GP-20 Blown Income Racing is based out of Olympia, WA. It was initially outfitted and competed in the 2015 Season with GPW. In 2016 GP-20 finished 3rd in national high points as reported by the American Power Boat Association (APBA) competing with over 20 teams in North America! In 2017 we finished 2nd and were crowned the 2018 APBA National Champion for Grand Prix hydroplanes in the United States. We were just crowned the APBA North American Champions for 2019!
Hull is a Ron Jones Jr design and built by GP-20’s driver, Ed Preston.
Owner Name: Larry Linn
Driver Name: Ed Preston
Hometown: Olympia, WA
Boat Name: GP-20 Blown Income Racing presents The TRUSS Company
Boat Number: GP-20
Class: Grand Prix
Hull: Ron Jones Jr
Engine: 468 cuin, 671 blower, runs on methanol. Built by Earl Smith.
Crew Chief: Earl Smith
Crew Members: Don Preston, Jr.; Randy Corcoran; Mike Langford; Randy Ellis; and John Jordan
Sponsors: The TRUSS Company which is Oregon and Washington’s “leader” in truss manufacturing with locations in Sumner, Burlington, Pasco, and Spokane in Washington State; Medford and Eugene in Oregon; and a Sacramento, California location. Their goal is to provide excellence in engineering and manufacturing of truss products.
Sponsors: The TRUSS Company which is Oregon and Washington’s “leader” in truss manufacturing with locations in Sumner, Burlington, Pasco, and Spokane in Washington State; Medford and Eugene in Oregon; and a Sacramento, California location. Their goal is to provide excellence in engineering and manufacturing of truss products.
Awards: 2019 APBA North American Champion
2018 APBA Grand Prix High Points Champion
2017 APBA 2nd place in Grand Prix High Points
2016 APBA 3rd place in Grand Prix High Points
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