Click here to visit the APBA V&H website and find out who is on the V&H committee for 2019. Also take note – the American Power Boat Association has altered the Regions in the USA. Many folks who have been members of one particular region for many years may now find out that they are now in a different region. The 2019 Committee member’s contact list will include the new map.
Directory of Former & Current Vintage Raceboat Members
It’s been about 7 months since I last updated this Directory (sorry been busy) and we now have another dozen folks who had submitted some tidbits of info on their past racing exploits. We have almost have 200 entries now! A few of the new entries were siblings of former race boat owner / drivers who are no longer with us. If you were connected to the sport of boat racing, please consider adding a few notes about yourself into our Directory. It’s a great way to connect with past friends you raced with and against. Google’s search robots are constantly scouring this web site and if you don’t have a unique name (like Bob Smith), chances are, your name will appear on the search listings and folks might find your story there, and can contact you via email (and/or phone if you included that in your post). If you want to add some info, there is a link to a form on the bottom of that webpage. You can also just email with your story as well or you need me to update your story, edit contact info, etc.
APBA Vintage & Historic
If you’re curious and want to know what the latest and greatest news going on within the ranks of the APBA Vintage & Historic — minutes from their conference calls are posted. The minutes show an outline for their discussions that take place during these conference calls. Thanks to all APBA V&H folks who step up to work on the committees and keeping the the V&H group heading forward and on an even keel!
2019 Monthly Calendars
I have the first 4 months posted. I’ll add event dates to the monthly calendars after the APBA V&H folks make the event schedule public.
Happy 2019 (BAD NEWS….jk)
Pat Curran is the new owner of BAD NEWS which is a a 44 cu in hydro. Bad News set a T class record in 1963 and Pat just sent in this pic of the record.
Pat is trying to get in contact with Jeffrey Bupp. If anyone has his contact info, please send Pat an email.
Miss Washington DC
Tom D’Eath is finalizing the restoration of Miss Washington DC F-999.
You can read on some of the great history on the famous hydro courtesy of Carl Henderson.
Maritime Classics building a 1947 135 class Ventnor
From Mike Green:
Here at Maritime Classics were almost ready to finalize the decks on the 1947 135 class Ventnor Hydro.
We are working on the steering and drive line parts then we’ll install the Ford Flathead.
