HAPO APBA Gold Cup Chat Archive: Friday

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[Jul 24 2015, 3:06 PM] GoLiveSportsCast: howdy[Jul 24 2015, 3:41 PM] Mac Clouse: Good morning from a cooler, but a little windy, Tri Cities[Jul 24 2015, 3:43 PM] Mac Clouse: We are now in the first testing period of the day. 9 with Scot Liddycoat was the first boat out. 3 with Jimmy King is now on the water.[Jul 24 2015, 3:46 PM] Mac Clouse: 9’s fastest lap was 133.731 and 3’s fastest of two laps was 150.436.[Jul 24 2015, 3:57 PM] Guest76: Has the U-21 arrived in the pits?[Jul 24 2015, 3:57 PM] Mac Clouse: Yes, they just got here.[Jul 24 2015, 3:57 PM] Guest76: Thanks![Jul 24 2015, 4:01 PM] Mac Clouse: 96 is on the course, with Jean Theoret.[Jul 24 2015, 4:04 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 1 for U-96 was 156.519.[Jul 24 2015, 4:05 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 2 for U-96 was 159.988.[Jul 24 2015, 4:05 PM] Ginger Jackson: Good morning from Chicago! GO U-27!![Jul 24 2015, 4:07 PM] Mac Clouse: Good morning, Ginger. We have some Chicago winds today. The forecast said 10-15 mph.[Jul 24 2015, 4:07 PM] Michael Small: Good morn from Indiana…[Jul 24 2015, 4:08 PM] Mac Clouse: Good morning , Michael, and to all the Indiana fans.[Jul 24 2015, 4:17 PM] Mac Clouse: U-7 with Jesse Robertson is on the water and did a lap of 150.514.[Jul 24 2015, 4:21 PM] Ginger Jackson: Hi Mac! I swear I did not send them west to you :)[Jul 24 2015, 4:21 PM] SEA_Sports_Info: 2-lap average for Gold Cup qualifying?[Jul 24 2015, 4:22 PM] Mac Clouse: Yes, two consecutive laps with an average of at least 130 mph.[Jul 24 2015, 4:22 PM] Michael Small: Thank you ready for some racing…since river here didn’t want to play nice[Jul 24 2015, 4:22 PM] Guest3932: Happy to see the U3 out again, feels good to have a home team tobroot for! hopefully they show more speed on the next run.[Jul 24 2015, 4:23 PM] Brandon Cash: Hello from Roanoke, VA and thanks for the updates! If i still lived in Spokane, WA i would be there![Jul 24 2015, 4:23 PM] Mike J Humes: Gooood Morning from Madison! YOU GOTTA REGATTA! By any means necessary![Jul 24 2015, 4:28 PM] Mac Clouse: U-1 was the last boat to test. Jimmy Shane did a fast lap of 151.660.[Jul 24 2015, 4:28 PM] Guest2979: Post this info in Facebook! Easier for smart device users that are working or doing other things and don’t have time for live chat![Jul 24 2015, 4:29 PM] Mac Clouse: We will post updates on Facebook, but not immediate activity.[Jul 24 2015, 4:30 PM] Mac Clouse: The unlimiteds will test again from 10:15 to 11:30. It is now 9:30am here.[Jul 24 2015, 4:42 PM] Mac Clouse: The 1-Litre boats are on the water. Jeff Bernard is driving in this category. He did win the summer nationals. The GPs are going next.[Jul 24 2015, 4:46 PM] Mike J Humes: Good luck to all the teams and crews this weekend. Especially to all four of the Indiana based racing teams. Show the Northwest how the Midwest gets it done..Gold Cup Waterfollies 2015![Jul 24 2015, 4:46 PM] Michael Grendell Jr.: How do I watch the live feed?[Jul 24 2015, 4:49 PM] Mac Clouse: The live TV will be on Sunday starting at 2:00pm. You can access through the H1 website or through KNDU TV. Live radio streaming for the whole event is through KONA radio.[Jul 24 2015, 4:49 PM] Wayne Johnson: hello from Sacramento, CA. Wish I was able to be there.[Jul 24 2015, 4:52 PM] Mac Clouse: Going to the pits to look for news.[Jul 24 2015, 5:09 PM] Mac Clouse: Only 5 boats went out in the first test session, but there is a lot more activity now. The qualifying session is at 1:45.[Jul 24 2015, 5:25 PM] Mac Clouse: The course is open for testing. 4 boats are ready to go out, at the same time.[Jul 24 2015, 5:25 PM] Mac Clouse: Here are some speeds:[Jul 24 2015, 5:28 PM] Mac Clouse: U-100 with rookie Kevin Eacret doing his laps to qualify as a driver. 128.090; 132.130;137.230; 136.000; 135.906.[Jul 24 2015, 5:29 PM] Mac Clouse: U-5 with J. Michael Kelly did 150.122 and U-9 with Scott Liddycoat did 144.883.[Jul 24 2015, 5:33 PM] Mac Clouse: U-12, U-11, and U-27 are on the course.[Jul 24 2015, 5:41 PM] Mac Clouse: U-27 with Cal Phipps did 148.385. U-11 with Tom Thompson did 139.927. U-12 with Patrick Sankuer did 118.755.[Jul 24 2015, 5:43 PM] Mac Clouse: U-7 with Jesse Robertson did 141.158. U-22 with Mike Webster did 120.393.[Jul 24 2015, 5:47 PM] Guest76: How does the crowd look?[Jul 24 2015, 5:47 PM] Mac Clouse: Good numbers for a Friday morning.[Jul 24 2015, 5:50 PM] Jason Fisher: Looks like the 96 has some real speed.[Jul 24 2015, 5:52 PM] Mac Clouse: Last year, Erik Ellstrom said they still had a lot they wanted to do with their new boat. The U-96 has just gone out on the course.[Jul 24 2015, 5:53 PM] Mac Clouse: First lap for the U-96 is 157.670.[Jul 24 2015, 5:54 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 2 for U-96 is 158.147.[Jul 24 2015, 5:59 PM] Mac Clouse: U-96 did a 157.930, did some timing runs, and then died at the entrance to turn 1. It is getting a tow.[Jul 24 2015, 6:02 PM] Jason Fisher: Yeah they looked real fast in pre season testing. Boat was really carrying corner speed.[Jul 24 2015, 6:05 PM] Guest6263: Why are the Oberto and graham so off their speed from last year? Go U-1!!![Jul 24 2015, 6:08 PM] Mac Clouse: The wind may be keeping speeds down.[Jul 24 2015, 6:08 PM] Brett Von Flame Irvine: When is the U-3 going back out[Jul 24 2015, 6:09 PM] Mac Clouse: They are changing an engine.[Jul 24 2015, 6:09 PM] Guest6238: Turn 3 entrance is windy[Jul 24 2015, 6:09 PM] Guest6263: Not for the 96.[Jul 24 2015, 6:10 PM] Mac Clouse: Speeds for the U-1 with Jimmy Shane. 152.542 and 156.095.[Jul 24 2015, 6:13 PM] Brett Von Flame Irvine: I hope the U3 is just testing all the bullets and didn’t hurt one already[Jul 24 2015, 6:14 PM] Mac Clouse: No problems. Jimmy said they are getting ready for Sunday afternoon.[Jul 24 2015, 6:17 PM] Mac Clouse: U-100 with Kevin Eacret just did 132.868 and 129.470. The session just ended and Kevin needs 4 more laps of 130 to be a qualified driver.[Jul 24 2015, 6:17 PM] Jason Fisher: Jimmy King said they are putting in a new motor just to run it in so they are prepared for Sunday. I expect to see them run in a couple more through the day.[Jul 24 2015, 6:17 PM] Guest6263: During practice sessions is there N2 tests or only during qualifying?[Jul 24 2015, 6:19 PM] Mac Clouse: Any time the boat is on the water they are subject to testing.[Jul 24 2015, 6:19 PM] Brett Von Flame Irvine: Good just seeing what engine runs the best[Jul 24 2015, 6:19 PM] Guest6238: Speeds on the 100?[Jul 24 2015, 6:22 PM] Guest6263: If they have a violation during practice will we be made aware of it?[Jul 24 2015, 6:22 PM] Mac Clouse: See above. Kevin did a couple extra laps after the session ended. It appears that his radio was working. He did not get the message to come in.[Jul 24 2015, 6:23 PM] Mac Clouse: We usually hear over the radio when there is a violation. We didn’t hear anything this morning.[Jul 24 2015, 6:26 PM] Mac Clouse: U-96 and U-5 were both towed in. Will go check on them. No unlimited on the water now until qualifying at 1:45.[Jul 24 2015, 6:26 PM] Mike J Humes: Any word if the Dash for Cash is going to be streamed online by any website or live stream?[Jul 24 2015, 6:28 PM] Mac Clouse: KNDU used to show it live as part of their 5pm news. They have cut back this year on their race broadcasting. I’ll find out.[Jul 24 2015, 6:36 PM] Mike J Humes: Thanks…appreciate it..and thanks for all the hard work and updates[Jul 24 2015, 6:42 PM] Mac Clouse: Air show is taking place right now…but at 12:30 PDT we will have a live chat interview with Scott Liddycoat. Send us your questions.[Jul 24 2015, 6:49 PM] Jason Fisher: The H1 FB page said they would be showing the Dash for Cash.[Jul 24 2015, 7:09 PM] Stillson333: How many teams took to the water in testing?[Jul 24 2015, 7:19 PM] Mac Clouse: U-21 was the only boat not to test. They still have work to do, and will probably not be in the water today.[Jul 24 2015, 7:22 PM] Mac Clouse: Scott Liddycoat will be with us in 10 minutes to answer your questions.[Jul 24 2015, 7:22 PM] Guest7107: Question for Scott: What is harder to drive–a Monster Truck or an Unlimited Hydroplane?[Jul 24 2015, 7:23 PM] Guest7107: What does the Gold cup mean to you?[Jul 24 2015, 7:25 PM] Guest2369: How is the u-9 different from other boats you raced?[Jul 24 2015, 7:26 PM] Guest854: Can you see the fans cheer for you when you race?[Jul 24 2015, 7:28 PM] Guest7519: What will it take for you to win the Gold Cup?[Jul 24 2015, 7:29 PM] Mac Clouse: Send in your questions for Scott Liddycoat[Jul 24 2015, 7:36 PM] Brian Rakestraw: Good luck Scott this weekend![Jul 24 2015, 7:40 PM] Mac Clouse: How is the u-9 different from other boats you raced? SCOTT: this boat is real similar to the 7 that I drove in 2011. It is fast, light on its feet and the boat is always ready. Thanks to the great crew, they just do a great job.[Jul 24 2015, 7:41 PM] coachbelf: Does qualifying have any effect on who goes in Dash for Cash? Or is that by invite?[Jul 24 2015, 7:42 PM] Mac Clouse: SCOTT: This race today will be the fastest four boats in qualifying due to the fact we have no national points.[Jul 24 2015, 7:42 PM] coachbelf: If the 9 is similar to the 7 how does it differ from the 10?[Jul 24 2015, 7:43 PM] Mac Clouse: SCOTT: Let me think…it is just a little more stable than the 10. On the straightaway you can feel it.[Jul 24 2015, 7:44 PM] Mac Clouse: Can you see the fans cheer for you when you race? SCOTT: Usually in the warm up you have a chance to glance at the show and you can see the fans. But in the heat of battle you really do not see the fans.[Jul 24 2015, 7:44 PM] Guest9244: Does this wind affect the boat ride very much, like towards the entrance of turn 3?[Jul 24 2015, 7:45 PM] Mac Clouse: SCOTT: The wind adds a whole ‘nother challenge wherever it is blowing. But today in turn 2 the win will keep us on our toes.[Jul 24 2015, 7:47 PM] coachbelf: The 9 team used a unique feature of carving a trough on top of the right sponson. Where do you feel that has an effect on your ride?[Jul 24 2015, 7:47 PM] Mac Clouse: Question for Scott: What is harder to drive–a Monster Truck or an Unlimited Hydroplane? SCOTT” They are both a bout the same. As long as I can remember which one I want to fly through the air and which one I don’t I will be okay.[Jul 24 2015, 7:48 PM] Mac Clouse: The 9 team used a unique feature of carving a trough on top of the right sponson. Where do you feel that has an effect on your ride? SCOTT: The idea behind it is to help the boat through the corner.[Jul 24 2015, 7:48 PM] Mike J Humes: Hey Scott..How bummed/disappointed were you to not race in Madison, considering the water conditions and debris in the water, knowing that the Gold Cup was just two weeks away? Good luck this weekend. Stay safe buddy[Jul 24 2015, 7:49 PM] Mac Clouse: SCOTT: I was really bummed. It would have been really nice to get a couple of races in the boat before we got here for the Gold Cup. Thanks![Jul 24 2015, 7:49 PM] Guest9244: Are you planning to fight for inside lanes for heat races or stay outside out of the carnage and get points?[Jul 24 2015, 7:49 PM] Mac Clouse: SCOTT: Ha-ha……you’ll have to wait and see!!!!![Jul 24 2015, 7:50 PM] Mac Clouse: With no more questions we are going to let Scott go…he thanks you for joining us![Jul 24 2015, 7:51 PM] Stillson333: Is Kevin Eacrett and Patrick Sankuer qualified as Drivers now?[Jul 24 2015, 7:54 PM] Mac Clouse: UNOFFICIALLY: Eacret needs five more laps and four have to be over 130. Sankuer still has no laps over 120 mph.[Jul 24 2015, 7:57 PM] Richard Rose: just got here … is there streaming on Saturday?[Jul 24 2015, 7:58 PM] Mac Clouse: The only streaming today is the Dash for Cash at 5:05 on KNDU.[Jul 24 2015, 8:00 PM] Richard Rose: How about the unlimited prelim heats on Saturday?[Jul 24 2015, 8:01 PM] Mac Clouse: Nothing until Sunday at 2:00pm.[Jul 24 2015, 8:30 PM] Mac Clouse: Qualifying begins in 15 minutes.[Jul 24 2015, 8:40 PM] Guest6263: Great work on the chat! What is the order?[Jul 24 2015, 8:40 PM] Mac Clouse: Here is the qualifying ladder:[Jul 24 2015, 8:41 PM] Mac Clouse: 3,21,27,12,18,100,96,11,22,9,7,5,1[Jul 24 2015, 8:42 PM] coachbelf: Did 1 and 3 get test speeds today? 96 at 158?[Jul 24 2015, 8:42 PM] Mac Clouse: U-3 150.436[Jul 24 2015, 8:43 PM] Mac Clouse: U-1 best test lap was 156.095.[Jul 24 2015, 8:45 PM] Barbara Brown: does anyone know if there is live coverage of the qualifying that is starting now?[Jul 24 2015, 8:46 PM] Mac Clouse: There is not.[Jul 24 2015, 8:47 PM] Mac Clouse: U-3 with Jimmy King did a lap of 151.701. He is the first boat in qualifying.[Jul 24 2015, 8:49 PM] Mac Clouse: U-3’s second lap was 152.988. His 2 lap average for qualification is 152.344.[Jul 24 2015, 8:49 PM] Barbara Brown: thanks so much[Jul 24 2015, 8:49 PM] Guest9001: When I go to KNDU and try to livestream, they say I am out of their service area. I am in Seattle. any ideas?[Jul 24 2015, 8:51 PM] Mac Clouse: On Sunday, you can access the KNDU livestream through the H1 website. Other wise, I think you have to be in their service area.[Jul 24 2015, 8:52 PM] Guest9001: I’ll try.thanks Mac![Jul 24 2015, 8:53 PM] SEA_Sports_Info: Back in 2008, the 3 went 162.074 in qualifying; 2nd fastest of the fleet.[Jul 24 2015, 8:53 PM] Mac Clouse: U-27 with Cal Phipps is on the course and U-21 has passed in this round.[Jul 24 2015, 8:54 PM] Mac Clouse: U-27 Lap 1 144.771. Lap 2 154.009[Jul 24 2015, 8:55 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 3 for U-27 156.728 for a 2 lap average of 155.368.[Jul 24 2015, 8:55 PM] SEA_Sports_Info: The 1984 Gold Cup race top qualifier was The Squire Shop w/ Mickey Remund at 135.464 mph.[Jul 24 2015, 8:56 PM] Richard Rose: radio coverage on 610 KONA now.[Jul 24 2015, 8:56 PM] Guest9001: Only the top 12 get to race?[Jul 24 2015, 8:56 PM] Mac Clouse: All 13 will race if they all qualify.[Jul 24 2015, 8:58 PM] Jason Fisher: http://v6.player.abacast.net/1664 610 KONA live feed to listen online[Jul 24 2015, 9:02 PM] Mac Clouse: U-18 with Kelly Stocklin was on the course, but he did not complete a lap.[Jul 24 2015, 9:06 PM] Mac Clouse: U-100 with Kevin Eacret is on the course.[Jul 24 2015, 9:06 PM] SEA_Sports_Info: 50th TRI-CITIES HYDROPLANE RACE
Miss Budweiser won race a record 12x:
1966, 1973, 1978, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1998, 1999, 2004.[Jul 24 2015, 9:07 PM] Mac Clouse: U-100 Lap 1 119.544. Then it returned to the pits.[Jul 24 2015, 9:10 PM] Jason Fisher: 96 going out now[Jul 24 2015, 9:11 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 1 for U-96 with Jean Theoret. 160.436[Jul 24 2015, 9:16 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 2 was 159.988 for a 2 lap average of 160.212[Jul 24 2015, 9:16 PM] Guest6263: Graham and my boat Oberto better have made some serious improvements to run that speed.[Jul 24 2015, 9:16 PM] SEA_Sports_Info: Miss Beacon Plumbing in 2008 was the last time Jean Theoret qualified in the Tri-Cities..159.145.[Jul 24 2015, 9:18 PM] Mac Clouse: U-11 with Tom Thompson is on the course. Lap 1 was 143.426, lap 2 was , and lap 3 was 145.565. Average was 144.711.[Jul 24 2015, 9:18 PM] Jason Fisher: Jean says they have been flirting with N2 and he hopes it was legal after that run.[Jul 24 2015, 9:21 PM] Mac Clouse: U-22 with Mike Webster is on the course. First lap 143.476[Jul 24 2015, 9:22 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 2 was 146.056.[Jul 24 2015, 9:24 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 3 was 145.137. Average was 145.596.[Jul 24 2015, 9:28 PM] Mac Clouse: U-9 with Scott Liddycoat is on the course. Lap 1 was 153.476.[Jul 24 2015, 9:29 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 2 for U-9 was 152.382.[Jul 24 2015, 9:30 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 3 was 152.785 for an average of 152.929.[Jul 24 2015, 9:32 PM] Mac Clouse: Jesse Robertson in the U-7 is on the course.[Jul 24 2015, 9:34 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 1 was 149.308.[Jul 24 2015, 9:35 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 2 149.810[Jul 24 2015, 9:37 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 3 was 151. 143 for an average of 150.476.[Jul 24 2015, 9:38 PM] Mac Clouse: U-5 with J. Michael Kelly is on the course.[Jul 24 2015, 9:40 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 1 was 153.395.[Jul 24 2015, 9:41 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 2 152.988[Jul 24 2015, 9:42 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 3 153.927 for an average of 153.458.[Jul 24 2015, 9:42 PM] SEA_Sports_Info: J. Michael Kelly best finish in Tri-Cities: 2nd in 2010 & 2012.[Jul 24 2015, 9:43 PM] Mac Clouse: U-12 is done for the day, with no qualifying attempt.[Jul 24 2015, 9:44 PM] Joe McCord: Any reasons given for the 12 Mac?[Jul 24 2015, 9:45 PM] Mac Clouse: Haven’t heard yet, Joe. It was just the announcement over the H1 radio. We’ll try to find out.[Jul 24 2015, 9:46 PM] Joe McCord: OK Thank you![Jul 24 2015, 9:46 PM] Guest6263: Oberto time!!!![Jul 24 2015, 9:47 PM] Mac Clouse: U-1 with Jimmy Shane is on the water. First lap was 153.680.[Jul 24 2015, 9:48 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 2 was 154.093.[Jul 24 2015, 9:49 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 3 was 155.255 for an average of 154.674.[Jul 24 2015, 9:49 PM] SEA_Sports_Info: Jimmy Shane in the Tri-Cities[Jul 24 2015, 9:49 PM] kasponholtz: Who is the U12 driver[Jul 24 2015, 9:50 PM] Mac Clouse: Patrick Sankuer, a rookie.[Jul 24 2015, 9:53 PM] Mac Clouse: Round 1 is done. The following boats are done for the day: 3,27,12,18, and 22. 22 w1ll not be in the Dash for Cash if they are one of the top 4 qualifiers.[Jul 24 2015, 9:53 PM] SEA_Sports_Info: Jimmy Shane in the Tri-Cities: 1st in 2012 & 2014. 2nd in 2013.[Jul 24 2015, 9:53 PM] kasponholtz: Thanks Mac[Jul 24 2015, 9:54 PM] Joe McCord: Hmmm Interesting 5mph less that the 96 makes me wonder if the N2 might have been eclipsed by the 96.[Jul 24 2015, 9:54 PM] Guest3469: It seems like the 5 and 1 still have their Madison setup?[Jul 24 2015, 9:55 PM] Mac Clouse: As we start Round 2, U-100 has passed. U-96 will be the first boat out in this round.[Jul 24 2015, 9:55 PM] kasponholtz: How did the 3 look? Good to see the piston back on the river.[Jul 24 2015, 9:57 PM] Mac Clouse: It looked great. They need what they needed to do to qualify[Jul 24 2015, 9:59 PM] Mac Clouse: Sent the last one before I could correct it! U-3 looked great. They did what they needed to do and they are concentrating their efforts on the race.[Jul 24 2015, 9:59 PM] Andrea Millman Gentry: U9?[Jul 24 2015, 10:00 PM] Mac Clouse: U-9 did 152.929.[Jul 24 2015, 10:00 PM] kasponholtz: Fantastic. Should be vompet[Jul 24 2015, 10:02 PM] Mac Clouse: U-96 with Jean Theoret is now on the course. Lap 1 was 159.812.[Jul 24 2015, 10:03 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 2 was 159.325.[Jul 24 2015, 10:05 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 3 for U-96 was 161.693 for an average of 160.509, an increased speed.[Jul 24 2015, 10:06 PM] Mac Clouse: U-11 with Tom Thompson is now on the course.[Jul 24 2015, 10:07 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 1 was 149.461.[Jul 24 2015, 10:08 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 2 148.231[Jul 24 2015, 10:11 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 3 was 150.077 for an average of 147.075, an increased speed.[Jul 24 2015, 10:11 PM] racecar2: whats wrong with the 12[Jul 24 2015, 10:12 PM] Mac Clouse: We will find out after this session.[Jul 24 2015, 10:14 PM] Mac Clouse: U-9 with Scott Liddycoat is on the course. Lap 1 was 152.340.[Jul 24 2015, 10:15 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 2 was 157.114.[Jul 24 2015, 10:18 PM] Mac Clouse: U-9’s third lap was 116. The 2 lap average of 154.727 was an increased speed.[Jul 24 2015, 10:19 PM] Mac Clouse: U-7 has passed. U-5 is next.[Jul 24 2015, 10:23 PM] Mac Clouse: U-5 with J. Michael Kelly is on the course. Lap 1 was 155.001.[Jul 24 2015, 10:24 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 2 was 156.052.[Jul 24 2015, 10:25 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 3 was 156.985 for an average of 156.518, an increased speed.[Jul 24 2015, 10:27 PM] Mac Clouse: So far, each boat that has been in Round 2 has increased its speed.[Jul 24 2015, 10:28 PM] Mac Clouse: U-1 with Jimmy Shane is next.[Jul 24 2015, 10:32 PM] Mac Clouse: U-1 is on the course. Lap 1 was 155.209.[Jul 24 2015, 10:33 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 2 was 156.687.[Jul 24 2015, 10:35 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 3 was 158.102 for an average of 157.397, an increased speed.[Jul 24 2015, 10:35 PM] Mac Clouse: U-100 with Kevin Eacret is on the course.[Jul 24 2015, 10:38 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 1 for the U-100 was 136.235.[Jul 24 2015, 10:39 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 2 was 115.244.[Jul 24 2015, 10:41 PM] Mac Clouse: lap 3 was 98.568.[Jul 24 2015, 10:42 PM] Mac Clouse: Average for the U-100 was 125.602.[Jul 24 2015, 10:43 PM] Mac Clouse: U-21 with Brian Perkins is on the course. This will be the last boat in qualifying.[Jul 24 2015, 10:44 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 1 was 143.763.[Jul 24 2015, 10:45 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 2 was 149.536.[Jul 24 2015, 10:46 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 3 was 149.615 for an average of 149.575.[Jul 24 2015, 10:47 PM] Dave Witters: is the 21 all new or a mash-up of the crashed boat and the boat they were building?[Jul 24 2015, 10:50 PM] Mac Clouse: It is a major rebuild of the boat that crashed here last year. The unfinished new boat still exists, but they decided to rebuild rather than finish the new boat.[Jul 24 2015, 10:51 PM] Jason Fisher: 21 is the old boat completely rebuilt.[Jul 24 2015, 10:56 PM] Wayfastwhytey: Has the U-3 ran yet?[Jul 24 2015, 10:59 PM] Mac Clouse: U-3 tested this morning and qualified in Round 1 at 152.344.[Jul 24 2015, 10:59 PM] Dave Witters: yeah qualified at 152 man those vintage engine start ups gave me chills[Jul 24 2015, 11:07 PM] Mac Clouse: In Round 2, U-96 had a minor N2 violation and was fined $100, but it kept the 160.509 speed. U-11 also had a minor N2 violation and a $100 fine, but it also had a flagrant N2 violation which caused it to lose its 149.075 speed.[Jul 24 2015, 11:08 PM] Guest4676: thought the u3 went faster earlier 155 avg what happened[Jul 24 2015, 11:08 PM] Mac Clouse: Not in qualifying when it counts.[Jul 24 2015, 11:09 PM] Wayfastwhytey: Oh nice I can’t wait to see that thing run again, it’s about time.[Jul 24 2015, 11:10 PM] Mac Clouse: U-12 is having motor problems. The motor is out of the boat, and they to run tomorrow morning.[Jul 24 2015, 11:10 PM] Guest4676: oh i see thanks mac[Jul 24 2015, 11:11 PM] Deb67: Will the races this weekend be on golivesportscast.com[Jul 24 2015, 11:12 PM] Mac Clouse: No. This weekend it is on KNDU starting at 2:00pm on Sunday.[Jul 24 2015, 11:13 PM] Jason Fisher: Who will be in the dash for cash?[Jul 24 2015, 11:14 PM] Mac Clouse: U-1, U-5, U-7, and U-9, with U-21 as the alternate.[Jul 24 2015, 11:37 PM] Mike J Humes: is that 2 o’clock Pacific time for the live stream tomorrow?[Jul 24 2015, 11:38 PM] Mac Clouse: Not tomorrow. 2:00pm PDT on Sunday.[Jul 24 2015, 11:38 PM] Wayfastwhytey: No video for this race?[Jul 24 2015, 11:40 PM] Mac Clouse: Sunday afternoon at 2:00pm. Go through the H1 website.[Jul 24 2015, 11:54 PM] Mike J Humes: right on..thanks Mac[Jul 25 2015, 12:04 AM] Mac Clouse: 5 minutes to the Dash for Cash on KNDU.[Jul 25 2015, 12:15 AM] Jason Fisher: The GP video guys are going to show the H1 dash for cash here: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/video-one-tv[Jul 25 2015, 12:16 AM] Mac Clouse: As usual,[Jul 25 2015, 12:20 AM] Mac Clouse: As usual, J.Michael Kelly and Jimmy Shane were close for all 4 laps in the Dash for Cash. Kelly outsprinted Shane to the finish line to win. Jesse Robertson was third, with Scott Liddycoat in fourth.[Jul 25 2015, 12:20 AM] Guest6263: What is the amount that the winner typically gets in the dash?[Jul 25 2015, 12:23 AM] Mac Clouse: In the past, a $5,000 pot was split equally among the 4 boats.[Jul 25 2015, 12:27 AM] Mac Clouse: Tomorrow’s test session is at 10:00am. We’ll be back at about 9:30.[Jul 25 2015, 12:28 AM] Mike J Humes: I’m callin’ one of the four Indiana based boats to win the Gold Cup this weekend.[Jul 25 2015, 12:28 AM] Mac Clouse: A final comment just in time![Jul 25 2015, 12:28 AM] Mac Clouse: Have a good evening/night.
Published On: July 25th, 2015Categories: Tri-Cities

HAPO APBA Gold Cup Chat Archive: Friday

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[Jul 24 2015, 3:06 PM] GoLiveSportsCast: howdy[Jul 24 2015, 3:41 PM] Mac Clouse: Good morning from a cooler, but a little windy, Tri Cities[Jul 24 2015, 3:43 PM] Mac Clouse: We are now in the first testing period of the day. 9 with Scot Liddycoat was the first boat out. 3 with Jimmy King is now on the water.[Jul 24 2015, 3:46 PM] Mac Clouse: 9’s fastest lap was 133.731 and 3’s fastest of two laps was 150.436.[Jul 24 2015, 3:57 PM] Guest76: Has the U-21 arrived in the pits?[Jul 24 2015, 3:57 PM] Mac Clouse: Yes, they just got here.[Jul 24 2015, 3:57 PM] Guest76: Thanks![Jul 24 2015, 4:01 PM] Mac Clouse: 96 is on the course, with Jean Theoret.[Jul 24 2015, 4:04 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 1 for U-96 was 156.519.[Jul 24 2015, 4:05 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 2 for U-96 was 159.988.[Jul 24 2015, 4:05 PM] Ginger Jackson: Good morning from Chicago! GO U-27!![Jul 24 2015, 4:07 PM] Mac Clouse: Good morning, Ginger. We have some Chicago winds today. The forecast said 10-15 mph.[Jul 24 2015, 4:07 PM] Michael Small: Good morn from Indiana…[Jul 24 2015, 4:08 PM] Mac Clouse: Good morning , Michael, and to all the Indiana fans.[Jul 24 2015, 4:17 PM] Mac Clouse: U-7 with Jesse Robertson is on the water and did a lap of 150.514.[Jul 24 2015, 4:21 PM] Ginger Jackson: Hi Mac! I swear I did not send them west to you :)[Jul 24 2015, 4:21 PM] SEA_Sports_Info: 2-lap average for Gold Cup qualifying?[Jul 24 2015, 4:22 PM] Mac Clouse: Yes, two consecutive laps with an average of at least 130 mph.[Jul 24 2015, 4:22 PM] Michael Small: Thank you ready for some racing…since river here didn’t want to play nice[Jul 24 2015, 4:22 PM] Guest3932: Happy to see the U3 out again, feels good to have a home team tobroot for! hopefully they show more speed on the next run.[Jul 24 2015, 4:23 PM] Brandon Cash: Hello from Roanoke, VA and thanks for the updates! If i still lived in Spokane, WA i would be there![Jul 24 2015, 4:23 PM] Mike J Humes: Gooood Morning from Madison! YOU GOTTA REGATTA! By any means necessary![Jul 24 2015, 4:28 PM] Mac Clouse: U-1 was the last boat to test. Jimmy Shane did a fast lap of 151.660.[Jul 24 2015, 4:28 PM] Guest2979: Post this info in Facebook! Easier for smart device users that are working or doing other things and don’t have time for live chat![Jul 24 2015, 4:29 PM] Mac Clouse: We will post updates on Facebook, but not immediate activity.[Jul 24 2015, 4:30 PM] Mac Clouse: The unlimiteds will test again from 10:15 to 11:30. It is now 9:30am here.[Jul 24 2015, 4:42 PM] Mac Clouse: The 1-Litre boats are on the water. Jeff Bernard is driving in this category. He did win the summer nationals. The GPs are going next.[Jul 24 2015, 4:46 PM] Mike J Humes: Good luck to all the teams and crews this weekend. Especially to all four of the Indiana based racing teams. Show the Northwest how the Midwest gets it done..Gold Cup Waterfollies 2015![Jul 24 2015, 4:46 PM] Michael Grendell Jr.: How do I watch the live feed?[Jul 24 2015, 4:49 PM] Mac Clouse: The live TV will be on Sunday starting at 2:00pm. You can access through the H1 website or through KNDU TV. Live radio streaming for the whole event is through KONA radio.[Jul 24 2015, 4:49 PM] Wayne Johnson: hello from Sacramento, CA. Wish I was able to be there.[Jul 24 2015, 4:52 PM] Mac Clouse: Going to the pits to look for news.[Jul 24 2015, 5:09 PM] Mac Clouse: Only 5 boats went out in the first test session, but there is a lot more activity now. The qualifying session is at 1:45.[Jul 24 2015, 5:25 PM] Mac Clouse: The course is open for testing. 4 boats are ready to go out, at the same time.[Jul 24 2015, 5:25 PM] Mac Clouse: Here are some speeds:[Jul 24 2015, 5:28 PM] Mac Clouse: U-100 with rookie Kevin Eacret doing his laps to qualify as a driver. 128.090; 132.130;137.230; 136.000; 135.906.[Jul 24 2015, 5:29 PM] Mac Clouse: U-5 with J. Michael Kelly did 150.122 and U-9 with Scott Liddycoat did 144.883.[Jul 24 2015, 5:33 PM] Mac Clouse: U-12, U-11, and U-27 are on the course.[Jul 24 2015, 5:41 PM] Mac Clouse: U-27 with Cal Phipps did 148.385. U-11 with Tom Thompson did 139.927. U-12 with Patrick Sankuer did 118.755.[Jul 24 2015, 5:43 PM] Mac Clouse: U-7 with Jesse Robertson did 141.158. U-22 with Mike Webster did 120.393.[Jul 24 2015, 5:47 PM] Guest76: How does the crowd look?[Jul 24 2015, 5:47 PM] Mac Clouse: Good numbers for a Friday morning.[Jul 24 2015, 5:50 PM] Jason Fisher: Looks like the 96 has some real speed.[Jul 24 2015, 5:52 PM] Mac Clouse: Last year, Erik Ellstrom said they still had a lot they wanted to do with their new boat. The U-96 has just gone out on the course.[Jul 24 2015, 5:53 PM] Mac Clouse: First lap for the U-96 is 157.670.[Jul 24 2015, 5:54 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 2 for U-96 is 158.147.[Jul 24 2015, 5:59 PM] Mac Clouse: U-96 did a 157.930, did some timing runs, and then died at the entrance to turn 1. It is getting a tow.[Jul 24 2015, 6:02 PM] Jason Fisher: Yeah they looked real fast in pre season testing. Boat was really carrying corner speed.[Jul 24 2015, 6:05 PM] Guest6263: Why are the Oberto and graham so off their speed from last year? Go U-1!!![Jul 24 2015, 6:08 PM] Mac Clouse: The wind may be keeping speeds down.[Jul 24 2015, 6:08 PM] Brett Von Flame Irvine: When is the U-3 going back out[Jul 24 2015, 6:09 PM] Mac Clouse: They are changing an engine.[Jul 24 2015, 6:09 PM] Guest6238: Turn 3 entrance is windy[Jul 24 2015, 6:09 PM] Guest6263: Not for the 96.[Jul 24 2015, 6:10 PM] Mac Clouse: Speeds for the U-1 with Jimmy Shane. 152.542 and 156.095.[Jul 24 2015, 6:13 PM] Brett Von Flame Irvine: I hope the U3 is just testing all the bullets and didn’t hurt one already[Jul 24 2015, 6:14 PM] Mac Clouse: No problems. Jimmy said they are getting ready for Sunday afternoon.[Jul 24 2015, 6:17 PM] Mac Clouse: U-100 with Kevin Eacret just did 132.868 and 129.470. The session just ended and Kevin needs 4 more laps of 130 to be a qualified driver.[Jul 24 2015, 6:17 PM] Jason Fisher: Jimmy King said they are putting in a new motor just to run it in so they are prepared for Sunday. I expect to see them run in a couple more through the day.[Jul 24 2015, 6:17 PM] Guest6263: During practice sessions is there N2 tests or only during qualifying?[Jul 24 2015, 6:19 PM] Mac Clouse: Any time the boat is on the water they are subject to testing.[Jul 24 2015, 6:19 PM] Brett Von Flame Irvine: Good just seeing what engine runs the best[Jul 24 2015, 6:19 PM] Guest6238: Speeds on the 100?[Jul 24 2015, 6:22 PM] Guest6263: If they have a violation during practice will we be made aware of it?[Jul 24 2015, 6:22 PM] Mac Clouse: See above. Kevin did a couple extra laps after the session ended. It appears that his radio was working. He did not get the message to come in.[Jul 24 2015, 6:23 PM] Mac Clouse: We usually hear over the radio when there is a violation. We didn’t hear anything this morning.[Jul 24 2015, 6:26 PM] Mac Clouse: U-96 and U-5 were both towed in. Will go check on them. No unlimited on the water now until qualifying at 1:45.[Jul 24 2015, 6:26 PM] Mike J Humes: Any word if the Dash for Cash is going to be streamed online by any website or live stream?[Jul 24 2015, 6:28 PM] Mac Clouse: KNDU used to show it live as part of their 5pm news. They have cut back this year on their race broadcasting. I’ll find out.[Jul 24 2015, 6:36 PM] Mike J Humes: Thanks…appreciate it..and thanks for all the hard work and updates[Jul 24 2015, 6:42 PM] Mac Clouse: Air show is taking place right now…but at 12:30 PDT we will have a live chat interview with Scott Liddycoat. Send us your questions.[Jul 24 2015, 6:49 PM] Jason Fisher: The H1 FB page said they would be showing the Dash for Cash.[Jul 24 2015, 7:09 PM] Stillson333: How many teams took to the water in testing?[Jul 24 2015, 7:19 PM] Mac Clouse: U-21 was the only boat not to test. They still have work to do, and will probably not be in the water today.[Jul 24 2015, 7:22 PM] Mac Clouse: Scott Liddycoat will be with us in 10 minutes to answer your questions.[Jul 24 2015, 7:22 PM] Guest7107: Question for Scott: What is harder to drive–a Monster Truck or an Unlimited Hydroplane?[Jul 24 2015, 7:23 PM] Guest7107: What does the Gold cup mean to you?[Jul 24 2015, 7:25 PM] Guest2369: How is the u-9 different from other boats you raced?[Jul 24 2015, 7:26 PM] Guest854: Can you see the fans cheer for you when you race?[Jul 24 2015, 7:28 PM] Guest7519: What will it take for you to win the Gold Cup?[Jul 24 2015, 7:29 PM] Mac Clouse: Send in your questions for Scott Liddycoat[Jul 24 2015, 7:36 PM] Brian Rakestraw: Good luck Scott this weekend![Jul 24 2015, 7:40 PM] Mac Clouse: How is the u-9 different from other boats you raced? SCOTT: this boat is real similar to the 7 that I drove in 2011. It is fast, light on its feet and the boat is always ready. Thanks to the great crew, they just do a great job.[Jul 24 2015, 7:41 PM] coachbelf: Does qualifying have any effect on who goes in Dash for Cash? Or is that by invite?[Jul 24 2015, 7:42 PM] Mac Clouse: SCOTT: This race today will be the fastest four boats in qualifying due to the fact we have no national points.[Jul 24 2015, 7:42 PM] coachbelf: If the 9 is similar to the 7 how does it differ from the 10?[Jul 24 2015, 7:43 PM] Mac Clouse: SCOTT: Let me think…it is just a little more stable than the 10. On the straightaway you can feel it.[Jul 24 2015, 7:44 PM] Mac Clouse: Can you see the fans cheer for you when you race? SCOTT: Usually in the warm up you have a chance to glance at the show and you can see the fans. But in the heat of battle you really do not see the fans.[Jul 24 2015, 7:44 PM] Guest9244: Does this wind affect the boat ride very much, like towards the entrance of turn 3?[Jul 24 2015, 7:45 PM] Mac Clouse: SCOTT: The wind adds a whole ‘nother challenge wherever it is blowing. But today in turn 2 the win will keep us on our toes.[Jul 24 2015, 7:47 PM] coachbelf: The 9 team used a unique feature of carving a trough on top of the right sponson. Where do you feel that has an effect on your ride?[Jul 24 2015, 7:47 PM] Mac Clouse: Question for Scott: What is harder to drive–a Monster Truck or an Unlimited Hydroplane? SCOTT” They are both a bout the same. As long as I can remember which one I want to fly through the air and which one I don’t I will be okay.[Jul 24 2015, 7:48 PM] Mac Clouse: The 9 team used a unique feature of carving a trough on top of the right sponson. Where do you feel that has an effect on your ride? SCOTT: The idea behind it is to help the boat through the corner.[Jul 24 2015, 7:48 PM] Mike J Humes: Hey Scott..How bummed/disappointed were you to not race in Madison, considering the water conditions and debris in the water, knowing that the Gold Cup was just two weeks away? Good luck this weekend. Stay safe buddy[Jul 24 2015, 7:49 PM] Mac Clouse: SCOTT: I was really bummed. It would have been really nice to get a couple of races in the boat before we got here for the Gold Cup. Thanks![Jul 24 2015, 7:49 PM] Guest9244: Are you planning to fight for inside lanes for heat races or stay outside out of the carnage and get points?[Jul 24 2015, 7:49 PM] Mac Clouse: SCOTT: Ha-ha……you’ll have to wait and see!!!!![Jul 24 2015, 7:50 PM] Mac Clouse: With no more questions we are going to let Scott go…he thanks you for joining us![Jul 24 2015, 7:51 PM] Stillson333: Is Kevin Eacrett and Patrick Sankuer qualified as Drivers now?[Jul 24 2015, 7:54 PM] Mac Clouse: UNOFFICIALLY: Eacret needs five more laps and four have to be over 130. Sankuer still has no laps over 120 mph.[Jul 24 2015, 7:57 PM] Richard Rose: just got here … is there streaming on Saturday?[Jul 24 2015, 7:58 PM] Mac Clouse: The only streaming today is the Dash for Cash at 5:05 on KNDU.[Jul 24 2015, 8:00 PM] Richard Rose: How about the unlimited prelim heats on Saturday?[Jul 24 2015, 8:01 PM] Mac Clouse: Nothing until Sunday at 2:00pm.[Jul 24 2015, 8:30 PM] Mac Clouse: Qualifying begins in 15 minutes.[Jul 24 2015, 8:40 PM] Guest6263: Great work on the chat! What is the order?[Jul 24 2015, 8:40 PM] Mac Clouse: Here is the qualifying ladder:[Jul 24 2015, 8:41 PM] Mac Clouse: 3,21,27,12,18,100,96,11,22,9,7,5,1[Jul 24 2015, 8:42 PM] coachbelf: Did 1 and 3 get test speeds today? 96 at 158?[Jul 24 2015, 8:42 PM] Mac Clouse: U-3 150.436[Jul 24 2015, 8:43 PM] Mac Clouse: U-1 best test lap was 156.095.[Jul 24 2015, 8:45 PM] Barbara Brown: does anyone know if there is live coverage of the qualifying that is starting now?[Jul 24 2015, 8:46 PM] Mac Clouse: There is not.[Jul 24 2015, 8:47 PM] Mac Clouse: U-3 with Jimmy King did a lap of 151.701. He is the first boat in qualifying.[Jul 24 2015, 8:49 PM] Mac Clouse: U-3’s second lap was 152.988. His 2 lap average for qualification is 152.344.[Jul 24 2015, 8:49 PM] Barbara Brown: thanks so much[Jul 24 2015, 8:49 PM] Guest9001: When I go to KNDU and try to livestream, they say I am out of their service area. I am in Seattle. any ideas?[Jul 24 2015, 8:51 PM] Mac Clouse: On Sunday, you can access the KNDU livestream through the H1 website. Other wise, I think you have to be in their service area.[Jul 24 2015, 8:52 PM] Guest9001: I’ll try.thanks Mac![Jul 24 2015, 8:53 PM] SEA_Sports_Info: Back in 2008, the 3 went 162.074 in qualifying; 2nd fastest of the fleet.[Jul 24 2015, 8:53 PM] Mac Clouse: U-27 with Cal Phipps is on the course and U-21 has passed in this round.[Jul 24 2015, 8:54 PM] Mac Clouse: U-27 Lap 1 144.771. Lap 2 154.009[Jul 24 2015, 8:55 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 3 for U-27 156.728 for a 2 lap average of 155.368.[Jul 24 2015, 8:55 PM] SEA_Sports_Info: The 1984 Gold Cup race top qualifier was The Squire Shop w/ Mickey Remund at 135.464 mph.[Jul 24 2015, 8:56 PM] Richard Rose: radio coverage on 610 KONA now.[Jul 24 2015, 8:56 PM] Guest9001: Only the top 12 get to race?[Jul 24 2015, 8:56 PM] Mac Clouse: All 13 will race if they all qualify.[Jul 24 2015, 8:58 PM] Jason Fisher: http://v6.player.abacast.net/1664 610 KONA live feed to listen online[Jul 24 2015, 9:02 PM] Mac Clouse: U-18 with Kelly Stocklin was on the course, but he did not complete a lap.[Jul 24 2015, 9:06 PM] Mac Clouse: U-100 with Kevin Eacret is on the course.[Jul 24 2015, 9:06 PM] SEA_Sports_Info: 50th TRI-CITIES HYDROPLANE RACE
Miss Budweiser won race a record 12x:
1966, 1973, 1978, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1998, 1999, 2004.[Jul 24 2015, 9:07 PM] Mac Clouse: U-100 Lap 1 119.544. Then it returned to the pits.[Jul 24 2015, 9:10 PM] Jason Fisher: 96 going out now[Jul 24 2015, 9:11 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 1 for U-96 with Jean Theoret. 160.436[Jul 24 2015, 9:16 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 2 was 159.988 for a 2 lap average of 160.212[Jul 24 2015, 9:16 PM] Guest6263: Graham and my boat Oberto better have made some serious improvements to run that speed.[Jul 24 2015, 9:16 PM] SEA_Sports_Info: Miss Beacon Plumbing in 2008 was the last time Jean Theoret qualified in the Tri-Cities..159.145.[Jul 24 2015, 9:18 PM] Mac Clouse: U-11 with Tom Thompson is on the course. Lap 1 was 143.426, lap 2 was , and lap 3 was 145.565. Average was 144.711.[Jul 24 2015, 9:18 PM] Jason Fisher: Jean says they have been flirting with N2 and he hopes it was legal after that run.[Jul 24 2015, 9:21 PM] Mac Clouse: U-22 with Mike Webster is on the course. First lap 143.476[Jul 24 2015, 9:22 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 2 was 146.056.[Jul 24 2015, 9:24 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 3 was 145.137. Average was 145.596.[Jul 24 2015, 9:28 PM] Mac Clouse: U-9 with Scott Liddycoat is on the course. Lap 1 was 153.476.[Jul 24 2015, 9:29 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 2 for U-9 was 152.382.[Jul 24 2015, 9:30 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 3 was 152.785 for an average of 152.929.[Jul 24 2015, 9:32 PM] Mac Clouse: Jesse Robertson in the U-7 is on the course.[Jul 24 2015, 9:34 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 1 was 149.308.[Jul 24 2015, 9:35 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 2 149.810[Jul 24 2015, 9:37 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 3 was 151. 143 for an average of 150.476.[Jul 24 2015, 9:38 PM] Mac Clouse: U-5 with J. Michael Kelly is on the course.[Jul 24 2015, 9:40 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 1 was 153.395.[Jul 24 2015, 9:41 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 2 152.988[Jul 24 2015, 9:42 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 3 153.927 for an average of 153.458.[Jul 24 2015, 9:42 PM] SEA_Sports_Info: J. Michael Kelly best finish in Tri-Cities: 2nd in 2010 & 2012.[Jul 24 2015, 9:43 PM] Mac Clouse: U-12 is done for the day, with no qualifying attempt.[Jul 24 2015, 9:44 PM] Joe McCord: Any reasons given for the 12 Mac?[Jul 24 2015, 9:45 PM] Mac Clouse: Haven’t heard yet, Joe. It was just the announcement over the H1 radio. We’ll try to find out.[Jul 24 2015, 9:46 PM] Joe McCord: OK Thank you![Jul 24 2015, 9:46 PM] Guest6263: Oberto time!!!![Jul 24 2015, 9:47 PM] Mac Clouse: U-1 with Jimmy Shane is on the water. First lap was 153.680.[Jul 24 2015, 9:48 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 2 was 154.093.[Jul 24 2015, 9:49 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 3 was 155.255 for an average of 154.674.[Jul 24 2015, 9:49 PM] SEA_Sports_Info: Jimmy Shane in the Tri-Cities[Jul 24 2015, 9:49 PM] kasponholtz: Who is the U12 driver[Jul 24 2015, 9:50 PM] Mac Clouse: Patrick Sankuer, a rookie.[Jul 24 2015, 9:53 PM] Mac Clouse: Round 1 is done. The following boats are done for the day: 3,27,12,18, and 22. 22 w1ll not be in the Dash for Cash if they are one of the top 4 qualifiers.[Jul 24 2015, 9:53 PM] SEA_Sports_Info: Jimmy Shane in the Tri-Cities: 1st in 2012 & 2014. 2nd in 2013.[Jul 24 2015, 9:53 PM] kasponholtz: Thanks Mac[Jul 24 2015, 9:54 PM] Joe McCord: Hmmm Interesting 5mph less that the 96 makes me wonder if the N2 might have been eclipsed by the 96.[Jul 24 2015, 9:54 PM] Guest3469: It seems like the 5 and 1 still have their Madison setup?[Jul 24 2015, 9:55 PM] Mac Clouse: As we start Round 2, U-100 has passed. U-96 will be the first boat out in this round.[Jul 24 2015, 9:55 PM] kasponholtz: How did the 3 look? Good to see the piston back on the river.[Jul 24 2015, 9:57 PM] Mac Clouse: It looked great. They need what they needed to do to qualify[Jul 24 2015, 9:59 PM] Mac Clouse: Sent the last one before I could correct it! U-3 looked great. They did what they needed to do and they are concentrating their efforts on the race.[Jul 24 2015, 9:59 PM] Andrea Millman Gentry: U9?[Jul 24 2015, 10:00 PM] Mac Clouse: U-9 did 152.929.[Jul 24 2015, 10:00 PM] kasponholtz: Fantastic. Should be vompet[Jul 24 2015, 10:02 PM] Mac Clouse: U-96 with Jean Theoret is now on the course. Lap 1 was 159.812.[Jul 24 2015, 10:03 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 2 was 159.325.[Jul 24 2015, 10:05 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 3 for U-96 was 161.693 for an average of 160.509, an increased speed.[Jul 24 2015, 10:06 PM] Mac Clouse: U-11 with Tom Thompson is now on the course.[Jul 24 2015, 10:07 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 1 was 149.461.[Jul 24 2015, 10:08 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 2 148.231[Jul 24 2015, 10:11 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 3 was 150.077 for an average of 147.075, an increased speed.[Jul 24 2015, 10:11 PM] racecar2: whats wrong with the 12[Jul 24 2015, 10:12 PM] Mac Clouse: We will find out after this session.[Jul 24 2015, 10:14 PM] Mac Clouse: U-9 with Scott Liddycoat is on the course. Lap 1 was 152.340.[Jul 24 2015, 10:15 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 2 was 157.114.[Jul 24 2015, 10:18 PM] Mac Clouse: U-9’s third lap was 116. The 2 lap average of 154.727 was an increased speed.[Jul 24 2015, 10:19 PM] Mac Clouse: U-7 has passed. U-5 is next.[Jul 24 2015, 10:23 PM] Mac Clouse: U-5 with J. Michael Kelly is on the course. Lap 1 was 155.001.[Jul 24 2015, 10:24 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 2 was 156.052.[Jul 24 2015, 10:25 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 3 was 156.985 for an average of 156.518, an increased speed.[Jul 24 2015, 10:27 PM] Mac Clouse: So far, each boat that has been in Round 2 has increased its speed.[Jul 24 2015, 10:28 PM] Mac Clouse: U-1 with Jimmy Shane is next.[Jul 24 2015, 10:32 PM] Mac Clouse: U-1 is on the course. Lap 1 was 155.209.[Jul 24 2015, 10:33 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 2 was 156.687.[Jul 24 2015, 10:35 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 3 was 158.102 for an average of 157.397, an increased speed.[Jul 24 2015, 10:35 PM] Mac Clouse: U-100 with Kevin Eacret is on the course.[Jul 24 2015, 10:38 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 1 for the U-100 was 136.235.[Jul 24 2015, 10:39 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 2 was 115.244.[Jul 24 2015, 10:41 PM] Mac Clouse: lap 3 was 98.568.[Jul 24 2015, 10:42 PM] Mac Clouse: Average for the U-100 was 125.602.[Jul 24 2015, 10:43 PM] Mac Clouse: U-21 with Brian Perkins is on the course. This will be the last boat in qualifying.[Jul 24 2015, 10:44 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 1 was 143.763.[Jul 24 2015, 10:45 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 2 was 149.536.[Jul 24 2015, 10:46 PM] Mac Clouse: Lap 3 was 149.615 for an average of 149.575.[Jul 24 2015, 10:47 PM] Dave Witters: is the 21 all new or a mash-up of the crashed boat and the boat they were building?[Jul 24 2015, 10:50 PM] Mac Clouse: It is a major rebuild of the boat that crashed here last year. The unfinished new boat still exists, but they decided to rebuild rather than finish the new boat.[Jul 24 2015, 10:51 PM] Jason Fisher: 21 is the old boat completely rebuilt.[Jul 24 2015, 10:56 PM] Wayfastwhytey: Has the U-3 ran yet?[Jul 24 2015, 10:59 PM] Mac Clouse: U-3 tested this morning and qualified in Round 1 at 152.344.[Jul 24 2015, 10:59 PM] Dave Witters: yeah qualified at 152 man those vintage engine start ups gave me chills[Jul 24 2015, 11:07 PM] Mac Clouse: In Round 2, U-96 had a minor N2 violation and was fined $100, but it kept the 160.509 speed. U-11 also had a minor N2 violation and a $100 fine, but it also had a flagrant N2 violation which caused it to lose its 149.075 speed.[Jul 24 2015, 11:08 PM] Guest4676: thought the u3 went faster earlier 155 avg what happened[Jul 24 2015, 11:08 PM] Mac Clouse: Not in qualifying when it counts.[Jul 24 2015, 11:09 PM] Wayfastwhytey: Oh nice I can’t wait to see that thing run again, it’s about time.[Jul 24 2015, 11:10 PM] Mac Clouse: U-12 is having motor problems. The motor is out of the boat, and they to run tomorrow morning.[Jul 24 2015, 11:10 PM] Guest4676: oh i see thanks mac[Jul 24 2015, 11:11 PM] Deb67: Will the races this weekend be on golivesportscast.com[Jul 24 2015, 11:12 PM] Mac Clouse: No. This weekend it is on KNDU starting at 2:00pm on Sunday.[Jul 24 2015, 11:13 PM] Jason Fisher: Who will be in the dash for cash?[Jul 24 2015, 11:14 PM] Mac Clouse: U-1, U-5, U-7, and U-9, with U-21 as the alternate.[Jul 24 2015, 11:37 PM] Mike J Humes: is that 2 o’clock Pacific time for the live stream tomorrow?[Jul 24 2015, 11:38 PM] Mac Clouse: Not tomorrow. 2:00pm PDT on Sunday.[Jul 24 2015, 11:38 PM] Wayfastwhytey: No video for this race?[Jul 24 2015, 11:40 PM] Mac Clouse: Sunday afternoon at 2:00pm. Go through the H1 website.[Jul 24 2015, 11:54 PM] Mike J Humes: right on..thanks Mac[Jul 25 2015, 12:04 AM] Mac Clouse: 5 minutes to the Dash for Cash on KNDU.[Jul 25 2015, 12:15 AM] Jason Fisher: The GP video guys are going to show the H1 dash for cash here: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/video-one-tv[Jul 25 2015, 12:16 AM] Mac Clouse: As usual,[Jul 25 2015, 12:20 AM] Mac Clouse: As usual, J.Michael Kelly and Jimmy Shane were close for all 4 laps in the Dash for Cash. Kelly outsprinted Shane to the finish line to win. Jesse Robertson was third, with Scott Liddycoat in fourth.[Jul 25 2015, 12:20 AM] Guest6263: What is the amount that the winner typically gets in the dash?[Jul 25 2015, 12:23 AM] Mac Clouse: In the past, a $5,000 pot was split equally among the 4 boats.[Jul 25 2015, 12:27 AM] Mac Clouse: Tomorrow’s test session is at 10:00am. We’ll be back at about 9:30.[Jul 25 2015, 12:28 AM] Mike J Humes: I’m callin’ one of the four Indiana based boats to win the Gold Cup this weekend.[Jul 25 2015, 12:28 AM] Mac Clouse: A final comment just in time![Jul 25 2015, 12:28 AM] Mac Clouse: Have a good evening/night.
Published On: July 25th, 2015Categories: Tri-Cities