As a Swedish born American...
I have been reading this thread with a great smile, and Hydro racing use
to be real popular over in Scandinavia.
The founder of the Swedish Power Boat Federation, was Mr. Gunnar Faleij and I think he was from Mora and a very famous Hydro racer.
One note: Not all Swedes are Liberal :)
Ps. I have a wooden Dala horse at my place in Warsaw, MO
from the Formula 1 Race in Stockholm 1983.
As a Swede, a Dala Horse is a must... or/and a
Mora klocka.
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"Hela Mora Surrar" HMS 2008
Last weekend the Classic Hydro Outboard race to place again in Mora.
I great success and here is a photo from the 350 cc start
There is some Swedish classic hydro racing on YouTube
Some Swedish classic hydo racing has turned up on YouTube that featured the old full front laydown hydros powered by Crescents and Konigs. Pretty good show too. :)
I always liked the Crescent "Crackle"
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