2023 Indiana Governor's Cup Heat 3

[@jamesdillard3583]

Is red boat the old Misss Budweiser

[@Spacecomber]

Can anyone add some context or insight into the the drivers' instruction not to use lane 1? (Sailing regatta ofifcials brought in to work a power boat race? 🙃)

[@markconner3234]

Don't use lane one because there's a dead boat in the water

[@Spacecomber]

@@markconner3234 That makes sense. The way they described it during the broadcast, I got the impression that it was something given during the prerace meeting, so I was confused. Or, maybe that was the prerace instruction, to go to the outside of any boat stopped in the water.

[@newcarpathia9422]

That rule has been in place for race starts in Madison for a very long time. Since sometime in the 90s, I think. Simply put, the Madison course is very narrow and lane 1 just too tight and dangerous for a start when you have four boats in the turn at the same time. It has never been rigorously enforced. As you can see, the U11 cut into lane 1 at the turn apex and then back out again. Normal. Once the first turn has been navigated after the start, the boats can use it as they please.

[@Spacecomber]

@@newcarpathia9422 Ah, thanks for the clarification. It’s been a long time since I’ve been to a race in Madison, this rule is new to me.

[@leighallen9255]

Get some short track dirt or asphalt racing announcers

[@Rocket39Smoke14]

Was it the officiating or commentating that made watching this race so confusing?

[@daviduruski7848]

Your lack of knowledge and respect for the sport probably, maybe u should go watch drifting or something

[@chadcox8301]

Hydro fans actually like these announcers? Get rid of 'em...and try again, please!!!

[@daviduruski7848]

Shut up these guys have been announcing for ions

[@Digitalgems9000]

😂😂

[@markconner3234]

Peabody got chopped off like he did Tate last week.