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PAST NEWS RELEASES March 2, 2004 LLUMAR RACING TEAM KICKS OFF SEASON WITH DRIVER J.W.MYERS
Seattle, WA :
Myers drove Fred Leland's U-100 in four 2003 Hydro-Prop races. He surprised fans by qualifying at the top speed of 159.4 mph at the San Diego race in 2003. J.W. Myers has three National Championships, eleven World Records, and sixteen Region 10 High Point Titles. He was the 1999 Unlimited Light Rookie of the Year and newly awarded the Unlimited Rookie of the year for 2003 at the Hydro-prop Awards Ceremony.
Mark Evans: Redmond, WA Mark Evans returns as driver for "The LLumar Window Film". Evans has ten race wins to his credit. His most recent win was at the 2003 Tri-Cities Columbia Cup. During Mark's recovery, he will resume his position as race commentator for SPEED Channel's broadcast coverage of the 2004 Hydro-Prop racing events.
The Boat: The new "Miss LLumar Window Film " hydroplane underwent major design modifications and has become one of the fastest, most competitive racing hulls in modern Hydro-Prop racing. The first Miss LLumar Window Film win was at the Tri-Cities 2003 Columbia Cup.
LLumar Window Film and Vista Window Films of Martinsville, Virginia are proud to be the title sponsor for the U-8 Racing Team for the 8th consecutive year. CPFilms, Inc., manufacturer of LLumar and Vista Window Products, is the world's largest supplier of tinted window films for automotive, commercial and residential use. Their products are applied for privacy, ultraviolet protection, solar protection, aesthetics, comfort and security.
For information on LLumar window film or dealer near you, call 1-800-2-Llumar.
January 10, 2004
Seattle, WA :
"In mid-December the doctors removed the titanium rod and 4 screws from my lower leg. The bone is healing up nicely and no long-term problems are expected. I have been fighting a major staph infection in my lower leg and the doctors felt it best to remove all of the hardware to help this situation. I had a stint installed in my arm and have been administering large doses of antibiotics every 8 hours. Last week the doctors were pleased with the condition of the infection and removed my stint and now I am only taking antibiotics orally." Evans continued, "Next week I go see the specialist again and there is a good chance that they will decide to remove my cast and I can begin physical therapy right away."
September 21, 2003
San Diego, California:
San Diego, California:
To quote Bill Wurster, owner of the U-8, “We promised our sponsor CP Films and Llumar Window Film that we would race in every 2003 event and that’s exactly what will happen, with or without the U-8.
San Diego, California: The crew of the Miss LLumar
Window Film Racing Team, did an amazing thing, in less than two weeks they
put the boat back together, as good as new, drove to San Diego and put the boat in the water
ready for Friday afternoon qualifying. Nate Brown's warm up lap was 155+ mph a mile per hour
slower than the Budweiser (that had tried to go faster in 4 previous laps).
After completing the warm up lap, Nate and the crew chief Scott Raney decided it was time
to let the lady in yellow out for a run at full throttle.
September 18, 2003
Seattle, Washington:
The Miss LLumar Window Film Racing Team, N. Mark Evans and Nate Brown are race ready for this weekends San Diego's Washington Mutual Thunderboat Regatta. N. Mark Evans returns to the race site in his 200 mph wheel chair and will be commentator on the sidelines. Now belonging to the "360 degree club" we are glad to have him with us. As most of you know N. Mark Evans suffered a back fracture and broken right leg after a terrible accident at the Detroit Gold Cup race last month. Filling his shoes as pilot this coming weekend will be driver of the U-16 Miss Elam Plus, Nate Brown. Nate Brown drove for U-8 Racing team in 1998-1999.
Owner Bill Wurster and Crew Chief Scott Raney are extremely grateful for every team member, volunteer, and friend that donated his or her time and efforts to the emergency rebuild that took place in the last 17 days. Special thanks to these following people for the tremendous help getting the hull back to Lustrous LLumar yellow she once was. U-8 Racing Team Crew: Mike Allman, John Badovinac, Vernon DeMarc, Aaron DeMarc, Mike Johnson, Ryan Mallow, Brian Perkins, Kevin Perkins, Greg Pogue, John Walters.
Associate Volunteer Crew and Specialists: Brian Anderson, Al Anderson, Mark Adkins, Rick Bowles, Kurt Camp, Butch Corning, Jerry Day, Brad Haskin, Dan Heye, Dan Fenton, Troy Holmberg, Tom Houshar, Ron Jones Jr., David Lemon, Randy Lemon, Jim Lucero, Niles Mayfield-Tri-Cities, Bill Moore - Portland,Oregon, Trevor Pogue, Lee Robertson, Bob Ross- U-16 Elam team, and of coarse thanks to our hull designer and consultant, Dale VanWierengen for the countless hours of his given talents.
September 10, 2003
Seattle, Washington: The U-8 Racing Team and several hard working volunteers have been working day and night to repair the tremendous damage suffered when Mark Evans blew over in the Detroit Gold Cup Race on August 24th, 2003. The boat sustained major fractures in several places to the hull and frame, which required the replacement of most of the deck. The boat returned to Seattle on August 29th giving the U-8 Racing Team just 17 days to complete the repairs including painting and vinyl for the entire hull.
Special thanks to all the teamwork put in by the volunteers that came to help the U-8 Racing Team. We would like to especially thank our associate sponsors Alan Bailey with AKZO NOBEL-Sikkens Paint Company from Detroit Michigan, and Bill Davis and Greg Pogue at Messenger Corporation, vinyl signage in Seattle for providing the new materials to complete the repairs. Without everyone's help this rebuild would not have happened.
The U-8 Racing Team and Owner Bill Wurster have announced the Nate Brown will be taking the seat for Mark Evans for the Washington Mutual Thunderboat Regatta
September 19th-21. Nate Brown graciously accepted to drive for the U-8 Racing Team and owner Bill Wurster following the announcement from Eric Ellstrom that the Miss Elam Plus would not be making the San Diego race following the damage suffered at the Detroit Gold Cup race. Due to the time constrictions and repairs necessary to complete the hull it would not be race ready in time.
"I am looking forward to helping out a great friend Mark Evans," said Nate, I know if the table was turned, he would do it for me." Nate Brown Piloted the U-8 Racing Team and LLumar Window Film in 1998 -1999. The U-8 Racing team and Mark Evans during his recovery are glad to have Nate Brown step in to help!
September 1, 2003
August 29, 2003 - 3:30pm (Seattle time)
Detroit, Michigan: N. Mark Evans has been given the “Big Doctor OK” to be released from the Detroit Receiving Hospital on Saturday August 30th. He will be departing the hospital by Ambulance, accompanied by his wife Elaine and U-8 Racing Team owner Bill Wurster.
Mark will be flying on Northwest Airlines flight #215 arriving in Seattle at 1:54 PM. Race fans are invited to greet him upon his arrival at Seattle-Tacoma Airport. He would love visitors.
(Crew and family are planning a greeting party. Fans, friends, and press are invited to gather at the at Northwest Airline's concourse security check point exit. Signs, banners and flowers would be a thoughtful gesture for the recovering driver.)
We extend our gratitude to the entire staff at the Detroit Receiving Hospital, Detroit River Regatta Association, volunteers, Hydro-prop and rescue teams, and to all who assisted in Mark's rescue. We can’t thank you enough. Further updates on his condition will follow upon his arrival to Seattle.
Mark and Elaine would like to thank everyone for the well wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery and have provided the following address for further mailings.
Mark and Elaine Evans
Promotions / Public Relations: Thayer Cueter
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August 28, 2003 - 4:30pm (Seattle time)
Detroit, Michigan: U-8 Llumar Window Film hydroplane driver Mark Evans continues his recovery from a blow over accident at the 2003 Gold Cup in Detroit on Sunday, August 24th. Mark is still at Detroit’s Receiving Hospital under observation for his leg and back injuries.
On Wednesday August 27th, Evans underwent a small surgical procedure to counteract a medical condition called “Deep Vein Thrombosis.” This condition occurs when blood clots form in the leg and then travel to the heart, lungs or brain. “DVT” left untreated can cause pain, dizziness, loss of consciousness, stroke, heart attack, permanent paralysis, and even death.
Another milestone has been reached in Marks recovery. A back brace was fitted on Wednesday evening that allowed Mark to sit up in his hospital bed and eventually take some steps with the help of his wife Elaine and the hospital staff.
Check the U-8 website for continued updates on Marks recovery.
Mark and Elaine Evans
August 25, 2003
Detroit, Michigan: N. Mark Evans underwent surgery today at 2:30 PM for repair of the fractures to the Tibia and Fibula of the right lower leg which was damaged upon impact following a blow over accident that occurred at the Chrysler Jeep Superstores Detroit Gold Cup this past Sunday.
" He is resting comfortably in recovery at this time" said boat owner Bill Wurster, whom with crew chief, Scott Raney, and the entire Miss LLumar Window Film Racing Team, accompanied wife Elaine Evans in the surgical waiting room today.
Marks family members, fans, and racing team was delighted with the good news at 6:30 PM tonight when the attending surgeon reported that the operation was successful and that Mark's complete recovery is expected. The next several days of post-op care will be critical and several months of therapy will be taking place for Mark, but knowing him like we do…. Nothing keeps this man down long.
Wednesday, August 26th Mark will undergo additional tests and extensive analysis for the evaluation of his back injury and the fractured T-5 vertebra. There are plans to fit him for a Torso back support brace, which will assist in stabilizing Marks spine during the healing process.
The U-8 Miss LLumar Window Film Racing Team would like to extend our gratitude to the entire Detroit River Regatta Association, volunteers, Hydro-prop and rescue teams, whom assisted in Marks rescue. We can't thank you enough and Mark appreciated the several-signed LLumar Banners!
Mark and Elaine plan to return to Redmond, WA as soon as Mark is stable for travel. They would like to thank everyone for the well wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery and have provided the following address for further mailings. Further updates on his condition will follow.
Mark and Elaine Evans
Detroit, Michigan: Mark Evans plans for winning the Detroit APBA Gold Cup Race had an unfortunate ending this weekend as he didn't anticipate traveling down the Detroit River… airborne.
As Heat 3A began Mark Evans and several other drivers were coming out of turn two and down the back stretch. Race fans looked on from the Detroit Yacht Club as Mark Evans and the Miss LLumar Window Film lifted off the river completing a full 360 degrees and landing violently, striking the bottom of the hull and remaining upright. Most of the fans and crews in the pit area were unable to view the crash because the location of the flip being blocked by a Yacht and the roostertails of water.
While the immediate focus was being directed to Mike Hanson whom had just spun out coming out of the Roostertail turn, Mark Evans in the back stretch had taken on air. Rescue crews were on the scene within minuets to evaluate the situation. Mark was found to be unconscious but in no immediate danger that might of a compromised his rescue. He was soon extracted from the boat and taken by rescue crews in an ambulance to Detroit Receiving Hospital. He wife Elaine Evans and boat owner Bill Wurster accompanied Mark to the hospital and was joined later by his brother, Hydroplane driver Mitch Evans and the U-8 Miss LLumar Window Film crew. Mark's spirits were immediately lifted with the greatest news of all, his brother Mitch Evans in the Miss Fox Hills Chrysler Jeep had taken the Gold Cup Race that afternoon, and dedicated the win to the recovering brother. Mark had won Heat 1A and took a 3rd place finish in Heat 2B. The LLumar Window Film Team is currently second in National high point's standings. For the Evans brothers a mutual win and victory.
N. Mark Evans is currently hospitalized at Detroit Receiving Hospital in stable condition and suffering from a mild concussion, a multiple fracture to the lower right leg, and a fractured T-5 Vertebra with some bruising to his spine. Surgery is planned this Monday morning to repair his broken leg, and a reevaluation of his back injuries will be conducted. He is in great spirits, and a full recovery expected.
Mark and Elaine plan to return to Redmond, WA soon following his surgery and when Mark is stable for travel. They would like to thank everyone for the well wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery and have provided the following address for further mailings. Further updates on his condition will follow.
Mark and Elaine Evans 3517 259th Ave. NE Redmond WA, 98053
Evansville, Indiana: It was an eventful weekend at the Evansville Freedom Festival and the debut of the new hull Miss LLumar Window Film. The performance of the new hull was strong. Evans seeking out every opportunity to win in the scheduled heats, took a 3rd Place finish in Heat 1b, a victorious start and finish to checkered flag for 1st Place in Heat 2b, and a 5th Pl. Finish for 3b. Hull damage occurred during heat 3b but the team was able to repair for the final. As the final got under way the fuel system and engine failure prevented the LLumar Window Film from leaving the dock area. Finishing with a 6th Place for the day.
Seattle, Washington: Fabrication Technologies Industries of National City, California
has announced associate sponsorship with Bill Wurster's U-8 LLumar Window Film
Unlimited Hydroplane in the quest for the 2003 National Championship. One of the
nations largest precision steel and metal fabrication contractors, FTI is providing top?
notch racing hardware built by industry?leading, computerized machinery, as well as
valuable technical support to the revitalized U-8 Racing Team.
The Resorts at Moses Pointe Hosts the U-8 LLumar
Unlimited Hydroplane to Test Runs on Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE, Wash. - (June 17, 2003) -- There will be rooster tails blazing along Moses Lake Friday, June 20, as the U-8 LLumar Window Film Unlimited Hydroplane, owned by Bill Wurster, makes its first test run on the xxx-acre lake in preparation for the 2003 hydroplane summer racing series, which begins in Evansville, Ind., on June 26.
SEATTLE–: LLumar Window Film and U-8 Racing Team have once again this year joined together to represent the Race Against Drugs program for the sport of Unlimited Hydroplanes. The Race Against Drugs program is a partnership in drug education by major American Motor sports. The Drug Enforcement Administration will be attending the ceremonies along with one hundred young girls and boys from the Seattle Park and Recreation Department. Each and every one of these children has participated with the Race Enforcement Administration to be eligible to attend this year's special event held at the Seattle Seafair Race August 1-3 2003.
U-8 RACING TEAM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Promotions / Public Relations: Thayer Cueter
Seattle, Washington: Bill Wurster's U-8 LLumar Window Film Unlimited Hydroplane Racing Team will proudly fly the color of the United States Air Force 336th Fighter Squadron for the 2003 racing season. Recognizing the sacrifices being made all over the world by the men and women of our Armed Forces, the team will be expressing our thanks every time the bright yellow hydroplane takes to the water this summer.
U-8 RACING TEAM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Promotions / Public Relations: Thayer Cueter
Race fans...its 10 to the 5...and Evans will drive!
Seattle, Washington: Former BUDWEISER driver, Mark Evans will drive Bill Wurster's new T-4 unlimited hydroplane for the 2003-racing season. This entry will be a strong contender and is expected to add excitement and close competition to the Hydro-prop series.
Mark Evans: Redmond, WA Evans comes with 9 race wins to his credit driving for teams including Bernie Little's U-1 Miss Budweiser and Fred Leland's Pico American Dream. He also drove the American Spirit, Miss Exide and Miss Elam Plus. In 1997 driving the Pico American Dream, Mark had 4 strait wins. His most famous win was his "Flip and Win" at Seattle Seafair where the boat flipped in a preliminary heat and came back to win the final. Mark's humorous antics and great personality landed him the position of race commentator for ESPN's 2001-2002 coverage of the Hydro-prop racing season.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
U-8 RACING TEAM
CPFILMS, INC - LLUMAR WINDOW FILM
U-8 Racing Team / Bill Wurster announced today the acquisition of the T-4 Two Wing Budweiser Hydroplane built in 1994/95. The boat was first tested on Lake Washington with Chip Hanauer driving. Chip made additional test runs at the Kansas City and Detroit events.
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