Molinari Racing Boat History and Information

[jackie wilson]

Maybe it's just me, but I cannot remember seeing such a smile as in the last two photos. Grandkids will do it every time.

No, it's not just you my friend, I have 11 of the little blighters, (some not so little, Craig weighs in at 200lbs and stands 6'plus) and 8 great grand kids.
The smile comes from thinking how rich you might have been if you didn't have them and how poor you would be without them.
As far as I know Renato does not have any grand kids, that boy looks a lot like brother Giorgio.
Martini jacket was always his favourite and dates from the late 80's

[Lars Strom]

Renato Molinari today in Como for a 100 miles race.

I asked Laura Pertusini who the kid is next to Renato Molinari and here is her answer.

"He is my son Guglielmo , his grandfather is Saverio Pertusini, he was a pilote in seventies. Now, Guglielmo is attending powerboat school"

[jackie wilson]

I asked Laura Pertusini who the kid is next to Renato Molinari and here is her answer.

"He is my son Guglielmo , his grandfather is Saverio Pertusini, he was a pilote in seventies. Now, Guglielmo is attending powerboat school"

Phew, Lars, I'm glad you cleared that one up.
My dear old mum always used to say------before you have grandchildren----- you need to have children------wise old biddy my mother.
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[jackie wilson]

Good to see the Italians are still running a powerboat school, government funded I bet.
That's why they produce great champions, Scotti, Molinari,Cappolini etc,
Probably do the same thing in race cars.

[Lars Strom]

I read some racing news and Guido Cappellini is one of the instructors..

CAPPELLINI BACK INTO A FORMULA 1 BOAT - BUT AS AN INSTRUCTOR
Guido Cappellini holds a training school

http://raceboatinternational.com/index.php?id=954

[Lars Strom]

I think this Molinari/Nordica sponsored boat is driven by Kicco Vidoli. Maybe 1985..or later..(The 6 inch mis-section V8)

[jackie wilson]

[QUOTE=Lars Strom;134807]Please..I put lots of time in to this thread about Molinari and his boats. Please try to stay on topic..!![/QUOTE

Er, 'mescuse, where did we go off topic ?..... Renato and the kid,??????? Not his kith or kin ?? Italian boat racing education, ???? Cappellini ? Don't seem to me like we went galaxy bound, just think yourself lucky somebody was interested Lars.

[jackie wilson]

Steve Pinson took all his off topic posts out a day ago. Thank you.
It was not you "this time" Jackie..!!

Iv'e known Steve for over 40 years and he is as keen a racer as you are Lassie, i'm sure he didn't wander far off the main topic---you probably pissed him off by being a tad pedantic.
Change it's not my nuts heading for the crusher----one must be thankful for small mercies.
There was only ever 3 number one boat racers and neither you or me is one of 'em--------Seebold----Sirois----Molinari----in no particular order-----just a pity Sirois went offshore about the time of the factory duels, though he did get a few months in with both Renato and Billy.
Renato never did reach the same dizzy heights in Offshore, though he did come second in a heat in Trieste in a boat of his own design and build. Maybe you can elucidate on his venture into "Offshore" Lassie.???

[Lars Strom]

I don't think Steve got upset..if he did I like to apologize right now..it was pictures of a V-hull and there is a very interesting thread about you..(Jackie Wilson) here..
http://www.boatracingfacts.com/forum...341#post133341

You need to get going there again Jackie..

[jackie wilson]

I don't think Steve got upset..if he did I like to apologize right now..it was pictures of a V-hull and there is a very interesting thread about you..(Jackie Wilson) here..
http://www.boatracingfacts.com/forum...341#post133341

You need to get going there again Jackie..

Been there, got the t shirt-----site looks dead and buried to me-----no point in flogging a dead donkey.