October, 2001 Unlimited
Lights Annual Meeting! Join the
series? First
up... Next... The engine is a complete Brown Bowtie Siamese tall block Chevy:
Spare parts include:
Everything is ready to be assemble as all machine work is done. With the two aluminum motor mounts, a Blower Hamton fully polished must be repaired. 2 Brand new bowtie aluminum bare heads in box, and a Vertex magnetos. Those interested in this hull should contact Roland Drolet at (418) 622-9714. Click here for a look at the hull . Finally...
Unlimited
Light Drivers Career Victories (1995 - 2001)
This list was compiled by series
historian Fred Farley who has our thanks! The series continues to grow! Curious
about the history of hydroplane racing in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho? THUNDER IN COEUR D’ALENE For ten years, the resort town of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, played host to “Water Racing’s Greatest Show”--the Unlimited hydroplanes--starting in 1958. Located 40 miles east of Spokane, Washington, the Coeur d’Alene race always attracted a large crowd of spectators. And a lot of people from Seattle (320 miles away) could be counted upon to line the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene for the annual Diamond Cup. In the 1950s and early ‘60s, Unlimited racing was a distinctly regional sport. Unlike today, West Coast teams attended mainly western races, while East Coast teams patronized mainly eastern races. There were very few crossovers. Never more than one or two eastern boats ever showed up for the first few Diamond Cups. But that changed in 1962 when a fleet of five Detroit Unlimiteds (GALE V, GALE VII, MISS U.S. I, SUCH CRUST IV, and NOTRE DAME) challenged the western fleet. Be that as it may, no hydroplane based east of the Mississippi River ever won at Coeur d’Alene. MAVERICK, representing Las Vegas, won in 1958 and ’59; MISS SEATTLE TOO took the top honor in 1960; the Seattle-based MISS THRIFTWAY (also known as MISS CENTURY 21) was victorious in 1961, ’62, and ’63; MISS EXIDE, another Seattleite, triumphed in 1964 and ’65; TAHOE MISS from Reno prevailed in 1966; and Seattle’s MISS BARDAHL closed out the series with a victory in 1968. In the last few years, the Coeur d’Alene race committee had difficulty recruiting enough volunteer help. Consequently, no Diamond Cup was run in 1967. The 1966 and ‘68 races had a problem with high wind. Both times, the Final Heat wasn’t run until almost 8:00 at night--in almost total darkness! The referees and course judges were calling the boats by their silhouettes! The first couple of Diamond Cups were broadcast live and direct in their entirety on KING-TV in Seattle. Sports Director Bill O’Mara brought his own unique brand of broadcast magic to bear on the subject. This was during KING’s heyday as the Northwest’s premier hydro station. All of the boats that ever competed at Coeur d’Alene were piston-powered--usually V-12 Allison or Rolls-Royce Merlin engines. Turbine power was still in the realm of science fiction. And most of the hulls featured the traditional rear-cockpit/forward-engine configuration. In only one boat (THRIFTWAY TOO) did the driver steer from the front. Nevada cattle rancher Bill Stead won the first two Coeur d’Alene races with a pair of boats named MAVERICK. Stead and MAVERICK (U-12) outran Brien Wygle and THRIFTWAY TOO, 101.752 miles per hour to 100.278 in the Final Heat in 1958. The following year, with MAVERICK (U-00), Stead tied Bill Muncey and MISS THRIFTWAY on points but won the race on the basis of being one and eight-tenths seconds faster in total elapsed time. A rash of injuries and accidents marred the running of the 1959 Diamond Cup. MISS BARDAHL pilot Jack Regas was critically injured and was comatose for several weeks. The MISS BURIEN hydroplane was destroyed and driver Bill Brow had to be hospitalized. Also involved in injury accidents were Chuck Hickling of MISS PAY ‘n SAVE and Norm Evans of MISS SPOKANE. Fortunately, all four injured drivers recovered. And all four eventually returned to competition. But it’s difficult to recall very many races where so much carnage occurred. This was in the days before F-16 safety canopies and cockpit restraining devices were available and mandatory in Unlimited racing. Two drivers--Norm Evans and Dallas Sartz--traded off in the cockpit of MISS SEATTLE TOO (the former MISS PAY ‘n SAVE) to capture the 1960 Diamond Cup. Evans won the Saturday heat and then hopped a plane for a race in St. Clair, Michigan, where he was committed to drive Sam DuPont’s NITROGEN TOO. Sartz took over the wheel of MISS SEATTLE TOO on Sunday at Coeur d’Alene and went on to win the race. Bill Muncey experienced all manner of misfortune at the first three Diamond Cups with MISS THRIFTWAY, including being rammed from behind by another boat in 1958. But everything came together in 1961 for Muncey and the “Nifty Thrifty” (temporarily renamed MISS CENTURY 21 to publicize the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair). Bill repeated in the winner’s circle in 1962 and ’63 to become the only three-time victor of the Coeur d’Alene race. In the Final Heat of the 1963 Diamond Cup, MISS THRIFTWAY was holding off a dynamic challenge from Mira Slovak in the new MISS EXIDE, which was competing in only its second race. Suddenly, the EXIDE became airborne, dipped a sponson, and crashed. The boat disintegrated right on the start/finish line at the completion of lap-one. Slovak fortunately escaped serious injury, but MISS EXIDE was totaled. Milo and Glen Stoen, the owners of MISS EXIDE, rebounded from their 1963 disaster in championship fashion. They won the next two Diamond Cups with a replacement hull (the former MISS WAHOO), piloted by Bill Brow. The Final Heat of 1964 was a classic. MISS EXIDE was tied on points at the outset with Ron Musson and MISS BARDAHL. It all boiled down to the final 15-mile moment of truth. Brow outran Musson over the finish line by a scant two seconds, 108.783 miles per hour to 108.346. It doesn’t get much closer! The late 1960s were troublesome years for Unlimited racing. Fatal accidents in Detroit, Michigan, Washington, D.C., and Tampa, Florida, shook the sport to its foundation. But the Coeur d’Alene race emerged unscathed. Slovak won all three heats of the 1966 Diamond Cup with Bill Harrah’s TAHOE MISS. And Billy Schumacher captured the 1968 title with MISS BARDAHL in a “grudge race” with Tommy “Tucker” Fults, driver of MY GYPSY. Schumacher accused Fults of cutting him off in a preliminary heat, which the MY GYPSY won. But the officials didn’t see it that way and no foul was called. A race was scheduled for 1969 on Lake Coeur d’Alene. But it ended up being canceled on account of the continued problem of a lack of volunteers. In the years since, there have probably been half a dozen attempts to revive the Coeur d’Alene race. But it never got off the ground. The local residents, in recent years, have protested the return of the Unlimiteds on account of civil disturbances in the distant past. There were several years when things admittedly got out of hand on Saturday night. But these disturbances took place in years when the Diamond Cup was a two-day race. Starting in 1965, it was a one-day race. And there were no disturbances of any kind. The 1966 and ‘68 races were likewise trouble-free. But no one seems to remember this. It is regrettable that people keep blaming the race for something that wasn’t a problem after 1964. Mark your calendars! Upcoming Speedvision broadcast airdates...
Be sure to check local listings for the exact time in your area! Jon Courtright
looks back on the weekend's exhibition run Fred Leland and one of his ex-Pico boats (the blue one
that was in San Diego..), w/the full front wing, was there early Saturday morning. Conditions where
really, really rough and she was a blowing like crazy, but the big blue boat got into the water first and The exhibition made the news on KREM channel 4 (Spokane), and both w/pictures in the Spokane Sportsman Review and local Coeur d' Alene paper. It started the whole controversy again about hydros being back over there…, with the last race they had in 1968 and the over- reactiveness of it all. I think this could happen, everyone I talked to was
in favor, supportive to the idea and would love to have a race.., not one na-sayer! (even in the town of Couer
d'Alene!). After the exhibition, we went back to Coeur d'Alene Resort, where they (the event Later, we conversed with race & festival organizers and talked about a UL/Speedvision package and a Tastin’ n Racin or Chelan type of event. They seem real interested and I think the organization is there. I mentioned that the added fact is the notoriety that Speedvision brings to town for the race. This could tie into their tourism package with the 40 million household connections it has (and growing). But what a beautiful place Lake Couer d’Alene is! It's just majestic and breath taking..., reminds me of a lot of Tahoe. Lots of those mahogany wooden runabouts running around. In fact even the local brewery had a wooden runabout on it’s label! I can’t wait to get back… - Jon (JC) Courtright, UL-21 Photos from the Lake Coeur d'Alene exhibition!
Hydroplanes
roar again on Lake Coeur d'Alene Jerry Hopp
takes on the record run! "Our season did not end at Lake Chelan with the Lights final race. Greg and I put the 468ci Chevy in and went GNH racing, winning four Region 10 races and the Region 10 Hi-points for the second year. Then I headed to Devils Lake in Lincoln City Or. for the Kilo's with two of the crew, Bob Schellhast and Steve Hausske. Greg was at the exhibition in Coeur d Alene with the Unlimited. I ran through the traps with the GNH motor 3 times. One prop too big, one too small but we established the Unlimited Light World Record at an average speed of 133.991MPH and a one way run of 134.593 MPH. Bill Thompson was there to inspect and weigh the boat. I could have done better with the 511ci engine but really propped wrong for that engine. The weather was great, sun, 65 and no wind. Outboards set some records too. The season was good to us. We finished all heats, didn't break any engines or props and finished second in UL high points. Have too many people to thank here, but I would like to thank Freddie's Club, the Rand's family, and Lady Spy.com for their sponsorship. - Jerry Hopp" Unlimited
Lights, once again, well represented in Propeller! The story is titled "Les bateaux
vitesse dans Valleyfield" (don't worry, only the title is in French)
and covers the Lights looking back on the Valleyfield, Detroit and Seattle
races. ULHRA
President Joe Frauenheim shares his thoughts on San
Diego With a three day schedule compressed into two days, the eight light boats with drivers and crews that went to extraordinary means to get there, put on a great show. Four - six boat races and a six boat final had the largest ever Sunday race crowd standing up and screaming. John Lynch "The Voice Of The Lights" did a superb job announcing with the help of Steve Montgomery and Mark Allen. Rick Sandstom and Howard Shaw adjusted the schedule while Ed Nelson kept our paperwork and web notices current. Marie got in on a later flight and handled the Leader Board and heat results distribution. Thanks to everybody working together and adjusting to the changes without complaining, we impressed a lot of people with our professionalism. I guess Jim Kidrick was right to have the race because we have to get up and go on. Also it was important to have Jim Riley at San Diego at all our events even though he is operating at the same "in the red" budget as the teams. It looks like our efforts this year will help us improve our position at the race sites next year. - Joe The
UL fleet wishes UL-17 owner/pilot Rick Bridgeman a speedy recovery Honoring
Coast Cutlery's long sponsorship of the UL-72 team Recently, Coast knives and multi-tools were selected for use by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels Flight Team, the Air Force Thunderbirds and are available at all Army and Air Force Exchanges. Coast has also been selected to produce a special issue military Tanto knife by the Army and Air Force procurement department. Quality since 1919 and a family owned business, the Coast Cutlery Company has been a long supporter of the UL-72 team and the series. As a long standing supporter, they certainly deserve our thanks and recognition. Coast knives were first introduced by Henry W. Brands, Sr. to provide quality knives to the farmers, ranchers and working men of the Pacific Northwest. In those days, the quality of a knife was critical as it was used every day in a variety of jobs. Over the past 70 years, Coast Cutlery has continued to construct every product the old-fashion way, with lots of skilled craftsmanship and quality materials. Hundreds of hand operations are required to forge the raw materials, assemble the pieces and fine-tune the fit and feel of each Coast knife. Constructed with top-quality nickel silver or brass bolsters and linings and rivets are of top-grade brass or stainless steel. Only the finest handle materials -- genuine bone, staghorn, mother-of-pearl, rosewood, buffalo horn and high-tech thermoplastics -- go into each handle. No gimmicks or manufacturing shortcuts go into Coast knives -- just good old-fashioned workmanship and quality materials. Their products are made to work and last. To learn more, visit this Unlimited Light sponsor on the web at
www.coastcutlery.com. For more on the UL-72 Budweiser/Pocket Mechanic, visit the team on the web at
www.impacthydros.com. Exhibition
run set! - John Tietz, UL-19 Spirit of Coeur d' Alene Unlimited
Lights Annual Meeting! - Joe Frauenheim, ULHRA
President Dave Bender looks back on the last few weeks A few thoughts: Two weeks have passed since the attacks on the WTC and Pentagon. After the initial shock has began to settle in I would like to share my thoughts. As a Defense contractor it didn’t take long for the Department of Defense to begin querying us on acceleration of new high tech weapons as well as production of current products – some of our productions lines are now working 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The week after the attacks I received an email from a boy hood friend that I hadn’t heard from in at least 15 years. He saw the Valleyfield race on speed vision and tracked me down. His last name is Witter, yes of the Dean Witter family. It turns out his younger brother, 2 years younger than me, was in the WTC 2, working for Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, when it was struck by the aircraft. Somehow he got out, but he is unable to talk about it. I am sure at some point his family will hear the story. I also tracked down another good friend that was working inside the Pentagon when struck. He was also OK. During the second week after the attacks our Army customer at the U.S. Army Research and Engineering Development Command requested a team and I to come to Newark, NJ. So to Sandi’s dismay I climbed onto a plane and headed for the New York area. When I entered the Sacramento airport it seemed quite empty yet the security was definitely tighter. All checked and carry on bags were inspected, police and bomb dogs were present. When I boarded the plane it was about 50% full and you could see passengers looking at one another, I am sure wondering the motives of each. When I connected onto the Newark flight the plane was only about 25% full, again a quiet concern was evident throughout. The flight attendants and pilots were wearing red white and blue ribbons on their lapels. Signs of patriotism were everywhere, what a good feeling. As we landed into Newark we all looked out the left of the aircraft and notice the red white and blue topped Empire State Building and no WTC twin towers. The next day we went about our business planning new surprises for our friend –bin. That evening we decided to drive into New York City. As we entered the city a truck was pulled over by police and searched, fire stations were covered in flowers. We stopped at the Empire State Building and I called Sandi to let some of my emotions that were building up out. We headed for ground zero. As we approached the odor in the air began to tell the story. We got within 5 blocks and were turned away, that was close enough. You could see the glow of the lights as the rescue workers looked for survivors. The odor in the air could now be best described as burned things. We quietly headed back to the hotel. As we resumed our jobs the next morning there was a renewed vigor for the work ahead, all one US Army employee could say when we talked about the New York skyline was “those bastards”. As I left the Newark airport there also was additional security, armed INS and US Customs agents watching everyone that passed through the inspection station as well as additional I.D. checks, I have never felt safer while traveling. On the return home I stopped at the Dallas Fort Worth airport to connect to my flight to Sacramento, I longed to talked to Pastor Riley. At DFW there was a huge banner that listed the names of the lost American Airlines employees, I am sure the AA family will never forget. On the way into Sacramento I couldn’t help but think how lucky we all are to have great families and friends. The UL family is close, lets keep it that way. Our disappointments of broken connecting rods or spun bearings are miniscule in the grand scheme of things. I wish you all a wonderful off-season, I know I will be busy, and I look forward to a great 2002. Dave Bender Steve
Montgomery's shares his thoughts on the Chelan race "What a beautiful week-end. Congratulations to Mark and Mitch Evans, John Walker, and everyone who got the Chelan event together. Those of you not in the Pacific NW have to picture a town of 3-4000 on the South shore of a very long lake on the Eastern slope of the Cascades. Great restaurants, taverns, etc. Two big hotel complexes...The Caravelle (John's place) and Campbell's....have dozens of lakefront rooms right on the race course. If there hadn't been so many people I wanted to visit in the pit area, I would have just sat on the deck of my room at the Caravelle...or...out by the pool, which is where I was the morning the first time the UL's ran. I wish you could have seen the view I woke up to, with the glassy lake just outside my window. Spectacular. There must have been 8 to 10 classes of inboards and outboard tunnels. John Lynch did his usual fine job of keeping them all straight on the PA system. Temperature in the mid 80's, lots of sunshine, great racing in lots of classes (love those 5 liltres)...it couldn't have been much better. Ian and the Speedvision guys were there, so you'll get a look at the UL portion in a few weeks. Great venue, great community support, this event will grow...and I'll be back. Steve (just a spectator) Montgomery" Speedvision Detroit! Consistent
Season Comes to a Close CHELAN, WA - (September 22, 2001) - The first season of competition can teach a team so much about racing. Finishing in the top five in national points is a good lesson. Wayne S. Howard Jr. (Auburn, WA) piloted the UL-14 Schwing America presents Brundage-Bone Unlimited Light Hydroplane in the season finale this weekend on Lake Chelan WA. The first heat of the day started with the UL-14 Schwing America presents
Brundage-Bone in lane 2. A spectacular start found four boats heading into
the first turn sponson to sponson. Two more laps of deck to deck racing ensued until Vince Xaudaro in the UL-929 began taking on water, bringing out
the red flag and halting the race. Officials called the race and presented Upon pulling the UL-14 hull out of the water, crew chief Jody Patten found the timing of the race stoppage to be a blessing in disguise. Closer examination of the boat revealed disaster for the Chevy 468 big block, a blown head gasket. "Someone was looking out for us on that one," Patten said with obvious disappointment in his voice, "Two more minutes at 7000 rpm and we would have done a lot more irreparable damage." Without a back-up motor, the team was forced to withdrawal from competition. The UL-14 Schwing America presents Brundage-Bone team may be disappointed at how their season ended, but are very pleased with how they ran throughout the season. Consistent is the best description - the team finished 18 out of 18 heats entered - quite commendable for a first year team. The Chelan ThunderFest brought dozens of boat race teams from all over the country to this picturesque community in eastern Washington. The beautiful Caravel Resort on the breathtaking shores of Lake Chelan hosted this event, which finished the national swing for the Unlimited Light Hydroplanes. The 2002 race season kicks-off on Lake Sammamish at Tastin' n Racin' in June. The Unlimited Light Hydroplanes will participate in events across the
country and Canada such as Seattle Seafair, Detroit ThunderFest, Regates de
Valleyfield, and many more. You can keep up to date throughout the off-season by logging onto
www.ulhra.org or www.seanet.com/~mms. Season
finale brings mixed emotions KENT, WA (September 21, 2001) - Heading into the weekend, the UL-14 Schwing America presents Brundage-Bone Unlimited Light Hydroplane race team reaches deep to find the strength to forge ahead with their responsibility of finishing the 2001 race season. UL-14 driver Wayne S. Howard Jr. (Auburn WA) is feeling a variety of emotions. Weighing heavy on his mind are the thousands of families devastated by last week's horrific tragedies in New York, Washington DC and Pennsylvania. "President Bush told us all to get on with life and try to return to normal." Howard said with much emotion, "it's easier said than done, but we are all going to do our part". The UL-14 Schwing America presents Brundage-Bone Unlimited Light Hydroplane is ready to race on the crystal clear waters of Lake Chelan for the final race of the year. "We want to end the 2001season with a positive feeling", comments Crew Chief Jody Patten, "To finish on a high note is so important to our overall mission. It's vital for all of us to move ahead and get on with life." Participants will pause for a moment of silence and prayer during opening ceremonies at this weekend's event. Our hearts are heavy during this time of tragedy, God bless America. The Unlimited Light Hydroplane Racing Association 2002 season will kick off in the spring with returns to Seattle
Seafair, Detroit Thunderfest, Regates de Valleyfield and many more. Follow us in the off-season at
www.seanet.com/~mms or www.ulhra.org. Thoughts
on the 2001 Unlimited Lights final in San Diego... The race was great, but it was about more than just close competition on the water. The tragic loss of George Stratton Sunday morning last year weighed heavy on everyone's mind this weekend. Randy had desperately wanted to win the 2000 final for George, but missed the opportunity due to a penalty. That would not be the case this year. What followed during the award ceremony was one of the most moving moments of the weekend. As Randy accepted the first place plaque, he called out to George's son Chris who slowly took the stage. Randy briefly explained how much George had meant to him and handed the award to Chris while choking back tears stating "Chris, this one's for your pappa." As we look back on the race, we offer thanks to all the Unlimited Light teams for making the trip to San Diego and offer a special congratulations to the UL-110 Miss CompAir. Randy Hass, Tracy Haas, Carl Haas, Mike Osier and the entire team put a lot of hard work into this weekend's victory and it showed. - Webmaster, Chuck Moore The boat without a
team... Their local fans in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho loyally follow the team on the web and we wanted to take a moment and give the crew and driver Wally Johnson a nod for their hard work. The team's boat was with us and the team was with us in "spirit".
Congratulations
to Phil Bononcini and the The
team locked up the 2001 Championship Looking
for our archived Bayfair coverage? San Diego Bayfair
To Honor National Day Of Mourning Jim Kidrick further commented, “One of the great traditions of unifying as a community and as a country, has been to gather for celebration. For over 30 years I have coordinated air shows, boat and auto races, festivals and other community events. I know the value of coming together in this way. Accordingly, we believe it is essential to reunite with our friends we see each year at this traditional event. Our team of over 1,200 Southern California volunteers who support Bayfair’s charity, the Mission Bay Endowment Fund, overwhelmingly support continuation of this festival. We will use this weekend to reinforce the spirit of America and to simply be together. We invite the San Diego and Southern California community to join us at Bayfair, for a very special weekend of family entertainment and community unity.” In addition to the racing, other entertainment during the race weekend will include the U.S. Marine Corps Show Band on Friday night, on Saturday a daylong music and food festival – “The Fiesta Island Thunder Jam”, and Saturday night a Fireworks Extravaganza, also from Fiesta Island. For Race Information/Tickets call (619) 225-9160 – or for tickets call Ticketmaster. For RV reservations call the Race Office or Log on to
www.bayfair.com. A
Thunder Valley Racing update! Since Seafair, Thunder Valley has stepped up the plate and is building two new blown motors for the balance of the season. "Everyone in the UL organization has worked so hard this that we felt we had to build new bullets to finish out the season", said Thunder Valley president, Jon (J.C.) Courtright. The 21 motor was finished (and tested) Sunday night. The 40 motor is together and will be lit off tonight (Monday). Both boats will leave Auburn Tuesday morning. Team member Kelly Stocklin will drive the UL-40 in San Diego and Chelan. Kelly has been racing Pro Stock runabouts for over 25 years. In 1997, Kelly broke a 40 year old 5 mile world record when he took his Star Fire runabout, "Rocket" on a run at Lawrence Lake at 102.969 m.p.h. Nick Badolato, UL's year 2000 Rookie of the Year, will continue the driving duties of the UL-21. Thunder Valley would like to thank their sponsors for San Diego, Red Dot, Bardahl, NT Group, Issaquah Signs and Tuff Boat.Com. Thanks Charles, Silver
Dollar Casino joins the UL-38 team! In a joint statement by Dave Bender and Al LaPointe -" We are extremely
proud and excited to have the Silver Dollar Casino join our team and share
in the excitement of Unlimited Light Hydroplane racing, we are looking forward to a long and winning relationship" On the way to San Diego the Budweiser/Pocket
Mechanic makes a display stop... Team
Chapman joins the UL-929 team! The skid fin has been moved in from the outside of the sponson to the normal where you would normally expect to see it, behind the sponson. This should allow the boat to do straight now. At Seafair, I had an extremely difficult time getting the boat to straighten out coming out of the corner. We hope all goes well and are looking forward to being even more competetive than ever. If all goes well with the steering, we should be able to use some more engine RPMS. I would like to thank Scott and Margie Chapman of "Team Chapman"
www.teamchapman.net, for the support of our race team and sport. The
Chapmans' are long-time real-estate professionals from Lake Havasu City, AZ, who specialize in both the selling of your current residence, or the
purchase of your dream home. An
update from the UL-14 team! Dear readers of the ULHRA
site As we have lost lives, we are in danger of losing some of our American freedoms, due to this terrorist activity. I pray for the safety of those appointed by the President to carry out justice and return peace to our Country. God Bless Us--every one. Patti Darling San Diego Bayfair's World Series of Powerboat Racing on Mission Bay
Will Be Held As Planned San Diego, CA - "We feel it is absolutely critical to continue with Bayfair, an Event which is imbedded in the fabric of our community, and represents the kind of annual tradition we hold sacred." says Bayfair President Jim Kidrick. "It will be good for all people to gather and spend time together, during this moment of great challenge......to see each other, talk and remind ourselves we live in a great, free country. But, most of all, we will share our resolve for the future - and that the cowards, which have attacked our democracy, are not safe, and will never be safe. Our great country will persevere and survive, and we will unite and become stronger than ever before." Boat racing classes include Unlimited Hydroplanes, Unlimited Lights, the Formula One P.R.O.P Tour, Super Stocks, the National Jet Boat Association Drag Boats…And, for the first time - Offshore Powerboats of The Pacific Offshore Racing Association will compete on Mission Bay - As San Diego Bayfair is added to their 2001 Official Racing Schedule. Other entertainment during the race weekend will include the U.S. Marine Corps Show Band on Friday night, on Saturday a daylong music and food festival - "The Fiesta Island Thunder Jam", and Saturday night a Fireworks Extravaganza, also from Fiesta Island. All part of San Diego Bayfair's Festival of Racing and much, much more General Motors Divisions, Pontiac and GMC have rejoined the Bayfair team for 2001, as a major Associate Sponsor. For Race Information/Tickets call (619) 225-9160 - or for tickets call Ticketmaster. For RV reservations call the Race Office or Log on to
www.bayfair.com. We
have the latest Lights schedule for San Diego's Bayfair! Saturday: Sunday: Want
to catch the Lights on Speedvision? Here are the latest dates... Detroit: All times are Pacific Time. For the exact broadcast time in your area, check your local listings. A
quick notice from the San Diego race committee... Sponsor
announced for Lake Chelan race! Click here for updates from August, 2001.
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