This spin out occurred at the Detroit Hydroplane Gold Cup Race 2009. It was a nice day for racing and the Cintron Boat came up fast and tight to the Roostertail turn when its bow dug into the mighty current of the Detroit River causing it to spin out. It was a nice recovery.
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07-23-2009 02:29 PMWelcome
Thanks for sharing.
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07-23-2009 03:16 PMSo they raced a 40 Fountain in a hydroplane race? Man Reggie is all about the Publicity..
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07-23-2009 03:48 PM
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Getting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!
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07-23-2009 03:49 PMNice sequence, and welcome to the site....... Originally Posted by Benierz
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07-23-2009 03:50 PMWhat he said!!! Originally Posted by Ratickle
Nice sequence, and welcome to the site.......
Nice shots!!!
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07-23-2009 03:57 PMI doubt Reggie had anything to do with the boat being there. I understand there were a few other boats too. Originally Posted by FastDonzi
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07-23-2009 03:59 PMAnd I wasn't driving it.......... Originally Posted by MOBILEMERCMAN
But, if I was, not a single member here would call that a nice recovery.....
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07-23-2009 04:40 PMNice shots and welcome, Got anymore? We like pics around here.
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07-23-2009 05:04 PMWow. Killer Shots!
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07-23-2009 05:06 PMI like the way you can see the water aerating at the steps on the bottom. Originally Posted by CigDaze
Wow. Killer Shots!
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07-23-2009 06:00 PMThat is cool, Originally Posted by MOBILEMERCMAN
dang steps....
Wait, that's what I'm driving......
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07-23-2009 06:52 PMBut you got wings!!! Originally Posted by Ratickle
That is cool,
dang steps....
Wait, that's what I'm driving......
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07-23-2009 08:30 PMI just heard you were driving a batboat?!?! Originally Posted by Ratickle
That is cool,
dang steps....
Wait, that's what I'm driving......
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07-23-2009 09:08 PMI believe there may be a few available is you want to join him. Originally Posted by MattBMiller
I just heard you were driving a batboat?!?!
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07-23-2009 09:10 PMYep, Ground Rodent in a Flying Rodent boat. Should make an impressive combination... Originally Posted by MattBMiller
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07-23-2009 09:13 PMthat would be rodent squared........
P-4077 "The Swamp" S.B.Y.C. and Michigan medboat mothership
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07-23-2009 09:46 PMVery tempting..... Originally Posted by MOBILEMERCMAN
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07-23-2009 09:47 PMChris made a post somewhere around here. It would have to be prearranged I am sure.
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