Nostalgia Jet Racing

« **on:** December 13, 2009, 11:32:18 AM »

Ok kids, with all the talk of racing, combined with the winter doldrums, here's a poll for you.

Please be honest, this is something I'd like to do, but if there aren't enough boats, then I won't waste my time.

Thanks
Skip

« **Reply #1 on:** December 13, 2009, 11:51:39 AM »

with help i can do it

« **Reply #2 on:** December 13, 2009, 11:58:10 AM »

Limited number of funds, which makes limited number of races....

Fo Sho

« **Reply #3 on:** December 13, 2009, 12:56:01 PM »

im voting maybe, because...funding hasnt been so well for me here lately and need to get my shit in order....would also need a different hull...from my research tahiti's were not stable after 70ish mph....so really a faster hull would be safer as well

« **Reply #4 on:** December 13, 2009, 12:58:30 PM »

Quote from: Nordie on December 13, 2009, 12:56:01 PM

im voting maybe, because...funding hasnt been so well for me here lately and need to get my shit in order....would also need a different hull...from my research tahiti's were not stable after 70ish mph....so really a faster hull would be safer as well

You don't need another hull, in a circle race with NJ rules, you'd be lucky to average 70!

« **Reply #5 on:** December 13, 2009, 12:59:20 PM »

I'd seriously be interested next year if my Job keeps up

I've been disappointed because I haven't seen N/J or N/E run in a while.... which is the only classes I would consider running.

I forgot the penalties for running over 80.9mph?

« **Reply #6 on:** December 13, 2009, 01:02:16 PM »

81.0 MPH to 84.9 MPH= loss of lap 84.9
85.0 & Faster = DQ for the wknd

« **Reply #7 on:** December 13, 2009, 02:05:14 PM »

Quote from: honda1 on December 13, 2009, 11:51:39 AM

with help i can do it

I can help with your boat, using your money of course. I can help with a place to crash when the races are in Bakersfield
Let's do this.

« **Reply #8 on:** December 13, 2009, 02:21:57 PM »

Skip i like it now to get the money

« **Reply #9 on:** December 13, 2009, 02:24:51 PM »

Skip, depending on finances, my son Vance could run our boat in N/J and get some seat time.
I would still run it in C/J.

« **Reply #10 on:** December 13, 2009, 02:46:25 PM »

Quote from: 76 Bonneville on December 13, 2009, 02:24:51 PM

Skip, depending on finances, my son Vance could run our boat in N/J and get some seat time.
I would still run it in C/J.

That sounds like an excellent idea. Think the March race is a realistic timeframe?

« **Reply #11 on:** December 13, 2009, 02:54:50 PM »

You asked 2 questions in the pole Skip. Build one, or run current. So, I say run current to get started without actually dumpin more money than necessary. Some people may actully not like it. Never met anyone that didn't get hooked, but suppose its a possibility.

« **Reply #12 on:** December 13, 2009, 02:59:52 PM »

Fixed it Rick, thanks for looikin' out.

« **Reply #13 on:** December 13, 2009, 03:40:54 PM »

Hey Skip.... Getta hold of 76' Nordic....He's got the perfect boat for N/C...turn key 65mph

« **Reply #14 on:** December 13, 2009, 04:01:05 PM »

yes if i was going to run i would use my nordic as well

« **Reply #15 on:** December 13, 2009, 04:21:19 PM »

Quote from: Nordie on December 13, 2009, 04:01:05 PM

yes if i was going to run i would use my nordic as well

I assume you're going to put a pump in that beast?

« **Reply #16 on:** December 13, 2009, 04:40:21 PM »

yeah i got a 150 dolla pump intake has been machined for a shoe/rideplate bowl has had some work on it, and provisions for rideplate gonna be an easy transformation i think

« **Reply #17 on:** December 13, 2009, 04:43:46 PM »

Sweet! Get that shit done, drag it out here in March.

« **Reply #18 on:** December 13, 2009, 04:52:09 PM »

it would take me a full year to build a boat

« **Reply #19 on:** December 13, 2009, 05:08:13 PM »

Then bring the Tahiti

« **Reply #20 on:** December 13, 2009, 05:24:27 PM »

let alone not having the power...is the concern for physical high blood pressure

« **Reply #21 on:** December 13, 2009, 05:45:36 PM »

i would run my southwind-legit 75mph

« **Reply #22 on:** December 14, 2009, 03:02:40 PM »

We talked about this a tad last night, and I now understand it a little bit more. Any induction/engine restrictions? I think Moo would be OK for this, and FUN!!!!!!! But what about Blowers on over 18' craft? lol

Ray

« **Reply #23 on:** December 14, 2009, 03:11:14 PM »

Quote from: IRRebel on December 14, 2009, 03:02:40 PM

We talked about this a tad last night, and I now understand it a little bit more. Any induction/engine restrictions? I think Moo would be OK for this, and FUN!!!!!!! But what about Blowers on over 18' craft? lol

Ray

Nostalgia jet is a run what you brung class as long as you don't go over 80.9mph Blowers, turbos, V-12's, inline 4 cylinders, anything you want. Just don't go over the speed limit or you will be penalized.

« **Reply #24 on:** December 14, 2009, 03:14:38 PM »

Quote from: Nailhead on December 14, 2009, 03:11:14 PM

Nostalgia jet is a run what you brung class as long as you don't go over 80.9mph Blowers, turbos, V-12's, inline 4 cylinders, anything you want. Just don't go over the speed limit or you will be penalized.

That's how it was explained to me as well. I am happy about that! Speed limit, well, we'll see. What'ya think Nordie? Am I even close to that?

Ray

Poll

Would you run your lake/river/ski boat in a NJ race?

Luckie Stiff

honda1

GT Jets

Nordie

Luckie Stiff

pw_Tony

Luckie Stiff

Luckie Stiff

honda1

76 Bonneville

Luckie Stiff

lilrick

Luckie Stiff

enginedoctor

Nordie

Luckie Stiff

Nordie

Luckie Stiff

Nordie

Luckie Stiff

Nordie

just squirtin

IRRebel

Nailhead

IRRebel