Carl Kiekhaefer
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Yep I'm back in my Viareggio now.
About tales of Carl Kiekhaefer, I think he never come here to see a VBV edition.
Thus nothing to say about him and Viareggio.
The first Aeromarine engines victory came in 1973 with the original and beautiful Unowot of Shead. I remember that I was astonished to see that boat similar to a fast cruiser against a bush of Cigarettes.
The next two years were your avatar in 1974 and Bonomi in1975 to bring success to the Kiekhaefer.
Nobody else victory came to the Aeromarines in a VBV.
In Class 2 there were interesting boats powered with a single Aeromarine,like the trimarans Arcidiavolo(I-II) ofTognelli and Soccol,the Molinari's cat My Cude of Signoretti or the mono Manas of Zanoni; alls one were succesful boats.
Last edited by Black Tornado; 04-12-2007 at 03:41 PM.
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When you see the old address - Aeromarine Drive, it makes you wonder why the folks in Miami havenīt named the newly constructed 188th street Aronow Boulevard or something........
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Nigel: This is a great thread to start for Carl Kiek. and I would very much like to write my memoirs about him, however there is just too much and it is overwelming, hopefully I can write in my book. In brief Carl was like my step-dad, as my father was lost at sea as a commercial fisherman when I was 18 yrs. old. Mr. K became my mentor and was the Vince Lombardi of my life. The number of things we did together is a book in itself, from everything we engineered and invented, to the introduction of Aeromarine motors in Europe, then the standard of the industry, like the Cigarette`s it was all about the seriousness and team effort, and communication. After every race my first responsibility was to call Mr. K as he was waiting by the phone to find out what happened, I missed many after race celebrations with my team by being on the phone, the important thing is I was celebrating with the head coach, and that was better than anything imaginable, especially if we won, also had to give reports about the other boats racing his equip.. I have stories of when Freddie and I lived together in Fond Du Lac, stories about a horrific car accident, and when I died on the table couple times, when I woke Mr. K had his hand on my shoulder, I heard him say he`s Ok now and left, must have been around four in the morning. I believe when I had the accident with Tom and I started to go to the beyond, he was the one who handed me the regulator to breath and live. Sorry I can`t go on, I loved him and miss him, I know he is always looking out for me. So many stories, so many good times, so many bad times, what a book, rest in peace. 7XCHAMP
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Nigel: I am working on nameing the street after Don, It is part of the project I am involved in about his life in a documentary that will be presented at this years Cannes film festival, Jerry Jacoby and myself are working together to also put a Bahamas 500 race together in his honor. Sorry can`t say more now but will keep everyone abreast of things as we progress. 7XCHAMP
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Nigel,sorry the delay.
Yep I'm back in my Viareggio now.
About tales of Carl Kiekhaefer, I think he never come here to see a VBV edition.
Thus nothing to say about him and Viareggio.
The first Aeromarine engines victory came in 1973 with the original and beautiful Unowot of Shead. I remember that I was astonished to see that boat similar to a fast cruiser against a bush of Cigarettes.
The next two years were your avatar in 1974 and Bonomi in1975 to bring success to the Kiekhaefer.
Nobody else victory came to the Aeromarines in a VBV.
In Class 2 there were interesting boats powered with a single Aeromarine,like the trimarans Arcidiavolo(I-II) ofTognelli and Soccol,the Molinari's cat My Cude of Signoretti or the mono Manas of Zanoni; alls one were succesful boats.
Yep I'm back in my Viareggio now.
About tales of Carl Kiekhaefer, I think he never come here to see a VBV edition.
Thus nothing to say about him and Viareggio.
The first Aeromarine engines victory came in 1973 with the original and beautiful Unowot of Shead. I remember that I was astonished to see that boat similar to a fast cruiser against a bush of Cigarettes.
The next two years were your avatar in 1974 and Bonomi in1975 to bring success to the Kiekhaefer.
Nobody else victory came to the Aeromarines in a VBV.
In Class 2 there were interesting boats powered with a single Aeromarine,like the trimarans Arcidiavolo(I-II) ofTognelli and Soccol,the Molinari's cat My Cude of Signoretti or the mono Manas of Zanoni; alls one were succesful boats.
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Nigel: I am working on nameing the street after Don, It is part of the project I am involved in about his life in a documentary that will be presented at this years Cannes film festival, Jerry Jacoby and myself are working together to also put a Bahamas 500 race together in his honor. Sorry can`t say more now but will keep everyone abreast of things as we progress. 7XCHAMP
Have you started writing you memoirs?? Your stories are quite amazing - it will make a fantastic read one day. And promise one thing - that I can have copy No. 1 when they come off the printing press - unless of course youīve already promised that to someone else!! Your No.1 fan.