FastOnWater Magazine issue 2 | Page 9

keep up with there 3.0 litre V6. Molinari was upset as in 1979 OMC did not have their 3.5 V8, F1 engine, so Renato arrived at Milan with his Molinari Monster, with two Evinrude 3.0 litre V6s on the back. This wasn’t illegal in the OZ class but there was a Gentlemen’s Agreement to only use one outboard. His skill as a racer and boat builder is undeniable. 18 World Championships in various classes; 11 times European Champion; 4 times winner of Rouen 24 hour; 4 times winner Paris six hour; 2 times winner Parker Enduro and 3 times winner of Berlin 6 hour. Renato, Como 2010 The Molinari Monster Not the greatest Molinari for its handling, the race was won by Billy Seebold. But Molinari was the first to race the 3.5, V8 f1 engine in anger at the F1 race in Brodenbach in 1981, where he came first. Renato won his final F1 World Championship in 1984. _________________________________________________________________ Great Value Web Hosting with Superb Support www.ipage.com Charity Web Host to The Fast On Water