Score!!

[mark5pa]

Runne Craft CSH, Yamato 102, 2 props, cart, cut suit, jacket & helmet. If the lake I live on wasn't froze over, I would be measuring pre mix!
Now I just have to learn how to drive her.
A big thanks to all that called and e mailed me with support, and Don, the seller. And especially Jim Tower, for taking me under his wing, and offering so much technical knowledge, and driving hints.
I'm going to try to catch a cheep flight to the Winter SO Nationals, help in the pits, get the feel of things.

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[PopPop]

Good for you and the very best of luck. Maybe I'll see you in Florida at te winter nationals.

[johnsonm50]

Nice ride Mark.

[mark5pa]

So how was the Banquet? Wished I could have made it, but I am saving my time & gas money for the boat, and race weekends.
Jim Tower spent the day with me last weekend, and shared his knowledge of the 102. What a great guy! He also went with me to purchase the boat. My brain was in overload with all the great info.
I am getting the hang of it all, a bit.
Found a motor stand (welding cart), fabricated a dial indicator holder out of an old spark plug, a tool to hold the rope puller to get the nut off (pic on the clamps) and a prop shaft height and angle jig from Jim's templet.
The lake I live on hasn't froze over yet, so I am hoping to find a a couple of people on the lake to put their boats in mid to late March, for a safety crew, so I can get some seat time. Millville will be here before you know it.

If anybody has an application for DVORA, forward it to me so I can join up.

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[Gunjumper]

Mark, your going to want to sign up with APBA first. That can be done from the main website apba-racing.com. That will take some time to get your card in the mail. As for the DVORA membership, you can become a member in Millville in April. Look foward to meeting you, and welcome to DVORA. Greg Lyons

[blueskyracer]

Is that a fuel pump system on the motor? Than I guess you will be running C mod?

[David_L6]

Good looking boat! I hope you have a lot of FUN with it.

[mark5pa]

Mark, your going to want to sign up with APBA first. That can be done from the main website apba-racing.com. That will take some time to get your card in the mail. As for the DVORA membership, you can become a member in Millville in April. Look foward to meeting you, and welcome to DVORA. Greg Lyons

Thanks Greg. Joined APBA couple weeks ago. They even gave me my lucky number (not that I'm superstitious:)).

[mark5pa]

Is that a fuel pump system on the motor? Than I guess you will be running C mod?

That is just some aluminum blocks I had setting up there. After rereading the rule book for the hundredth time, didn't see anything about a fuel pump to a reservoir being disqualifying for stock class. Did I miss something? Remember, I am a noob.

[G Stillwill]

Im almost sure the fuel pump system is leagle in CSH

[mercguy]

That is just some aluminum blocks I had setting up there. After rereading the rule book for the hundredth time, didn't see anything about a fuel pump to a reservoir being disqualifying for stock class. Did I miss something? Remember, I am a noob.


fuel pump setup IS legal on Yamato's in STOCK/MOD/PRO.............

[blueskyracer]

Learn something new every day I guess

[G Stillwill]

Mike I even learned to spell legal:clever:

[mark5pa]

Scared me for a minute! Thought I'd be buying some of those expansion chambers.
See you guys at Millville.

[blueskyracer]

You will move to the dark side some day so might as well start saving for the exhaust anyway :) I should of know with all the posts that stock does not mean stock by any means

[mark5pa]

Yep. My first road race motorcycle was an old Kaw triple 2 smoker. I chased jetting, porting & exhaust tuning for two years. I'm happy to leave well enough alone with the "stock" 102.

[rookieracer]

Welcome to the race. Looking forward to meeting you at Millville. This will be my 3rd season and I'm still learning with each race. Best of all, I'm having a ton of fun.

[mark5pa]

Thanks Ed. My first test run will be this Sunday. Can't wait to get some seat time. Mville will be here before you know it. Look me up at the race.

[johnsonm50]

Yep. My first road race motorcycle was an old Kaw triple 2 smoker. I chased jetting, porting & exhaust tuning for two years. I'm happy to leave well enough alone with the "stock" 102.
When street biking I had a Suzuki 750 triple 'water buffalo' A pal with the Kaw 750 could dust it but not much else at the time could. Later I rode a Yamaha 350 6 speed, seemed as fast as you could shift but was more quick & nimble than all out fast. I find hydro racing to be as exciting albeit not as fast by numbers. Hope you enjoy it. Mike

[mark5pa]

Thanks Mike. I already know this will be fun, even though I may be slow. I have had so much support, and help from some of the best. Already had the pleasure of meeting and talking to some of the 'icons' of this sport. Can't wait for race day.

[joejohn44]

You GO, Mark!!! great looking outfit!!! I will be rootin you on from way down here in Texas!!!

[mark5pa]

First time out on the boat. Ran 4 sessions of 3-4 laps. Short mile loop at an undisclosed lake (till I get caught). Have to say, it was outstanding!! I'm hooked, and one sore guy. The knees were fine, the back & neck are a different story.
I gotta thank Jim T and PJ for helping me today, and getting me to this point. Also the Tunkhannock Dive Rescue team for standing by while we ran, the bunch of friends that showed up, and my wife for cooking chicken for everybody afterwords (and she puts up with my craziness).


First launch. I was so nervous earlier, about peed myself, once I got on the plane, I was able to settle in.
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Got it WFO only a few times. Still gotta get used to a little chop, and trying to keep squeezing in the turns.
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Thanks so much for everyone here that have offered support. I'm glad to be a rookie.

[Gunjumper]

Congrats on your first ride. Keep the questions coming and this sport is like anything else, the more you do it the better you'll get. Good luck. Greg

[racnbns]

You got the most impotant part right--THE WIFE!

Sounds like your both enjoying it.

Bruce

[DtwSailor]

Hey, from one rookie driver to another, Great Job! I still don't squeeze the throttle in the turns yet, and it can get rough in the back of the pack, but I'm told that once you get out front it's a better ride! It is a fun sport, not only for the competition on the water, but the friendship off the water.
If you are coming to Florida as in your original post, be sure to look for us...226M..I'll have a University of Michigan Flag flying at the pits.

[johnsonm50]

Cool, The ride-n on air thing's the best.

[rookieracer]

On my first it was the hip. One big bruise. It get's better. Keeping that throttle open in the turns takes some getting use to. It's great when it all comes together. By the way, great lake to practice on. I wish I could find a spot that wasn't salt.

[mark5pa]

Come on up. I will go out this Sunday if I can find a good chase boat. So far only a friend with a pontoon boat. Like something a bit quicker. I can get some shore workers, but not trained. Another good rope puller would be great.

[mark5pa]

Fourth test run today. Jim and PJ came up with the runabout. Feeling much better. Finding my spot in the boat. Had one calm water session, 4 laps,held WFO every straight, 63.4 top speed. Can't wait to get my first race in. Wussed out on Millville, only had one practice, and didn't want to be a turd. Just getting ready to load for Delaware, OH, and they had to cancel. Looking forward to Franklin.
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[johnsonm50]

Fourth test run today. Jim and PJ came up with the runabout. Feeling much better. Finding my spot in the boat. Had one calm water session, 4 laps,held WFO every straight, 63.4 top speed. Can't wait to get my first race in. Wussed out on Millville, only had one practice, and didn't want to be a turd. Just getting ready to load for Delaware, OH, and they had to cancel. Looking forward to Franklin.
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Lookin good Mark, those races are far for me so won't be there but hope to be at Lockhaven. Mike

[rookieracer]

Missed you at Millville. It's a great place to try things out. Since it's the first race for a lot of us, it's a great time to pick brains, get advise and try new things. Next race for me will be Lock Haven. Hope to see you there.