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The OMC Rotary racing engines invaded Windermere, UK 1973 with four Evinrude/Johnson boats. Many new pictures.

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Windermere GP October 13 1973

Last race of the season in Europe was Windermere, UK and Tom Posey, Downard, Cesare Scotti, Johnnie Sanders, James Beard and Barry Woods was some of the drivers.

Some technical issues during the long race but Tom Posey/Downard in #22 Scotti-Craft Johnson Rotary was first to the checkered flag.

A mix of picture and thanks to Terry Weddell.

Tom Posey, Downard. The winners.

Three of the rotary powered boats.
The fourth rotary powered boat and the boat builder of three of the boats. Cesare Scotti.
The rotary powerhead.
James Beard and his Evinrude rotary.

James Beard refueling his Evinrude powered Cougar boat during the race.

Tom Posey, Downard. The winners after the race.

Tom Posey, Downard during the race.

#20 Johnnie Sanders.
Ralph Evinrude next to the rotary.
The OMC Europe racing support van.
Tom Posey, Downard again.