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To the incredible people of our community Welcome to Hydros for Heroes! On behalf of our presenting sponsor, The Craig McKenzie Team/Keller Williams Whidbey Realty and The Craig McKenzie Team Foundation, it is my pleasure to serve as Race/Event Director for this wonderful event. As a Navy veteran myself and a veteran owned business, we wanted to give back to a community who has given my family and I so much!! Hydros for Heroes is meant to serve three purposes. First, this event is to honor the men and women who are our heroes. To those that serve our country, state, and community which affords us a free, prosperous and just society, we owe you a debt we cannot repay. We hope you take pride in this event that is being held for you. Secondly, this event is for charity. Hydros for Heroes is being produced by The Craig McKenzie Team Foundation and it is our pleasure to serve as an underwriter to insure success of this event. 100% of the net profit of the event is being donated to the Rotary Club of Oak Harbor’s charitable causes. Paramount among these is the Food for Kids Backpack program sponsored by the Rotary Club of Oak Harbor and the North Whidbey Sunrise Rotary Club. As a fellow Rotarian, my team and I take great pride in that we will be able to donate a significant amount of money to feed hungry children and fund our future leaders’ college scholarships, which my son was a past benefactor of. Lastly, we are holding an American
Power Boat Association points paying race. We want to thank the members of the Seattle Drag & Ski for supporting our community by racing for us this weekend. We hope we are great hosts! This event could not have been put on without the help of our sponsors. We want to thank them, The City of Oak Harbor, the Rotary Club of Oak Harbor, the volunteers from NAS Whidbey, and our community for their support. Lastly, I want to thank my lead Buyer’s Agent and friend, Jim Woessner, for all his help and the countless hours he has dedicated to this event with me!! We hope you enjoy this event and I look forward to many years of bringing hydroplane racing for a cause to Oak Harbor. Sincerely,
Craig McKenzie My Father and Greatest Hero!
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OUR WAY TO SAY THANK YOU! Is proud to present
The Craig McKenzie Team is a proud supporter of Homes for Heroes. Our Team provides real savings and rewards for heroes who work every day to make our community a safer and better place to live. Homes for Heroes is a network of Real Estate professionals who are prepared to give real savings to those who serve our community when they buy or sell a home. Our core group of Heroes include military (active and retired), law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, teachers and healthcare workers. Craig’s goal is to give over $100,000.00 in rewards to these local heroes this year alone. If you think you might qualify tell us when you are buying or selling a home and let us say THANK YOU for all you do! Go to www.homesonwhidbeyisland.com website and click on the Homes For Heroes tab for a lot more info on this amazing program!!
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THE VIP EXPERIENCE Why not watch your favorite race heats from the best seats in the house, aboard a BRAND NEW Luxury Yacht with an unobstructed view of the race course! With a retail price of over $1,000,000 each, these 50’ high performance yachts courtesy of Silver Seas Yachts will have only 6 guests aboard at a time, so it will be like watching the races aboard YOUR OWN private yacht! Each ticket entitles the guest to approximately 2 hours aboard the yacht, where refreshments and light snacks will be served. And of course all proceeds go to our Heros!
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CLASSES APBA JUNIOR CLASSES It’s Never Too Early To Start APBA Junior Class racing is THE ultimate sport for aspiring racers! These small, lightweight boats are a great way for kids to safely experience the thrill of racing. Junior Hydroplanes and Runabout classes are open to kids starting at age 9. Safety is the number one priority in the APBA Junior classes. What’s number two? Having Fun! These classes have been developed specifically to give young drivers the experience needed to prepare them for the larger and faster classes in the adult categories. Once a young racer hits 16, he or she can move on to one of these adult categories. Nothing is more rewarding for a parent than watching their kid accomplish his or her goals in J-Class racing, and the lessons these kids learn along the way last a lifetime. Junior Class 15A motors (legal for ALL Junior Classes) are available for purchase through the APBA Shop. These can also come in kits where you can build the boat yourself or in ready to race rigs.
Classes Junior Hydroplanes and Runabouts (40 MPH) are open to all kids ages 9-12. AX Hydroplanes and Runabouts (50 MPH) are for ages 12 and up. Rookie drivers take a written test and are required to stay in the back of the pack for the first few races. They will also receive special coaching from experienced drivers and officials in drivers’ meetings before the races, to make sure that they understand the rules. Regardless of class, all J-class drivers wear an approved helmet, a lifejacket that is designed to float drivers face up complete with a skid collar (to prevent water from splashing up inside the helmet), and Kevlar sleeves & pants. The Kevlar protects racers from cuts, while the lifejackets have added special padding and impact shields to protect from bumps. Getting started in J-Class racing does not have to cost a lot; reasonably priced kit boats can be built in a garage, and make for a great family bonding experience. Engines are available from the APBA and J-Class propellers are free from your local club! So… what are you waiting for?
returning to runabout racing, or those who primarily want to have fun.
WARNING: Racing in J-Class comes with a high probability of ear to ear smiles!
J CLASS H
AXH AX Hydroplanes (50 MPH) are for ages 12 and up. The AXH class allows young drivers to gain experience to better prepare them for the larger and faster classes. When a young racer hits 16, he or she can move on to one of the adult categories. With no upper age limit, AXH is also great for those returning to racing, those preparing for faster hydro racing, or those who primarily want to have fun. Women tend to be very successful AX Hydro drivers, as their smaller physiques work well with these lightweight hulls.
AXR
AX Runabouts are for ages 12 and up. The AX classes are unique in that there is no upper age limit, so 12-year-olds may be competing against adults. The AXR class allows young drivers to gain experience to better prepare them for the larger and faster classes. AXR also works well for those
Junior Class Hydroplanes are made to skim across the water, with only the propeller and sponsons (the projecting parts on either side of the hull) touching the surface. The trick is to allow just enough air to rush underneath the boat, giving it the lift that allows J Hydros to hit speeds of 45 MPH or more. Drivers steer with the right hand and squeeze the throttle with the left, kneeling in the cockpit and staying low to minimize drag.
J CLASS R
Junior Runabouts are made to slice through the water. Kids can drive J Runabouts in both circle races (around an oval track marked by buoys) and in marathons, which can be many laps of an oval course or a point-to-point long-distance race. The driver kneels in the cockpit, steering with the right hand and squeezing the throttle with the left. A runabout can handle rough water if the driver has the skill to handle it.
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Trey Marquard
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Cayden Cole
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Colten King
Kelso, WA
456-R
Pierce D Brown
62-R
Ryder Rabitoy
Snohomish, WA
25-R
Andrew Vaillancourt
Bellevue, WA
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Esmee Brown
Portland, OR
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Ken Zahn
Issaquah, WA
111-R
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Issaquah, WA
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Seattle, WA
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Ryan Gowin
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Jack Peterson
Seattle, WA
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Seattle, WA
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Friday Harbor, WA
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Kimberly Ulsh
Eatonville, WA
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Kierra Marquard
Puyallup, WA
662-R
Travis Ulsh
Eatonville , WA
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Cayden Cole
Renton, WA
411-R
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Bellevue, WA
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APBA OUTBOARD PERFORMANCE CRAFT
Speed. Power. Tech Capable of speeds over 140 MPH, the Outboard Performance Craft has come a long way since its beginnings as the “Outboard Pleasure Craft” class. This category of racing features some of the biggest, most powerful outboard engines in Powerboat Racing. OPC engines can range from off-the-shelf production engines to heavily modified, high tech engines built for world record speed. Today’s most high tech OPC race boats can start from a dead engine start, go 0 to 100 MPH in 6 seconds and turn 180 degrees with forces of up to 5 G’s. These tunnel boats are the fastest turning vehicle in the world!
Classes Most OPC classes use the water-skimming tunnel boat design, with an air space under the boat between the sponsons. These range from open-cockpit Sport C boats to fast, powerful Formula 1 rockets. However, there’s room for v-bottom and flatbottom boats as well in some classes. You can start with a class that uses off-the-shelf production engines and pleasure boats and move up to highly modified racing engines and built-for-speed composite hulls. Many racers move from Stock, Modified or PRO racing to the Sport C or SST 45 class. Once they find they like tunnel boats, they can keep moving up in speed, size and budget. Sportsman classes like Tri-Hulls (in the Texas-Louisiana area), Mini GT and GT Pro get the whole family out on the water, racing together. (Kids as young as 12 can start in Mini GT).
FORMULA 150
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Gaining popularity across the country, the Formula 150 class was originally developed to keep older equipment viable on the race course. A variety of engines can be raced in the Formula 150 class, ranging from 100 to 158 cubic inches. If you own an older Suzuki, Yamaha, OMC, or Mercury, this class may be able to get you out on the race course. In recent years, Mercury has added the 200XS OptiMax to the market, which is also legal in this class. If you like to tinker with your engine, Formula 150 allows you to modify smaller engines. Larger model engines are run “stock” (as manufactured), allowing racers with a variety of engines to remain competitive.
SPORT C Sport C is an entry-level tunnel boat class that is very popular on the West Coast and in the Midwest. These affordable 12-foot boats average 50-55 MPH and are powered by 35 cubic inch engines mounted on true tunnel race hulls. A variety of legal hulls (vee, flatbottom, modified vee, or tunnel design), the boat must be at least 48.0 inches wide. Sport C is a great class to hone driving skills, due to the high level of competition. Sport C marathon races are popular in some regions too, testing a driver’s endurance as well as skill.
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Welcome to Race Day If it’s your first time attending a race as a spectator, there’s a lot to learn and even more to be excited about. Here’s a quick rundown of everything you need to know when attending your first APBA Race
What to Bring to a Race Probably the most important item, umbrellas will help shade you from the blazing sun and if it happens to rain you’ll be covered. Races will continue to run during light rain showers, as long as the conditions aren’t deemed too severe. Remember, comfort is key. Even on an overcast day you can’t hide from the sun; and being on a waterfront means the sun will be even stronger reflecting off of the surface of the water. Sunglasses are also a good thing to have to help reflect the sun. Remember sunscreen unless you want to leave the race extra crispy. Ice cold refreshments are always good – especially on race day. Some races do not allow coolers; while others will allow you to bring drinks in with you…it’s best to check beforehand with the race site. We also encourage you to support the local food & beverage vendors at races that have them. Comfortable folding chairs with four separate legs are best – these will prevent rocking on uneven ground. If you’re looking to take some good action shots of boats during the race, you’re going to need a good camera. Sorry folks, iPhones aren’t the best at capturing boats flying past at top speed. A high speed camera with at least 1/1000 second shutter speed is recommended.
The Race Course Just like other motorsports, the inside lane is the best position in powerboat racing. It provides the shortest distance around the course and gives an advantage to any racer. The overall length of the race is five miles, but depending on the size of the course, the number of laps may vary from 3-5 total laps for a complete race. All buoys must be passed on the drivers left side – If a driver passes to the right, they must go back and pass the buoy on the correct side. Drivers can touch a buoy and continue racing as long as no damage is done. However, if a buoy is dislodged, deflated, or otherwise damaged, the boat will be disqualified.
Drivers who jump the gun on a start won’t know until the end of the race, at which point they will not receive a checkered flag at the five mile mark and are required to take an extra lap.
Race Formats & Watching the Race THE FLYING START 5 Min. Gun The Flying Start is unlike any start in any other motor sport. This format has boats cross the starting line at full speed, which means timing the start is absolutely essential. The starting line is marked with two 1 Min. Gun checkered buoys on either end, and drivers must time their approach to cross this line at the exact Start time the start clock has counted down to zero. The lane or poll position established at this point must be maintained down the front straightaway to the exit of turn one during the start. Because of this, the Finish first turn is where most action is likely to occur – be sure you have a good view.
Signals & Start Times In a flying start format there will be a five minute gun to signal that it is time for boats to leave the pits. During this five minute period, drivers will make a timing run or two, while giving their engine the time to get up to temperature for the race. Just prior to the one minute gun, drivers will be jockeying for poll positions. When the one minute gun goes off, drivers have to maintain their respective lanes and should be just around the exit of turn one in the final lap prior to the start – any further and they will likely have to slow down to keep from jumping the gun and crossing the starting line too early. The goal is to reach the starting line exactly when the clock counts down to zero and to be at full speed. Once the race has started, the clock will switch from counting down to counting up.
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Signal Flags GREEN FLAG
WHITE FLAG
Before the Start: Signaled between the Five Minute & One Minute Mark
Before the Start: Signaled between the One Minute & Race Start
After the Start: Signaled while the race is underway except the last lap
After the Start: Signaled when the Leader has started the last lap
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OPC 12 BOLLINGER RACING Driver: William Hough (Huff)
Owner: Bob Bollinger
Hometown: Everett, WA Class: OPC - Vintage Hull: 83’ Seabold
Engine: 2.4 Mercury V6
Crew Chief: Will Hough Crew: Dan Miller
OPC 828 Wet Willy
About: A full restoration on this 1983 Seabold. Bob Bollinger and his son Derek Bollinger worked on this boat for a year then put me at the wheel. It drives like no other...
BOLLINGER RACING Driver: Will Hough (Huff)
Owner: Bob Bollinger
Hometown: Everett, WA Class: F-150 Hull: 89’
Engine: 2.4 Mercury V6
Crew Chief: Will Hough Crew: Dan Miller Awards: 2000 High Point Champ in SST120
Chaplain Randy Christianson Racers For Christ Randy has been a race fan and gearhead since he was a young boy. His father was a cabinet maker and had the perfect tools for building hydroplanes. In high school he became a member of the crew for a Drag Racing Team and raced motorcycles, but hydroplanes were always his favorite. Randy has been married for 34 years, has 3 adult children and one grandson nicknamed “Hotrod”. In 2009 he reached a point in his life where he asked God what his purpose was here on earth. He connected with the organization Racers For Christ that provides Chaplains for all types of motorsport events. Once Randy became a full Chaplain in 2010 he found his permanent home in Region 10 as their Chaplain. Services are held each Sunday of the races at 8:30am in the most comfortable spot, the Beer Garden. Join us and be a part of Racers For Christ.
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S8 CRAZY 8’S Driver: Conrad Malmo, Kristin Nelson, Jade Deatherage Owner: Conrad Malmo
Hometown: Bellingham, WA
Class: 2.5L Stock Hull: 1995 Jones
Engine: 2005 Ford 2.0L Duratec
Crew Chief: Brent Stevenson Crew: Les Deatherage, Sam Brown, Mike and Lisa Malmo Sponsors: Des Moines Drug, Drive Line Service of Bellingham, Whatcom Electric, Girodisc
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WALDE RACING Driver: Steve Walde
Owner: Steve & Sue Walde
Hometown: Discovery Bay, CA Class: Sport C Hull: Composite Craft
Engine: Tohatsu
About: I watched this boat race when it was new growing up. This boat was my favorite because of the great paint scheme that it still has today. It’s been through a few engines and a fire and this year we are trying a new, fuel injected engine for the class.
Crew Chiefs: Joie Catucci & Ralph Cernera Crew: Jim Corsini, Sue Walde, Andi Catucci, Diana Cernera Sponsors: Discovery Bay Designs, Tohatsu Outboards, Inland Marine Awards:
2011 APBA National Sport C Marathon Champion 2014 & 2015 Sport C National High Point Champion
About: After having driven ski race boats, dirt track cars and trucks, Steve started racing APBA tunnel boats in 2010. He races his Composite Craft in the Sport C class of the Outboard Performance Craft category. The Walde Racing Team loves to race in the Northwest and particularly enjoys the Oak Harbor Venue.
Y-19 Culver Racing CULVER RACING Driver: Josh Culver
Owner: John Culver
Hometown: Kennewick, WA Class: 1 Liter Hull: Henderson
Engine: Yamaha
Crew Chief: John Culver Crew: Alex Harper, Austin Eacret, Vauna Culver, Tori Culver Sponsors: Specialty Mobility, Sonshine Collision Services, Affordable Auto and RV Repair, Digital Roostertails Awards: 2nd in Region 10 points three times About: Josh was 2001 West Coast Rookie of the Year. This is our 6th year racing.
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OPC 447 Hon-Yu Racing HON-YOU RACING TEAM Driver: Wes Fridell
Owner: Wes Fridell
Hometown: La Conner, WA Class: Sport C (OPC) Hull: Tomcat “Mirage”
Engine: Tohatsu 40 hp
Crew Chief: Ken Fisk Crew: Joan Fridell Sponsors: Fisheries Supply (Seattle) and Skagit Valley College Awards:
Past Region 10 High Points champion (numerous times); Budweiser Shoot-Out Champion; Past National #2 High Points
About: I grew up in Holmes Harbor on Whidbey Island. It was a dream-come-true racing in Oak Harbor the past 2 seasons. My racing life highlight was to win this inaugural race in 2014! It’s an excellent course & the community is fantastic. It’s an honor to be invited back.
SS78 Aquaholic BAKER RACING Driver: Lenny Baker
Owner: Lenny Baker
Hometown: Edmonds, WA Class: Super & Pro Stock, GPS95 & SA105 Hull: Jones Starfire
Engine: 427 cu. in. CHEV
Crew Chief: Bill Price Crew: Lenny Baker, Bill Price, Dale Baker Sponsors: His wallet Awards:
2001 Summer Nationals Pro Stock Champion; #2 in the Nation 2001, 2003 & 3rd in the Nation 2007
About: Bought my boat in Canada in 1993. My first race season was 1995 and I’ve been racing ever since. We built and installed a capsule between 2002-2004. We have raced with the capsule since September 2004.
OPC 697 FULL MONTY RACING Driver: Jeff Sleight
Owner: Jeff Sleight
Hometown: Vancouver, WA Class: OPC Sport C Hull: Tomcat “Mirage”
Engine: 40 hp Nissan
Crew Chief: Russell Meade Sponsors: Sierra Performance; Starbrite; Moellen Fuel Propellent Awards: 3 National Sailboat Racing Titles About: I came from the Sailboard/Sailboat racing programs to the Sport C racing program 20+ years ago through the prodding of Wes Fridell and Bob Schell Hase.
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EACRET RACING Driver: Kevin Eacret / Barry Eacret Owner: Barry Eacret Class: Sportsmen Entry (endurance) Hull: Jones Engine: 350 Chevrolet “Vortex” Crew Chief: Philip Eacret Crew: Paul Eacret, Bob Burks, Jimmie James, Tom James, Marina Bartels About: The Eacret’s entered the Hydroplane world in 2007 with a 2.5 stock. Kevin has won in many divisions of boat racing and has since worked his way up to the unlimited ranks driving the Carstar / KISW “Rock” boat this season. He won this race in the first race in Oak Harbor in the 2.5 modified division. This year he will race conventional flatbottom or the drag boat division in the “Risky Business” boat owned by his father. His brother Philip turns the wrenches and keeps it running.
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OPC Miss 600 MISS 600 TEAM Driver: Mike White
Owner: Mike White
Hometown: Sedro Woolley, WA Class: Sport C Hull: Grand Prix
Engine: Nissan 40 hp stock
Crew Chief: Curt Copstead Crew: David Weber, Kim Coker, Dan Alexenko
E46 Miss Galaxy HILL FAMILY RACING Driver: Rochelle Hill
Owner: Rochelle & Valerie Hill
Hometown: Burlington, WA Class: 5 Liter Hull: Karelsen
Engine: Chev 350
Crew Chief: Tim Pearson Crew: Valerie Hill, Sharron Epping, Anyone Willing Sponsors: R. Hill Drafting & Design Awards:
2015 Region 10 High Points Champion
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2015 Rookie of the Year; 2nd place North American Championship Race; 2nd place high points Region 10; 3rd place National high points
About: After completing his rookie year in 2015 with a 2nd place finish at the North American Championship races in Antioch, CA, Mike White is excited to carry on the competition with his fellow Sport C drivers in this year’s race at the 3rd Annual Oak Harbor races. Born and raised in Skagit County, this race is one of his favorites being able to share the excitement with his friends and family. Photo by Gleason Racing Photography
About: This is E46’s home race and we have lots of local friends here to support us and cheer us on. Last year at Oak Harbor, the E46 celebrated their first ever class win. Hill Family Racing has two hydroplanes racing in the same class. The E24 driven by Jim Hill is Rochelle Hill’s brother. Rochelle is one of the first openly transgender hydroplane racers and proud to represent the LGBTQ community in a motorsport.
339 Tweety BOLLINGER RACING Driver: Derek Bollinger
Owner: Derek & Bob Bollinger
Hometown: Lake Stevens, WA Class: SST 150 Hull: Hempcraft
Engine: Mercury
Crew Chief: Bob Bollinger Crew: Zan, Cody, John Sponsors: Little Starfish Child Care and Preschool About: Bollinger Racing, established in 1959, has been a family tradition for three generations. Derek Bollinger learned how to build, maintain, and drive tunnel boats at an early age from his father, Bob. For the past two years, Derek has been driving the three family race boats, including a vintage tunnel boat.
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E-98 Agitator AGITATOR@Q.COM Driver: Wally Johnston
Owner: Wally Johnston
Hometown: Helena, MT Class: 5 Liter Hull: Ron Jones, Jr.
Engine: 355 ci Chev
Crew Chief: Allen “Twig” Perry
OPC 820 Baristas BARISTAS RACING Driver: Larry Shephard
Awards: 10-Time Western Division Championships; 4-Time Easter Division Championships; World Champion; Inboard Nationals Champion; 3-Time High Point Champion; 1-1/4 mile World Record Holder About: Has raced non-stop for 37 years.
Owner: Larry Shephard
Class: OPC Awards: 1998 Region 10 OPC Rookie of the Year 2014 Region 10 OPC High Point About: Larry began his career racing tunnel boats in 1998. Since then he has been a consistent top contender. Larry is currently leading Region 10 having taken a commanding first place finish in every race he has started to date this season. Larry is also the Region 10 OPC Inspector. His main rule is “No cheating”. Known for always taking time with fans, don’t hesitate to approach him when he is not racing to learn more about this amazing sport.
OPC 8 ADAMS RACING Driver: Rick Adams
Owner: Rick Adams
Hometown: Oak Harbor/Cornet Bay, WA Class: Outboard Performance Craft / Formula 150 Hull: Seebold Tunnel Hull
Engine: Mercury Outboard 153 ci
Crew Chief: Rick Adams Awards: Rick has held many National, Regional and local club positions throughout his racing career. About: Rick began his boat racing career in 1964 at age 16. He retired in 2009, but couldn’t stay away and returned in 2014. He has raced in many parts of the US and Canada. During his active racing years, he achieved 8 US and World Speed Records. He also has received The George Babcock award for outstanding Driver 5 times. He was the 2014 winner in his class here in Oak Harbor. Rick and his wife, Linda, have 3 children and 3 great grandchildren. Their two sons have taken after their Dad and race in the sport also.
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SE-12 Sure Thing SCHUUR THING RACING Driver: Keith Nelson
Owner: Keith Nelson
Hometown: Tacoma, WA Class: SE (Sportsman Entry) Hull: Steve Jones Starfire
Engine: Chevrolet 350
Crew Chief: Dennis Schuur Crew: Dennis & Penny Schuur Sponsors: AAAMarine.com, Dennis & Penny Schuur Awards: 2015 Reigning Region 10 Champion; 2015 Western Divisionals Champion About: This boat is one of five Starfire hulls in the SE category. We are known as the “Skittles Fleet.”
SE-400 Good Vibrations HOOKER RACING Driver: Dave Hooker
Owner: Dave Hooker
Hometown: Shelton, WA Class: SE Inboard Hull: Jones Starfire
Engine: 350
Crew Chief: Todd Robertson Crew: Todd, Michelle, Dana, Paul, Jim, BC Sponsors: David’s Painting Awards: Winning About: SE Class is all Steve Jones Starfire. Most are 40 years old and still racing. My father, Jim Hooker, buildt some of them and he is still alive and comes to races.
SE-76 Flat Bottom Girl MATTSON RACING Driver: Matt Mattson
Owner: Matt Mattson
Hometown: Poulsbo, WA Class: Inboard SE Hull: Jones Starfire
Engine: 350
Crew Chief: Mike Daniels Crew: Michelle, Lisa, Scott, Mike Sponsors: Mattson Bay Marine About: Started boat racing 10 years ago in 7 Liter hydroplane and Grand National Mod & Flat Bottom.
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