Category: Events
Race Regatta Program Covers
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 …
JUSTA (couple of) PESTS running together in Ohio last month
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 …
Madison Vintage Thunder – CANCELLED
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 …
Racing returns to the Miami Marine Stadium
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 …
Taggart Boat Collection – Mecum Auction Results 11-Jan-2018
Haggerty Insurance did a story on this collection as well.
Monthly Calendars
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.