Pre-Registration List

[Fast Fred]

hows it lookin? the Race, the count, that stuff,?

[bowman]

Hey there Mr. "Pussy"cat wiskeres man, thats the only way you are going to get by is sabatage, no worries the good new is when you break, you just have longer to chill the vodka and pour me a victory drink

As for Steve yes my name is Bowman, but Fred Bowden sponsored Chad hill and I in the enduro last year and we used the #34. So yes I drove with Chad the #34 but just for the last two years in the enduro only. The Bowden Champ boat is driven by his son Todd and Shawn Trente.

Bowman

[647and918]

Where do I sign up for the drinkin when I go flyin by? I didn't realize I only had to give that Laser a ten minute head start! Piece 'o cake!

I've been trying to avoid the trash talk so far, but I'm all for everyone buying the winner a drink!

[Ron Hill]

Fred Bowden is one of Boat Racing greatest supporters.....He's a little ANGRY right now about a race in St. Louis. But, as I recall talking to a motorcycle racer with a National number of like 5, he said, "I've quit this sport more times than most of those guys have ever raced...." Fred has quit racing now and so has his son, Todd.........

BUT, they'll be back...because Boat Racing is WHO FRED BOWDEN IS!!!!

Fred will be in Hill Racing pits at the Blue Water Resort and Casino 300 again this year....He's backing two boats. #7 Old School driven by Pat Bowman and #34, BMB Storage of Parker, driven by Chad Hill.....

[steve sr.]

Sorry I mixed you guys up. My son says I'm not allowed to trash talk yet, since there is no lower unit on the Johnrude....but I might be interested in some of that free booze at the trophy presentation (if our boat is fast enough). If you talk to Fred tell him I'll be looking forward to seeing him in the pits....Shame he's to old to still drive, but then he was no spring chicken when I ran against him in the 80's....

And as for you Mr. Bowman see you on the course. I think we have the same starting time (both div 5). I guess I'll wait tell the checkered flag for the trash talk:

[chill]

Pat, its going to be a long race if you don't change the steering

[bowman]

I am division IV I am a v-bottom and I think you are a mod-VP so that makes you V. Like I think it is your "son" said just 10 min. The Laser should do 90ish so it should be faster than it looks. Have a stering problem now and can't get it over 80, but it is not a hull or motor issue, so we will see. I am using Bakersfield as a test.

Bowman

[Ron Hill]

Not sure Greg will sell the V-8 gearcase...but might be worth talking to him... He told me, "No the other day.." When I asked if the gearcase was for sale.

[fyremanbill]

Doesn't Stoker have a v-8 case? Someone has to have one.

[647and918]

Pat,

Good luck with the steering thing... Of all the problems to have, that wouldn't be high on the list of my favorites!!! I was hoping to get to Bakersfield to test also, but that's not going to happen now... I want to track you down at Parker and talk about the Nostalgia thing though... I'd be willing to drive over from Phoenix for some (or all) of the races... It would be nice if we could get a retro Mod-VP thing going, although I like having the breakout speed to keep it from getting out of control like it did before...

I'm pretty sure that 10 minute head start will be too much for me to catch you, but I'll have fun trying!!! And, for the record, I am willing to buy a round if I don't catch up...

You guys have targets on your boats by virtue of being defending champs!

Steve...