Parker 336 Review

[Wendi]

Let's all get back on track to the original meesage from KAP... His review of the Enduro 336. Roger just curious what was it about the longer course that they liked? It seemed to me the boats were alot more spread out, which I would have enjoyed seeing them running closer together and possibly more action?? Kind of like Nascar at the California Speedway, gets kind of boring to spectators.

[riverbound]

Let's all get back on track to the original meesage from KAP... His review of the Enduro 336. Roger just curious what was it about the longer course that they liked? It seemed to me the boats were alot more spread out, which I would have enjoyed seeing them running closer together and possibly more action??

With the longer course it have us a chance to run a better race. Although we broke early, there was less traffic and more room to run a better race. Although there were some lulls in the action. It did give plenty more areas for spectator viewing that wasn't available before. It also will give the ability to run higher boat counts safer in the future.

I definitely liked the longer course. Like has been stated before the cash payouts were nice. They don't cover the cost at all. But it was nice to be able to buy beers and be part of the action. We got $200 total. We didn't run qualifying due to our fuel issues and ended up going out of the race after 2 laps. Last year the winner overall didn't get shit. In fact they didn't even have a clear winner.

Like has been said by ALL who participated, it was a great event. And every team there was already planning for next year as well as any others that didn't race this year showing heavy interest in participating as we'll.

Th people that are bad mouthing the event are those that have a very obvious "agenda".

[Wendi]

With the longer course it have us a chance to run a better race. Although we broke early, there was less traffic and more room to run a better race. Although there were some lulls in the action. It did give plenty more areas for spectator viewing that wasn't available before. It also will give the ability to run higher boat counts safer in the future.

I definitely liked the longer course. Like has been stated before the cash payouts were nice. They don't cover the cost at all. But it was nice to be able to buy beers and be part of the action. We got $200 total. We didn't run qualifying due to our fuel issues and ended up going out of the race after 2 laps. Last year the winner overall didn't get shit. In fact they didn't even have a clear winner.

Like has been said by ALL who participated, it was a great event. And every team there was already planning for next year as well as any others that didn't race this year showing heavy interest in participating as we'll.

Th people that are bad mouthing the event are those that have a very obvious "agenda".

Thanks Bill for the feedback. I totally understand now the longer track and yes plenty more spectator viewing locations. We have some great pics of Lynch running we were cheering you guys on!!!

[riverbound]

Thanks Bill for the feedback. I totally understand now the longer track and yes plenty more spectator viewing locations. We have some great pics of Lynch running we were cheering you guys on!!!

Next year we wk have lynches boat improved and if things go right we will be fielding two boats

[H2oSki2Fast]

Next year we wk have lynches boat improved and if things go right we will be fielding two boats

No you won't, you couldn't even get the 1 you had to go 3 laps!

[riverbound]

No you won't, you couldn't even get the 1 you had to go 3 laps!

Lol.

[H2oSki2Fast]

Parker 336 Review:



I thought the course was really long and thus waiting for boats to loop around was not fun. On the flip side if you have more entries. The longer course would stretch the distance between boats. As a spectator I would have liked a shorter course...to see more side by side racing rather than long stretches of waiting for boats to come down the course usually solo.

With the longer course it have us a chance to run a better race. Although we broke early, there was less traffic and more room to run a better race. Although there were some lulls in the action. It did give plenty more areas for spectator viewing that wasn't available before. It also will give the ability to run higher boat counts safer in the future.

I definitely liked the longer course. Like has been stated before the cash payouts were nice. They don't cover the cost at all. But it was nice to be able to buy beers and be part of the action. We got $200 total. We didn't run qualifying due to our fuel issues and ended up going out of the race after 2 laps. Last year the winner overall didn't get shit. In fact they didn't even have a clear winner.

Like has been said by ALL who participated, it was a great event. And every team there was already planning for next year as well as any others that didn't race this year showing heavy interest in participating as we'll.

Th people that are bad mouthing the event are those that have a very obvious "agenda".

I will say the longer course is a big help when you are the crew. It's a hectic time to get the boat on the water, figure out where you are supposed to be lined up, as it is announced less than 10 minutes before the start (which still is plenty of time, just a bit chaotic). Once the flag drops, you get a chance to relax before counting laps and getting back to your game plan. Another benefit is the pit traffic. With the field spread out, it's much less stressful making sure you have the trailer in position when the boat comes around for it's pit time, as there aren't many people pitting at the same time.

People have said there was a lull in the action, which I didn't notice, but maybe I am used to it from ski racing marathons, which uses a very similar course.