person though!!! I've got to go to the chiropractor and get my neck adjusted now. :D
mbrown2 has a wakeboard boat....
...which is about as much of a performance boat as an MTI...lol.
:D

[mbrown2]

mbrown2 has a wakeboard boat....
...which is about as much of a performance boat as an MTI...lol.
:D
This is true....:)...but it could probably give the white ghost a run for the money...:)

[Havasu Hangin']

This is true....:)...but it could probably give the white ghost a run for the money...:)
I'm sure you could. It cost me $600 in gas for a pair of fives and a pair of eights...
...did you beat that?
:D

[mbrown2]

I'm sure you could. It cost me $600 in gas for a pair of fives and a pair of eights...
...did you beat that?
:D
No card stops for me...it was take your in-laws to the river weekend...so it was about $150 in gas to have my tipsy father in law dump his 32oz bloody mary on the floor about 15 seconds into the boating weekend...so I think the two pair have me beat.

[Infamous]

Hey great to talk with you for a lil while on Sun.
I agree with the start, as a spectater, it wasn't as interesting as last year, but it is not a race so whatever. We covered a lot of water Sat and it was great to see all the runners haging out at all the different spots.
See you in 2 weeks!:D
I agree! So we should see you in 2 weeks as long as the wifey is up to it. Things can be different in a few weeks and she may want to stick around for mothers day.

[skater40]

Predator jumped the flag drop and was out front
PERDATOR was about about 100 yards behind CRC
by the Copper Canyon
CRC had a 1/4 mile lead and was running 193MPH by the Hot Boat raft up and at the end CRC WAS KING AGAIN
CRC was toying with Predator
STORY OVER
You must of got your version of what happened sitting on a bar stool at the naked turtle.We were told at the drivers meeting that once all boats made the right hand turn at grass island that the "safety boat"would not drop a start flag and that we could go.At copper canyon to pilot rock we were told to slow to no more than 50mph(see the instructions on page 12 of the event guide) which we did.We were the only boat in the first group to slow to 50mph.Once we reached pilot rock,apatrol boat waved the green flag and motioned us to get going.At this point we could not even see crc rooster tail.We got back up to speed and passed all the other A group boats by black meadow landing and set our sights on the crc boat.By the time we reached the first card stop we were only 150 yards behind him.He circled the card boat and got back up on plane without getting any cards.We stopped and got all 6 of our cards.As we tryed to get up on plane,the motors lugged down like they were loded up.As i pushed the throttles down harder ,the transmission broke.When we raised the hatch, we discovered the sea strainer lid had blew off on the port side and the boat was full of water ,on the verge of sinking.We shut the valve off,pumped out the water,then found the lid which was unusable because it stripped out all the threads.Cameron was nice enough to tow us in and i will never forget his kindness.
So now what does the poker run organizers do with all the boats that ignored the speed limits thru copper canyon-dq them?I doubt it .For us to catch up and only be 150 yards back at the card stop was flat ass hauling the mail.

[Kilrtoy]

You must of got your version of what happened sitting on a bar stool at the naked turtle.We were told at the drivers meeting that once all boats made the right hand turn at grass island that the "safety boat"would not drop a start flag and that we could go.At copper canyon to pilot rock we were told to slow to no more than 50mph(see the instructions on page 12 of the event guide) which we did.We were the only boat in the first group to slow to 50mph.Once we reached pilot rock,apatrol boat waved the green flag and motioned us to get going.At this point we could not even see crc rooster tail.We got back up to speed and passed all the other A group boats by black meadow landing and set our sights on the crc boat.By the time we reached the first card stop we were only 150 yards behind him.He circled the card boat and got back up on plane without getting any cards.We stopped and got all 6 of our cards.As we tryed to get up on plane,the motors lugged down like they were loded up.As i pushed the throttles down harder ,the transmission broke.When we raised the hatch, we discovered the sea strainer lid had blew off on the port side and the boat was full of water ,on the verge of sinking.We shut the valve off,pumped out the water,then found the lid which was unusable because it stripped out all the threads.Cameron was nice enough to tow us in and i will never forget his kindness.
So now what does the poker run organizers do with all the boats that ignored the speed limits thru copper canyon-dq them?I doubt it .For us to catch up and only be 150 yards back at the card stop was flat ass hauling the mail.
I stand corrected, change cooper canyon to Steamboat.
Sorry to hear about your boat, and yes you were haulin ass when you passed by us almost at the springs

[Keith E. Sayre]

I wasn't there but I've never known Gary or Larry to fib
or stretch the truth. I've had my neck stretched watching
them pass me a bunch of times!
They're some of the most respected and reputable people
in this business.
That's my take on it. And like I said before the poker run,
maybe it's a sentimental favorite but I've seen that boat
crush all the competition so many times that I suppose I
expect it to continue to do so.
Not taking anything away from the CRC boat, which is
obviously also very fast. He took a couple friends of mine
for a 183 mph burner on Friday.
Thank god that we all got through the weekend safely.
Keith Sayre
Conquest Boats

[Havasu Hangin']

You must of got your version of what happened sitting on a bar stool at the naked turtle.We were told at the drivers meeting that once all boats made the right hand turn at grass island that the "safety boat"would not drop a start flag and that we could go.At copper canyon to pilot rock we were told to slow to no more than 50mph(see the instructions on page 12 of the event guide) which we did.We were the only boat in the first group to slow to 50mph.Once we reached pilot rock,apatrol boat waved the green flag and motioned us to get going.At this point we could not even see crc rooster tail.We got back up to speed and passed all the other A group boats by black meadow landing and set our sights on the crc boat.By the time we reached the first card stop we were only 150 yards behind him.He circled the card boat and got back up on plane without getting any cards.We stopped and got all 6 of our cards.As we tryed to get up on plane,the motors lugged down like they were loded up.As i pushed the throttles down harder ,the transmission broke.When we raised the hatch, we discovered the sea strainer lid had blew off on the port side and the boat was full of water ,on the verge of sinking.We shut the valve off,pumped out the water,then found the lid which was unusable because it stripped out all the threads.Cameron was nice enough to tow us in and i will never forget his kindness...For us to catch up and only be 150 yards back at the card stop was flat ass hauling the mail.
Nice job, Gary...sounds like a repeat of last year with some guys jumping the gun. Sorry to hear about the boat...Dan and I were wondering why you were getting towed.
Keep up the good work- you drive the wheels off that boat every year I've been there.

[C-2]

I stand corrected, change cooper canyon to Steamboat.
:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1132bsflag.gif

[Jbb]

You must of got your version of what happened sitting on a bar stool at the naked turtle.
Hey!.....That's where we always get our information.......This is, after all......Hot Boat....:D

[Jokers Wild Havasu]

If Gibson and predator broke, and from what I read 1 engine, why do they need to be towed. Can't they idle back on 1 engine. I know personally Predator did it last year.
We thought about ideling back but the Port motor was in BAD shape and the Starboard motor was acting goofy. They were running great prior to getting to the area near the pump station but we started to loose power. All the gauges looked good until the Port low oil light went on, we didn’t want to do any further damage so we shut it down.
It's always an awkward call to Ron Gibson letting him know that we broke his toy.

[mbrown2]

From my vantage point south of the pumping station it was around a 150' as 40Skater says but it appeared CRC was still pulling 40Skater...I have no clue what happened at the start...with all the copters you would think there would be video that would show this stuff.
Either way it was one of the best looking first card stop runs I have seen as both boats were running super quick and super tight.

[Jbb]

Desert..........Storm........:jawdrop:
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=29891&stc=1&d=1177970563

[skater40]

Hey!.....That's where we always get our information.......This is, after all......Hot Boat....:D
Yes it is.:)

[skater40]

Nice job, Gary...sounds like a repeat of last year with some guys jumping the gun. Sorry to hear about the boat...Dan and I were wondering why you were getting towed.
Keep up the good work- you drive the wheels off that boat every year I've been there.
Thanks.I saw you had a good time this weekend playing taxi driverto Dan, Lance and their bevy of beauties.Glad to hear you and the boat made it in one piece.:)

[EAZYKILLER2006]

Any comment here would be just too easy...lol.
:D
someone callin eazy? j/k
got me a new sig...

[shueman]

We were at the entrance to Steamboat....carreraelite's pic of the first group... :cool:
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/post-4-98626-PR072.jpg

[bgchuby01]

Frankie, whats up? You are the pride of Tennesee. How is your wife, I mean sister? It was good seeing you and woods having fun. You need to come back out here in the middle of the summer and hang at the sandbar. Jeff and Dan, good to see the two of you. Dan you look almost married again. Terry from florida liked what she saw.

[4day!!]

I could use those mufflers. I got an 85 on my decible test, out of a possible 86........:D Best score I have ever got on a test!:D
with some more studying and a little hard work, you'll get that 86:D