Drew Herrick sent us 33 New Martinsville Regatta Race Program covers to add to our “Official Race Programs” book (we have almost 325 covers now). I really like this first one he sent from 1953. The Y-333 SHOOTING STAR is a cool boat, cool name, and even his helmet is …
At the new Dayton Motor Boat Racing Association’s event last month at Caesars Creek, Ohio there was quite a neat photo opportunity (which Phil Kunz took advantage of) as both Justa Pest boats were there. You’ll note both boats have the same name and number. In the foreground is Rick …
The “5 To The 5” is sorry to announce that due to Ohio river flooding, the Madison Vintage Thunder for this coming weekend has been officially CANCELLED. Currently, the river is nearly up to the regatta judges stand and the pit/crane area is underwater. Additionally, the river is not expected …
April will see the Miami Marine Stadium open its doors to powerboat racing action for the first time since its closure in 1992. Click here to read more. According to APBA Oct 1963 Propeller: The new stadium will be used for the first time for the APBA sanctioned Orange Bowl …
Haggerty Insurance did a story on this collection as well.
Happy New Year! Monthly calendars will once again be available for 2018. I only have January’s done for now. If the APBA V&H folks send me a schedule of their 2018 events this year, I will mark those dates on the calendars.
Ken Warby receives from Dan and Debbie Joseph THE HENRY E. LAUTERBACH EXCELLENCE IN POWER BOAT RACING award last September at the Wheeling Vintage Race Boat Regatta. Ken Warby has held the World Water Speed record since 1978 when he drove his Spirit of Australia boat to 317 mph. That’s …
