SOME SAD NEWS: JUSTIN C. SCHALLER

Justin C. Schaller (Sr.)

October 28, 1935 - March 9, 2008

We're sorry to report that Justin Schaller passed away on Sunday March 9th. Justin and family have long been racers and owners in the limited inboard hydroplane classes, as well as supporters and sponsors of racing events.

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Schaller family.

Visitation is at Wujek Calcaterra in Sterling Heights on Tuesday (3-9pm) and Wednesday (1-9pm), and services are to be held at St. Mary's Church in St. Clair at 11am Thursday.

http://www.wujekcalcaterra.com
http://www.stmarysstclair.org

FIRST ANNUAL DRRA BOWLING FUN-DRAISER

Join the DRRA for our First Annual Kick-Off Bowling Fundraiser! Special contests and prizes!

Pre-register by calling Christy in the offices at 586.774.0980. Space is limited!

http://www.gold-cup.com/fundraisers/
Location: Continental Lanes
Address: 31055 Gratiot Ave., Roseville, 48066
Date: Saturday, April 19th, 2008 - Registration begins at 8:00pm

THE DRRA ONLINE BOX OFFICE IS NEARLY READY

The DRRA Online Box Office is just days away from being ready for 2008, we only have some final testing to do. Watch our Fan Guide page for a link as soon as it is ready.

SPECIAL RATES FOR 2008 AT THE DOUBLETREE HOTEL DEARBORN

To accomodate our out of town guests we have set up a special rate at the Doubletree Hotel Dearborn. Please call the hotel at (800) 222-TREE and reference the "APBA Gold Cup race" to receive the special rate of $88.00 for Single/Double rooms (plus tax).

This rate is good until June 26th or the reserved block is sold out.

The Doubletree Hotel Dearborn is located off the Southfield Expressway at Ford Road.

For more information or to make your reservation online visit http://www.gold-cup.com/fanguide/hotel.html

Doubletree Hotel Dearborn
5801 Southfield Freeway
Detroit, MI 48228
Toll Free: (800) 222-TREE
Local: (313) 336-3340
Web site: http://dearborn.doubletree.com

KNDU AND HYDROINSIDER.COM

KNDU and the HydroInsider have been doing a great job covering the sport of hydroplane racing.

Don't miss the video of the Chip Hanauer and Kaleigh Perkins seminar at the Seattle boat show. If you have an hour or so it is well worth your time. Some interesting stuff discussed from both the old and new. Check it out at http://www.HydroINSIDER.com.

A MYSTERY LAUTERBACH HULL

Here's a great look at the hull construction of a new 'vintage' hydroplane, starting with a pile of wood through nearly finishing the bottom side of the boat:
http://www.vintagehydroplanes.com/lauterbachmystery.html

THE 2008 ABRA UNLIMITED HYDROPLANE RACE SCHEDULE

June 27-29 Evansville, Ind. Thunder on the Ohio
July 4-6 Madison, Ind. Madison Regatta
July 11-13 Detroit, Mich. Chrysler Jeep Superstores APBA Gold Cup
July 25-27 Tri-Cities, Wash. Tri-City Water Follies Lamb Weston Columbia Cup
Aug. 1-3 Seattle, Wash. Chevrolet Cup at Seafair
Sep. 19-21 San Diego, Calif. Thunderboat Regatta

THE 100TH RUNNING OF THE GOLD CUP - JULY 11-13, 2008

It's not too soon to start planning for the historic 100th running of the Gold Cup, July 11-13 2008!

- Brian Reed - DRRA Volunteer