LYNX Racing & Composites

09/05/2026

🏁 Race season isn’t slowing down. I’ve got two California weekends coming up, and I want to get the word out—especially for our Northern California Outboard Association family. (American Power Boat Racing ~ Region Nine)

Oct 3–4 — Lake Ming, Bakersfield (SCSC Divisional Championship)
Fast water, big classes, and championship points on the line.
(SCSC - Jr. Hydroplane & Sportsman Limited Stock Outboard Classes)

Oct 31–Nov 1 — Lake Minden, Nicolaus (NCOA)
This is the one I’m pushing hard. NCOA is growing outboard racing in Northern California, and this fall race is a perfect chance to support the club, bring new people into the sport, and enjoy a full weekend of competitive heats. Mark your calendar and come out to Lake Minden.
(Northern California Outboard Association)

Let me know if you’re planning to attend the Lake Minden weekend or want details on NCOA’s upcoming events.

09/05/2026

Mercury mod race boat. These little hydroplanes use a Mercury 4 cylinder 2 stroke motor that has been heavily modified, runs on race fuel, and has a racing direct drive lower unit. Special props designed for high speed and turning.

This is just the milling session before the camera looks at the sky. I really need to do better at tightening that.

So what is milling? These boats race on a clock start. That means a 3 minute announcement is given. Boats start and get out onto the course. They mill around (like a formation lap) using up the time and practicing the timing of the start.

The goal of this milling session is to place yourself at the right place at the right time. When the 3 minutes is over the race officially starts. Unlike F1 or NASCAR we don’t qualify for start positions.

Instead we must compete with the other drivers for lane choice. Lanes 1 - 12. Since this is an oval or triangle course and your always turning left, lane 1 is the shortest distance around the course.

Timing is everything. Full throttle, top speed, as fast as you can go, in the lane you want, a fraction of an inch behind the start line when the clock hits 0 🏁

Now that’s commitment 😂

09/04/2026

Two drivers, one last lap, everything on the line.

This onboard video shows new Lynx Racing driver Pam Wilde taking the Yamato 300 SSH class for a test drive.

Battling for the lead against the fast rookie Lizzy Erlandson. Every turn, every ripple, and every throttle squeeze matters.

Very happy with her results for the first time in the boat 🚀

Drop a comment below if you would try this 🏁

09/03/2026

Take a ride in a Merc 2 stroke racing hydroplane. This is D Mod Hydro. The class uses a 44 cubic inch 4 hole 2 stroke that has been highly modified and equipped with a racing lower unit.

The hydroplane is 11ft long and class speed is 80-90mph in the course and up to 100mph in the straightaway.

Unfortunately I need to find a better camera mount because after just a lap well you will see the sun ☀️ 😂🤪

09/02/2026

Mercury 2 stroke modified race motor. This motor started out as a fishing motor from the late 50’s. In the right hands they can be turned into an entirely different animal. There are modern motors that can make more power but for the class I race in with the American Power Boat Association this is what’s legal and what I choose to use. Plus nothing sounds like a screaming Merc 🚀

09/02/2026

As a new comer to this sport, and I am in my 8th year now, always take the time to listen. I’m not saying you have to act on everything you hear but weighing it and filing it away where necessary.

Sometimes a little speed suddenly gets whispered to you if your listening for it.

09/01/2026

My son Jax was selected to be in a national contest. He is currently in 4th place. Please help him finish on top with a vote 🥇 We appreciate it 👍🏼

One baby will appear in a national ad campaign with The Honest Company, win $25,000, and be celebrated in Variety Magazine.

09/01/2026

What’s your favorite style of race boat? Lots of ideas to accomplish the same goal, be the fastest in your class. Check these out and let me know your ideas 💡 🤔

08/31/2026

D Mod Hydro @ Salt Spring Valley reservoir. Really appreciate the help and support I received this weekend. 🏁🚀

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08/30/2026

Mike Anderson (Lizzy) may have just started but she is quick 🚀

Already has region high point and a speed record 🏁

The boat she is in was my first hydro, I think she is laying in it so I won’t try and jump back in 😁😂

Great Job Lizzy 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼