J.D. Byrider’s Throttleman Search Underway
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Only four volunteers so far on here by my count. I thought there would be more.
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I really don't mind being his throttleman but I rather let him make his decision. He is the man of his team. He knows best and what is best for his team. I can see in his eyes...Trust me, he knows best.
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Neno the mind boggler
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set up . . . critical, wrong prop or whatever and your done before you even line up with the start boat
Engine builder . . . critical, 7500 rpm for a half hour or so straight. Definitely not an off the shelf build
T man . . . .critical . . . gotta be able to keep these motors alive and singing. Prioritize gauges and read water
Driver . . . critical . . . . have to be able to finesse these things around a course. The 750s scrub speed like crazy in a turn, they lack torque like the 850s so you really need to be in tune with the T guy and be able to keep 'er moving. Find good fast water and good fast lines.
Thats why SC is such a great class, you need the best of everything and everyone because, in theory, the margins are very close.
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08 OPA Class 1 National Champion
08 Class 1 Geico Triple Crown Champion
08 OPA High Points Champion
10 OPA Class 1 National Champion ( happy now Ed! )
Throttles- Cleveland Construction 377 Talon
08 OPA Class 1 National Champion
08 Class 1 Geico Triple Crown Champion
08 OPA High Points Champion
10 OPA Class 1 National Champion ( happy now Ed! )
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I set up my own hull which runs a lot lot faster then when it was raced under JD or
Don Q . I started with V bottom drag boats and never looked back.
I also converted the 40 I'm running now.
I drive and throttle. Have balls big as a bull and nerves of steal "
Safety always comes first !!! On and off the water !
30+ yrs of running triple digits is my calling !!
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