Originally Posted by
Miss BK
It sure was sad to learn that Todd Bowden was retiring from Champ racing this year. When I first started running mini-boats, teenager Todd was just starting out in Sport C. Our little group of region 12 mini-boat racers bonded into a tight group - it was so much fun.
So I had a twinge of heartbreak when I heard Todd was calling it quits. Like an end of an era. But I guess that's how it goes - the next generation picks up where the "old" ones left off.
Then another of the COBRA bunch decided to call it quits - Jason Campbell - who was one of the rare AZ Mod-C drivers (myself included) from the 1980's. Then I had to face the fact that we aren't kids anymore.
Shaun Torrente is now the driver for Fred Bowdens California Gold team. Shaun is a young firecracker who can man-handle any boat, and has enough energy to run 500 laps if needed. Think Chris Bush. Maybe that's why Fred picked him?
PS: When I first met my husband Brad back in 1988, Robin Thibodaux was his star SST-45 driver for the Parker mini enduro. I was running that race too (Mod C) in my new Mirage, Tom Cat, but motor trouble kept me on the beach most of the day.
I think I remember that Robin was leading overall most of that race, but I think a gearcase(?) problem took him out?
Since we've left Texas for Indiana, we have lost track of Robin. Sure would love to get back in touch with him.
Tim -- if you talk to him, tell him Brad and Val say "Hi!".
BK~
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