I'm really enjoying the direction this thread is going, exactly what I was hoping for, thanks for the great posts and keep them coming please.
VINMAN, watching offshore and inshore powerboats when I was little left a huge impression on me. Little did I know back then how big an impression and what it would lead to. Is it right BOAT is short for Bring Out Another Thousand
Sandman thanks for the Grady post, we were lucky to have him here and I know his contributions will be missed.
I don't see any human powered racing yet, BMX, time trials etc I know there are a few on here, where are you?