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The Texas
Tri-Hulls
At the 2008 Annual St Louis Grand Prix Event
St.
Louis, MO July 23, 2008
St. Louis boat racing fans are accustomed to the high speeds and
pinpoint handling of various classes of tunnel-hull boats. The Texas
Tri-Hulls don’t run like that! The Tri-Hull class offers a
relatively inexpensive means to enjoy the thrills and camaraderie of
boat racing. These craft are based on tri-hull recreational boats
that were originally designed to provide a comfortable ride. Trimmed
out to the max, however, the ride looks anything but comfortable as
these boats bound off the waves -- and each other -- through a
weekend of heat races culminating with an event champion. The class
rules require a tri-hull boat at least 15 feet in length and powered
by an outboard engine of no more than 100 cubic inches. Some
gearcase modifications are permitted. A notable modification to the
hull is a roll cage surrounding the driver. To discourage excessive
expenditures, engines are subject to a claiming rule. Other members
of SPORT, the tri-hull sanctioning body, may claim an engine, trim
system, propeller and mounting plate from another team for $2,500.
For more information on the St. Louis race,
visit:
www.stlgrandprix.net . For more information on the Champ Boat
series, visit:
www.champboat.com .
For additional
information:
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