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  1. Thread: Gene East

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    Gene East

    As most of you know, Gene lost his lovely wife Norma. He has been experiencing problems with his computer and cannot go online to thank everyone. He wants everyone to know he is okay and thankful for...
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    Funeral service for Mr. James "Jimmy" Aderholdt,...

    Funeral service for Mr. James "Jimmy" Aderholdt, 77, will be 2 p.m., Saturday April 22, 2017, at K.L. Brown Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Owens officiating. Entombment will follow at Jacksonville...
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    Jimmy Aderholdt

    I am very sorry to pass bad news to our racing community. Jimmy Aderholdt passed away this afternoon. Deepest sympathy to the Aderholdt family. I cannot find the words to express how much we will...
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    Trivia game was the big hit last time Dale!...

    Trivia game was the big hit last time Dale! Please do it again. Hey Craig, how about some drugs for the flight? Since I have been called out, I am calling someone else and that is you Original Looper...
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    Hey Ron, I am so happy to hear you are well and...

    Hey Ron, I am so happy to hear you are well and married. I am both humbled and flattered to be an Honorary Texan. Racing there was the best when Baldy was managing the races. Have so many great...
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    Hey Red Man. Great to see you on here. Are you...

    Hey Red Man. Great to see you on here. Are you still chewing?
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    Howard is Mr. Depue. When visiting with him...

    Howard is Mr. Depue. When visiting with him there, at least 100 people approached him to shake his hand. At least 50 were 40+ and said they wiped down his boat as a kid when he arrived. Not only did...
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    Dale "Mr. Trivia Hoffert"

    Wayne, This was accomplished exclusively by Dale. Not only was it great fun, it also was a great fundraiser that allowed John Schubert to make a generous donation to the Men's club. I was so excited...
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    Dale "Mr. Trivia Hoffert"

    Dale, Please check your e-mail. Wayne, do you mean that Gene is not taking a picture of Dan Kirts? Thank you so much for the picture. This is a classic taken by Wayne Baldwin!
    Dale, can we count you...
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    Thank you John and Dale

    The races were in doubt two weeks ago and the people of Depue put forth an unbelieveable effort to make them happen. THANK YOU DEPUE! John Schubert was in the same posture with the reunion, John...
  11. You are right on Wayne

    Yeah Wayne! Louis would snuggle up real close on the straightaway. If you moved over, he knew he had you. If you bumped him, he respected you. I think it should also be mentioned here that Louis was...
  12. A Good Friend

    Gene, A person cannot have a better friend than Joe Rome. Joe visited Louis regularly and would call when he was there if Louis felt like talking. We are very fortunate to be among Joe's many, many...
  13. Thank you Joe

    Joe, Thank you for the wonderful tribute to our friend. Louis will be missed.
    Indeed a sad day for boat racing.
  14. Miss you Ray

    I am honored to be among Ray's many, many friends. A wonderful father, husband and friend. Great to hear the stories about Ray. Ray and Baldy always treated everyone with an outstretched hand....
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    Louis Williams Jr.

    One of the greatest runabout drivers. Wayne, I thought he had a converted hearse as the ambulance at a Beaumont race? Hey Joe, how about some stories about Louis's frugality? He is legend. You used...
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    Arigato Wada San

    Thank you for posting these pictures. Can you tell us a bit about the racing background of your family? Nice picture of your Father. We hear about the pari mutuel racing, however, little about the...
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    Happy BIRTHDAY Paul

    Paul,
    Wishing you the best birthday ever! Hope you and Diane are celebrating!!!
    alan
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    What Happened to Boat Racing in Los Angeles?

    Ron, this really brings back memories with the names. You see the locations of the racers and wonder how racing declined here in Los Angeles. Thanks for posting. Really enjoyed reading. You saved...
  19. Thread: xf34

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    Great job Frank!

    Frank, I agree with P.C. You are keeping the sound alive! Your work is documenting boat racing history. Motors no longer snap back and run backwards like the Loopers when they are being cranked....
  20. Thread: fc51

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    Great Find!

    Frank,
    Congratulations! Cannot wait to see this motor after you have restored it. Could you tell us a bit on how you located this motor after so many years?
    When do you think it was last raced? ...
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    Best Birthday!

    Gene,
    I know that you had one of your best Birthdays! Coming up right after Sis to thank you for the pictures and friendship!! The bottle is GREAT, thanks to Lee.
    alan
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    Great Documentary of Outboard History

    Thanks Bob,
    I have one of the DVD's. Anyone who raced in the 1970's really needs one of these. This was more or less the last hurrah for the loopers. There are shots of Fred Hauenstein, Rich...
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    Congratulations Grandpa Bob

    Hey Bob,

    I'd like one too. Any shots of the A runabout race. Know a guy that got pretty lucky.
    Please let us know how we can get copies?

    Alan Ishii geodavid@pacbell.net
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    Thanks Scotty

    Scotty,
    Thanks for the account and history of the "O" ring. Your family certainly were innovators in the advancement of hydraulics. We would not have power trim if not for the "O" ring. I hate to...
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    Your Dad?

    Hey Scott,
    Am finding a few on here that were friends with my Dad, George. Have to ask you if your father is Laird Pierce from Plastic and Rubber? I believe he invented the "O" ring?
    Alan Ishii...
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    We Share Your Sadness

    It is a sad day for all racers. We all feel like a part of the family.
    We share your loss.

    Alan
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    Happy Birthday F-12

    Wishing my "old" friend Charley the best birthday ever! Not sure where this belongs, but at our age, thought we are almost history anyway. Charley and I pitted next to each other the first time we...
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    A Belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

    Hey Paul,
    Hope your Birthday was the best ever! I am proud to be one of your many friends. Hope you enjoyed the cake and ice cream. Great talking to you as always.
    Alan
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    I have one of these Konig units with everything...

    I have one of these Konig units with everything intact. Only 4 holes for wrench clearance are deviations from how it came. Unfortunately, the tower was welded to accomodate Mercury clamp brackets. I...
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    Jim Stone, a Man of Honor

    Wayne and Tim,
    I have many memories of racing with Jim and the friendship that we shared. Jim and I were acquainted, but not friends at first. Then, one of the several times Carl Rylee DQ'ed me for...
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    Happy Birthday Gene East!

    To one of the most prolific personalities in the history of boat racing...Happy Birthday Gene!!!
    Your many friends in and from racing wish you the best birthday ever!

    BDOBR
  32. Not Bigfoot, but.....Littlefoot??

    There's even some of us way down south from Regions 11 and 12. I can I.D. a couple of photos. The red no number runabout is from Devil's Lake maybe 1973? Jim's 4 pipe Yamato 500 with a littlefoot...
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    Hey, quit messing with my pal Carl

    If Carl said he took that picture, I would bet my paycheck that he in fact did!
    There was an incident at DePue in the John Ward race, I think 1973 where Gerry and I were both broken down in the...
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    5th & State: The Address

    Gene and Charley,
    I agree with you. The first time we visited Quincy Welding I could not imagine how we would find it with only the 5th and State address? Coming from Los Angeles, it seemed like...
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    I Think it is My Friend's Dad?

    Art,
    Is it the father of my very good friend John Dortch II?
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    E Pugh, Where were you in DePue

    Eric,
    Had a great time visiting with your family. Your Mom and Dad are just the same, especially your Mom's voice. Where were you and Nina? It could have been like old times with us picking on you!
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    I'm trying to do the math?

    I think I was at Devil's lake with you about the time that Sutter Jr. was born. Yikes, does that put him at about 40??
    Great pictures Lee. Looks like you have that 20H really jacked. What year was...
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    Wayne, I am sorry you had to address this here....

    Wayne,
    I am sorry you had to address this here. Of course. I remember the incident very well. I was almost in tears (call me crybaby) to see your Dad so upset. He treated each and every one of us...
  39. Thread: Roger Johnson

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    Great Boat Racing Artwork

    Val,
    This is a great drawing. The nicest work I have seen. It deserves a nice frame. What a tribute to a great racer and even more remarkable person. Joe, that is a great photo of Roger in a...
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    Doug Thompson

    I was wondering about Doug Thompson? Great to see his Marchetti. Doug was not at the DePue reunion. Although we did not run the same classes, Doug and I were kind of good luck for each other. Doug...
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    Paul. These are great pictures. It has been so...

    Paul.
    These are great pictures. It has been so long since I've seen a racing boat, I am not sure what I am even looking at? Do you think you could give a bit of description of the pictures and...
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    Sticky: Wayne, I know just what you mean

    I can almost smell the castor oil when looking at the website. Certainly stimulates the mind of us old timers. Ralph and Bill built us some really nice boats. Just couldn't keep from crashing them....
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    Sticky: Ron, Do you know if Lloyd Campbell is still...

    Ron,
    Do you know if Lloyd Campbell is still living in Needles and is a member here?
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    Sticky: Billy Jack...the Original

    How can anyone call Billy Jack Rucker, Bill Rucker? He was one of the first people that I met when I started racing. I do not think Bill Jr. had even begun his great career yet? Billy Jack was one...
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    That's "The Corner!"

    YES, that is "the corner" Wayne. I swear, it did not look like you had a chance. Then, through the roostertails, you slipped right through. Whew, got a little out of breath thinking about it. Better...
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    Famous Baldy Quotes

    Bill,
    I was in an accident milling for the start in Winona, that is hard to believe was not my fault. I was sitting there kind of forlorn when Baldy sauntered over, asked if I was alll right, then...
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    Great Photo

    Russ,
    This is a great pic. The site has become a text for the history of racing. I was pleased to see a mention of Frank Lane. Recall visiting his shop often. You know, he and my Dad remained...
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    Guilty as an accomplice only

    Ted May is the biggest pyromaniac of all time. He always had some kind of fireworks with him. Sure do remember him "fishing" with them. I also remember the cherry bombs from DePue and everywhere...
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    Junior and Ronnie

    It is great to see the posts by the Hill Brothers. I too have known both for fifty plus years. I can remember very well the first time I saw them race. It was at Hansen Dam, probably 1957 give or...
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