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Congratulations
to Phil Bononcini and the The
team locked up the 2001 Championship The race was great, but it was about more than just close competition on the water. The tragic loss of George Stratton Sunday morning last year weighed heavy on everyone's mind this weekend. Randy had desperately wanted to win the 2000 final for George, but missed the opportunity due to a penalty. That would not be the case this year. What followed during the award ceremony was one of the most moving moments of the weekend. As Randy accepted the first place plaque, he called out to George's son Chris who slowly took the stage. Randy briefly explained how much George had meant to him and handed the award to Chris while choking back tears stating "Chris, this one's for your pappa." As we look back on the race, we offer thanks to all the Unlimited Light teams
for making the trip to San Diego and offer a special congratulations to the
UL-110 Miss CompAir. Randy Hass, Tracy Haas, Carl Haas, Mike Osier and the
entire team put a lot of hard work into this weekend's victory and it showed. Results from the Final! - Randy Haas takes Bayfair!!!
What a barn-burner!!!!! UL 72 and UL 110 were hooked up for 2 and 3/4 laps...with Phil ahead in the straight-aways on the inside, and Randy pulling ahead in the turns. The crowd went wild!!!!!! Phil quit with a quarter lap to go -- tried restarting, but couldn't make it work. Good job and congratulations to all!!!! - Patti From the desk of Patricia Darling... UL 40 did not choose to run as their engine has failed, so the UL 21 was given that spot. I just spoke with Dave Bender: he has toasted his motor and is through for the day. That leaves a real match-up between Haas (2 wins) and Bononcini (a first and a second), with Jerry Hopp really close in the hunt. Congratulations to Vince for getting his crack in the hull repaired. Results of Unlimited Light Heat 4
From the desk of Patricia Darling... To all--report from Marie Frauenheim: Heat 3 has just been completed. Five boats left the dock and were all
together for a most of the warm-up period. From the one minute gun, right up through the start, Randy, Phil, Dave and Jerry were absolutely
together--making a very exciting start. UL110, UL 72 and UL 38 held blistering speeds around the course--together for over 2 and a half laps,
before Bender smoked out on the back stretch of the last lap. A very Nick dropped out as he couldn't get his engine cleared. Hope the blown motors From last evening: Jim Riley, ULHRA Chaplain, led a service of Remembrance for George Stratton. He announced that this was not a prayer service, but one to encourage those gathered to remember George in their stories. Carrie Gregory, Mark Evans, Kim Gregory and other shared memories, many of which spoke of "Stratton time"--George showing up late or not at all because he was so focused on the boat. Jim asked Chris Stratton to stand and congratulated his growth and maturation in this year. Tracy Haas related a poem as the finale. Also there was a moment of silence dedicated to George, this morning. For those of us not in San Diego, let's send our thoughts and prayers for good, and safe racing. Patti Results of Unlimited Light Heat 3
Dave Bender and the UL-38 were running strong until they went down just past the mid-point of the heat. A great duel between the UL-110, the UL-72 and the UL-15! Photos!
Unlimited Light Heat 3 Due to a packed Saturday schedule here at Bayfair, Unlimited Light Heat 3 has been moved to 8:40 AM tomorrow morning. Results of Unlimited Light Heat 2
UL-40 and UL-929 did not start. Phil Bononcini was penalized for jumping the gun at the start. Results of Unlimited Light Heat 1
Dave Bender took this race in hand at the start and would not let go. Good competition for second as Randy Haas dueled with Jerry Hopp and eventually overtook him for second. Here are your draws for the four heats this weekend. Heat 1: 21, 110, 14, 929, 15, 38 Heats 1-3 will be run today. Heat 4 and the final will run tomorrow. From the desk of Patricia Darling... Hello, I just talked with Marie Frauenheim. She was not near her LeaderBoard but let us know that the UL-15 Freddie's Club and Jerry Hopp were top qualifiers today. UL-21 Thunder Valley Racing's #21 is second. UL-72 Phil Bononcini/Bud/Pocket Mechanic is third. UL-110 Randy Haas is fourth. UL-14 Schwing America is fifth. UL-38 Dave Bender is sixth. UL-929 Vince Xaudaros went out, but came right back due to taking on water. Good luck to all. Early speeds during testing/qualification... UL-14 Schwing America ... 93.171 Here's who we have in the pits this weekend? UL-14 Schwing America ... Wayne Howard Jr.
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