Inboard hydros

[Master Oil Racing Team]

I could have sworn I had posted something on an inboard hydro thread a couple of months before, but couldn't find it. Anyway, here are a few Unlimiteds from Dayton in 1977. The course was to small for them to uncork. Just a little tease for the inboard guys. I've still got some inboard hydro and flatbottom stuff from the 70's to post. If you want to take a look, sign up.

[Dan M]

Wayne,
If I remember right, The Alky guys were pitted at the far end of the race course, just beyond turn 1. On Friday when the Unlimited guys went out to practice, we all thought that there was no way that those boats would be able to make the first turn. Every one of the trailers that were parked down there were loaded up and moved to the middle of the front straight. I can remember standing there and seeing completly under Atlas as Muncey blasted down the front straight. Those Allison/ Merlin motors shook the ground. A sound that you never forget. Awesome....... :D :D :D

Dan

[Master Oil Racing Team]

Dan, I don't remember the move because I was already parked in the middle of the front straightway, but I remember thinking....how are these guy's going to turn. Dan......do you remember Bill Muncey swinging very very wide on a turn? He was just coming out of he last turn? for the finish and went wide. He lost a fin. My sister had it on film and you can see it glint off the sun as it flew off. It was 16mm film. Had some of it transferred a few years ago. Need to get the rest done.

[Dan M]

Wayne,

All I remember is that when the Unlimiteds ran, everyone moved waaaaaay up the bank to watch. Like you said, the course way a little small for those guys, and they used every inch of it.

Dan :D