CHRYSLER JEEP DETROIT APBA GOLD CUP July 9-12, 1998 Sunday July 12th IT'S A WRAP! The 1998 Gold Cup winner is Dave Villwock in the Miss Budweiser. Congrats to a team that really has it together. This edition of the Thunder News is my asap report of the Unlimited results... tomorrow I'll report the final results for all classes and include some of Villwock's media interview comments. UNLIMITED HYDROPLANES *FINAL* 3:40 P.M. * U1 MISS BUDWEISER Dave Villwock 140.704 * U2 MISS CHRYSLER JEEP Steve David 134.973 * U8 LLUMAR WINDOW FILM Nate Brown 122.750 * U14 NORTHWEST UNLIMITED Ken Muscatel 121.346 * U9 CARPENTER COMMUNICATIONS Mike Weber 120.106 * U100 PICO AMERICAN DREAM Mark Evans DNS UNLIMITED HYDROPLANES HEAT 3A 12:00 P.M. * U1 MISS BUDWEISER Dave Villwock 143.853 * U8 LLUMAR WINDOW FILM Nate Brown 128.425 * U9 CARPENTER COMUNICATIONS Mike Weber 114.265 * U99 MISS BELL FORKLIFT Rick Christensen 110.283 * U100 PICO American Dream '96 N. Mark Evans 104.915 UNLIMITED HYDROPLANES HEAT 3B 12:20 P.M. * U2 MISS CHRYSLER JEEP Steve David 141.243 * U14 NORTHWEST UNLIMITED Ken Muscatel 131.514 * U3 MASTER TIRE Mark Weber 115.893 * U20 APPIAN JERONIMO Mitch Evans 130.089 * U101 PICO American Dream '98 Mark Tate 125.028 UNLIMITED HYDROPLANES HEAT 4A 1:20 P.M. * U1 MISS BUDWEISER Dave Villwock 141.243 * U2 MISS CHRYSLER JEEP Steve David 139.018 UNLIMITED HYDROPLANES HEAT 4B 1:40 P.M. * U8 LLUMAR WINDOW FILM Nate Brown 135.416 * U9 CARPENTER COMUNICATIONS Mike Weber 133.622 * U100 PICO American Dream '96 N. Mark Evans 132.869 * U99 MISS BELL FORKLIFT Rick Christensen 110.092 * U101 PICO American Dream '98 Mark Tate DNS One notable moment today was when Mark Tate had the closest call (no double entendre was originally intended) with the Waterworks seawall that I have EVER known of. I thought an incident 2 years ago was close but it pales in comparison. For those unfamiliar with 'the point', it's a concrete wall on the outside of the exit of the Roostertail turn - the tightest turn on the UHRA circuit. There is a bouy 10 feet off the point and Tate came out of the turn with the bouy on his LEFT sponson! Most people couldn't believe the boat came out without a scratch. No-one will ever come closer without consequences. Anyone have a photo for us to post? (credit & copyright will be acknowledged!) Also important is a half-note about Steve Weber. During a race today in the UL Pegasus / Bad Frog he was injured to some degree in an incident that was not apparent to observers. News was not available even hours later, but I overheard that it may have had to do with water in the cockpit. I assume ULs have a bottom hatch and perhaps it blew open... if you know more, please tell me so everyone can know. - Brian Reed (Volunteer WebMaster: www.thunderfest.com)

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