Scott Norris
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Yea the first time we saw Shanes Tunnel was late in open water on Friday and in conversation it was said that that tunnel couldn't possibly run in traffic at that speed and survive. Hey Steve Cirmella, Steve Hearl, all you Atwells, Mike Talley, John Otto, Kevin Lee, Randy Premo, Ron Byrd, James(Gabe) Clegg, Ronald Van Essen, Don Riek and the rest of you supposed Tunnel Hotshots........................... Guess what. It can and did. Ya'll had better up it a notch or 2 if Shane flys over for the Tunnel Champs!!! Don Gilbert and Mark Poole and some others have already had a look at it and I'm sure they will be looking for some speed and stability over the Winter!You Know I was impressed with that Diamondback Billy! Sweet running boat and Stable!! If anybody is looking for a 90% 21 Rigger they should Seriously Consider talking to Billy about building one up for you! I'll be in touch Billy!!How about that diamondback 21. That's a fast boat. Also i would like to thank Walt Barney for letting me use a tank and battery for my 40 hydro even though i didnt get a start out of 4 rounds. What a super nice guy!!! I had a blast. And yes, that tunnel Shane had was ballistic. I have never seen a tunnel that ran like that.
I will second the comment on the Diamondback. It is a top notch boat and totally ran on rails. I am looking forward in getting my new Diamondback soon.
Shane's Lynx without question was the fastest Lynx we have ever seen. I just wish I had my Stalker radar gun on it but had the pit duty for Don Gilbert. When a NR powered Lynx can chase down and pass a HTB 40 boat in 2 laps it is rather eye opening. Most stable Lynx I have seen as well. He has been invited to the National Tunnel Champs next March but may get run out of town and country (he lives in Bermuda). Not sure I have ever seen a faster 20 heat racing tunnel either. John Otto in March at the Tunnel Championships set the high water mark of over 56 mph in a oval speed trial and Shane's was faster by a fair margin. A marvel to watch.
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