Author: Connie Ranney

The JW Award was named after John “JW” Widmayer, owner of #45 Orange Crush, for his enthusiastic CCR-racing wardrobe.  With matching swim shorts, t-shirt, watch, and stylish helmet – JW definitely coordinates his apparel with his boat!  This award was presented for the first time at Oktoberfest 2014, to husband-and-wife team Kim and Gretchen Granbery.  Each brought 2…

The 2014 Union Lake Regatta was another fun and safe CCWBRA event.  Frank Stauss, Race Director, made sure the weather was picture perfect:  mid-80’s temps with a slight breeze most of the day.  There was a good turn-out with 19 drivers and 15 CCRs.  Donna and Mike McNerney were the long-distance competitors, driving up from…

Lawrence Fuccella, of Urbanna, began building his CCR #101, Brass Monkey, in 2013, ably assisted by his daughters Alexandra and Caroline (then 14 and 12 years of age).  His daughters have continued to help and cheer for their dad as he campaigned Brass Monkey at CCWBRA races.  Caroline also completed a USCG Boater’s Safety Course while learning to drive and practicing…