[Jul 25 2015, 4:21 PM] GoLiveSportsCast: Good Morning Tri-Cities![Jul 25 2015, 4:21 PM] Guest9576: Are there any boats on the water now?[Jul 25 2015, 4:22 PM] GoLiveSportsCast: Hang tight while we get folks online.[Jul 25 2015, 4:24 PM] GoLiveSportsCast: Hi there![Jul 25 2015, 4:37 PM] mclouse2015: Good morning from Tri-Cities[Jul 25 2015, 4:43 PM] Harry Gatjens: Good Morning[Jul 25 2015, 4:43 PM] mclouse2015: Good morning, Harry![Jul 25 2015, 4:43 PM] Guest4265: where do we get a live picture and when[Jul 25 2015, 4:44 PM] mclouse2015: There is no TV streaming today. Tomorrow at 2:00pm, there will be streaming from KNDU.[Jul 25 2015, 4:45 PM] Harry Gatjens: So boats get to race even if they didn’t qualify?[Jul 25 2015, 4:46 PM] mclouse2015: U-12, U-18, and U-100 will have a chance to qualify during this morning’s testing session.[Jul 25 2015, 4:49 PM] Tim Matyn: Is there a listing of entries and qualifying speeds somewhere on the website?[Jul 25 2015, 4:50 PM] mclouse2015: On the H1 website, click on the Results tab , and then 2015 and Tri-Cities.[Jul 25 2015, 4:50 PM] Harry Gatjens: You were the main source for my article this morning. Thank you![Jul 25 2015, 4:50 PM] Guest4265: do you have any info on how to get to kndu to get the streaming and thanks for responding sure a lack of info from H1 unlimited no wonder they lose audance[Jul 25 2015, 4:51 PM] mclouse2015: Go through the H1unlimited website, but there will not be anything until tomorrow at 2:00pm.[Jul 25 2015, 4:53 PM] mclouse2015: The first 5 boats in testing are scheduled to be U-12,U-100, U-7,U-96, and U-3.[Jul 25 2015, 5:00 PM] James Crisp: Hey guys[Jul 25 2015, 5:01 PM] mclouse2015: Hello, James.[Jul 25 2015, 5:02 PM] mclouse2015: Here are some speeds for the boats on the course:[Jul 25 2015, 5:04 PM] mclouse2015: U-7 147.022   U-96 150.945  U-100  139.082, 134.044,  135.489[Jul 25 2015, 5:06 PM] mclouse2015: U-100 just did 134.732. Kevin Eacret is now qualified.[Jul 25 2015, 5:07 PM] mclouse2015: U-3 did 138.749, but it then went dead and is being towed in.[Jul 25 2015, 5:08 PM] Guest3827: I just checked the KNDU/SWXRightNow web site.  They indicate Hydroplane programming starts at 1:30PM (PDT) tomorrow.  Can someone there confirm the correct start time?[Jul 25 2015, 5:09 PM] mclouse2015: Correct. The first heat to be shown is at 2:00, but they will begin broadcasting at 1:30 PDT.[Jul 25 2015, 5:09 PM] Justin Steinback: …..what happened to the 3? The run yesterday was promising[Jul 25 2015, 5:10 PM] mclouse2015: Yesterday, Jimmy said they “hurt some equipment”. We’ll try to find out when they get back to the pits.[Jul 25 2015, 5:13 PM] mclouse2015: U-21 just did 147.061. U-9 is also now on the course.[Jul 25 2015, 5:15 PM] mclouse2015: 144.265 for U-21 and 122.826 for U-5[Jul 25 2015, 5:18 PM] Guest9201: Mac, Paul Dughi here.  KNDU said they will get the live stream up shortly for Saturday.  We’re taping the races to show sunday, but people should be able to watch the live stream at nbcrightnow.com[Jul 25 2015, 5:19 PM] mclouse2015: Thank you, Paul. This is good news.[Jul 25 2015, 5:20 PM] christian_cull: Loaded the KNDU stream just in time to see Brian Perkins go by.[Jul 25 2015, 5:21 PM] Justin Steinback: Thank you![Jul 25 2015, 5:23 PM] mclouse2015: U-21  148.999    Now coming in.[Jul 25 2015, 5:23 PM] mclouse2015: U-27 is on the course.[Jul 25 2015, 5:24 PM] mclouse2015: Mark Evans is going to take the U-12 out to qualify.[Jul 25 2015, 5:29 PM] mclouse2015: Niles Mayfield had to make a trip this morning to the REACH Museum. Mark Evans’ racing shoes were on a mannequin wearing Mark’s Budweiser driving suit as part of a special Gold Cup exhibit at the museum.[Jul 25 2015, 5:30 PM] mclouse2015: U-27  149.615[Jul 25 2015, 5:33 PM] mclouse2015: U-27  153.762[Jul 25 2015, 5:34 PM] mclouse2015: U-27 155.086[Jul 25 2015, 5:43 PM] James Crisp: So does Mark Evans not leave home without a drivers suit?[Jul 25 2015, 5:45 PM] mclouse2015: I think that is true for a lot of former drivers.[Jul 25 2015, 5:46 PM] mclouse2015: Laps for U-1 146.909 and 149.461. It has now returned to the pits.[Jul 25 2015, 5:47 PM] James Crisp: Who doesn’t love that guy? If everyone had Mark’s attitude what a world it would be![Jul 25 2015, 5:47 PM] Joe McCord: James I can see Mark Evans wearing it around just to take pictures with the fans. :)[Jul 25 2015, 5:47 PM] mclouse2015: First lap for the U-12 with Mark Evans. 133.179[Jul 25 2015, 5:47 PM] James Crisp: Real question is- does he have his camera with him? LOL[Jul 25 2015, 5:49 PM] mclouse2015: Lap 2 for U-12. 136.483. That qualifies the boat.[Jul 25 2015, 5:49 PM] Joe McCord: Thats so true. :) he always carried a Kodak camera with him in the boat.[Jul 25 2015, 5:50 PM] mclouse2015: Lap 3 for U-12 134.575[Jul 25 2015, 5:53 PM] mclouse2015: Last night, H1 did a draw. 1A has 96,11,7,9,21,18. 1B has 1,3,5,22,27. 12 and 100 are now qualified, but 18 has not. Expect some changes to the draw.[Jul 25 2015, 5:55 PM] Guest5577: Oberto- where is the speed?? Let’s go U1[Jul 25 2015, 5:57 PM] mclouse2015: 146.909 and 149.461 this morning. No one seems to know why the speeds are down for U-1 and U-5, and up for U-96.[Jul 25 2015, 6:09 PM] mclouse2015: U-3 just had a hose in the turbo system come lose this morning. Nothing serious.[Jul 25 2015, 6:10 PM] mclouse2015: Loose, not lose. Sorry.[Jul 25 2015, 6:12 PM] Justin Steinback: Thanks for the info. The turbo piping looks huge compared to anything I have dealt with, they must be running a pretty huge amount of boost to push one of those off.[Jul 25 2015, 6:12 PM] mclouse2015: Yes. This is something new for them that they are testing.[Jul 25 2015, 6:13 PM] Guest3827: KONA radio reported that Mark Evans will be driving the U-12.[Jul 25 2015, 6:13 PM] mclouse2015: That is correct.[Jul 25 2015, 6:17 PM] mclouse2015: Mark Evans did 3 laps over 133mph this morning to qualify the boat. Since he is a qualified driver, he will drive this weekend. Next week in Seattle, Patrick Sankuer will try to get the laps to become qualified.[Jul 25 2015, 6:17 PM] Joe McCord: Mac it appears to be windy there.[Jul 25 2015, 6:18 PM] mclouse2015: It is. We have whitecaps in the west turn, turn 2.[Jul 25 2015, 6:20 PM] mclouse2015: U-12 is on the course again with Mark Evans at the wheel.[Jul 25 2015, 6:24 PM] mclouse2015: U-12 did a 129 and a 132 and has now been black flagged to end the testing session.[Jul 25 2015, 6:31 PM] Joe McCord: Why the patrol boats??[Jul 25 2015, 6:32 PM] mclouse2015: They are all exiting the course so they won’t be on the river during the air show.[Jul 25 2015, 6:42 PM] mclouse2015: For those people who have heard of or know anyone who uses the app SnapChat, go to @U11Racing for fun video, photo updates.[Jul 25 2015, 6:52 PM] BrianInDetroit: Hi Mac[Jul 25 2015, 6:52 PM] mclouse2015: Hi Brian![Jul 25 2015, 6:55 PM] mclouse2015: Just had a drivers meeting where we received new information. The original heat draws are not correct. Here is the draw; 1A-96, 11, 7,  9, 3, with 100 as the trailer. 1B-1, 5, 27, 21, 22.[Jul 25 2015, 6:59 PM] mclouse2015: The U-12 had a technical infraction when Mark Evans was out for the first time. So the boat did not qualify at that time. When he went out the second time, the course closed after his first lap. He did not do the necessary 2 consecutive laps.[Jul 25 2015, 7:00 PM] mclouse2015: U-12 and U-18 will be allowed to try to qualify today after Heat 2B to be able to race tomorrow.[Jul 25 2015, 7:00 PM] BrianInDetroit: Looks like nbcrightnow has live streaming running today – I see the air show[Jul 25 2015, 7:00 PM] Jason Fisher: What time is the first heat?[Jul 25 2015, 7:01 PM] mclouse2015: 2:30pm for 1A; 3:00 for 1B. 4:10 for 2A and 4:40 for 2B.[Jul 25 2015, 7:01 PM] Guest3827: So both the 18 and 12 will not race this weekend?[Jul 25 2015, 7:03 PM] mclouse2015: As mentioned above, they both have an opportunity to qualify after the running of Heat 2B.They could then run tomorrow.[Jul 25 2015, 7:03 PM] Craig Montgomery: looks cloudy and breezy over there[Jul 25 2015, 7:05 PM] mclouse2015: It is. It is almost cool. Winds are about 17mph. Jimmy Shane said it is windy on the back stretch, but it is raceable.[Jul 25 2015, 7:16 PM] Guest3827: Assuming they have little chance for the final, will U-12 try and qualify Patrick this afternoon?  I see there is also a testing tomorrow morning at 8:00 AM.[Jul 25 2015, 7:18 PM] mclouse2015: The 12 team wants to race this weekend so Mark will try to qualify the boat today, and he would then drive tomorrow.[Jul 25 2015, 7:19 PM] Guest3827: Thanks for checking.[Jul 25 2015, 7:38 PM] mclouse2015: Saturday Gold Cup heat times: 2:30, 3:00 and 4:10, 4:40[Jul 25 2015, 7:41 PM] mclouse2015: The 1 liter boats race at 1:30 today.  The GPs race at 2:00 pm and 3:50 pm[Jul 25 2015, 7:41 PM] Guest9019: Is there a way to access chat entries prior to those currently available?[Jul 25 2015, 7:42 PM] mclouse2015: We are working on that right now. Let me get back to you on that.[Jul 25 2015, 7:49 PM] mclouse2015: Here is the url to the Friday chat archives:[Jul 25 2015, 7:49 PM] mclouse2015: http://www.h1unlimited.com/2015/07/hapo-apba-gold-cup-chat-archive-friday-july-24th/[Jul 25 2015, 7:50 PM] Joe McCord: Ah I just saw a black flag and was like Oh no![Jul 25 2015, 7:51 PM] mclouse2015: You had a better view of it on the stream than we did from the media trailer.[Jul 25 2015, 8:09 PM] DAF: Hi Mac, sorry I can’t be there this time.  I will see you in Seattle. Doug[Jul 25 2015, 8:09 PM] mclouse2015: Hi Doug. Is it still hot in Denver?[Jul 25 2015, 8:09 PM] Dave Witters: incidentally the Sunderland International Airshow is going on this weekend as well so I get the 3d sound experience when the planes fly over[Jul 25 2015, 8:10 PM] DAF: Mac, yes it is going to be in the 90’s today, a little cooler at my house.[Jul 25 2015, 8:13 PM] mclouse2015: It is 83 degrees right now with 15mph winds.[Jul 25 2015, 8:13 PM] DAF: Are you going straight to Seattle after this race, and wlll you be at the HARM event on Thurs eve?[Jul 25 2015, 8:15 PM] mclouse2015: Going to Seattle on Thursday. Probably not at HARM.[Jul 25 2015, 8:20 PM] mclouse2015: U-18 will not try to qualify this afternoon. U-12 will try, but there is a risk that we may have too much wind by that time. Heat 1 of the 1 liters was just scratched due to the wind.[Jul 25 2015, 8:20 PM] James Crisp: You coming to Detroit Mac?[Jul 25 2015, 8:21 PM] mclouse2015: Yes[Jul 25 2015, 8:21 PM] DAF: Well, if you decide to attend, you can ride with me.[Jul 25 2015, 8:22 PM] mclouse2015: Thanks. I’ll let you know.[Jul 25 2015, 8:35 PM] BrianInDetroit: Wish I was there at TC & Seattle – never been.  Just didn’t find someone to share cost with / pull the trigger[Jul 25 2015, 8:36 PM] mclouse2015: Ok fans. Who wants to travel with Brian next year?[Jul 25 2015, 8:38 PM] mclouse2015: Please go to the H1unlimited website to see a list of all the media sites that have information about this race.[Jul 25 2015, 8:38 PM] DAF: Mac, can you take a call?[Jul 25 2015, 8:38 PM] mclouse2015: Yes[Jul 25 2015, 8:39 PM] BrianInDetroit: laugh[Jul 25 2015, 8:40 PM] mclouse2015: This is like a crowd funding opportunity! Let’s get Brian to the Northwest next year![Jul 25 2015, 8:47 PM] BrianInDetroit: that wind :([Jul 25 2015, 8:48 PM] mclouse2015: One of the GPs just flipped in turn 2 of their first lap.[Jul 25 2015, 8:48 PM] James Crisp: careful what you ask for[Jul 25 2015, 8:49 PM] James Crisp: It was the odd lokking white boat[Jul 25 2015, 8:51 PM] mclouse2015: 74 Premonition Racing. Rob Hall is now out of his boat and in the rescue boat.[Jul 25 2015, 9:00 PM] Brian Elslip: Sure took a while for him to get out, hope he’s okay[Jul 25 2015, 9:02 PM] mclouse2015: Rob is conscious, he is communicating, and the medical people are checking him out for precautionary reasons.[Jul 25 2015, 9:02 PM] BrianInDetroit: Looked like they had trouble getting him out[Jul 25 2015, 9:05 PM] mclouse2015: The GPs will not try to rerun today. They will reschedule all their activity for tomorrow.[Jul 25 2015, 9:07 PM] mclouse2015: Heat 1A is still scheduled for 2:30, about 25 minutes from now.[Jul 25 2015, 9:08 PM] mclouse2015: The wind is now 20-25mph.[Jul 25 2015, 9:16 PM] Guest9969: talked to him in madison at autograph session hes a cool guy  glad hes ok[Jul 25 2015, 9:18 PM] mclouse2015: Going to go where I can see the upcoming heat.[Jul 25 2015, 9:42 PM] mclouse2015: Jean Theoret won heat 1A going away….then the 3, 9, 100 then 7 and 11–is how they finished on the water. UNOFFICIAL[Jul 25 2015, 9:45 PM] mclouse2015: Waiting for official word on possible penalties.[Jul 25 2015, 9:45 PM] 108LL: any word on this wind[Jul 25 2015, 9:45 PM] mclouse2015: Wind is 20 mph, gusting to 25–a crosswind.[Jul 25 2015, 9:48 PM] Justin Steinback: WOOH, Go Jimmy![Jul 25 2015, 9:48 PM] 108LL: I am so glad jimmy king is back and the u-3 obviously . can’t wait to see it back in detroit[Jul 25 2015, 9:49 PM] Guest6235: KNDU video was pretty poor. stopped every second almost[Jul 25 2015, 9:49 PM] mclouse2015: Check your processor speed and close any open tabs.[Jul 25 2015, 9:50 PM] Guest7551: What happened to the “LIVE” streaming???[Jul 25 2015, 9:51 PM] mclouse2015: Check out http://www.h1unlimited.com for the links[Jul 25 2015, 9:52 PM] mclouse2015: we are inside of 10 minutes to the five.[Jul 25 2015, 9:56 PM] Guest7551: The streaming stops EVERY time after about 10 secs[Jul 25 2015, 9:56 PM] mclouse2015: Is anyone else having this problem?[Jul 25 2015, 9:56 PM] Brian Elslip: Working fine here[Jul 25 2015, 9:58 PM] 108LL: good here too[Jul 25 2015, 9:58 PM] Craig Montgomery: this is not the place for complaints about KNDU’s streaming[Jul 25 2015, 9:58 PM] Guest9019: streaming is fine here[Jul 25 2015, 9:58 PM] Guest1369: Working fine here as well[Jul 25 2015, 9:58 PM] Dave Witters: stream has been fine from england a little jittery and not the great quality but better than nothing[Jul 25 2015, 10:12 PM] Guest55: Video One is another option and its about 30 second or so ahead of KNDU[Jul 25 2015, 10:12 PM] Dave Witters: it was great seeing the U-3 run strong and finish strong hopefully the years off have done wonders for the motors[Jul 25 2015, 10:12 PM] 108LL: that corner coming out of turn one looks bumpy[Jul 25 2015, 10:14 PM] mclouse2015: It gets bumpy even with no wind and flat water. Add 2 more boats and it gets bumpy very quickly.[Jul 25 2015, 10:14 PM] Guest3231: Hmmmm. Looks like U-22 took an extra lap along with the U-5.[Jul 25 2015, 10:15 PM] mclouse2015: Haven’t heard about any penalty on U-22.[Jul 25 2015, 10:16 PM] Craig Montgomery: and Hi Mac![Jul 25 2015, 10:16 PM] mclouse2015: Hi Craig![Jul 25 2015, 10:16 PM] Craig Montgomery: boy, you don’t want to be at the exit pin with 22 seconds remaining[Jul 25 2015, 10:19 PM] mclouse2015: U-5 may have crossed to the back about 1 buoy too early. It was into the turn even before the 30 second mark.[Jul 25 2015, 10:19 PM] Craig Montgomery: i’m seeing a penalty on JMK[Jul 25 2015, 10:20 PM] Guest3231: KONA reporting U-22 has been DQ’d from Heat 1B.[Jul 25 2015, 10:21 PM] mclouse2015: We will try to find out.[Jul 25 2015, 10:23 PM] mclouse2015: U-5’s 1 lap penalty was likely for not being at the 80 mph minimum. U-22 missed a buoy and did an extra lap.[Jul 25 2015, 10:23 PM] 108LL: love the old thunderboats[Jul 25 2015, 10:29 PM] mclouse2015: In 1A, U-96 led wire to wire from lane 1.U-3 and U-9 had a good race for 2nd. In the backstretch, U-9 settled in for 3rd place.U-7 jumped and did an extra lap for 5th. U-100 was 4th. U-11 got wet and stopped for a while and then restarted for 6th. The results are now official.[Jul 25 2015, 10:29 PM] Guest3231: Thanks for the quick responses Mac. You’re doing a fantastic job.[Jul 25 2015, 10:39 PM] mclouse2015: Here is the draw for Heat 2. 2A: 1, 96, 22, 5, 3. 2B: 27, 11, 9, 7, 21.  100 will be placed in one of the heats; the referee will decide.[Jul 25 2015, 10:41 PM] William Schneider: Mac, what time is the next heat?[Jul 25 2015, 10:42 PM] mclouse2015: 4:10 for 2A and 4:40 for 2B.[Jul 25 2015, 10:47 PM] mclouse2015: In 1B, U-5 was way too early, nearly slowing to stop before the start line. U-1 in lane 2 timed the start perfectly and led the whole race. U-5 received a 1lap penalty for its actions at the start, and U-22 was penalized 1 lap for missing a buoy. U-27 was second, U-21 was third, U-5 was fourth, and U-22 was fifth.[Jul 25 2015, 10:47 PM] William Schneider: Thank you Sir. Has the wind laid down, or could it delay things?[Jul 25 2015, 10:51 PM] mclouse2015: The wind is uneven. One minute we have whitecaps and then they will disappear in the next minute. The GP rerun has just been scratched. For now, the unlimiteds are still on schedule.[Jul 25 2015, 10:53 PM] Guest7561: hi[Jul 25 2015, 10:55 PM] mclouse2015: Hi to you![Jul 25 2015, 11:02 PM] mclouse2015: We now have a 30minute delay because of the wind. We will keep updated.[Jul 25 2015, 11:02 PM] Justin Steinback: Heat 2A might as well be the final O_o[Jul 25 2015, 11:03 PM] mclouse2015: Should be good whenever it happens![Jul 25 2015, 11:03 PM] 108LL: what time you have there ?[Jul 25 2015, 11:04 PM] mclouse2015: It is 4:03 PDT.[Jul 25 2015, 11:04 PM] ntu100: Hi Mac, leonard here[Jul 25 2015, 11:05 PM] mclouse2015: Hello Leonard,[Jul 25 2015, 11:05 PM] Brian Elslip: Lots of whitecaps on the live stream[Jul 25 2015, 11:07 PM] Guest3231: According to the results posted on the H1 site, U-22 was disqualified from 1B.  They didn’t receive any points.[Jul 25 2015, 11:08 PM] mclouse2015: Whitecaps on the Columbia River as well as on the stream!!![Jul 25 2015, 11:09 PM] mclouse2015: We will check on the DSQ for the U-22.[Jul 25 2015, 11:42 PM] mclouse2015: At the drivers meeting, the referee announced that boats going through the DMZ would be disqualified. Most people thought it was to prevent a boat from going through the DMZ to gain a lane advantage. Paying a fine to get lane 1 was acceptable to some teams. U-22 hooked and missed a buoy and went into the DMZ. Although Mike Webster argued that it was a racing incident, not an intent to gain an advantage, he got a DSQ and 0 points.[Jul 25 2015, 11:42 PM] DAF: Mac, what is your impression of the wind – getting better, or???[Jul 25 2015, 11:43 PM] mclouse2015: The wind is supposed to be slowing down. There will be a 5 minute gun at 5:00pm for a 5:05 start.[Jul 25 2015, 11:53 PM] mclouse2015: After reviewing the end of Heat 1A, H1 gave U-9 a one lap penalty and a monetary fine for not leaving a right away for U-11 that was still in completion with U-7 for 5th place. The penalty moved U-9 to 4th place and moved U-100 up to 3rd.[Jul 25 2015, 11:54 PM] mclouse2015: Another 10 or 15 minute delay.[Jul 26 2015, 12:00 AM] mclouse2015: 10 to the 5 for 2A[Jul 26 2015, 12:06 AM] mclouse2015: The wind has come up again. Boats are now being put back on the trailers. The schedule will be reviewed at 5:30.[Jul 26 2015, 12:09 AM] mclouse2015: The buoys have to be off the river by 7:00pm so the heats have to be at about 6:00 and 6:30 at the latest.[Jul 26 2015, 12:28 AM] DAF: Mac, do you know the forecast for tomorrow?[Jul 26 2015, 12:29 AM] mclouse2015: Improved, with winds of 8mph.[Jul 26 2015, 12:29 AM] Guest1790: is the wind slowing down any[Jul 26 2015, 12:29 AM] mclouse2015: It is looking to get worse, not better.[Jul 26 2015, 12:30 AM] William Schneider: Are we gonna get these heats in?[Jul 26 2015, 12:33 AM] mclouse2015: H1 and the Water Follies have ended the day and will work out a new schedule for tomorrow.[Jul 26 2015, 12:33 AM] Craig Montgomery: man, we can’t catch a break this year.  tomorrow’s forecast looks the same.[Jul 26 2015, 12:34 AM] mclouse2015: The locals think it will be better. Let’s hope they are correct.[Jul 26 2015, 12:49 AM] mclouse2015: That’s it for today. See you tomorrow.