News from March, 2003! Last call to make the
pages of this year's Skid Fin! Thanks, APBA's Propeller Magazine
covers the Lights! The UL-15 Hopp Racing Team
is getting ready for 2003... Like many of you, we here at ulhra.org
can't wait to see the Lights hit the water! Did you know that in just 75
days, the Lights will be arriving in the pits and preparing for the season's
first race, Tasin' n Racin' in Issaquah, Washington. In just 46 days, the
Lights will take to the water of Tri-Cities, Washington for a
bit of spring testing! Click
here to preview the full 2003 ULHRA Schedule and be sure to make your plans
to join us today! UL-58 display
photos! (Gallery 2 of 2) "We displayed Union Dooz at the Thunderfest fund-raising event on Friday night, March 7, at the Roostertail. The Rooster Tail did a wonderful job with the food and drinks, and the band, The Sun Messengers, was excellent. Michael Schoenith posed for some pictures with Union Dooz and Ping and I. He was an excellent host. A good time was had by all, and I can only hope that the event helped the Thunderfest Committee with their financial problems to some extent. They seem confident that there will be a race this year. There was a silent auction there, in which they had many pictures of Unlimiteds for auction, and other memorabilia type items such as autographed hats and whatnot. Also they were offering to have your picture taken with the Gold Cup for a fee of $25.00. Have a good Spring. For all of us in Michigan, it can't get here soon enough." - Dawn Barnes, Team Manager Union Dooz UL-58
A closer look at the
ULHRA's new marketing representative... Premiere Productions LLC has been selling sponsorships, producing and managing special events such as the Washington State Golf Expo, and working in the marketing realm for the past 9 years. Premiere has placed sponsors in events throughout the U.S. Premiere's principal, Gary Adams, has owned the broadcast rights to the Seattle Thunderbirds (Hockey) Washington State High School basketball tournaments, Tacoma Stars (Indoor Soccer) and the radio rights to the National Hot Rod Association (producing the first ever radio network with John Lynch as the "Voice" of the broadcasts). Premiere utilizes contract resources as needed in the marketing of events and production of special events. Premiere Productions LLC also managed the Union Station in Seattle, managing and producing over 100 events per year. To take advantage of the many and varied opportunities to promote your business with the Unlimited Light Hydroplane Racing Association, contact Gary Adams at
premiere11@hotmail.com. Ping Conflitti joins the
Board of Directors of the ULHRA New Appointment to the
Administration Gary Adams of Premiere Productions Inc., a Seattle area marketing firm, has been named Marketing Representative for the Unlimited Light Hydroplane Racing Association. Adams' addition to the administration formalizes an agreement in principle that was reached in late 2002. Adams succeeds Bo Darling in the lead marketing position for the series. Darling remains active with the association but as a retired business executive asked to be relieved of the primary marketing duties that he assumed when the ULHRA was formed in the fall of year 2000. His successes, including attracting sponsorships and new race site agreements, are numerous. VP Malara said the appointment of Adams and his company is "another positive step in growing the ULHRA. It provides the association with a professional marketing services company to build upon what's been developed over the past two years". The series has advanced steadily. There were 7 races and 14 race teams competing in 2001, and those figures grew to 8 races and 19 teams in 2002. New teams announced are expected to again increase the number of competitors in ULHRA competition. Plus the addition of Port Angeles WA provides a new race venue that extends the season into the month of October. Malara added that Adams and his company will focus on developing new ULHRA series sponsorships, but can also assist race sites and race teams in developing marketing strategies. UL-58 display
photos! (Gallery 1 of 2) Thanks to the dedication and hard work of Dawn from the UL-58 team we are pleased to present the first of two galleries featuring the UL-58. This gallery takes a look at the UL-58's appearance at the Autorama Show.
Click here to jump to gallery 2! Join us for a day of
testing in Tri-Cities! This test session will be open to all Unlimited Light Teams as well as any limited teams who wish to
attend. A crane and rescue team will be on site for the event. Local media should be on hand covering the event and we invite friends and fans of the series to join us. This event is a nice kick-off to the 2003 season and
it is our hope that it will become a regular feature of the ULHRA schedule. Home away from home...
Making teams comfortable on the road! You've read his
columns... Big things are taking
place at Detroit's Roostertail Restaurant! Dawn Barnes of the UL-58 team had this to say about the display... "This is a chance to get Union Dooz out there and try to help Thunderfest. We will proudly display the ULHRA name on the boat and I will be sure to take pictures and send some for the site!" The fundraising dinner, which will take place at
7:00 PM, will include interaction with several
boat racing celebrities! The cost is $100 and it is a black tie optional
event. Call (313) 822-1234 for more information. Thunder Valley Racing website unveils an outstanding mix of Seafair photos!
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