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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…

Twenty-five drivers raced nineteen CCRs around a five-turn course, which was made longer for the 8-hp Class.  The eight-boat-length overlap-marker buoys placed in front of the first three turn pins garnered a lot of favorable remarks.  As did the split of the Classic Class into Early (’60 through ’75) and Late (’76 through ’79) Divisions,…

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…