2017 Race the Joe jet boat races in St Maries, Idaho.

On board Preventing Insanity CX27 for a downstream leg of the 2017 Race the Joe jet boat races in St. Maries, Idaho.

[@fbcsoulcooper4707]

Dude u passed the black truck like it wasn't even there. Awesome ride thank u.

[@fbcsoulcooper4707]

Unbelievable driving hats off to you

[@ashleygeis1101]

Wow, nearly flawless handling boat and incredible job driving!!

[@philipschrantz8402]

My compliments to your engine builder. That sustained all out power isn’t easy to make reliable...

[@boris2873]

My thoughts exactly..lol impressive

[@garyarbogast6703]

We boated this river many times when I was a child. We had a power boat on Coeur d’ Alene Lake and would go up the St. Joe River to St. Maries. I doubt if we ever exceeded 10 mph, so it looks a little different at 85 mph.

[@fbcsoulcooper4707]

I love fast motors in the wild.

[@eltoro6688]

DAMN, That river sure gets narrow! (PF10+)

[@algorythemQ]

Nuttin like a 1000hp back rest.... Miss that racing....

[@BaddAtom]

from my dirt ranch in San Diego this sure looks beautiful

[@hunterscott8718]

Sure is I live up there in Calder where he started

[@kylexlittle]

What time does it start this year?

[@johnlowe8418]

A 17 min dyno test...

[@kmiya211]

Even though I posted a thumbs up, with all the miles they covered it could of ended up with them hitting someone in the river float tubing, canoeing, fishing or many other water sports. Even with a heads up of the race weeks ahead there's no way some innocent family could not be in this river at the same time not knowing this race was going on. Can someone explain this to me?

[@lanedayton7848]

k miya St. Maries is a small town so just about everybody that lives here knows when its going on. The races are one of the biggest weekends during the summer. People are encouraged to stay off of the river during race times. There are safety boats along the course, if there is a danger to either racers or spectators the safety boats will act accordingly by flagging and coordinating the concern to other safety boats. Furthermore there are clearly posted signs at the boat launches along the river, somebody would be hard pressed to launch a boat during the weekend that's not involved in the race. As for floaters and canoes the same applies. Hope this helps. Ask away if you want any further insight

[@FergusonTO30]

k miya, it's not likely one of these jet boats would sneak up on you. Straight pipes, big block and 6,000 rpm? I figure you'd hear them about 2-3 miles away

[@SteveSnowman]

It's a small town and we all know what's going on.

[@VMKinnovations]

K mira...its called survival of the fittest...if you sre stupid enough to be in the water during the race...you better be a FAST swimmer ☺

[@brada1803]

It reminds me of riding shotgun in one of Jack Buell trucks

[@atbien21]

Just imagine Mark Twain seeing that coming up the Mississippi! 😀

[@georgejetson1267]

i'm guessing its a 20 mile race course, average speed 68 MPH in 17 Minutes

[@Naflemac]

68 haha, that's sunday cruise speeds for these guys

[@hunterscott8718]

It's a 19 mile race I live there I know for a fact

[@jackdaniels2657]

Na more like 140

[@dakotaautosales9673]

140 my fucken ass

[@officialWWM]

I'm confused, does the wing provide lift or downforce? 🤔

[@georgejetson1267]

down force

[@officialWWM]

George Jetson thanks :)

[@everacing]

lift for a less friction

[@canadacx1523]

Both downforce or lift. The wings are on a toggled actuator. you can adjust them for what you need

[@joevald3]

WOW !

[@jaxonfried2463]

i camp on this river

[@levimurcer9520]

I just discovered this I’m 34 game changer I need one look at fly on the water o yes

[@krisjoy2]

this boat is impractical and kind of sluggish...you can tell by engine sound

[@cbugoni]

Cadê a mata ciliar desse rio....

[@brianfitzpatrick9189]

Wow I want one

[@rcguy8217]

2:32 log 'ramp'

Lucky buggers !!

[@anthonymartin5662]

Hurry..run for the border..Doritos tacos are on sale now!!

[@arialynn5310]

I want to watch the rooster from this

[@brianfitzpatrick9189]

WOWWWWW!!! Thanks for the video. I checked out some comments below. Some JO. John Haley wrote something but I don’t have time to read it. Does anyone know where I can buy one of these row boats. Ps.. JO stands for jerk off.

[@whysthat2877]

Fast

[@chevyilovecoffee156]

I love v8 powered stuff but I'm totally against sprint boat racing in public rivers close to land...doing 125 no concern for swimmers or wildlife or other boaters....that's to fast dangerous in open water that close to public

[@chikendagr8994]

St. Maries is a small town so just about everybody that lives there knows when its going on. The races are one of the biggest weekends during the summer. People are encouraged to stay off of the river during race times. There are safety boats along the course, if there is a danger to either racers or spectators the safety boats will act accordingly by flagging and coordinating the concern to other safety boats. Furthermore there are clearly posted signs at the boat launches along the river, somebody would be hard pressed to launch a boat during the weekend that's not involved in the race. As for floaters and canoes the same applies.

[@stevekneebone3802]

Haulin Ass!

[@johnhaley3715]

Boring this is a jet boat race!!! Where is the Whitewater? Where are the rapids? Could've done this race on paddle boat! So ya...Flat water on a jet boatIt Is boring!!! Run the Smoky River now thats a JET BOAT RACE!!

[@phatsmitty]

Jet boating includes many types of water, watch the New Zealanders, Hells Canyon, the sprints. I have a sneaky suspicion that you don't compete on a level that these guys do.

[@nzsaltflatsracer8054]

Certainly not a challenging river to race on, boat with the fastest top speed should have won it.

[@martysmoak4577]

That's the way to shut him down, good job!