If O.F. Christner would have stayed in St Louis, the building at 5th and State would have little meaning and boat racing, absolutely, would not be where it is today. O.F. Christner was my friend and I can tell you first hand, he dedicated his life to boat racing. Inside that shop at 5th and State, he lived racing. I thank Mr. O.F. Christner for sharing himself with us.

Mark Crabtree