First lap Sarasota CMS Geico mix it up

[Maximus]

Check out the first lap of the Sarasota race... Geico and CMS MTI's went at it on a ferocious first lap... wicked racing. The short heavy 44 with Turbines Vs Bob Bull's Carbon 48 with Sterling 1550's.... pushing a tough racing line.

The video is HD so enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0SWHc2t6xY

[Ratickle]

Wow Marc, thanks.

What's the chances of getting a story go along with that??

[Bobcat]

that is a great vid!

[Bobcat]

P.S. I was going to post that it looks like Marc is working his butt off and Scotty is just along for the ride, but people will take it out of context and then I'll have to wrestle Scott at the worlds for a beer !!

[audacity]

very cool...what happened? did bob break at the end there?

[palmtree1]

great video! thanks for posting!

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

very cool...what happened? did bob break at the end there?

No doubt they ended up going through that wicked rooster tail from Geico. That alone would knock anyone out....

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

Check out the first lap of the Sarasota race... Geico and CMS MTI's went at it on a ferocious first lap... wicked racing. The short heavy 44 with Turbines Vs Bob Bull's Carbon 48 with Sterling 1550's.... pushing a tough racing line.

The video is HD so enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0SWHc2t6xY

Marc,

I was wondering if we were going to see any video from you guys at this race since now that CBS has seem to have taken control. It was stated in another thread FFV was not allowed to film.

My guess here is Team Geico is working hand in hand with CBS ???

[ChiefApache]

That was a great video!

[Maximus]

Smelling blood Bob and Randy were running fast, playing catch up after a motor bogged on the start. Our spotter gave us updates on them on the run. Scotty B just getting the feel of the course turns it on a little just before turn two (watch roost and accel). Running hard on the inside is almost always a losing proposition at these speeds especially against the hard turning 44 MTI. Knowing they couldnt match our turn ratio's and being gentlemen we gave them plenty of ocean then accelerated and ran the sweeper racing line. Their set up slid them through the roost and put them 8 sec out.. Cat and Mouse from there, broken blower belt on 8 (I believe ended their day) CMS is a fast boat and will be competitive at every race they enter.

I really respect builders like Randy S and John Cosker for getting in their big cats and pushing them with us. When I'm trying to describe challenges at big racing #'s they understand from first hand knowledge and can offer real help solving the challenges of controling our race boat. Thats something most builders just cant offer.

The 44 MTI was retired after Sarasota and the Mystic is being on deck for Michigan City.

Marc

[Scarab KV]

Very cool vid

[Ratickle]

Thanks Marc.....

[LaughingCat]

That is a great video. Like a young vampire with his first taste of blood. . . WE WANT MORE.

[Maximus]

That is a great video. Like a young vampire with his first taste of blood. . . WE WANT MORE.

And more you shall get

[MarylandMark]

The 44 MTI was retired after Sarasota and the Mystic is being on deck for Michigan City.

Marc

[Phantom1]

Thanks Marc. That got me a little more motivated to actually do something on this relaxing Sunday.

[Wrinkleface]

cool!!