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Old 03-01-2006, 08:42 AM
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Default Today would have been the 79th birthday of Don Aronow

He was a fierce competitor above everything else.

This is a photo of him winning a boat race after he retired. This is the only boat race he ever won drivng a Cigarette. All the other races were in Donzi's. Formula's, Magnum's and Cary's.
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Here is the photo that launched a thousand future racers.
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But remember, that he loved being the underdog....most of his career was in small boats that were underpowered compared to the competition.

Here is a shot of Don and Knocky House racing one of the 27 foot stock Magnums.
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The man who created the Legend of Cigarette.
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Don was a Great Jersey Boy, RIP Don.


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doug and i carrying on his winning ways and making history
thanks don, steve, doug, dave,and all at Donzi
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