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Pepsi K-Boats |
 
The Pepsi KRR or K-boat is the big daddy of automotive powered
runabouts. The engines and blowers are now limited on open
cockpit boats while capsule boats run with no limitations.
Brute horsepower sends the hulls flying around the race
course at over 140 mph. Some say the K-Boat driver willing to
push the accelerator the longest and hardest will surely
win.
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BJ's Tavern 2.5 Liter Hydro's |
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The BJ's Tavern 2.5 Liter Hydro's return in 2008 after a
long absence from the Snake River course. 2.5 Liter
Hydroplanes are powered by
4-cylinder Ford engines (2000cc or 2.3 Litre) on pump gas,
the 2.5 Litre affords very exciting side-by side racing at
an affordable cost.
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Smith's Food and Drug Super Stocks |
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Smith's Food & Drug Superstock boat consists of an 18
foot long flat bottom mono-hull with a rear mounted inboard
engine. The boats use a 427 big block Chevy engine, which
essentially makes all the boats the same. All of the
regulations make the class similar to NASCAR in that every
driver starts off equal. |
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DL Evans Bank Grand Nationals |
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its change-of-pace, 10 and 20-lap endurance racing format, the
Grand Nationals are always a treat for Idaho Regatta race fans. In 2003, the
DL Evans Bank Grand Nationals
saw a reduction in the number of levels within the
classification from three to one. All boat engines have been
reduced to 525 cubic inches without a blower, while those
with blowers are limited to 470 cubic inches. The class uses a Lemans start
which means they warm up, shut down on the beach and then
all start from the beach when the flag drops...it's exciting
and a great way to cool off is to stand behind the boats
during the start. |
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Budweiser
Cracker Boxes |
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Budweiser Crackerbox is a unique class of inboard race
boats, featuring two occupants. The design of the boat
has been unchanged since its beginning in the 1930's The
boats have a flat bottom with a hard chine design. The boats
can be from 13 to 15 feet in length. They are powered
by an American made, cast iron block with a maximum
displacement of no more than 314 cubic inches. |
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Coast To Coast Carports Pro Stocks |
 
The
boats are similar to Superstocks without nearly as many
regulations. The engines can be as big as 500 cubic inches
and they can use fuel injection or carburetors. A
Coast To Coast Carport Pro Stock with
a 500cc engine will make between 1,000 and 1,200 horsepower
in an 1,800-pound boat. Speeds in the straight-a-way can
reach 120 to 125 mph. Some Superstocks are also
numbered with Pepsi Pro Stock markings as they "cross over" to
compete in the class for APBA Points. |
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Cycle City Nostalgia Jet Class
 
The Cycle City Nostalgia Class is limited by speed but not
by boat classification, you'll see boats that date way back
in racing history among the field but that resemble a
Fairfield Inn Competition Jet from days gone by. This is a
way for those historical boats to hit the water and race
with limitations. You'll will want to bring your
camera and plenty of film to capture photo's of these
beautiful boats on the water or in the pits.
Mr. Gas Nostalgia Flat Bottom Class
The Mr. Gas Nostalgia Flat Bottom Class is limited by speed but not
by boat classification, you'll see boats that date way back
in racing history among the field but that resemble a Pepsi
K-Boat or a DL Evans Bank Grand National. This is a
way for those historical boats to hit the water and race
with limitations. You'll will want to bring your
camera and plenty of film to capture photo's of these
beautiful boats on the water or in the pits.
Fairfield Inn Competition Jet Class
The Fairfield Inn Competition Jet Class is typically filled
with Southern Idaho locals and this year will be no
different. Event founders Don Moyle and Glen Dilworth
compete side by side with Race Committee Chairman Mark Moyle
and a field from all over the West
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