Crazy 8’s Racing

by Maddie Mckenzie | Aug 8, 2019 | Race Team

Our team is made up of a group of constantly rotating drivers. Every crew member also drives the boat (Jade, Les, Julliet, Pat, Kristin, and Conrad), as well as a large number of guest drivers throughout the season. Our team has developed the first fuel injected, computer controlled “modern” engine in APBA by using a 2.0L, 4 cylinder engine from a 2005+ Ford Focus. This engine is now approved for use in the 2.5L Stock class and will help reduce costs and increase accessibility to the sport. We are all about building our sport and having fun doing it.

Owner Name: Conrad and Kristin Malmo
Driver Name: Jade Deatherage
Hometown: Bellingham, WA
Boat Name: Crazy 8’s
Boat Number: S/A-8
Class: 2.5L Stock, 2.5L Mod
Hull: 1995 Jones
Engine: 2.0L Ford Duratec
Crew Chief: Les Deatherage
Crew Members: Kristin Malmo, Conrad Malmo, Les Deatherage, Pat Clark, Julliet Livingston, Jade Deatherage, and Marilee Clark
Sponsors: JSport Autowerks, TriVan Truck Body
Awards: 2018 3rd Place National High Points, in 2.5L Modified.

Raining Thunder

by Maddie Mckenzie | Aug 4, 2019 | Race Team

Raining Thunder Racing is proud to have started a veteran / active service crew participation program in 2018 . It’s give our service folks a chance to see boat racing up close and personal. Our now 20 year old hull celebrated its rebuilding in 2017 by having a pretty successful 2018 season with many 2nd and third place finishes , we hope to notch a victory in 2019 . We had a great time here at our last event despite the wild weather!

Owner Name: John Bosserman
Driver Name: Michael Jarvis
Hometown: OREGON City
Boat Name: Raining Thunder
Boat Number: E6
Class: E350
Hull: Custom wood and glass
Engine: 355
Crew Chief: John Bosserman
Crew Members: Bud Mckay, George Pearson
Sponsors: Norflow Inc,
Awards: 2nd place 2018 pro lite series, 2nd in USA Apba points E350 class in 2018.

Team Sunup – Vintage Hydro

by Maddie Mckenzie | Aug 4, 2019 | Race Team

Second season for current owner. Built in 1962 in Tacoma by Harold Mansfield. Raced extensively in the Northwest. Restored by Don Kelson shop.

Owner Name: Kathy Currie
Driver Name: Mike Currie
Hometown: Poulsbo
Boat Name: Sunup
Boat Number: E-12
Class: 280
Hull: Lauterbach/Jones
Engine: Plymouth 273
Crew Chief: Mike Currie
Crew Members: Kathy Currie

Blown Income – GP-20

by Maddie Mckenzie | Aug 4, 2019 | Race Team

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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