Pit Previews. Seattle Outboard Association April years of Northwest outboard racing. FROM THE BOTHELL REPORTER April 3, 2017

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1 Pit Previews Seattle Outboard Association April years of Northwest outboard racing FROM THE BOTHELL REPORTER April 3, 2017 By Joseph Livarchik The reincarnation of an old classic will soon bring the nostalgic sounds of hydroplanes back to the shores of Kenmore. The fourth annual Kenmore Hydroplane Cup Slough Race will return to north Lake Washington on April 8. Sponsored by Seattle Water Sports, 192 Brewery and the Seattle Outboard Association, the vintage inboard and 45SS tunnel boat exhibition races will take place in front of the North Lake Marina and Kenmore Air Harbor. Some 25 boats are expected to compete at this year s event. The two- and three-cylinder outboard boats will leave the Kenmore Boat Launch for a timed upriver race on the Sammamish River Slough, with one boat running at a time. Opening ceremonies will begin at 10 a.m. with races starting at noon and running until 4 p.m. Admission for the event is free. P. 1: Bothell Reporter article on Kenmore Slough P.2 P. 4: March meeting minutes P. 5:-6 Kenmore Slough Photos and ads P. 7 Swap N Shop P. 8: SOA Leadership P. 9: 2017 Race Schedule This issue The day before the event, slough race organizers will hold a Hydro Happy Hour at the 192 Brewery. Hydroplanes will be on display and drivers from races past and present will be in attendance. The slough race, which dates back to 1933, returned after a 38-year hiatus in It was discontinued after a boat accident in 1976 and as permitting and insurance costs became a burden for organizers. Prior to its hiatus, the event drew crowds of spectators between 40,000 and 80,000. The idea to reintroduce the event came after local artist, Amberly Gaul Culley, organized the Sammamish Slough race exhibit at Kenmore City Hall in Though no longer drawing crowds in the tens of thousands, race co-chair Jan Shaw said last year s event saw its largest turnout since it returned. She estimated a crowd of more than 3,000, which she attributed to favorable weather conditions. Shaw, 66, said continuing the event holds significant importance for those, such as herself, who remember the slough race s previous incarnation. I think people in the Seattle area are so familiar with Seafair and the big hydroplanes. Seattle Outboard puts out 14 events throughout the year, though we don t have anything in King County except this. That s why we ve kept it going, she said. Kenmore resident J.W. J-Dub Myers, 43, will be racing in the April 8 event and has competed in the previous three slough races since the cup returned in This year, Myers plans to race in his father s C Stock Runabout, a boat which he said his father ran in the final slough race in I m a bit of a nerd when it comes to the history of the sport of boat racing, he said.myers, who competes in eight to 10 races a year, is entering his 35th year of boat racing. He took up the sport as a 9-year-old and called the slough race a cool part of outboard racing history. As a child, Myers recalled hearing his boat-racing father talk about the event with his Kierra Marquard and Jack Peterson SOA would like to thank Pat Gleason for cleaning and organization the SOA safety gear for the upcoming season. Also thanks to SRP for donating new bags for the helmets. The gear will be stored in the SOA club truck for the 2017 race season. A sign out sheet will assist with distribution in a more organized fashion. *****REMINDER TO VOTE AND TURN IN THE BY LAW BALLOT ITEMS BY THE APRIL 25TH GENERAL MEETING****** CONTINUED ON PAGE 3.

2 Meeting Minutes March General Meeting 3/28/17 Kirkland Eagles Meeting called to order at 7:32pm Meeting minutes approved 1st Matt Yarno, 2nd Susan Financial report given. Category reports Stock- Not much to report, but SORC ballots are out and need to be post marked by March 29, 2017 Mod- No Mod report Pro- Dwight said that there was not much to report, but that Nationals were going to be at Constantine, MI this year. J- No J report Race Updates Kenmore- Jan Shaw has everything turned in and is approved and ready to go with the race. The outboards going up the slough will be able to run to where Bothell and Kenmore meet. Sponsorship is secured and we are just working on getting the 45 s and Vintage squared away who will be doing exhibition runs over at Northlake Marina. Inboard Lawrence- Jerry Kelson reported that the sanction and insurance are submitted along with the Fish and Wildlife permit is taken care of. At this point, these are the classes that are on the sanction; ASH, 20SSH, CSH, DSH, 500ccmh, 750ccmh- Saturday/850ccmh- Sunday, CSR and AXH. Castlerock- Kyle said the race is ready to go! There will be testing on Friday from 1-6pm and 5:30-6pm for the J classes. If you plan on testing it is $ If you are interested in camping, please call Kyle Bahl or Dave Anderson to set that up. The hotel and cabins are full. Kitsap- Dwight said that he will have quads available to help boats for the weekend. He also reported that there is a block of rooms at Baymont hotel. The last day you can get the discounted amount at the hotel is by April 30th. Dwight mentioned that the course will be bigger this year compared to what is was last year. We will have access to all of the park this year. This year, there will be camping for those that are towing a race trailer, other than that they will not be allowed. It will be $30.00 for camping and call Dwight if you are interested. And, Brother Don bucks will be back this year. THANK YOU DAREN! SOA would like to thank Daren Goehring for his dedication over the years and supports his decision to step down as Commodore for During Daren s term of Commodore for SOA we have hosted the 2014 Stock, Mod, J Nationals along and the first ever J Hydro World Championships. Successfully being awarded the 2018 Stock and Mod Nationals, which will be held again in Moses Lake. Daren s leadership was focused on making outboard racing successful and better for everyone along with the desire of more events. SOA purchased new club equipment such as scales and other equipment for the inspectors, purchased (4) new 4 Stroke kicker boat motors, purchased 2 new kicker boats, along with the new rescue boat that was unveiled at the SOA Commodores Ball in January. Daren will continue to be an integral part of SOA for many years to come. He has agreed to maintain all of the SOA kicker boat motors and rescue boat. Everett- Ana reported in Jim s absence that Jim is going to be starting within the next week on his paperwork and sponsors. He is going to be looking for a vendor in place of the Kiwanis that has disbanded. Thank you for 4 years of service as commodore.

3 Meeting Minutes March General Meeting 3/28/17 *Black Lake- Classes will be picked at the April board meeting. Ron mentioned that the board of Seattle Drag & Ski liked the classes they had last year, but there may be a change or two. Kyle Lewis asked if they would consider CSR. Ron mentioned that the board would discuss it and get back to everyone by the April general meeting. *Eatonville- Pro Divisional. Ron said that the contract deposit has been sent and he has been in contact with Bill Diamond on the paperwork for the event is already in motion. Ron said that he has had a conversation with Dave Williams about bringing the Pay N Pak to the race site. Further discussion on location and security if it is brought down. *Angle Lake- Mod Divisional. Matt said that he is going to start on the paperwork soon. It was asked if there is going to be an NAC at the race and Matt said that he is working on sponsors for what class is interested in holding one at the event. *Lawrence- Bill is working on the contract and race paperwork. It will be the North American Championship for ASH and ASR. Old Business: *Bylaw Update- Ballots are due by April 25th which is also the next general meetings date. Ron advised that all should vote. *Pit Preview- Kyle Bahl is the new pit preview chairman and he has put the first issue on the website. Matt is going to be giving Kyle an updated list and Kyle will be sending out those that are asking for a mailed copy. *Historical Society Update- John Adams has submitted all of the invoices to the HS to start the process of our payment we were granted. *Race Directors meeting- Ron reported that he held the meeting at his house and that it went well. Susan thanked Ron for a good breakfast! *Work party- The work party was held on March 18th at the Shaw s house at 10am. A lot of stuff got done and organized. Ron wanted to thank all that were there to help; Jim Nilsen, Dave Anderson, Howard Shaw, Jan Shaw, Rick Sandstrom, Matt Yarno, JW Myers, Drew Thompson, Jayson Shrock and his son Keigan. *J Awards- It was discussed at the board meeting how we could do something different for the J classes. It was decided that we will have plaques and at each event the J kids will receive a nameplate. 1st thru 3 rd will get an award as well and that is based upon the race directors discretion. JW will be making all of the plaques and Ana will get the nameplates made for all of the race sites. *SOA stickers- Matt is going to be bringing a sample at the April board meeting. They will be available in various sizes. *Schedule Cards- John Peeters is making the cards and they are on order. They will be completed and ready to pass out by the Kenmore slough event which is April 8th Continued from page 1 buddies and said he always wanted to relive their racing experiences on his own. The slough race had discontinued by the time Myers took up the sport. Mainly, most of the competitors, myself included, got into racing as the family sport that it is, he said. I m personally a thirdgeneration racer. I ll get some of my other buddies into racing and I try and promote the sport as best I can. I ll give guys the opportunity to run the boat and then if they want to do it, can compete on their own. It s like being a drug dealer: you always give them the first one free. Myers said he believes the slough race draws boat racers partly because of the history behind it as well as for the opportunity to race on the river, noting riverracing isn t as common these days. For the general public, he said the slough race provides a chance for people to witness an event that until four years ago, they had only heard about. People in Kenmore or Bothell that have been there for any duration of time, they all knew about [the race] and they used to go down to the slough and watch it, he said. I think it s kind of a cool history throwback for one day a year. When asked what he s looking forward to most about this year s Kenmore Hydroplane Cup, Myers doesn t hesitate with a response. Just doing it. Just simply doing it, he said. There s no $10,000 prize money check that I m aware of, so it s just reliving the experience. That s my big thing: to have the experience that a lot of my racing heroes had. Growing up in the sport, every oldschool racer always talked about the slough race. I m just into it for the nostalgia part of it and I won t miss it for anything.

4 Meeting Minutes March General Meeting 3/28/17 *Rescue boat- Ron said the boat is almost done. There were a couple of people that went and helped Daren with the trailer and boat throughout this course and Ron wanted to thank all who have been involved. John Adams will be housing the boat for the club. *45 entry- The board discussed this matter and have revoked the extra $10.00 charge that was first proposed. *Roundtable- *Kyle Bahl wanted to mention that since there is configuration in the park at Castlerock this year that it is advised that as many cars that they can get them to park in the upper parking area for better access for boats to maneuver. *Dave Anderson said that the Kirkland Eagles is going to be holding an auction and raffle event at their location on April 8th at 4pm to help with the property taxes. Dave is going to be donating a ride or two for the new folks in boats at Eatonville as this is a place where we have held our meetings at for the last 40 years. *Kyle mentioned that Pat Gleason that wants to handle the SOA safety gear and keep it in his trailer. Board will discuss further. *Raffle- *Plastic Easter Eggs/APBA license plate/soa rag- Kierra Marquard *Chocolate bunny- Matt Yarno *APBA license plate/tool organizer/soa rag- Dave Germaine *APBA license plate/small took kit/soa rag- Jeff Kelly *Tool box/apba license plate/soa rag- Dave Cossette *Skull salt & pepper shakers- Trey Marquard *T handle driver set/ APBA license plate/soa rag- Matt Yarno *APBA license plate/soa rag/lunch bag- Dave Cossette *Moving blanket/ APBA license plate- Nathan Adams *Cookies/ APBA license plate/soa rag- Jeff Kelly *Mystery Beverage #1- Chas Dodge *Mystery Beverage #2- Nathan Adams No pass the pot Motion to adjourned at 8:49pm 1st Dwight Malhiot 2nd Susan Rautenburg April Birthdays: April 13 Sheri Greaves, Tony Perman April 14 Jerry Kelson April 15 Chad Eagon April 16 Eric Peterson April 18 Kay Brewer April 21 Aaron Peterson April 23 Mike Perman April 26 Aaron Salmon 2017 Kenmore Hydroplane Cup Results Open Class Results 1) Aaron Salmon, Shoreline, WA - 3: ) Daren Goehring, Marysville, WA 3: ) Dave Anderson, Kenmore, WA 3: ) Kyle Lewis, Seattle, WA 4:10.31 Glen Boersema, Snohomish, WA Time Not Taken J Micheal Kelly, Bonney Lake, WA Time Not Take JW Myers, Kenmore, WA Time Not Taken 2 Cylinder Results 1) Bob Wartinger, Seattle, WA 3: ) Tim Mattson, Seattle, WA - 4: ) Pat Gleason, Tacoma, WA 4: ) Gary Hansen, Federal Way, WA 6:03.51 J Hydro Results 1) Jack Peterson, Seattle, WA 1: ) Fynn Peterson, Seattle, WA 1:21.96

5 2017 race season off to a good start! Photo Credits below to Gleason Racing Photography KENMORE SLOUGH FUN PIPES!!!! Jim Nilsen and Kay Brewer Merc Thumper Bob Wartinger JW Myers Jack Peterson Kyle Lewis John Laird and Drew Thompson Fynn Peterson Pat Gleason Aaron Salmon Tim Mattson Pat Gleason

6 Advertisements SOA would like to thank these sponsors who helped support the 2017 Kenmore Cup: City of Kenmore Seattle Water Sports 192 Brewing Company Plywood Supply North Lake Marina Kenmore Air Pierre s Dock Woodshed Embroidery Jet City Printing Parker Henry Glass Olson Hydro s C&M Trophy RJ Masonry Inc. Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum Tranquility Home Care KENMORE SLOUGH Photo credits to Julie Sparrowgrove, Mark Sharley, and 192 Brewery. Kyle Bahl, Editor Riviera BLVD Snohomish, WA racerkyle@hotmail.com

7 SWAP N SHOP ************** FOR SALE ************** CSR Sorensen floater boat; w/o hardware, has set many records, $695. CSR Sorensen floater boat; w/o hardware, new, $ SST Boat Motor & Trailer; Grand prix, needs some repairs $2495 CMH 500MH; afterplane, 37 bottom, 3-1/2 lift 125#, $1995 Steering wheel 12 & 13; rusty, odd bolt pattern, you paint and drill, $5 each Grand Prix Capsule Mold: SST $895. CSR Sorensen, Hungry Gipo: Very well built, w/hardware $995, w/o hardware $795 Throttles, BTM New: runabout thru deck type, $89.00 each PROPS Brass 2 Blades: Oakland Johnson 6 1/4 x 13, 7 x 13 $25 each. Michigan; 7-3/8 x 11, 5-1/4 x 7, $25 each Call Ric ricstr4@gmail.com ************** FOR SALE ************ New revised plans for CSH,20ss, OSY400, BSH, includingfull sized patterns detailed instruction and construction photos - $185 (Original model is being driven by Aaron Polcar). Plans for J/A hydro underway. Don Nyberg nybergdj@comcast.net ************FOR SALE************* 2014 Anarchy built carbon CSH, OSY, or 20ssh hydro. $1200 OBO without hardware. 110LBS. Kyle Bahl-Racerkyle@hotmail.com **********FOR SALE ************** SRP 2013 Safety Gear & Shoei Helmet; SRP s best gear. Fits 5 11, 160 lbs. Clean, like new. Will consider deduction for alterations. OB Torso jacket w/3p restraints (yellow/blue trunks), Tuff-N-Lite pants & sleeves (blue), Lifeline driving boots (medium), cut socks (2 pair). Shoei RF1100 helmet w/3p restraints, (yellow), medium, perfect. Great helmet, venting, no fog, 3 visor colors; amber, clear, dark. All gear cost new $2450. Price $1200 Call jim.w.ramsay@gmail.com. ************** FOR SALE ************** 1954 Mercury 20H conversion, rebuilt by Mark Allen with new bore & OS pistons. APBA Thunderbowl Winner and not used since. Legal A-Mod. $ Mercury KH7 Super 10 Cruiser, restored and running with factory seal. The first shifting Merc. $ Mercury Mk 20, fully restored by Mark Allen with fresh bore, NOS pistons, coils, water pump & includes new gas tank. $ Mercury KD3 S very restorable. $ Mercury KE4, a runner Contact Don Nyberg nybergdj@comcast.net ************** FOR SALE ************** Cut suit pants 30 waist 27 inseam, very good $45, suit type jacket for maybe up to a 120 pounder $45 very good, sleeves mens size S $20 good cond, carry bag heavy with zipper very good $15. Can photos. Norm Coote at: coote@cablespeed.com ***************FOR SALE**************** Super nice, goes straight, raced a few times, custom 'water-tight" paint job, 2013 SOA/HARM Built Karelsen/Kelson designed. J/A/K-Pro APBA Stock hydro Package: Paul Price Merc 15, Tom Cronk Lower Unitt prop, boat dolly and heavy duty single boat trailer. You can't go wrong with this setup. Greg (503) ralphsplace@comcast.net Advertising Fees: Personal $5 for 50 words for 3 months Business Card $15/ year 1/4 page $25/year 1/2 page $40/year. Floyd Givens Equipment Fund SOA s equipment fund is named in memory of Floyd Givens, who maintained our radios and worked for the club up to his passing. Ashley and Colin Rucker began the fund with money donated from their savings accounts and members are encouraged to follow Ashley and Colin s lead by contacting Sheryl Rucker with donations in Floyd s memory ruthierae@msn.com SEARCHING FOR STORIES & INFO A comprehensive book on the History of the Samamish Slough Races & related events is being written by SOA Life Member Jim Benson. If you ve got interesting stories, photos, or articles, please contact Jim at: sloughrace59r@centurylink.net Kyle Bahl, Editor Riviera BLVD Snohomish, WA racerkyle@hotmail.com

8 2017 SOA/CORA Race Schedule April 8, 2017: Sammamish Slough Kenmore, WA April 29/30, 2017: Yelm, WA- SIRA Select Outboard AXH, CSH, 20SSH, DSH, ASH, CSR, 500CCMH, 750CCMH (Sat), 850CCMH (Sun) May 6/7, 2017: Castle Rock, WA- West Stock Championships May 20/21, 2017: Bremerton, WA May 27/28, 2017: Newberg, OR- 45SS Nationals June 3, 2017: Everett, WA June 17/18, 2017: Seaside, OR- West Stock/ J Divisional June 24/25, 2017: Constantine, MI (MOD and PRO Nationals) July 8/9, 2017: Olympia, WA-SD&S Select Outboard classes TBA 1 1/4 mile record course July 24-29, 2017: Grass Lake, MI (J & Stock Nationals) August 18, 2017: Eatonville, WA New Folks in Boats August 19,/20, 2017: Eatonville, WA West Pro Divisional Sept. 9/10, 2017 Seatac, WA West Mod Divisional Sept. 15/16/17, 2017 Yelm, WA ASH & ASR North American Championships-1 mile record course Sept. 23/24, 2017 Lincoln City, OR KILOS & Quarter Mile Records 2017 Class Reps JH/JR - Trey Marquard mbtcm@comcast.net AXH/AXR Kierra Marquard mbtcm@comcast.net ASH/ASR Zoe Adams baamadams@frontier.com CCMH/200CCMR Kelly Hannon hannonk90@gmail.com SSH/OSY-400 Johnny Adams baamadams@frontier.com CSH Nathan Adams nadams65r@gmail.com CSR/25SSR Kyle Lewis hydroracer93r@gmail.com DSH Ron Magnuson mgnsnron@aol.com SSH/NOVICE C Dave Anderson daveracerdsh@aol.com SS Brent Hall bh4688@att.com &/or - Jeff Kelly kelly42r@aol.com CCMH Ken McMurphy krmcmurphy@hotmail.com CCMH/850CCMH Daren Goehring mercguy63@comcast.net K-PRO Ryan Gowin jacko335r@comcast.net CCH John Peeters john@penway.com &/or Travis Ulsh tkulsh@rainierconnect.com CCH Kevin & Olivia Valentine 97rhydro@gmail.com /500/700/1100CCR Dwight Malhiot dlmalhiot@wavecable.com &/or JW Myers Jdub47r@gmail.com CSER H/R & CRAC H/R Jim Nilsen Jnilsen529@comcast.net

9 Seattle Outboard Association 2017 Region 10 Chairman: Rick Sandstrom Phone: SOA Officers: Commodore: Ron Magnuson soaracing/ Vice Commodore: Matt Yarno Secretary: Ana Cappelletti Treasurer: John Adams Sergeant At Arms: Dave Anderson SOA Board Of Directors: Nathan Adams Jim Nilsen Susan Rautenberg: Rick Sandstrom See above Kyle Bahl Membership applications can be Downloaded from the SOA Website: JOINSOA.pdf or by contacting Matt Yarno at the phone, or address noted above. General membership meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Kirkland Eagles,258 Central Way, Kirkland, WA The SOA Board meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Kirkland Eagles,258 Central Way, Kirkland, WA NEXT GENERAL MEETING: April 25, 2017 Kirkland Eagles 7:30PM Pit Previews is published monthly by the Seattle Outboard Association, an affiliate of the American Power Boat Association. 258 CENTRAL WAY, KIRKLAND, WA

10 Seattle Outboard Association Kyle Bahl Editor Riviera BLVD Snohomish, WA, RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED The Next General Meeting is at 7:30 P.M. Tuesday April 25th at Kirkland Eagles 258 Central Way, Kirkland, WA SUPPORT OUR HYDRO MUSEUM Home of the J-Project PLEASE DO YOUR PART TO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM WITH MEMBERSHIPS AND VISITS. DON T FORGET TO TAKE YOUR FRIENDS! S 196th St Kent, Washington