May, 2001 Who do we
expect to see?
Speedvision
Tastin' n Racin' dates
All Times are Eastern. This will
be a one hour show similar to last years with the Unlimited Lights as the
feature and additional coverage of the race site and support classes. It
should be a great weekend of racing! Tastin' n
Racin' Regatta ... June 2 - 3, 2001! Last year at Tastin' n Racin' the crowds on race day were estimated by the Washington Park Dept. as being in excess of 50,000. Racing will be on both Saturday and Sunday for the classes that can support two days of racing. It is expected that KZOK and their publicity will bring the even larger crowds, and for these reasons we are looking for this event to be a real success and request the following:
The Tastin' n Racin' festival operates from 11am until 7pm. The main park gates open to the public at 8am and the anticipated attendance is 65,000. Visitors to the park often arrive before 10am therefore, the State Park requires that the access road be closed from 9:30am until 7:00pm to prevent possible accidents. The road will run one way, with a temporary exit road running next to the beer garden like last year. Park rangers will issue fines if you leave using other means than the exit road. ALL APBA PIT PASS RULES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED – if you don’t know the rules, read them. There will be no exceptions. Each boat will be given 5 free pass vouchers, but remember crew members MUST be members of the APBA with current cards or they are buying a pass. (Rule 15, #1a & 4, page 25 in APBA Rules book). SpeedVision will be once again filming the racing. We are encouraging them to give the most exciting racing more airtime. Last years show was aired again 3 weeks ago. Driver’s autograph session will again be mid afternoon (between heats) on both days. It is a real hit and fun for both drivers and fans. You will be notified of time on race day. Please attend this very important part of our event! Boat Racer’s Breakfast will be available at Sunset Beach main concessions stand from 7-10:30am on both days. Beginning at 11am, you will have the opportunity to choose from a wide array of mouth-watering delights from the 17 food booths. On Sunday after racing, there will be the awards ceremony at the main stage over by the beer garden. Musical entertainment will be provided at the main stage up until awards time. Lets make it a hit like last year’s. We do appreciate your cooperation. Boat racing is show business, so lets give them a show! The benefits will come to you, the racer, in the long run. The more race fans that discover our sport and the better the show is, the greater the odds are of you landing that sponsor. We are trying very hard to have our event viewed by the public as ‘Seafair’ at Lake Sammamish! If you have any special needs please call co-chairman Jon (JC) Courtright or e-mail kenck@cris.com or Kelly Stocklin kstockli@zetec.com. - Chris Courtright (For the official schedule
of events, visit the race on the web at www.tastinracin.com
and click on schedule!) Introducing the Hopp Racing Team's
"Freddie's Club Lite" This is the fourth year that Freddie's Club (http://www.freddiesclub.com/) has stepped forward to sponsor Unlimited and Unlimited Light Hydroplanes. The partnership with Hopp Racing is in addition to the Club's sponsorship of the U-10 USA Racing Partners Unlimited Hydroplane for the Tri-Cities and Seattle races. The U-10 will run under the name of "Diamond Lil's", which is the name of Freddie's Club's founder Fred Steiner's first establishment in Renton, WA. "We at Team Freddie's realize that we have set the bar so high in regards to our business and how we promote our product, that we are honored to be in partnership with what we consider, and the many race fans that follow the sport do also, not one, but two of the finest racing teams in the sport that have also set the bar just as high in their respective classes. We are proud to have them aboard, and look forward to a outstanding season with them," says Rick Davis, head of Internal Operations/ Marketing and Promotions for Freddie's Club. According to Davis the decision to extend a hand to The Hopp Racing Team wasn't a difficult one. "I asked Kim (Gregory, of the USA Racing Partners) during a dinner meeting about who is a good honest blue collar light race team, he gave me a short list of names," says Davis. "I bounced them off of another friend of mine to see who was available on the list and before I could get a answer from him, Randy Hoyle [Hopp Racing Team] approached me about a deal involving the UL-15 and Hopp racing." Both teams will be involved in various displays and events throughout the region this summer. To carry on a philanthropic tradition, Freddie's Club will raise money for Children's Orthopedic Hospital primarily through the U-10 team. A limited edition "Freddie Bear" is currently in production to be available for a minimum donation of $10. Already one of the strongest teams in Unlimited Light and Grand National Hydroplane racing, owners Jerry and Greg Hopp have increased their chances of winning the 2001 season championship by acquiring the former UL-16 ALAMO boat. Fans of the Unlimited Lights know the UL-16 as the three-time
champion of the circuit. The boat, formerly owned by Ned Allen and driven
numerous times to victory by Bo Schide, was not campaigned in the 2000 season
after the team retired. An update from TeamPegasus! Tastin' n Racin' is official ... by proclamation!
Returning sponsor joins the UL-17 for
Tastin' n Racin' About the Speedvision Competition
Offshore Series! Airing this coming week on Speedvision ... Competition OffshoreAll times are Eastern Standard Time
New photos just added to the UL-3
Hogan Racing team profile! From The Desk Of The Canada1 Minister Of
Propaganda... 26 May 2001 Oh Yeah baby!!!!!! The Jacobsen Excellence Canada1 Unlimited Light Hydroplane took to the water this morning under clear sunny skies, with a light breeze on Lake Okanagan in Kelowna, BC The first run was a shake down cruise on lap three, approaching the bottom turn a power lead to the fuel pump came undone, the Canada1 crew led by rookie crew chief Tony Triechel quickly found the problem and immediately spun the boat back on the course to complete the first run. Upon returning to the dock Canada1 driver Mike McLellan had this to say, "Tony & JD we're right on the money fixing the problem. We were discussing it on the radio as we were being towed in and they had us fixed and running before I could get my helmet off." There was a one hour break between runs as the crew did the turn around on the boat for the second run. Mike was kept busy with interviews for two different TV stations, two newspapers, 3 radio stations and www.castanet.net who were on hand covering this mornings test. The second run was a simulated heat complete with the 10 to the 5. Mike went to pull away at 5:15 -nothing, no power to the starter. Again the crew dove in found the problem and had Mike away with 3:47 still on the clock. the second run was flawless from there. Good speed, nice water everything went well. Spirits were high when the boat returned to the dock the crew had the Champagne bath ready for their driver as he stepped off the boat with an ear to ear grin. Mike McLellan- "We've taken some flack in the past couple of weeks in the media for having such an inexperienced crew but, they proved today that they were more than up to the task. I am really proud of them. I can't thank everyone that has gotten us this far enough, Jacobsen Excellence, Campion Marine, Gwill Industries, Kelowna Speedway and Hobby, Knock out Signs, and Ogopogo1@home.com couldn't have done it without them." Far and away the biggest smile on the beach was Canada1 owner Doug McIntosh "I am so happy with all of these guys. they have been under a lot of pressure for the past six weeks to meet deadlines and perform and they've done it! said McIntosh on the dock after the second run, " Tony and the guys we're great, Mike looked very comfortable back in that boat, I am really pleased". Next stop for the Canada1 in Tastin' N Racin' next weekend at
Issaqua. Stay tuned to www.unlimitedlights.com
for more Canada1 testing coverage as it becomes available. Tastin' n Racin'
... There is simply nothing like it! You don't have much longer to wait until the 5th annual Tastin' n Racin' with the Silver Dollar Casino Cup at Lake Sammamish State Park in Issaquah is here!! This year your appetizers on the shore will start with live music on the Nestles Main Stage, lots of Great Food to tantalize your taste buds in the Pepsi Food Walk, arts and crafts, Washington State Park's kids play area, a Family Stage and the Wenatchee Youth Circus, presented by Issaquah Grange!! Not only will there be New Boats to buy, but displays of Vintage Race and Classic boats, a Beer Garden, a vintage Motorcycle show presented by CyclePath, a Custom Car and Rod show presented by A&M Automotive and lots of activities and to keep you busy for hours!! And if you want to participate in the racing there is a 5K run on Saturday and a triathlon on Sunday- Tri-Tastin' n Racin' so your never left out!!! The main course will be served up by the KZOK 102.5 Roy's Roostertail Regatta featuring the Silver Dollar Casino Cup which will showcase the Texaco M&M Deli Unlimited Light Hydroplane Racing Series (the real Thunder Boats) along with 10 other classes of APBA Inboard Boat Racing. You will see 12 different UL's racing for ultimate 1st place trophy! This year with of blown motors in the boats, you will see speeds and thunder like you have never seen before!! It all equals out to 6 hours of non-stop racing action, full of tight duels and deck to deck competition! Get up close and personal with the racing by buying a pit pass, which also gets you admittance into the Previewed Viewing area where you are directly across from the start finish line and right there seeing the behind the scene action!!! What?
5th ANNUAL TASTIN' N RACIN' AT LAKE SAMMAMISH When?
June 2 - 3, 2001 Where? Lake Sammamish State Park, Issaquah, WA Admission? Free Organizer? H.I.D.R.O.S Inc. Co-Chairmen? John O'Brien & JC Courtright Proceeds Benefit? H.I.D.R.O.S Inc, Issaquah DARE Triathlon Info? Performance Marketing at 503-617-4644 Visit the race on the web! www.tastinracin.com Attractions include:
If you are an interested vendor, please call Craig Cooke at (425) 489-7900. If you are interested in being a volunteer, contact Jon Courtright at (425) 254-9252. Visit the race
on the web at http://www.tastinracin.com! All
the latest on the coming weekend's Canada1 test! Driver Mike McLellan described the upcoming test saying "I am so excited to get back in a boat. After everything we've been through in the past couple of weeks it's gonna be great. I can't thank Doug McIntosh enough for the opportunity to race this year. Tony and the guys have been working real hard they've earned this more than anyone. All of our hats have to go off to everyone at Hopp Racing though. Those guys are thrashing to get their new boat ready and they dropped everything last weekend to get the engine and shaft into our boat. They are the greatest. The window for testing is from 9:00am to 11:30am off of city park. It's going to be great for the fans." In an update last night... "The test is scheduled to go this Saturday. The Pit location has been moved from city park to the westside. This move was necessitated after insurance problems with the city. Canada1 wishes to extend a special thanks to Jerry Hopp who is making the trip north to offer assistance as the Canada1 crew shakes down their new ride." "Pre test media coverage is scheduled to include SHAW-TV, CHBC-TV, as well Canada1 driver Mike McLellan is scheduled to guest on Sun-FM's morning show Friday morning at 8:30 with Greg, Rae, & John. Local radio coverage is also coming from 1130 The Bullit, Power 104, CKOV 630, and 101 SILK FM. On location on test day will be CHBC-TV, SHAW-TV, and live test day coverage on 99.9 SUN-FM. Stay tuned to www.unlimitedlights.com for continuing test coverage." Great news and great coverage for the Canada1 team! Our thanks are offered to the official "Canada1 hydroplanes Ministry Of Propaganda" for sharing all the details. For more on the team, be sure to visit them on
the web at www.unlimitedlights.com.
While visiting the site, don't miss the new photos from their recent Canada1
public appearance at Jacobsen Pontiac GMC. During the appearance, owner
Doug McIntosh, driver Mike McLellan and, crew chief Tony Treichel were on hand
talking with fans. Quite a few dropped by for a first look and were
described as "very positive". Hopp Racing Team offers up photos from Entiat! Series sponsors announced for Tastin'
n Racin' and Seafair!
New construction photos posted to the
UL-9 website! Our thanks are offered to Paul Droullard and his team for
giving fans a "behind the scenes" look at the construction of an
Unlimited Light! Freddie's Club Casino to Sponsor the
Hopp Racing Team You can visit the Hopp Racing Team on the web at home1.gte.net/hoppster/.
You alsocan visit their new, sponsor Freddie's Club, on the web at www.freddiesclub.com.
A note from the Hogan Racing Team! Just a quick Hello from the Hogan Racing team! We wanted everyone to know we are here! Our team and family has increased this winter; John and Christine are expecting a new brother or sister for Andrew any day now! Lori is the newest member to the Brow family when Doug and Lori married last Thanksgiving. Doug’s son Tyler has been living in Friday Harbor with Doug and Lori and is enjoying the island life. Tyler doesn’t know yet, but one of his new jobs during racing will probably be babysitting duty for the Hogan family! Our 2001 team consists of owners John, Christine, Andrew and new baby Hogan; The Brow Family – Fay (Mother in Charge) Doug, (Driver et al), Lori (Head wife in charge) Tyler, (known by all - -definition not necessary!) Noonie (Doug’s Sister and President of the Doug Brow Fan Club) her husband Mike (Mechanic and Jack-of-all-Trades); Shannon Plummer (Mechanic and big "Teddy Bear" as Fay calls him!) Toni O’Brad, (she is Shannon’s "Little Bear"!); Mike Copas (Mechanic and . . . by the way, has anyone seen Mike?! ) Michelle Novak (Photographer and PR always has camera in hand) and John Links and son John Jr. (Mechanic and all round great guys). We would also like to include both Phil Shelly and Randy Rae for Tech Support. We appreciate all their help. The team has been hard at work this winter, getting the boat race ready. We want to thank all of our racing friends and sponsors for their support and loyalty in 2000. We had fun last year, but this year will be awesome!! Thank you again and we’ll see you June 2nd and 3rd for Tasting and Racing at Lake Sammamish! Watch for updates and photos! - Hogan Racing Team 2001 Also, check out the newly
updated UL-3 profile in the Teams section
of the site! Help the UL-929 and UL-49
teams! Please contact either Vince Xaudaro @ (425) 603-1387 or Steve Hook @ (509) 923-2844. Thanks! Tastin' n Racin' Sponsor for UL-14 Canada1 The boat will be known as "Jacobsen Excellence" and will be driven by Kelownian Mike McLellan who will be returning to the UL series after a year's layoff. "I am very excited about this season and I'm extremely proud to be representing Jacobsen, Kelowna and Canada. We can't thank Jerry and Greg Hopp and their entire crew enough for all the assistance they have given us to make this possible", said Mike. The UL-14 will be on display at the Jacobsen dealership in
Kelowna on May 19th. You can visit the UL-14 Canada1 team on the web at www.unlimitedlights.com. A call for volunteers! Don't forget Friday June 1st, 4 to 8 PM for the Hydro Happy Hour featuring 'Magic Bus' on the main stage, this is a special VIP and volunteer gathering! - Jon Courtright, Tastin' n Racin' Looking ahead to Detroit! Following the detailing, the boats and trucks go to their restaurants for displays on Tuesday and Wednesday night. On Thursday the seven will rejoin the full fleet as it makes its way to the pits for media day. The seven boats will run their heats together while the rest of the fleet makes up alternate flights. The eight boat final will run as usual by points earned in heats. The Automotive Gold Cup, a stand alone event, will be run at 5:00 PM, Friday afternoon. The five boats with the highest points from last year are automatically seeded and Jim Garza will choose the other three boats. This is a great promotion the
Detroit organizers are setting up for us and we hope to see the concept
expanded in 2002! Competition between the restaurants as part of
this promotion is expected to be fierce. It Doesn't Get
Any Better Than This !! Fifteen food vendors have signed on that will be serving delicious food on the PEPSI Food Walkway! Lots of live music has been lined up for the NESQUIK Main Stage that is located right next to the spacious, ever popular Beer Garden. Thirty merchandise vendors will be displaying their wares and the Climbing Wall will return again this year for the adventurous types. Lots of things to do for the kids too, with the Wenatchee Youth Circus, children's rides and inflatables, a Children's Stage and the "Hydroplane and Raceboat Museums " Hot Pits for Kids". There will also be an exhibition of restored Unlimited and Limited Hydroplanes and Runabouts and Vintage Mahogany Runabouts on display and on the water! A Custom & Hot Rod show will be presented by A & M Automotive and a Vintage and Antique Motorcycle show will be on hand, sponsored by "CYCLEPATH". With 10 classes of boat racing, featuring the UNLIMITED LIGHTS being scheduled, this year’s event is shaping up to be the best ever! More information on this event, including driving directions, can be found on the Tastin' n Racin' web site. And remember, ADMISSION IS FREE!
So pack up the kids and come on down and spend the weekend on the
shoreline of beautiful Lake Sammamish! Just
about thirty days to our first race and ULHRA President Joe Frauenheim has
the latest... Here's a peak at the preliminary schedule...
Frauenheim described the race
format as follows... "We look forward to
a great race and a great show for the crowd both on the shore and on TV!" UL-72
welcomes returning 2001 sponsors! Impact Equipment is also proud to announce the continued support of Bernie Little's Hydroplanes Inc. The Little Red Rocket will wear the deep Budweiser red and the new script logo. We also appreciate the technical and physical support from the whole Bud racing team. - Joe Frauenheim You can visit the UL-72 Budweiser/Pocket Mechanic on the web at www.impacthydros.com! An Unlimited Light sponsor reopens its doors! Our thanks are offered to Denny Jackson, driver of the UL-33, who shared the welcome news. Click here for updates from April, 2001.
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