Michael Werner

[corin_huke]

I'm sure that many of you will remember Michael Werner from back in the day

I thought you'd appreciate this video showing what he's up to these days

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kDIpad9I5k

He's based in Norway working for a company run by Frode Sundsdal (ex-F1, F2 racer) www.f1boat.no. The company is heavily involved outboards, racing, etc and you'll see that Herr Werner is still using his years of knowledge and 'cunning & guile' to tweak Mercs!!

The website is a great source of info for OPC racing and what is currently going on in the F1 and F2 (SST120) classes. Currently, there's a lot of nastiness going on, what with hostile take over bids, drivers refusing to race and promoter's having their contracts cancelled by the UIM.

When I read stuff like this, I thank my lucky stars to be involved in hydro racing and the worldwide hydro family. Okay, like a family we have our problems, but we generally sort it out between ourselves and after everything (and everyone), has cooled down a bit, we have a few brews and all disputes are usually forgotten - I'm sure the beer helps with regards to the latter!!

[epugh66]

that looks just like PUGH BOAT WORKS, except the lack of pealing paint and 1/8" of saw dust on every thing

[Glenn Coates]

Very interesting!!
If I remember correctly, I got to meet Michael Werner in 1978 at the world championships in Dayton Ohio. He was running a Merc Mod 50 engine in OE and had developed a Bosch electronic fuel injection for his engine. Looks like he has just continued on from there.

[MN1]

I like the videos that Frode Sundsdal does. Very good job!!!
Mark Nelson

[tthibodaux]

Funny he either looked really old 25 years ago or real young now. What a cool guy, dad enjoyed racing with him as a teamate overseas back in the 80's. Good to see he's still involved.

[corin_huke]

Funny he either looked really old 25 years ago or real young now. What a cool guy, dad enjoyed racing with him as a teamate overseas back in the 80's. Good to see he's still involved.

You are right - okay he's got a little more 'timber' these days (haven't we all!) but there's no question that this is Michael Werner as he does look the same as years ago. May be you guys have some photos of him back in the day? (just to prove our eyes are not playing tricks on us! )

[tthibodaux]

You are right - okay he's got a little more 'timber' these days (haven't we all!) but there's no question that this is Michael Werner as he does look the same as years ago. May be you guys have some photos of him back in the day? (just to prove our eyes are not playing tricks on us! )

I already called my mother to see if she can dig some up. Maybe see if Michael has some he and dad did alot of racin together in 82 and 83. I've got a bunch of home videos but looking for pictures. BRF member mintominto may have some because he has sent me several of dad overseas.

[Master Oil Racing Team]

Here's one Corin. Berlin 1977. Michael was running OE.

[tthibodaux]

I told you it's just the gray hair. Other than that no differance.

[Master Oil Racing Team]

I threw in a couple of extra besides Michael and his crew. Volvo Penta's Gert Lowisin with Roger Jenkins and Gert with Dieter Konig.