| Lawrence Lake, Yelm, WA April 12-13, 2010 WOW, what a weekend...How about we just say that Team Toothpick has arrived. |
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After three very bumpy season openers, the hard winter work
paid off in spades at Lawrence Lake. The Team walked away with a
perfect weekend, 14 heats and 14 finishes!!!! Can you believe it? I
can!
This winter we all did our best to prepare and be ready for what
we hope to be our best year ever. It started with the purchase of
the Henderson by Dollar, continued with the re-design of the
bottom of the A-36 by Pops and myself, and finished with the re-
paint and fine tuning of the My Joy II by Biscuit. All three boats
were stripped down to bare hulls and then inspected and repaired.
Dollar did a fantastic job with the S-137, beautiful from top to
trailer. Not to be outdone, Biscuit and the Southend Boys showed
their stuff on the S-138, equaling the top to trailer quality of
Dollar’s.
Pops and I had a little more, well, let's say, challenge on our
hands. I was dead set against having a boat that had to do the
"Tallahassee Twist" to get on step every time Poodle would go out,
so we got the WHOLE gang together and flipped her--the boat--
over and went to work. New shoe, new steps, new sponson
bottoms (designed and built by TTR) and finally some speed coat.
End result? 4 for 4 at the first race of the year, Poodle able to
drive the boat up on step with little to no effort, and a huge sigh
of relief from the Big Dog and Pops. I know there were a lot of
people who did not believe in the design style that I used, but I will
tell you that there are some things that do translate from R/C
boats to big boats. I do know one other thing--all three boats
were powered by brand new Block and Head Machine power
plants. Marty Haack is not only one hell of an engine builder, but a great
teammate and friend. I am more than proud to have BHM as part of Team
Toothpick Racing. Also to Beck Electric Supply, your support of our race team
since day one does not go without notice. You are an incredible group of people
and we are so thankful for all you have done in the past and moving into the
future. We are lucky to have such wonderful support from all of sponsors and
crew, Double D flying back from Oklahoma just to be at the first race, Kelly Groul
for spending his entire weekend with the team keeping Dollar in check (especially
Saturday morning when they started the boat and it appeared to have NO oil
pressure). G-Man not only worked alongside Kelly to keep Dollar rolling but he,
along with our newest team member Will Huff (Wilbur), spent the entire weekend
in leaky waders in freezing cold water, holding boats and carrying drivers. These
guys never missed a beat. I know the team will be buying some new waders before
we get to Tastin’ N Racin’. Will also stepped into Pop’s spot on the A boat for
this race. Lawrence can be a pain, because the crane pit is very tight and not an
easy place to work out of. With Pops being sick and Mom just off back surgery
(doing and looking awesome I might add) I thought it best to keep them with
Biscuit and the other half of the team in the beach launch area. I am a very lucky
person. I have the best family anyone could ever ask for!!!!!! Who ever new it
would grow to this many people having a great time and enjoying life together.
With names like Cathy, Paulie, Mo, Big Al, Double A, Therese', Grandpapa, Vicki,
Stan, Tone Loc-- it is no wonder. I still know how much I lack as a crew chief
when on Sunday morning The Haack Master (Marty) returned to his post and
then managed to find, oh about 15 things I had missed. It is not easy going from
transport driver and reservation maker to crew chief, but I sure won't back down
and I am not going to quit now. I just hope my hands heal up by Moses!!!! Well
this has been long enough, so off we go to get ready for Moses Lake.
Oh, yeah, one more little item. Team Toothpick Racing is leading the NATION in
High Points in 2.5 stock with Dollar Dave not only winning his first ever heat but
taking the weekend. I do believe we have a SWIMMER for Moses Lake!!!!!!! Wait,
not just first but how about second as well, hell yes, Biscuit took a second for the
the weekend in 2.5 stock. What in world was in the water, it makes Poodle's third
place finish seem kind of weak.......... No Way! She and the ENTIRE team rocked
Yelm, WA, like it has never been rocked before. Thanks again to everyone who
was involved in keeping the team fed and watered over the weekend as well. It
was very much needed.
From the "new" Boat Shop,
Big Dog
teammate and friend. I am more than proud to have BHM as part of Team
Toothpick Racing. Also to Beck Electric Supply, your support of our race team
since day one does not go without notice. You are an incredible group of people
and we are so thankful for all you have done in the past and moving into the
future. We are lucky to have such wonderful support from all of sponsors and
crew, Double D flying back from Oklahoma just to be at the first race, Kelly Groul
for spending his entire weekend with the team keeping Dollar in check (especially
Saturday morning when they started the boat and it appeared to have NO oil
pressure). G-Man not only worked alongside Kelly to keep Dollar rolling but he,
along with our newest team member Will Huff (Wilbur), spent the entire weekend
in leaky waders in freezing cold water, holding boats and carrying drivers. These
guys never missed a beat. I know the team will be buying some new waders before
we get to Tastin’ N Racin’. Will also stepped into Pop’s spot on the A boat for
this race. Lawrence can be a pain, because the crane pit is very tight and not an
easy place to work out of. With Pops being sick and Mom just off back surgery
(doing and looking awesome I might add) I thought it best to keep them with
Biscuit and the other half of the team in the beach launch area. I am a very lucky
person. I have the best family anyone could ever ask for!!!!!! Who ever new it
would grow to this many people having a great time and enjoying life together.
With names like Cathy, Paulie, Mo, Big Al, Double A, Therese', Grandpapa, Vicki,
Stan, Tone Loc-- it is no wonder. I still know how much I lack as a crew chief
when on Sunday morning The Haack Master (Marty) returned to his post and
then managed to find, oh about 15 things I had missed. It is not easy going from
transport driver and reservation maker to crew chief, but I sure won't back down
and I am not going to quit now. I just hope my hands heal up by Moses!!!! Well
this has been long enough, so off we go to get ready for Moses Lake.
Oh, yeah, one more little item. Team Toothpick Racing is leading the NATION in
High Points in 2.5 stock with Dollar Dave not only winning his first ever heat but
taking the weekend. I do believe we have a SWIMMER for Moses Lake!!!!!!! Wait,
not just first but how about second as well, hell yes, Biscuit took a second for the
the weekend in 2.5 stock. What in world was in the water, it makes Poodle's third
place finish seem kind of weak.......... No Way! She and the ENTIRE team rocked
Yelm, WA, like it has never been rocked before. Thanks again to everyone who
was involved in keeping the team fed and watered over the weekend as well. It
was very much needed.
From the "new" Boat Shop,
Big Dog
