The really "Old School" boating thread

[gn7]

Ever seen the movie "Madison"? Well this is the actual race that movie was based on.

[2manymustangs]

Ever seen the movie "Madison"? Well this is the actual race that movie was based on.

Duly noted, 1000 lbs heavier???

[gn7]

Duly noted, 1000 lbs heavier???

Much of that was the difference between a Allison and a RR GRIFFON not a RR Merlin. 2240 cid verses 1710

Interestingly, in the REAL race, the Miss Madison leads the race almost from the start. In the movie he wins on the last straightaway with the use of a shot "naaws" in the last seconds.
Also, in the movie, he beats the Miss Bud, in reality it was the Atlas Van Lines that was running 2nd.
Dramatic artistic license

[Sharp shooter]

[spectra3279]

Ever seen the movie "Madison"? Well this is the actual race that movie was based on.

I was four years old when this happened. I clearly remember it. It was me and my grandpa out for the day and we were watching this race. So I was there. Loved the sounds, loved the boats, loved the crowd. My grandpa lived in madison at the time.

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[Wendi]

Wow SS you have some really cool old stuff I really enjoy looking in this thread!!!

[Sharp shooter]

Wow SS you have some really cool old stuff I really enjoy looking in this thread!!!

Well in that case, I'll keep her goin.


'64

[Sharp shooter]

For stainless.

[Sharp shooter]

Pretty cool!

[gn7]

Cool article Shooter. I believe the first Loudinboomer was a Mandella with a 392 Hemi and the long ass Morse dry stacks. Those tri Y headers made more power, but they don't live up to the name like the Morse dry stacks did.