Thread: In memory of racers no longer with us:

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    Default Dale Powell

    I will write a piece about my Dad, I am heading to Oregon next week and will gather up the remaining old racing memorabilia. We don't have a lot of photos, but there is quite a bit of stuff I can use for a tribute.

    I'll make a few phone calls too, I have a few interesting stories to tell and hopefully I can add a few more.

    There will be a Memorial at the Salem, Oregon Elks Club Tuesday, April 30th. All are welcome if you are in the area drop on by.
    Dale Powell Jr.
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    Default R.I.P. Ray Brown

    RIP to Ray Brown long time boat builder who lost his battle with cancer today 4/14/10
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    Default Harold Tolford, Jr 1924-2010

    John Paramore has notified the Seattle Outboard membership of the passing of Hal Tolford, Jr., multiple Nationals winner in C Service Hydro and Runabout. Built some of his own boats, did his own prop work, built his own engines. Smart guy, opinionated, sometimes blustery, but good company anyway.
    Hal's dad, Pop Tolford, ran Seattle Outboard's Novice School for years, and was the kindliest of men to those of us young guys who were lucky enough to be SOA novices in the '60s and later.

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    God rest his soul......and bless the family and friends.

    I didn't know Hal...but I took a few pics of him along the way. Thanks for letting us know it's time to send him along the way to Lake Paradise Smitty.



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    Default Harold Tolford passes

    Harold Tolford, one of Seattle Outboard's "oldest-bestest" of old timers passed away last Wednesday at home at the end of a long bout with cancer.
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    Default Hal Tolford

    Rest in peace Mr. Tolford....... A legend passes.
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    Default Race in Peace --- on Paradise Lake and news re: Dick Pond

    Ron, Ted and the rest of the legends on the site---

    Thanks for the great job on the site, and keeping the "family" of racers informed of those that pass on to Lake Paradise.

    I learned at Worlds 2010 from Jack Kugler that Dickie Pond is battling cancer. Dick has stopped over to see Jack, who battled his own fight with cancer, but thankfully is still building and working on great boats and engines with Jeff.

    The racing family is like no other. I am simply thankful for all of you!

    Ron: re our dear friend Bobby "chicken hauler" Kichens or Kitchens... (damn I miss his stories... the girls at the country club still talk bout him, and say he will never be replaced -- they are correct)

    love to all
    "Sis"

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    Very sorry to hear of Elmer's passing. He was one of the great ones. I would like to see someone in the know post a complete history of Elmer and his boat racing. While my Dad and I became very good friends of Elmer when he joined us to help professionalize our sport through uniforms, colorful rigs and to bring foreign drivers to our shores, we never talked about the past. I think it would be fascinating to read his story.

    Elmer's drivers were all top rated, and very successful. He was not only a credit to our sport, but a leader, innovator, and a top competitor. God bless Elmer and his family, and rest in peace friend.



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    Default Gone but "NOT" forgoten ....The BAD boys....

    Its very sad to say that there is 4 legends of blown alcohol displacement (BAD) in this photo that are now in heaven pushing up daisy's.Brien Mcoscker ,John " CROSSY" cross,
    Geoff "IRONNUTS" tomkins,and from the USA Dave briant.
    This photo was taken in the UHPBC club house at the 2007 world BAD boat championships at windsor in sydney australia.
    This was one of the displays of driving skills i have and ever will see.
    R I P bad boys you were fairdinkem true legends of this sport,and it will never never ever be the same again,the whole racing fraternity in australia and around the world are still in mourning.

    Your's truly


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