Lake DePue history quest

[racnbns]

"Most people do not realize that there has been boat racing on Lake DePue since 1907"........Was that the first year for "C" Service?

Bill---

According to Hunn's old otbd book the first Speedi-twin was made in1927 and just 8 hp, 1928 up to 16 hp and 20 hp in 1929. The later one's were 22 hp starting in 1930. Bernie Van Osdale had a book published last year and he has sme history of boat racing in it. It has a lot of nice pics and he said racing started in 1906 but it looks like it really got going in 1927/28. His book covers the years 1927 to 1959 and like I said he has a lot of real nice pics in it.

I'm surprised none of the other ANTIQUES answered your question before now.

Bruce

[racingfan1]

I would agree with Bruce. I picked up Bernies book from Amazon a few weeks ago and it is a good read. Well worth the money.

[racingfan1]

It is now down to two. I have found a 1992 and Bruce Summers sent me the 1999 , thanks Bruce. I only need a 1965 and 1970 to have them all. Also , in the process I have acquired duplicate programs from a lot of other years. If you would like one please send me a message and I would be happy to get it to you or save it and have it at the race in DePue.
Check my previous post to see what I have and I will updating my duplicate list as I have acquired more since that post.