Dan Chase
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| 25 Jan 2007 07:21 PM |
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A buddy of mine that drags flats in Australia told me they are having a big drag race this weekend. It's Australia Day Weekend, like our 4th of July. And they are billing it as Australia Vs the US. He said one US team bought his boat from him to compete and that there was a US TFH team there to run against Nitro Thunder. Does anyone know what US team(s) are there? Any other US teams go over? He promised me pictures and updates all weekend.
My kid's an Honor Student and a Marine, oorah!
"It's all fun and games until it starts itching and burning"
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My kid's an Honor Student and a Marine, oorah!
"It's all fun and games until it starts itching and burning"
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Eddie Knox
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Admin Sims
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| 26 Jan 2007 07:21 PM |
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Maddness would be my guess too! It was talked about Ron taking his boat down before however I talk to Gary James today and thats not the case. They have a circle boat race this weekend and next week they will be drag racing but no second fueler is known to be downunder. |
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Greg Padgett
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| 26 Jan 2007 07:26 PM |
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well if you remeber when he ran at the finals last year, the boat was built for someone down under he just took it to the finals for a test drive before shipping off..
NOTHING TURNS ME ON LIKE NITRO AND DIRTY STRIPPERS I LOVE THOSE STRIPPERS CAPSULES WHO NEEDS THEM |
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NOTHING TURNS ME ON LIKE NITRO AND DIRTY STRIPPERS I LOVE THOSE STRIPPERS
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Admin Sims
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| 26 Jan 2007 07:35 PM |
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Craig Cook bought the Dunn outrigger instead, as far as I know Ron still has his boat.
PADGETT said...well if you remeber when he ran at the finals last year, the boat was built for someone down under he just took it to the finals for a test drive before shipping off..
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Dan Chase
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| 27 Jan 2007 12:19 AM |
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Well, I haven't got any reports back from buddy, knowing him, he's on day two of a 3 day alcohol induced stupor! 
How many of the Dunn outrigger's are there? I have only seen Nitro Thunder, it sure is a good looking hull!
My kid's an Honor Student and a Marine, oorah!
"It's all fun and games until it starts itching and burning"
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My kid's an Honor Student and a Marine, oorah!
"It's all fun and games until it starts itching and burning"
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Admin Sims
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| 27 Jan 2007 12:36 AM |
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Dan I agree with you Paul did an awsome job with the details and paint. Here in the states there is the Hot Licks Bullet that Daryl drives AKA The Berry man Bullet. Jim also has one coming out this year I believe as the Millwaukee Bullet Pro Mod. |
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Dan Chase
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| 27 Jan 2007 03:30 AM |
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Thanks, Admin! That makes sense now, I always thought the Berryman Bullet was an awesome boat as well, I just never connexted them. I have to build a model of that one some day! 
I heard from my Aussie buddy, Nitro Thunder is there, but only one American team showed in a K-Boat, I don't know who though. He promised pics "tonight" so I should have some tomorrow to share.
My kid's an Honor Student and a Marine, oorah!
"It's all fun and games until it starts itching and burning"
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My kid's an Honor Student and a Marine, oorah!
"It's all fun and games until it starts itching and burning"
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Dan Chase
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| 27 Jan 2007 05:23 PM |
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Only one picture so far of Nitro Thunder at rest.
My kid's an Honor Student and a Marine, oorah!
"It's all fun and games until it starts itching and burning"
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My kid's an Honor Student and a Marine, oorah!
"It's all fun and games until it starts itching and burning"
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Admin Sims
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| 29 Jan 2007 02:32 AM |
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Dan word is the wind blew out the chance for the Nitro Thunder to make a run.  |
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Dan Chase
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| 29 Jan 2007 03:23 AM |
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Thanks, Admin, I think my mate got pissed and forgot to send me any pics but the one! Damn Aussie's! ;)
My kid's an Honor Student and a Marine, oorah!
"It's all fun and games until it starts itching and burning"
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My kid's an Honor Student and a Marine, oorah!
"It's all fun and games until it starts itching and burning"
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The other Dunn
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| 29 Jan 2007 04:20 PM |
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Duane!
I talked with Paul last night after we got back form "Vegas," he said the wind never calmed down to make a safe pass, their going to try again next weekend.
Paul was ready for some seat time, Im sure Craig is ready to see the boat make a good pass, its been a while since it was in the water last.....Paul will call me as soon as it makes a run, and you will know as soon as I can turn on the computer.
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Dan Chase
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| 29 Jan 2007 08:55 PM |
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You can take this for what it's worth, I don't mean to spread rumors, but here is what my Aussie buddy wrote me:
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HERE ARE SOME MORE PICKS AS WELL AS SOME MEWS. APARENTLY PAUL MADILL THE OWNER OF NITRO THUNDER IS COMMING OVBER THERE THE RUN THE MADNESS TF HYDRO FOR RON BRAXMA?? I DONT NO HOW TRUE IT IS BUT THATS WHAT HE WAS SAYING YESTERDAY AT THE MEET. THE HYDROS DIDNT GET A RUN CAUSE THE WIND WAS THAT BAD U WOULD THINK THAT THAT WERE RACING IN THE HARBUR THERE WAS EVEN WHITE CAPS ON THE WATER GOOD FOR SURFIN BUT NOT TOP FULL HYDROS SO ONLY THE DISPLACMENT BOATS RAN.WE ALSO HAD 2 K BOATS COME OUT AND HAVE A RUN BUT THAY DIDNT HAVE MUCH TO OFFER I DONT THINK THAY NEW JUST HOW HARD OUR UNLIMITED BLOWN BOATS HAD COUSE THAY JUST DIDNT HAVE THE GOODS BUT THAY MAY HAVE HAD TRUBBLES WITH OUR AIR OVER HERE AS DO THE TOP FUEL CAR WHEN THAY COME OVER IN A TOTALY DIFRENT TUNE YOU NEED .BUT THAT MIGHT HAV THERE SH-T READY BY NEXT WEEKEND CASE THAY ARE RACING DOWN SOUTH IN VICTORIA AT DRAG FEST SO YOU NEVER KNOW.
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It would be great to see Madness back in action with or without Paul at the wheel!
My kid's an Honor Student and a Marine, oorah!
"It's all fun and games until it starts itching and burning"
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My kid's an Honor Student and a Marine, oorah!
"It's all fun and games until it starts itching and burning"
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The other Dunn
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| 31 Jan 2007 12:57 AM |
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I herd the same thing from Paul"... when I was their, but now that he has driven a Outrigger, he may not like the short Deaver" even after I built it as heavy as it is. That boat is a real handful, but I don't think their is any boat that has run as many 4.90s in a row as RBs Deavers,
Paul has raced Aussie K boats for a long time, he could just really enjoy that small Deaver.
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Dan Chase
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| 31 Jan 2007 03:05 AM |
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If you don't mind my asking, what are the dimensions on your out rigger? I think it has to be one of the finest boats I have ever seen, I'm dyeing to make an R/C scale model of one!
My kid's an Honor Student and a Marine, oorah!
"It's all fun and games until it starts itching and burning"
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My kid's an Honor Student and a Marine, oorah!
"It's all fun and games until it starts itching and burning"
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The other Dunn
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| 31 Jan 2007 03:19 PM |
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Paul and Daryls boats are: 20'.6" long
with Pauls 2nd set of sponsons 21'.0
9' feet wide w/the sponsons on / off in the front at the mounting canards/ 5'.0
The transom is / with the rear sponsons on 70" inches
w/out 60" Daryls boat ready to go in the water 3000 lbs
Pauls" Im not sure it should weigh in at about 3000 to 3300 l
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Dan Chase
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| 31 Jan 2007 11:52 PM |
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Thanks, Brian! It's much apreciated!
My kid's an Honor Student and a Marine, oorah!
"It's all fun and games until it starts itching and burning"
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My kid's an Honor Student and a Marine, oorah!
"It's all fun and games until it starts itching and burning"
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