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Thanks for the kind words guys
The only pics I have of Jimmie Nichols may be this race. The orange hydro Y-8 is also Jimmie. He is in the center of the photo by the podium. There is also one of him previously posted in the lower right hand corner where I mentioned Dan M in the background. Sorry to hear of his passing. Jimmie always wore that hat as far as I can remember.
Ron, speaking of a book Ron, Debbie has told me for a long time that I should write my racing experiences down for the kids as I quit long before they were born. So whenever she bugs me about spending too much time here, I tell her I was doing what she wanted me to do.;) But if I ever do one, I'll be sure to put you down. In fact, I could use you along with Sam as a fact checker and proofreader:D
The first pic below comes off a contact sheet. Don't know who that is checking the timing. The next is Jimmie Nichols.
I think my favorite pics are those in the pits. That's where you will find not only the drivers, but also pit crews, family members, officials and others that never get in the magazines, newspapers, or racing programs. They are just as important to racing as drivers, and boat and engine builders. I thought it was great for Doug to do a double take and find his brother. And I didn't know the McClellans, but Ron Saxvik did and called them. I think that's great. And I haven't even scratched the surface of all the pics I have. So you need to stay tuned to find out who may show up.
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Got to go to work..........
...........but first---more pics.
Tim Butts wasn't a racing partner like our partnership with Jack Chance and Clayton Elmer, but we worked together almost as a partnership. We bought a number of new designs that Tim came up with and tested them during the winter. V8 was first raced at the Eastern Divsionals at Springfield and this was the second race. We didn't have any video cameras to check out boat attitudes so I would go out on the water and get some pics of Tim racing past.