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U-8 RACING TEAM July 1, 2003 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Promotions / Public Relations: Thayer Cueter Budwieser's Thunder on the Ohio Race fans…its 10 to the 5 ...and Evans will drive the New Miss Llumar Window Film! 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. LLumar Window Film and Vista Window Films of Martinsville, Virginia are pleased to be the title sponsor of the U-8 Racing Team for the 7th 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. It is professionally installed on the interior of glass by a nationwide network of dealers. 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.
Representing Race against Drugs again this year is, LLumar Window Film and U-8 Racing Team.
" The "Race against Drugs" program is a partnership in drug education by major American Motor Sports.
This unique motor sports oriented program was founded in 1990 and has implemented over 1,500 drug awareness programs across the country. It uses the color and excitement of motor sports racing to convey its message of Non-impairment.
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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.
FTI is responsible for front line technology in the Shipbuilding, Defense, Facilities &
Plant Outfitting, and Electronics/Electrical Control Systems industries. The company
specializes in design & engineering, precision machining, structural fabrication &
welding, as well as sheet metal fabrication, using the latest editions of AutoCAD,
Surfcam, and 3d Modeling software. Additionally, FTI produces certified tanks and
pressure vessels for the United States Navy, and the Military Sealift Command.
Though the company is one of the largest Department of Defense contractors in the San
Diego area, FTI has long played an unknown, behind?the?scenes role in hydroplane
racing. ..a role which LLumar Crew Chief Scott Raney hopes to change dramatically:
"The program that we are putting together with FTI is giving us cutting?edge equipment
such as propellers and running hardware that will put the U?8 right there in the thick of
things this year. Soon, Fabrication Technologies Industries will be a household name for
every hydroplane racing fan. FTI President Tom Houshar is fully committed to making
the U?8 the premier racing team in the sport. We've got a great sponsor, a great new
boat, a great driver in Mark Evans. ..and now with FTI's support we're going only in one
direction: To the front!"
For more information on Fabrication Technologies Industries, go to www.ftisd.com
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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.
Dubbed the 'Rocketeers', the 336th Fighter Squadron utilizes the Boeing F-15E "Strike Eagle", a state-of -the-art, all-weather fighter-bomber. Based out of Seymour-Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, North Carolina, the 'Rocketeers' are currently deployed overseas in support of Operation Southern Watch and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
U-8 Racing Team crewmember Brad Haskin, a former Navy pilot and Gulf veteran, has a brother flying now with the 336th. "I've been over there myself, and I completely understand what they are going through. It's not about whether you are for or against what's going on in the world-it's understanding that freedom is never free, and letting our troops know that we support them We just want everyone to take care of business and come home safely".
Although the U-8 Racing Team carry only the colors of the Air Force 336th Squadron, it is done in the spirit of honoring all of our Armed Forces --Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and reserve units.
Click on the Logo to visit the 336th's Website:
U-8 RACING TEAM
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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.
Mark comes from a racing family. He began his racing career at the early age of just thirteen. His father Norm Evans drove in the 1960's and his brother Mitch Evans has been his rival " partner in crime" driving in the now new hull of Vacatonville.com. Mitch set a Allison "piston powered "unlimited hydroplane record at last year's San Diego race. He had the top qualifying speed at 160.095 mph (faster than any turbine powered boat at that event).
Both Mark Evans and Mitch Evans are confident they can win the 2003 Detroit "Gold Cup" race.
Mitch because of the record speeds they have been setting with their new boat and Mark because of his confidence in Bill Wurster's new contemporary T-4 hydroplane design and this upgraded engine and drive train program. Neither of the Evans brothers has won the Gold Cup and the rivalry has just begun!
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 7th 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.
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