Gold Cup Weekend - Offshore's

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A few more shots of the races at the Gold Cup in Detroit

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Found some more.....

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And still looking.....

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Here is some azzhole who got everyone wet at the end.......








Damn kids now-a-days, anyway.......



If you see them, they look a lot like this......

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Final results?
Steve

You should have been there Steve and then you'd know......


1st Place in SVL, Randy "Mad Dog".....

He finally put it to the girls.......





This is Randy "assisting" holding the Gar Wood trophy he won as the Offshore winner.



Here is a little history from 2007 when the trophy was returned to the Gold Cup event.

Congrats Randy. Borrowing all kinds of stuff when you broke really paid off.

And thanks to all who helped him. What a great bunch of sportmen, sportwomen, and competitors.....

June 28, 2007
Detroit Legend Returns As Gar Wood Trophy Makes Historic Comeback
Trophy Honors Winner of Offshore Series Race During 'Chrysler Jeep Superstores APBA Gold Cup' Race Weekend

DETROIT -- A Detroit legend is making a triumphant return this year as the Gar Wood Trophy is reintroduced as the top prize for the winning boat of the Offshore series during the "Chrysler Jeep Superstores APBA Gold Cup" race weekend, July 13-15 on the Detroit River.

The trophy was given to the winner of the Unlimited Race held in Detroit during the 1970s, but was retired in 1977. The trophy is named after the legendary boat racer and native Detroiter, Gar Wood. It is making its return as eight Offshore Pro Series powerboats race as part of the Detroit events for the first time in more than two decades.

"The Offshore boats will be the biggest boats to race on the Detroit River since the days of Gar Wood," said DRRA President Tom Bertolini. "And they'll be racing on the same Detroit River that Gar Wood made famous. That's why we thought bringing back the Gar Wood trophy to honor the addition of the Offshore Pro Series to the race made all the sense in the world."

The trophy will make its first public appearance since the late 1970s at the 2007 Gold Cup Media Luncheon at Sindbad's restaurant in Detroit.

Garfield Arthur Wood, or Gar Wood, was Unlimited hydroplane racing's first true superstar. Wood won the APBA Gold Cup four times as an owner between 1917 and 1933 and five times as a driver, and also garnered the Harmsworth International Trophy eight times as a driver and nine times as an owner.

He was the first man to go more than 100 miles an hour in a boat. Wood was hailed as a national hero. In his time, his name was as well known as Ty Cobb's.

The Gar Wood Trophy, adorned with the Spirit of Detroit emblem, carries Wood's image in raised silver relief affixed to the top of the trophy. "We're excited to be able to restore the Gar Wood Trophy to its rightful place of honor in the same city where Gar Wood revolutionized the sport," Bertolini said. "If Gar Wood were racing today, he would be racing an Offshore boat. We will be offering the trophy that carries his name, and the memory of his incredible achievements, to individuals that are carrying on in his tradition- it's a significant event."

Offshore boats raced as part of the Gold Cup race from 1979-1983 with winners including Joel Halpern, Betty Cook and Al Copeland running on a course from the Ambassador Bridge out into Lake St. Clair and back to downtown.

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2nd place, The Dunbar's, Mark and Jenni....

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3rd Place, #21 Pirate Racing from Tennessee.......


A really fast Father and Son team who I am looking forward to seeing more of in St Clair.......

("Dad" is behind the trophy)

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And 4th place belonged to Mike "Doc" and Madison "Maddie".


(Hope I got the spelling correct)


An interesting story. Mike built the boat to participate in races with both of his children. This was Maddie's first race. She is 17 and got to go play with the other "Girls and Boys". I got to spend a little time with them at the "Traditional" wine tasting Saturday late night.

I remember Doc saying on the podium his wife told him if he didn't bring her home safe, don't come home..... Now that's a bit like my Mom used to say to me about my sisters......


Congrats...

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The other teams;

Lance and Shelly spun out in the final on the north turn and hurt the drive....

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Time Bandit, from Deadliest Catch, blew a motor....






They were kind enough to loan their drive to Randy in Typhoon when he blew his drive so he could race on Sunday.....



I believe Doc also loaned Randy a prop......

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That is by far the best race reporting I have seen in a long time. THANK YOU!!

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And our very own JimBob and George, well...........





They decided to run both semi finals of 5 laps each, then run the final......




It didn't work out the best. They finished 4 laps short in the final heat with a broken drive........




Luckily, there was an old Lobster boat in the area, (Spying on the Crabbers from Time Bandit is my guess) It was kind enough to give them a tow home......

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Ratickle,

The owner's name is Bruce and a friend of mine...

He did an excellent job retoring that vessle and had to overcome some major engine issues...

I will call him up and get you the info. you seek...

Divenstar

I think everyone should guess.......

It was an excellent looking boat.....

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

Fine reporting Paul..

A few too many of us under tow though

Travis and I both got towed in by the same boat.. He told me at the signing before the race his spirit was in our boat...Thanks Travis..

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Time Bandit, from Deadliest Catch, blew a motor....






They were kind enough to loan their drive to Randy in Typhoon when he blew his drive so he could race on Sunday.....



I believe Doc also loaned Randy a prop......

Randy also borrowed a battery from Simmons.

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Thanks for all the great shots. They asked us to do a fly buy for the crowd, they just didn't know who they were dealing with.

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Thanks for all the great shots. They asked us to do a fly buy for the crowd, they just didn't know who they were dealing with.

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[Taboo]

I bet they ask you again next year. Hope to see ya soon

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I bet they ask you again next year. Hope to see ya soon

And you too...


Sweet boat, looking forward to the next time we see you....


Everything okay with the boat?????



On the stand......

[Bobcat]

Only a true professional can pick his nose with gloves on!