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    Tim Weber
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    Default Ralph DeSilva has a new book out

    Ralph has been working on a book for the past three years.

    It is now available on Amazon. It is $29.95. The title is Now & Then.

    It is full of pictures and stories going back to the early 30's to today's racing.

    Bonus! If you want to meet Ralph and get a signed copy, he'll be at the APBA nationals in Kingston TN. July 1-4.

    To find him, look for my trailer, boats E-8 " For Wes Jones " and 42-F.

    The only time he won't be available is when the antiques are racing.

    Tim

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    Well, Eileen and the two boys (our cats) were looking for something for me for Fathers Day, and I can't think of anything better. It is now on order at Amazon. Wish I could get it signed, but will be at another race.

    BTW Tim, does Ralph know that Butch Leavendusky passed away last December. Butch did a lot of testing of both Hydro's and Runabouts, MOD and PRO for Ralph and Bill in the 70's and early 80's. If not would you tell him for me please. Also his Dad, Stan Sr. was a long time friend of both of them. Don't think they both ever drove anything other than a DeSilva in the 30+ years they both raced other than a Krier copy of a Butts Hydro built for Butch in the 70's.

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    Bill,

    Yes, Ralph knows about Butch. He was way too young.

    At Kingston this year I'll be powered by a Stanley built C-Service motor.

    Tim

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tim Weber View Post
    Bill,

    Yes, Ralph knows about Butch. He was way too young.

    At Kingston this year I'll be powered by a Stanley built C-Service motor.

    Tim

    Tim:

    Yes, Butch was 71. I know Ralph does not do computers, or did not several years ago, and just wanted to be sure based on their long term friendship.

    You have a good motor if it was built by Stan Sr. Hope you got some of his props also.

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    I just found out that Amazon has the title listed backwards.

    Just search under Boat Racing, Ralph DeSilva and it will pop up.

    Tim

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    I just found out that Ralph's book has made the best seller list on Amazon in the sports category.

    Tim

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tim Weber View Post
    I just found out that Ralph's book has made the best seller list on Amazon in the sports category.

    Tim
    So much activity they are on back order. I can't wait for mine.

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    Just placed my order this morning and the estimated shipping date is July 9 - July 20th. Looking forward to reading it.

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    It has come earlier than expected. Originally supposed to ship July 9th but received it yesterday.

    Tim , do you know if Ralph is making the trip to DePue , I'd love to get it signed by him.
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