Motorsports without wheels

[ravencrew]

I was wondering how many of you have ever heard of this sport? It is called everything from Marathon Racing in Newzeland to Jetboat Racing in the states. It involves jetboats with motors that put out up to 800 hp. Running them through the riggers of what a river can throw at them. A lot of people have really never heard of this type of racing. People get it confused with sprint boats. The sprints run in a channel these guys run on rivers like the Salmon ,the Rouge,the Trinty. Here is a couple of videos of these races. The boats travel in speeds of 100+ on these coarses. It is a wild ride to race in one I know because I've done it!!! Take a look.
http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVSnzw8IodA

here is another one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kt8xsyP98b8

Enjoy!!

[Erki]

I know they're not the same but... :(

http://www.motorsportforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113326

[ravencrew]

Thanks, Can't please everybody I guess. What did you think of the race videos?

[Erki]

They're not bad, but New Zealand Jetsprint is more my taste. :)

[ravencrew]

Yeah I've seen those in person also very impressive to watch!! :eek:

[Mark in Oshawa]

I love the Jet Sprint but any time you have a big block punching along with 800 hp plus in anything, I will give it a watch!

[Knocker69]

The trout must love you. :D

Seriously, it looks fun as hell.

[ravencrew]

The trout up there are called STEELHEAD :D Actullay there is only 6 inches of the boat beneath the water at full speed! When they idel there is about 1-2 feet underwater!! yes they are fun to drive and ride in!! :D :D

[ravencrew]

I almost forgot at full speed which is about 118 mph there is only about 6 inches of the boat in the water the other 19' 6" is in the air!!