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CHRYSLER JEEP DETROIT APBA GOLD CUP July 12-15, 2001
*** THE OH BOY! OBERTO [AKA MISS MADISON] REPEATS 30 YEARS LATER
Thirty years after the Miss Madison win at the hometown event,
they've done it again! Congratulations to Steve David, the
team, everyone in Madison, and their sponsor Oh Boy! Oberto.
Terry Troxell (Znetix II), Mark Weber (Miss Emcor) and Dave
Villwock (Miss Bud) all jumped the gun, removing themselves from
contention. Greg Hopp (Znetix I) was second and Jimmy King
(Llumar Window Film) was third followed by Terry, Mark and Dave.
Visit http://www.hydroprop.com/hydros for photos and more info.
The excitement of the crowd was evident on the WORX radio /
Internet broadcast, and we expect the teams will bring that
excitement with them to Detroit!
*** DETROIT NEWS - GOLD CUP FAMILY TRADITION
The Detroit News has a good article about the family tradition
of Gold Cup racing in Detroit:
*** JERRY BELL HAS A NEW SPONSOR!
After the fire a couple weeks ago, it looked like Jerry Bell
would have to wait another year to fulfill his dream of racing
on the Detroit River.
Now we hear that Comcast Cable has stepped forward to help Jerry
get into the event this year. We understand he's picking up a
replacement hull this weekend, giving him just a few days to get
it ready for racing.
Good luck Jerry!
*** A NOTE ABOUT OUR DEDICATED SPONSORS
In a recent issue we mentioned some new sponsors, BankOne,
Andiamo, Kowalski, and Crystal Gardens. Sunoco and Metro Cars
have also joined us.
We especially want to say thank you to our returning sponsors:
And thanks to our media partners as well:
*** UNLIMITED HYDROPLANE HALL OF FAME INDUCTION - THIS THURSDAY
Unlimited Hydroplane Hall of Fame to Induct Seven, Recognize Three
When the first day of qualifying for the Chrysler Jeep APBA Gold
Cup finishes on Thursday, July 12th, the evening will belong to
another group of hydroplane greats when the Unlimited Hydroplane
Hall of Fame inducts six new members into it's illustrious club.
The Pioneers of Powerboating, Unlimited's Detroit and the Spirit
of Detroit Thunderfest also will recognize three men
instrumental to the sport. All the activities will take place
starting at 6 p.m. at The Roostertail.
Horace E. Dodge, Jr., Herbert A. Mendelson, Jack Schafer, and
Russell, Roy, Walter and Ernie Dossin will join the elite of the
sport for their contributions.
Dodge: AUTO MAGNATE HORACE E. DODGE, JR., WAS A DETROIT MAINSTAY
WITH A CAREER THAT SPANNED FROM 1921 THROUGH THE 1950S;
Mendelson: ONE OF THE MOST ACTIVE GOLD CUP OWNERS WITH A 10-YEAR
CAREER SPANNING THE PRE & POST WAR PERIOD.
Dossin Family: ENTERED GOLD CUP RACING IN 1946 WITH BILL STROH
DRIVING THE 'PEPSI COLA III.' WITH A GOLD CUP, MULTIPLE
TROPHIES AND THREE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS. THE DOSSIN FAMILY WAS
THE MOST CONSISTENTLY COMPETITIVE DETROIT TEAM IN THE POST-WWII
ERA. THE MISS PEPSI IS STILL ON DISPLAY AT THE DOSSIN GREAT
LAKES MUSEUM, THE MUSEUM, OF COURSE NAMED AFTER THE DOSSIN'S.
Also being recognized for their support of the sport will be Art
Asbury, former driver of the Miss SuperTest and still a major
supporter of the APBA Vintage Boats; Jack Love, for more than 20
years he was the driving force behind the Spirit of Detroit and
Robert Schroeder, who was not only a driver but also an owner
and now, has restored many of the famous Gar Wood racing boats.
Tickets for the event are $25 each and can be purchased by
contacting Kathy Schuler (734) 434-6800 or (810) 790-6144 or
by e-mail: kshuler@peoplepc.com.
*** SEE YOU IN DETROIT!
- Brian Reed (Volunteer WebMaster)
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All contents Copyright © 2001 Spirit of Detroit THUNDERFEST, except where noted.
Written by Brian Reed.
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