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I talked to John Bakos yesterday and Odell Lewis today. Both will be at OFF2014, 13-16 Nov in Tavares FL. - Steve Sirois

He may not BE that old, but he sure LOOKS it. :-)

Charlie - Great to see you again at Tavares. Even greater to read your stories here. Thanks for all you have done for the remembrance of the good old days. - Steve Sirois

Sorry about the confusion Folks. Some of the confusion results because we are actually doing two consecutive separate and yet mutual things.
We are trying to wrap OFF around the OPA World...

Sorry about the confusion Folks. Some of the confusion results because we are actually doing two consecutive separate and yet mutual things.
We are trying to wrap OFF around the OPA World...

OFF2012, Jim’s Dream Realized, 18-21 October 2012

Most of you know that OFF (Old Farts Forever, Old Friends Forever, or whatever) was the creation of Jim Hauser. Inspired by Brownie’s 2008 Legends...

Hi Paul - Sorry I can't help you with any info on that particular boat. I ran in 1967, 68, 69 Bahama 500s. In 1971 I was in USAF Pilot Training. Of course my brother Bill did run throttles for Doug...

CIAO - WOW! You just took me 43 years back in time. My brain has the itch...too bad my body can't. - Steve Sirois

It is with extreme sorrow that we all lost a true friend yesterday in the person of Jim Hauser. I first met Jim at Lake X in 1964. He worked for many years with the Kiekhaefer Mercury Corporation. He...

Looks like Jim is going to do auction only. Too busy to post anything today. Photos at screamandfly....forums....OFF2011. We are having more fun than should be legal. Gotta go now. Heading to...

Here it is. Motorized remote control, approx 3' long, signed by crew, in glass case.
Not sure yet if auction or lottery for this beauty.

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Nice try, but no cigar. Although I will tell you that whatever it is, it is signed.

It is now 10:45 Tuesday night. On my way home from a late meeting, Jim Hauser called me to tell me that OFF has been cancelled…..JUST KIDDING ☺. But hopefully that got your attention. What he really...

The idea was to run boat for straightaway record. Had to finish top 3 in race in order to qualify for speed run. Won 1st place in Bahamas race with 6 powerheads. Ran for record with 8. One powerhead...

If by that you mean, will this boat be at OFF2011?, the answer is ABSOLUTELY!

ADDITIONAL EVENT FOR OFF2011!

We got word today that Wilson Custom Marine Race Shop in Stuart will be hosting an Open House on Friday morning from 10:00AM -2:00PM. Their address is 3340 SE Gran...

Rat - Thank you for your posting of the article from Time magazine. That article pretty acurately portrayed some of the offshore races from "back in the day". I did not run in that particular race,...

For those of you that wish to display your boats at Wylder's on Friday (21 Oct), here's some details. You can park at the marina starting at about 11:30AM.
We will have people from Geico Racing...

Here is some more in depth info about the various events at OFF2011.

Thursday evening at The Dive Bar: There are Public Docks at the Riverwalk Plaza if you care to come by boat. Unfortunately,...

Charlie's in a hell of lot better shape than me...Plus...ask him how he felt for several days afterward. At 68 years of age, and in lousy shape, I think I'll leave that kind of fun to others. When I...

It would be fun, but I don't think my old creaky body could take it anymore. I do remember that "back in the day", I was too dumb to realize that it hurt :-)

Gotta say...Next to the Bahama500, ALIMA twice in the late 60s was just about the most enjoyable time I ever had with my clothes on. HUGE credit to Charlie, Billy, et al for doing this. I wish I had...

Very Nice - Steve Sirois

Jim, Cadillac and I are confident that you will enjoy your time with old and new friends, and hope you will take a few moments to remember those who are no longer with us. We have spent a great deal...

Here is photo of Cadillac's Bertram

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