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August 12, 2008

ByuBoyz Do It Again-2nd Annual Baddest of the Bad

1/8 Mile Drags August 15,16,17 Lake Buhlow, Pineville, LA.

The ByuBoyz are set for the 2nd annual 1/8 mile drags with 3 classes to run; Unlimited, Lakeboats (no nitros or alcohol) and Bass & Ski (4 seat). Trophies to be awarded for the top 3 boats in each class. This is a nonprofit event with all proceeds going to cover the event costs. Test and tune is scheduled for Friday. All classes to run Saturday with awards to follow. Pack it up and roll home Sunday. RV parking is available and there will be concessions on site. Spectators FREE! Don't miss this one. www.byuboyz.com

August 9. 2008

Fund established for Terry Fiorelli Family

A fund to help the Fiorelli family with Terry's medical and funeral expenses has been opened at AmericanWest Bank. Anyone wishing to make a contribution may send funds to: Terry Fiorelli Fund, AmericanWest Bank, The Valley Financial Center, 9019 E Appleway Blvd., Spokane Valley, Washington, 99212, For more information you may contact the bank at (509) 755-2265. Please make checks payable to the "Terry Fiorelli Fund". Deposits may also be made in person at any AmericanWest branch.

June 27,2008

West Coast Racing Inaugural Success

In spite of lighter than hoped for turnout of boats, West Coast Outboard Racing put on a good show for the folks at the Woodland Washington Planters Day Festival celebration on June 22. Thanks to some creative class configurations the crowd got a good taste of outboard racing Northwest style. Considering today’s environment, opening up a new racing venue is no small accomplishment. Kudos to race organizer Al Peffley and his crew; Al put his considerable talent and years of experience to good use working his way through the labyrinth of permits, insurance, community relations, and coordination with local government to put on a well organized race program. Numerous comments from spectators that they hoped the boats would be back next year indicate the foundation is in place for future success in the western Washington and northern Oregon area. The first event for a club is often the hardest. The new West Coast Outboard Racing Club has shown they have what it takes and the AOF family wishes them every success with future events. Well done guys!

June 11, 2008

Minimost Test Successful

Saturday June 11, was first on the water test for the Spokane Minimost. Builder Dennis Westby, Rick Keller and John Pifer took the boat from the Spokane Propeller and Dock shop to Newman Lake for the test. The safety/pickup boat was provided by Harold Craig. The test driver was Amanda Krautcramer. the weather was windy with intermittent showers. There was a 6 to 8 inch chop. With full race gear Amanda weighed in at 105 pound. The motor was the stock Biggs and Straton 5 hp air cooled motor. With the exception of the added steering bar and relocated kill switch the motor was stock. Amanda reporte the boat was stable and comfortable to drive. The general consensus is that the package would be well suited to 8 to 12 year old kids who want to try boat racing. More detail will be reported as testing continues. For the story of building the Minimost see the feature article.

May 28, 2008

New Email address for National Office

Russ and Sue Bircher are in the process of relocating. The move has required a change in their internet service provider and email address. Contact Russ at: AOFoffice@comcast.net. The mail address remains: American Outboard Federation, PO Box 8450, Lacey, Washington 98509

April 11. 2008

Joe Schultz Dies

Joe Schultz, longtime boat racer, died April 10 in Iowa City Iowa after a brief illness. Joe was one of the founders of AOF and a lifetime member. He had more recently been associated with NBRA and the USTS. He will be missed by all who knew him. All in AOF send their condolences to the Shultz family.

February 1, 2008

2008 Memberships are due now

Don't wait until the last minute. The sooner we pay for our memberships the stronger we make AOF. The application form is available on line. Select "Application" from the navigation menu. It is the last item in the left column. Depending on your internet browser a dialog box will ask if you want to open or save the document. Select open and when the form downloads print it, fill in the necessary information and send it with your check or money order to: Russ Bircher, American Outboard Federation, PO Box 8450, Lacey, Washington 98509. Make your check or money order payable to the American Outboard Federation. (AOF will be ok too and it saves a little ink.) Just a note on the form, it is a Microsoft Word document so you should be able to fill in the information right on the screen and print the completed form. If you have problems, print the form and fill it out by hand.

PHOTOS WANTED !

We need lots of great photos.

E-mail to:

photos@aofboatracing.org

AOF Officers for 2007-2008

President--------Rod Black

Executive Director------Russ Bircher

Competition V.P.-------Tony Staron

Treasurer --------------Jay Roesner

Tech V.P.------------Howard Pickerell

Secretary ----------Dave Loomis

Safety Director -----Carl Lewis

Historical Director------Steve Roskowski

AOF National Office

PO Box 8450

Lacey, Washington 98509

aofoffice@comcast.net

Phone 360-359-6440

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