NPBA HALL OF FAME Candidates votes tallied so far… January 18, 2008
1. Pete Aitkin: BLACK DUCK RACING; 30 Shadow Cat w/twin Merc O/B’s then triples…became a legend!
2. Jim McIntyre: MAD MAC RACING, 32 Scorpion, triple Merc O/B’s…this was just the beginning, he is still in the “game” today in a big way.
3. Ron Barrette: OVERDOSE, SUPERDOSE, MAXED OUT RACING,
30 Superboat w/O/B’s, 40 Skater Cat. …names say it all!!!
4. Rich Luhrs: SHADOW RACING, Image 21 O/B…Designer, Builder,
Commentator Extraordinaire…he knows everything about the “game”.
5. Joe Sgro: FEVER RACING, 28 Manta w/Small Blocks …ran over 80 mph back in the 80’s, realized you go faster by chine-walking since you only use half the “coefficient of drag”…currently a star on the OUTERLIMITS/LUCAS Race Team… Tester of the new Racing neck/helmet support brace.
6. Guy LaMotta: DRY MARTINI, 27 Magnum w/Holman & Moody’s, 40 Cigarette, 53 Magnum…a great competitor, innovator, and connoisseur to our sport!
7. Sal Sciandra: AWESOME RACING, 32 Scorpion, 36 Eliminator Cat, 40 Skater Cat…1986 NPBA CHAMPION and still one of the fastest guys on the water!
8. Chris Lavin: JESSE JAMES RACING, 28 Cigarette in 1984, 30 Chris Cat, Conquest Cat…Courageous is a term that fits the Lavin Bros and their memorable style!!! “Hats-off” to their dedication & contributions to the sport…forever!
9. Larry Smith: OUTRAGEOUS RACING, 30 Sutphen in 1979, 33 Sutphen, initially powered by Jim Ross Engines in the 30 and later powered by Bill Flynn’s small-blocks in the 33, throttleman Billy “HOT SHOT” Frenz would bend the tachometer’s needles past 9,000 rpms(no rev-limiters) to make 92+ mph…!
10. Steve Berk: GREAT ADVENTURE, WINGS RACING, 30 Sutphen, 28 Cigarette,…numerous fast boats since then…he loves the rough water where real men race!
Stu Hayim, John D’Elia, Joey Impresscia, Charlie McCarthy, Reggie Fountain, George Linder, Peter Meyer, Tim Ciasulli, Rick Felson, Tom Akouri, Bob Idoni, Billy Martin, Tom Caruso, Kurt Burger, Fred Talarico, Joe Detore, Tony Caligure, Rolf Papke, John Coen, Jim Laznovsky, Mark tangas, Richie Zul, Rudy DiPietro, John Bochis, John Demeno, Tim Sharkey, Fillipone Bros., Werner Kuenzle, J.D. D’Elia, Matt Leuci, Aldo Aleszczuck, Gino Montrone, Paul Fiore, Frank Buckley are all still in the running. Cast your vote for any of the above or “write-in” your favorite racer to
frenzyyy@optonline.net.
Additional Candidates Added to the NPBA Hall of Fame
Commercial Member
Gold Member
