The 21' and under 70+ mph Boat pic thread

[Terminal Velocity]

I -think- the APBA also eliminated SK at the time. So, this was a way to bring the two classes together??? Someone that was in it then will have to comment.

Correct, SK and ProComp were combined to be ProStock.

 

[shan]

Correct, SK and ProComp were combined to be ProStock.

I was going to tag you. I knew you would know.

 

[shan]

Take a look at these clowns. Full disclosure, the best friends I've ever had.

 

[shan]

This guy seems to have written me off. I wonder what I did???

 

[Sharp Shooter]

This guy seems to have written me off. I wonder what I did???

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I’ve heard many express the same sentiment.

 

[HOOTER SLED-]

I don't think more than 10 people a day look at it.

This is a bitchen thread...keep up the good work boys, and thank you.

 

[Wheeler]

This guy seems to have written me off. I wonder what I did???

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Is that Rattle Can Lou? He looks older than I thought he would be.

 

[sintax]

Is that Rattle Can Lou? He looks older than I thought he would be.

I’ve met Santa, that ain’t him

 

[Sharp Shooter]

Is that Rattle Can Lou? He looks older than I thought he would be.

But he acts like a 2 year old.

 

[Sharp Shooter]

Back in 1995 Jim Wilkes had a v-drive section in Hot Boat. Brian Lynch had started up a boat club in central California and Jim Wilkes published his letter. The Slingerlands the Harpers, Ron P, Mr. Van Beenen with Greg Shirley, the Eason family, Brad Cooper and possibly our own Riverbottom Richard were all early members into the club. Brian held club sponsored v-drive regattas in central and Northern California but also advertised individual outings (vacations) in his monthly newsletter. These outings brought a lot of us together back then.

The first individual outing I attended (1997) was held by Brad Cooper of River Speed and Sport in Blythe. His vacation took place at Red Rock Resort in Parker. A week prior I had told my sister about the trip. She had just started dating Billy B. and let him know there was a group of Hot Rod V-Drive boats about to descend on Red Rock Resort. With short notice Billy cleared his schedule and came out for the week loaded with the KKE in a box trailer in Superstock trim.

I had known of Billy before then from boat races but hadn't met him yet. So, I pull into Red Rock and meet Billy and Bobby and their 2 friends that they had brought with them. It turns out that I knew these 2 friends and went to High school with them. Small world. The following year Billy's Needles vacation was added to the v-drive newsletter and events took off and the rest is history.

Red Rock '97

 

[warpt71]

@Sharp Shooter

I grew up going to Red Rock and remember these events very well! I dont think we were there in '97, but most likely 98-00's we were there. There is absolutely nothing better than tent camping at the waters edge in Oct. I have amazing memories of it. Im also really surprised that pics of my dads boat dont surface lol

 

[Clank123]

But he acts like a 2 year old.

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As you can see…the smart guys know when to walk away!

 

[Clank123]

I’ve met Santa, that ain’t him

You sure!
Santa made his first and only live appearance at one of our Christmas parties many years ago in Carlsbad.

Despite all that, I got the Shazaam boat finished and it went on to work pretty well.
It was fun to watch anyway!

 

[Sharp Shooter]

@Sharp Shooter

I grew up going to Red Rock and remember these events very well! I dont think we were there in '97, but most likely 98-00's we were there. There is absolutely nothing better than tent camping at the waters edge in Oct. I have amazing memories of it. Im also really surprised that pics of my dads boat dont surface lol

I was there '97- 2003...? Didn't take many pics but shot a lot of video. Don't know who your dad is...?

 

[Clank123]

Few other Christmas Parties over the years.
After the first Santa appearance we got politically correct and had Darnez play Santa the next year.
I had just finished T Blair’s Sanger that Billy capped. Can you imagine the BS flyin in the 3rd picture!

Here’s another year of Shenanigans.
Joe LaCamp dropped off his SS boat that day.

 

[Sharp Shooter]

Eason loves his chrome aspirins.

How about Darnez's photo up on the wall at the Needles Elks lodge. haha!!

 

[Clank123]

Yes he does!
God bless him!
Snappy dresser too!
Pretty sure that’s Carl behind us.

 

[timstoy]

Few other Christmas Parties over the years.
After the first Santa appearance we got politically correct and had Darnez play Santa the next year.
I had just finished T Blair’s Sanger that Billy capped. Can you imagine the BS flyin in the 3rd picture!
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Here’s another year of Shenanigans.
Joe LaCamp dropped off his SS boat that day.
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Any time Pat Eason is holding court it’s a good time! I remember the old Hot Boat and Performance Boat days and all the usual suspects stirring the pot. Tony Scarlata, Dave Rankin, Gordy, Ben Marrone, Dave Bryant, Lil Rick Ortega ,Billy B. Rattle Can Lou Campbell Carl the posts were epic! My favorite was Tony would post the animated cartoons featuring chops on Gordy, Dave Rankin and others. They were hilarious! Wednesday testing at Irvine Lake always seemed to turn into a party, you never knew who would show up. I guess a lot of people do Facebook now, some moved on, some are no longer with us but the memories last forever! Oh and Pat Eason for President!

 

[shan]

Is that Rattle Can Lou? He looks older than I thought he would be.

Mentally or physically?

 

[Clank123]

Hey, I love the Minegar boys!
I originally put a piece of tape on the transom of Pat’s Nordskog when we did it that said “Rattle Can Lou View” because he was building a boat at the time and Pat told me the Nordskog needed to be faster.
So RCL was born!
He has always said that without me and Billy he’d be nothing!
Anyway always a good time drinking and singing Karaoke with the boys!
We even got Grich drunk enough to sing with us!
Eason wasn’t difficult to get drinking!

 

[Wheeler]

This Red Rocket is out Rippin up the Strip! Sounds as good as it looks!

 

[Wheeler]

 

[Wheeler]

 

[shan]

Yes he does!
God bless him!
Snappy dresser too!
Pretty sure that’s Carl behind us.
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His choice of footwear has never wavered.

 

[shan]

The Fanatic Bobby B.

These were always a welcome sight.

 

[shan]

 

[Sharp Shooter]

Any time Pat Eason is holding court it’s a good time! I remember the old Hot Boat and Performance Boat days and all the usual suspects stirring the pot. Tony Scarlata, Dave Rankin, Gordy, Ben Marrone, Dave Bryant, Lil Rick Ortega ,Billy B. Rattle Can Lou Campbell Carl the posts were epic! My favorite was Tony would post the animated cartoons featuring chops on Gordy, Dave Rankin and others. They were hilarious! Wednesday testing at Irvine Lake always seemed to turn into a party, you never knew who would show up. I guess a lot of people do Facebook now, some moved on, some are no longer with us but the memories last forever! Oh and Pat Eason for President!

So many memories on and off the water!

 

[shan]

So many memories on and off the water!

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Those are awesome!

 

[shan]

Pooh Bear looking for a clue.

 

[Terminal Velocity]

@Sharp Shooter where's the video Billy B vs Pat Eason, discussing the Hemi at the river? Comic Gold there.

 

[timstoy]

So many memories on and off the water!

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Great photos Jerry! So many characters and memories in those photos! My son and I went to one of the Needles Marina deals with Jack and Greg Landers, I think my check liver light was on for days! One thing I miss not racing is seeing your race family and friends, if you hang around long enough you basically know everyone.

 

[Sharp Shooter]

@Sharp Shooter where's the video Billy B vs Pat Eason, discussing the Hemi at the river? Comic Gold there.

I really don’t know. Lol

 

[Terminal Velocity]

I really don’t know. Lol

Damn, I thought that was one of your videos,

 

[shan]

Damn, I thought that was one of your videos,

I don't remember who did that, but probably a phone video. It was damn funny.

 

[Terminal Velocity]

I don't remember who did that, but probably a phone video. It was damn funny.

i just found it on FB, Steve Sequeira had posted it. I can't figure out how to save it to the computer and post it dang-it. @Sharp Shooter ?

Edit: Hopefully this works...

 

[Sharp Shooter]

i just found it on FB, Steve Sequeira had posted it. I can't figure out how to save it to the computer and post it dang-it. @Sharp Shooter ?

Edit: Hopefully this works...

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That’s Sequeira moderating so he’s likely shooting it too.

Remember the hard luck interview Tony and I shot of Steve at Irvine?

 

[shan]

i just found it on FB, Steve Sequeira had posted it. I can't figure out how to save it to the computer and post it dang-it. @Sharp Shooter ?

Edit: Hopefully this works...

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Ford Hemi, still haven't seen it. I know Eason has two Chrysler hemi late models, and he knows how to build them. My money is on Eason.

 

[Terminal Velocity]

Ford Hemi, still haven't seen it. I know Eason has two Chrysler hemi late models, and he knows how to build them. My money is on Eason.

Yea, you probably know about the setbacks Billy has had with that as do I. Crazy stuff.

 

[Sharp Shooter]

Yea, you probably know about the setbacks Billy has had with that as do I. Crazy stuff.

I think we all knew it would be an uphill battle with that motor, but Adam pulled it off and made it look easy.

 

[timstoy]

Ford Hemi, still haven't seen it. I know Eason has two Chrysler hemi late models, and he knows how to build them. My money is on Eason.

My son and I have been bugging Eason to put the Hemi in the K boat for years! My son worked for Jim Dunn for several years and has some good tune up ideas! Unfortunately I haven’t seen Billy in a few years, I have a few friends that store their boats at Billy’s. Need to stop and check out the KKE in it’s new creation!

 

[wzuber]

My son and I have been bugging Eason to put the Hemi in the K boat for years! My son worked for Jim Dunn for several years and has some good tune up ideas! Unfortunately I haven’t seen Billy in a few years, I have a few friends that store their boats at Billy’s. Need to stop and check out the KKE in it’s new creation!

We're Easons elephants in the 7cum11 kboat?

 

[timstoy]

We're Easons elephants in the 7cum11 kboat?

Unfortunately no, but we reminded Pat every time we seen him! One of my favorite Hemi K boats was Ralph Cupolettis sp Dago Red Revenge out of Oregon. Raced with him in Washington, Burly and Canada. Super nice guy and family. I heard he still has the boat and maybe a restoration in the works.

 

[shan]

Yea, you probably know about the setbacks Billy has had with that as do I. Crazy stuff.

Not really. I know he bought the original pieces here in Yuma. I went over to look at them for him before he made the decision to buy. It was some stuff for a large displacement NA engine. I'm not sure what happened after that.

 

[Vamodsquad]

But he acts like a 2 year old.

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Wonder if these guys are related ?

Jimmy says "Hold my beer, let me show you how it's done."

Yellowbullet was here !

 

[Sharp Shooter]

Did someone say Hemi?

 

[sintax]

Did someone say Hemi?

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I’m starting to think those ladies don’t know how to launch a boat. I better get down there and give them a couple hands…

 

[Vamodsquad]

^ I think she works out !

 

[wzuber]

I’m starting to think those ladies don’t know how to launch a boat. I better get down there and give them a couple hands…

When done giving the hand you should prolly give them some pointer too. You know, just for good measure n shit.

 

[wzuber]

^ I think she works out !

The one in pink? Yes, most deffinately. The others apperar to maybe work the fork n spoon more then the muscles...IDK? Lol

 

[DUN]

The one in pink? Yes, most deffinately. The others apperar to maybe work the fork n spoon more then the muscles...IDK? Lol

After the photos of Santa above... all 4 of em can get it. But yes particularly the one in pink.


The past couple pages has been a total flashback from when I was a kid lurking the wild v-drives threads on HB. Hud.. no idea who the guy is but boy did he facilitate a cool place to look at boats on the internet.