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Some of the Lone Star guys at Alex 1972
I graduated from college Dec 71 & had to go to work Jan 72, so Alexandria that year was a good escape. That was also the race where the first CDF Butts Aerowing went into the water.
Lone Star boys at Depue....2005
Wayne, you should have made the trip. Was some great racing. Henderson killed the field in 250. Won all three heats. Was by far the fastest and drove his butt off.
Nicholson damn near won 250 Runabout. He had the fastest boat out there and drove real well. I think he ended up second.
You would have been very proud of both of them.
Michael D-1
I had planned to come Mike but...
....DePue came too early after my vacation. A few more weeks and I could have covered it. Talked to Louis Williams today and he was filling me in. I'm very proud of the Lone Star guys. And I know it wasn't intentional so don't feel bad, but you left out Sean McKean. I understand he put in a solid sterling performance in 700 hydro. Wish I could have seen it. Besides not being able to talk face to face with Johhny Dortch & John Jr, my Texas friends and you and others I would have liked to have met Mike Johnson. I am going to work on trying to make it next year.
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I'm starting to strategize now for next year
Thanks Doug. I've heard from several people already about what went on. The other day I forgot to congratulate the Lone Star guys for their performances. Great job Denny Henderson, Sean McKean, and ......Bruce Nicholson............you have too much history not to be a member here.
Ray Yates called today and is changing the date for the LSBRA reunion. Now just because you don't live in Texas doesn't mean you can't come. Johnny Dortch and John Jr. are both honorary members. Reles LeBlanc and Don Nichols are from Louisiana and have always been members of LSBRA, so you come too David Woodall. If you like raceboats and want to come to the historic Baytown Boat Club, just hang loose until the new date is firmed up.
Now the reason for this post at this time.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LITTLE RAY T-7Jr!
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Neches River, Beaumont, TX
Neches River Festival located in Beaumont, TX during the late sixties.