Race numbers & names...

**gn7** · 10-15-2013, 07:17 PM

that's a cool story Rampgirl. But who let you out of the kitchen

**HB Vic** · 10-15-2013, 07:17 PM

Originally Posted by gn7

"IN THE BEGINNING" before they were known as the GN class, it was the "U" class.
Couldn't pick the number of my favorite "GN" #9 because it was still in use by the original holder. I doubt you will ever see that number on another boat than the one its currently on. That number is pretty much off limits.
So I picked the number of my second favorite boat.
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That's badass

**rampgirl** · 10-15-2013, 07:17 PM

Originally Posted by gn7

When the boats first started running they were designated "U" for unlimited because they were no engine rules at all. The nearest class to them was the SK class which was a "ski boat" type boat class because at the time everything else was either a hydro or what they called "service" boats which crackerboxes fell into along with other front engine, two rider boats fit into. But SKs ran 5 mile races, the "U" inboard v drives ran marathons. 9 hour, 500 miles, 250 miles.
The Unlimited hydros didn't like the U designation on the small inboards, so they forced(bitched) and the name and designation was changed to SC for Speed Classics, but the boats all left the APBA in a huff over the deal and went on their own. Sound familiar Andrew?

When they came back to the APBA they started using the name Grand National. There is also a Grand National Hydro (GNH)class that uses similar engine rules that mostly runs in the mid west.

Now lets see if the young whipper snapper Andrew can tell you why crackers have a "P" designation?

He told me the P stands for Patty?

**rampgirl** · 10-15-2013, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by gn7

that's a cool story Rampgirl. But who let you out of the kitchen

I'm just waiting on my toes to dry so I can go back in and bake a pie.

**gn7** · 10-15-2013, 07:19 PM

Originally Posted by Carbon

That was one of my questions of why they are called Crackers too.
Thanks Bob!

CH3NO2

I'll let Andrew explain that along with the "P" designation.

**Stainless** · 10-15-2013, 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by rampgirl

I'm just waiting on my toes to dry so I can go back in and bake a pie.

:p

CH3NO2

**hbchgirl** · 10-15-2013, 07:32 PM

Thanks rampgirl and gn7! Anxiously waiting to hear why there's a "P" on the cracker boxes! And since we're on the subject, why are they called Cracker Boxes, why is there a driver and passenger and why are they in the back of the boat?