We were out testing today - carrying out ECU calibration and tuning work. With Gary Aldington, Charlie Williams, Adrian de Ferranti, Chris Wyatt & Tim Coe (Attitude Media).
Notareal - Finnscrew Historic Race Boat
A page dedicated to the history and restoration of the historic Class 1 Cougar race boat Notareal - Sitting next to the Victory boat, was the neglected Cougar.
Commissioned in 1989 by wealthy Finnish businessman JP Mattila, the ‘NOTAREAL’ Cougar first raced across Europe in 1990. That year it competed in the Monaco race that tragically took the life of Prince Stefano Casiraghi. In 1991 the Cougar was sponsored by the Finnish propeller manufacturer FINNSCREW. Built for rough water conditions, the Cougar saw little success in Europe and was purchased by Gr
First race back in England. It wasn't a finish but, considering the lack of preparation time, owner Rob Lockyer was delighted she ran so well and her performance.
Accompanying crew - Scott Younger.
29/08/2025
Some images from Cowes. With thanks to Nigel Barrett
27/08/2025
Bummer 😕
McCauley And Smith Define Grace Under Pressure In Cowes Cowes-Torquay-Cowes 2025
25/08/2025
Well done Good Boy Vodka. Bad luck NOTAREAL.
Team 25/Good Boy Vodka Iron Men Prevail In Cowes From the 58-year-old Baja 1,000 event in Mexico to the 64-year-old GoGPS Cowes-Torquay-Cowes affair in the United Kingdom, motorsports endurance races—make that endurance races, period—are about the journey. Results matter, of course, but regardless of finishing order the struggle is everything....
23/08/2025
Getting ready to ROAR ! With thanks to Nigel Barrett for the photos.
13/06/2025
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05/06/2025
Over the winter Gary’s been rebuilding and upgrading a few customer engines. This is one of 2 that were NA engines and has now been upgraded with Wipple super charger, belt system and forged pistons.
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