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Photos Julie Sparrowgrove
River City Racin' Just Did It
Well the Mighty Mo (Missouri
River) tried her best to dissuade us—but we
showed her!! Two absolutely gorgeous days, boats
from several states,
 crowds
from many miles away, South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard, and
the best fans ever. The River was high, but
completely closed off for our event and
local crews were constantly on the lookout for
debris. The Site was nearly perfect:
a lovely Park, complete with big trees, bouncy
things for kids, a beer garden, RV
spaces, cabins and guest facilities. There were 2
full sets of Fire and Ambulance
teams, with Police and Sheriff(s) ever present.
Spectators were treated to up close
racing plus photo-op periods during “Open Pits”
when they got to meet the drivers
and ask questions of the crews. (Driver Kevin
Eacret put over 200 children in his
UL 11 cockpit).
Jack
Devlin gave the Governor a special treat by taking him for a couple of
laps
in his Vintage
Flatbottom CJ 23. Speeding around the course at 80mph, wife Linda
Daugaard and the crowd saw the Governor’s huge smile and non-stop
waving.
Promptly after pulling up to the dock, Jeff Bernard retrieved the
driving suit he had
loaned him and got right in the S1, Liquid Lizard for the next Heat.
Challenging Jeff
for
the lead all the way, was the highly competitive Inboard Chairman, Dutch
Squires
in his
“Megabucks”. On lap two, as they headed in to Turn Two, Dutch was just
ahead when he hooked
and Jeff was unable to avoid a collision. Rescue teams
reached them in seconds and,
after medical evaluation, both returned to the Pits and
dry clothes. Thanks to both of the 1 Litre and 2.5
Stock teams for a great show and
competitive racing heats that added
to the show.
People Notes: ULHRA’s Pat McQuade, again, showed his worth—not only as a
First Class Rescue
Director, but also in setting up the course and managing boat
displays all over town (he
never slept!) Shane Pratt (E 77), accepted the annual
“Best Rigger” crane award. His
“Family Affair” crew was joined by family members
from Ohio—all in those snappy
uniforms. Chris Grant/Woodshed Embroidery/UL 3:
his dimples and crowd
interaction were a big hit during “Open Pits”. Phil and Bianca
Bononcini returned to Seattle for a family illness, so Nick Bononcini
became Team
Manager of
TWO 1 litres. Kudos to both Dutch Squires and Kathleen Maurer for
stepping up to drive Y 8.
The choice of the American Creek Campground for
the 2011 Chamberlain-Oacoma
Race, proved to be an excellent decision. Ingress
and egress were unhampered,
and local assistance was SO available, i.e. the
need for a machinist on at least two
occasions, plus several other
needs for the teams. There is a General Store across
the Highway, close proximity to town, with very
good choices of lodging, dining and
other services. Pepsi, Inc. was the Title Sponsor,
with Complimenting Sponsorships
from AmericInn, Howard Johnson and Super 8 along
with other local business
sponsors. Team Sponsors included Charley’s
Restaurant and the Anchor Grill.
Hearty congratulations. Against all odds (constant
and overblown news reports
of flooding, incorrect and unfounded river
facts(?) and rumors flying), President
Tom Davis and the amazing River City Racin’ team
working tirelessly,
JUST DID IT!!!!!
By: Patti Darling
| Pepsi
Racing Cup |
| Chamberlain, SD |
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UL
TOTAL POINTS AND STANDINGS |
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Saturday |
Sunday |
Total |
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Boat # |
Driver |
Team |
Points |
Points |
Points |
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UL 1 |
Paul
Becker |
Sammamish
Mortgage/Western University School of Engineering |
700 |
400 |
1100 |
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UL 11 |
Kevin
Eacret |
Power
Punch Racing/94 Five Roxy/K&N Engineering |
700 |
300 |
1000 |
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UL 3 |
Chris
Grant |
Wired
Energy Drink / Woodshed Embroidery |
169 |
374 |
563 |
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UL 72 |
Kayleigh
Perkins |
Foster
Care |
225 |
300 |
525 |
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UL 929 |
Vince
Xaudaro |
Miss
Hyundai Assurance |
0 |
400 |
400 |
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LTL
POINTS AND STANDINGS |
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5
Litre |
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E 77 |
Shane
Pratt |
Family
Affair |
400 |
400 |
800 |
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2.5
Stock |
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S 3 |
Dutch Squires |
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800 |
0 |
800 |
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S 12 |
Jeff Bernard |
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600 |
0 |
600 |
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S 516 |
Dale Hernandez Jr |
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225 |
0 |
225 |
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S 16 |
Jeff Maurer |
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0 |
0 |
0 |
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1 Litre |
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Y 6 |
Jeff
Bernard |
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800 |
300 |
1100 |
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Y 52 |
Sean
Bowsher |
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525 |
225 |
750 |
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Y 1 |
Dan
Kanfoosh |
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169 |
499 |
568 |
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Y 8 |
Dutch
Squires |
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525 |
0 |
525 |
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Y 16 |
Kathleen
Maurer |
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0 |
0 |
0 |
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Vintage |
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SS 516 |
Dale
Hernandez Jr |
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400 |
400 |
800 |
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CJ 23 |
Jack Devlin |
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300 |
300 |
600 |
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| Heat 1 |
Saturday |
Unlimited
Lights |
Points |
| UL 11 |
Kevin Eacret |
Power Punch
Racing/94 Five Roxy/K&N Engineering |
400 |
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UL 1 |
Paul Becker |
Sammamish
Mortgage/Western University School of Engineering |
300 |
| UL 3 |
Chris Grant |
Wired Energy
Drink / Woodshed Embroidery |
225 |
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LIGHTER
THAN LIGHTS |
Points |
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5 Litre |
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| E 77 |
Shane Pratt |
Family Affair |
400 |
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1 Litre |
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| Y 6 |
Jeff Bernard |
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400 |
| Y 52 |
Sean Bowsher |
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300 |
| Y 8 |
Dutch Squires |
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225 |
| Y 1 |
Dan Kanfoosh |
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DNS |
| Y 16 |
Kathleen Maurer |
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DNS |
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2.5 Stock |
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S 3 |
Dutch Squires |
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DNS |
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S 12 |
Jeff Bernard |
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DNS |
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S 16 |
Jeff Maurer |
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DNS |
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S 516 |
Dale Hernandez Jr |
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DNS |
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Vintage |
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| SS 516 |
Dale Hernandez Jr |
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400 |
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CJ 23 |
Jack Devlin |
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300 |
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Heat 2 |
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Unlimited Lights |
Points |
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UL 1 |
Paul Becker |
Sammamish
Mortgage/Western University School of Engineering |
400 |
| UL 11 |
Kevin Eacret |
Power Punch
Racing/94 Five Roxy/K&N Engineering |
300 |
| UL 72 |
Kayleigh Perkins |
Foster Care |
225 |
| UL 929 |
Vince Xaudaro |
Miss Hyundai
Assurance |
DNS |
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LIGHTER THAN LIGHTS |
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1
Litre |
Points |
| Y 6 |
Jeff Bernard |
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400 |
| Y 8 |
Dutch Squires |
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300 |
| Y 52 |
Sean Bowsher |
|
225 |
| Y 1 |
Dan Kanfoosh |
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169 |
| Y 16 |
Kathleen Maurer |
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DNS |
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2.5 Stock |
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S 3 |
Dutch Squires |
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400 |
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S 12 |
Jeff Bernard |
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300 |
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S 16 |
Jeff Maurer |
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DNS |
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S 516 |
Dale Hernandez Jr |
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DNS |
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Heat 3 |
Sunday |
Unlimited
Lights |
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| UL 929 |
Vince Xaudaro |
Miss Hyundai Assurance |
400 |
| UL 72 |
Kayleigh Perkins |
Foster Care |
300 |
| E 77 |
Shane Pratt |
Family Affair |
225 |
| UL 3 |
Chris Grant |
Wired Energy Drink / Woodshed
Embroidery |
169 |
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5
Litre |
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| E 77 |
Shane Pratt |
Family Affair |
400 |
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1 Litre |
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| Y 1 |
Dan Kanfoosh |
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400 |
| Y 6 |
Jeff Bernard |
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300 |
| Y 52 |
Sean Bowsher |
|
225 |
| Y 8 |
Dutch Squires |
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DNS |
| Y 16 |
Kathleen Maurer |
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DNS |
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2.5 Stock |
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S 3 |
Dutch Squires |
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DNF |
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S 12 |
Jeff Bernard |
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DNF |
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S 516 |
Dale Hernandez Jr |
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DNF |
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Vintage |
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| SS 516 |
Dale Hernandez Jr |
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400 |
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CJ 23 |
Jack Devlin |
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300 |
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Final |
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Unlimited Lights |
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UL 1 |
Paul Becker |
Sammamish
Mortgage/Western University School of Engineering |
400 |
| UL 11 |
Kevin Eacret |
Power Punch
Racing/94 Five Roxy/K&N Engineering |
300 |
| UL 3 |
Chris Grant |
Wired Energy
Drink / Woodshed Embroidery |
225 |
| UL 929 |
Vince Xaudaro |
Miss Hyundai
Assurance |
DNS |
| UL 72 |
Kayleigh Perkins |
Foster Care |
DNF |
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The
Governor is coming, The Governor is coming!!!
By Patti Darling
Dennis Daugaard, newly elected Governor of the State of South Dakota,
has changed his schedule in order to greet ULHRA and APBA teams at the
Opening Ceremonies on Sunday. And what a ride....from a one-room
school house, to the University of South Dakota
and Northwestern Law School--working to pay his way--as a dishwasher,
sandblaster, welder,bus driver and Security guard.
Professionally Governor Daugaard has been a
Banker, Executive Director of the Children's Home Society of South
Dakota, served 3 terms as a State Legislator, . and 2 terms as lt.
Governor before the 2010 election. Personally: With wife Linda (a former
teacher and librarian), he has 3 children--making this the fourth
generation on the Danish family farm.
It is the shared honor of River City Racin' and
the ULHRA to welcome this State's Leader.
Portion of Chamberlain Race Gate to Aid Victims
from Tom Davis, President of River City Racin’ Inc. in
Chamberlain
First of all, I would like to express our sympathy to those people along
the Missouri River who are being affected by this year’s flooding, and
to say thank you to all of the countless volunteers who have come
together to help with the flood relief efforts.
The amount of work that has been completed is nothing short of amazing
and truly shows the spirit of the people of our great state.
With all the news coverage on the flood affected areas, it is easy for
people to forget there are areas of the Missouri River that are usable.
It is the narrow, river-like sections immediately downstream from the
dams’ high releases that are flooding.
 The
vast, wide-open areas of the lakes are at their seasonal high water
levels but flowing safely. Boat ramps are still open, people can still
get on the water and the fish are still biting.
 River
City Racin’s Hydroplane Boat Races are still going on as scheduled on
June 18-19 in Chamberlain. This event showcases several different
classes of boats racing on the Missouri River going at speeds in excess
of 100 mph.
 Professional racers from all across the United States will be here for
your enjoyment, as well as other entertainers and an outdoor concert.
In an effort to do our small part to help the flood victims, a portion
of the proceeds generated at River City Racin’ will go toward flood
victims’ relief in South Dakota.
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