father and sons

[Brian_Loy]

My most memorable Father and Son time would have to be when my Dad (Greg Goans) won US1 in D-Tunnel at the 2003 Internats.

 

[Kelly Miller]

I started racing in the late 70's with my Dad in Kansas which was District 7 Namba club at that time. Had a bunch of great guys racing local at that time and we traveled texas and oklahoma a lot for several years racing some outboard tunnel and 40 mono. I remeber getting a Achievment award from Stuart Russel in 78 or 79 and thought that was the bomb. won second place in district 7 40 mono in 1979, that had to be my highlight

Dad passed away in 98 and it had been several years since we had run boats. In 2006 my son was 10 yrs old and I saw a flyer at the local hobby shop in Wichita (how many of you rember Jim Finley) about a new IMPBA club starting up and that they were running every Sunday at 2:00. I grabbed Sam and his little sister and off we went. We have had a grand time. Sam and I have learned something new about each other and have realized we are both very competative and very intense on the drivers stand. I would not trade this time for anything. we are looking foward to the 08 season with his little Vegas and a new 3.5 seaducer and I will run a .67 Roadrunner, gas seaducer cat and a gas y6....we are stoked. Sam's first out of town race with me was the best, he had a perfect score in one of his classes. He has let me know more than once he is ready for the Nats.

 

[Roger Hooks Jr.]

I started racing in the late 70's with my Dad in Kansas which was District 7 Namba club at that time. Had a bunch of great guys racing local at that time and we traveled texas and oklahoma a lot for several years racing some outboard tunnel and 40 mono. I remeber getting a Achievment award from Stuart Russel in 78 or 79 and thought that was the bomb. won second place in district 7 40 mono in 1979, that had to be my highlight
Dad passed away in 98 and it had been several years since we had run boats. In 2006 my son was 10 yrs old and I saw a flyer at the local hobby shop in Wichita (how many of you rember Jim Finley) about a new IMPBA club starting up and that they were running every Sunday at 2:00. I grabbed Sam and his little sister and off we went. We have had a grand time. Sam and I have learned something new about each other and have realized we are both very competative and very intense on the drivers stand. I would not trade this time for anything. we are looking foward to the 08 season with his little Vegas and a new 3.5 seaducer and I will run a .67 Roadrunner, gas seaducer cat and a gas y6....we are stoked. Sam's first out of town race with me was the best, he had a perfect score in one of his classes. He has let me know more than once he is ready for the Nats.

Great Story.

So...

That makes your sone about 12?. ... and he is ready for the nats? Probably ready for the .67 Roadrunner too. That's the age I started running .67 riggers... and that was dad's idea not mine. You should have seen the eyes pop out when I told people that at the banquet at the end of the previous year. LOL! I remember going to a nats in Wichita... must of been 84??? or somewhere around there??? I ran like 17 classes I think... I was 15. I wouldn't advise that though. It took it's toll... especially when all the other kids spent days at Six Flags and Water parks.

 

[Kelly Miller]

17 classes......that would take a toll on anyone, yes Sam, 12 this month, also has his eye on paintball and sports, a lot of competition for how we spend our spare time these days, but he says he still loves the racing and wants to make it a priority. I don't know if I am ready for him to drive the rigger but he has asked to a few times.LOL I feel like I would rather he drive the cat a bit first.

There are several Father\son and 2 Father\Daughter teams that have been racing here the last couple of seasons.

 

[HTV Boats]

My son Jay and I have raced since he was 8 in 1984. Distric 6 out of the Twin Cities. We took a break in "97" and returned to tunnel racing here in Florida last year. My favorite memories are from LaCrosse and Kenosha where we tied for first in 45 tunnel and had to run off with each other. I think we went 1/1 in the runoffs so maybe history will repeat and we will see who wins the rubber match.

Jays wife Audra is registered to run her first race in Miami in two weeks. With 3 boys 6-5-1 in the house I am sure we will have some more little tunnel bandits before too long.

 

[namba276]

What a great thread. I intended to post this in the grand prix thread, but I quess I got lost. I like hearing all the stories, it is such a blast. race on!!

Bob

 

[Roger Hooks Jr.]

Are there any Mother and Daughter teams out there? I remember growing up there were a few. I remember the Powers. Howard, Bev, and their daugthers Jennifer and Kathy. Howard was a player in the hydros while Bev ran the table in monos. I think in 82 (Reno Nats) young Jenny won A mono and her mom won one of the larger mono classes. There was also Cathy Galbraith and her daughter that I remember. They were also very competitive.

 

[Glenn 787]

Any mother material out there......maybe even a boy or girl up for adoption? just kidding

I'm enjoying reading these stories. Most stories I have with my parents aren't race related other than getting a ride to watch some local races in my younger days.

 

[Roy Munoz]

Roger back then in the 80's when you were around 12 or so we had about 17 or more kids raceing from around the ages of 7 to 15.. I don't remember who was the oldest maybe one of the Osmans... There were a lot more fam in our Dist that raced.. I was lucky enough to be able to race with my son and daughter and wife...We ran team merathon with another couple ..4 ten lap heats...

 

[Roger Hooks Jr.]

Roger back then in the 80's when you were around 12 or so we had about 17 or more kids raceing from around the ages of 7 to 15.. I don't remember who was the oldest maybe one of the Osmans... There were a lot more fam in our Dist that raced.. I was lucky enough to be able to race with my son and daughter and wife...We ran team merathon with another couple ..4 ten lap heats...

Another memory that comes to mind was the year of the Amarillo Nats. I forget what year that was but I think I was 8 or 9. I didn't go to that nats but my dad went with a bunch of guys from our club. I always enjoyed hearing their stories when they returned. But what I remember most is waking up early the next morning after the night that my dad returned and seeing two huge trophies sitting on the kitchen table. He won the national championship in C-Hydro that year and 3rd with his C mono. That next school year I told all my friends that my dad is a national champion. That year I won all the "my-dad-is-better-than your-dad" battles. LOL!

Until that summer all the "Fast Guys" seem to be from a land far, far away.

 

[Jerry Dunlap]

Well, what would a "Father & Son" post be without JD saying something about his son, Paul. Paul began going to the pond when he was old enough to walk. He entered his first race when he was six and that was against the adults. Unlike his father, who tends to get a tad excited sometimes, Paul was and still is a very calm competitor. While living at home he won numerous District 8 Championships and several national championships. In 1992, he won the APBA Hall of Champions award in R/C Boating. We went to the awards' ceremony in Miami, FL. That was really a great experience. He was in the Coast Guard at that time. Hard to believe Paul will be 36 this month. He's now a husband and father of two delightful girls, Helen age 4, and Kristin, age 8 months. When Paul was living at home, dad drove the truck to the races. Now, Paul would just as soon drive as sit on the passenger side. Kinda nice just sitting in the truck watching the scenery along I-5 on the way to Fremont.

JD

 

[captwalter]

My fondest memory was some years ago when I was racing the big boats. I drove the 5 litre "Last Blast" at the APBA Inboard Nats in Dayton, Ohio and won the Championship on Saturday. We drove overnight from Dayton to Gunterville, AL so my son Mark could drive his Midget OPC outboard in the APBA OPC Nationals on Sunday. He won his first National Championship at the age of 12. What a tremendous experience and memory that was and is for both of us. Perry

 

[Rokieboater]

Roger back then in the 80's when you were around 12 or so we had about 17 or more kids raceing from around the ages of 7 to 15.. I don't remember who was the oldest maybe one of the Osmans... There were a lot more fam in our Dist that raced.. I was lucky enough to be able to race with my son and daughter and wife...We ran team merathon with another couple ..4 ten lap heats...

Another memory that comes to mind was the year of the Amarillo Nats. I forget what year that was but I think I was 8 or 9. I didn't go to that nats but my dad went with a bunch of guys from our club. I always enjoyed hearing their stories when they returned. But what I remember most is waking up early the next morning after the night that my dad returned and seeing two huge trophies sitting on the kitchen table. He won the national championship in C-Hydro that year and 3rd with his C mono. That next school year I told all my friends that my dad is a national champion. That year I won all the "my-dad-is-better-than your-dad" battles. LOL!

Until that summer all the "Fast Guys" seem to be from a land far, far away.

Roger Jr.,

That year I travelled to Amarillio TX as a 13 or 14 year old. I rode with Joe Monahan and Cathie Galbraith. Money was tight that year and my Dad sent me with Joe & Cathie instead of him going.

They were gracious enough to take me with them. I won C-Mono that year and I remember your Dad congratulating me, he probably doesn't remember it. Anyway my dad sacrificed so I could go and it still amazes me how boaters just reached out and helped me. He later sent my brother (who rode with Cathie) and myself (I rode with Richard Fish) to the Nationals in Canada. Again he stayed home and footed the money so we could race. This year I return the favor. He is coming to Colorado for our Nationals.

This is the coolest thread. I probably have 100 stories of racing with my Dad and Brother thru the years and now I am starting to collect stories with my kids.

Robert Holland

 

[Chris Wood]

I think the biggest memory for me was when i won 20 hydro for the first time as a us-1 at the nats.

dad works really hard and puts in alot of time on motors and what not and we pulled it out. he was very happy and i am glad that i could do it for him.. he works his butt off for me and others and he deserves the credit.

and indy last year.. he didn't know what to say when i won 67 hydro there.

we have been trying for that race for over 10 yrs and finally won it.

I hope he has the chance to win one some day.. that would be the ultimate circle for him

chris

 

[Roger Hooks Jr.]

Roger back then in the 80's when you were around 12 or so we had about 17 or more kids raceing from around the ages of 7 to 15.. I don't remember who was the oldest maybe one of the Osmans... There were a lot more fam in our Dist that raced.. I was lucky enough to be able to race with my son and daughter and wife...We ran team merathon with another couple ..4 ten lap heats...

Another memory that comes to mind was the year of the Amarillo Nats. I forget what year that was but I think I was 8 or 9. I didn't go to that nats but my dad went with a bunch of guys from our club. I always enjoyed hearing their stories when they returned. But what I remember most is waking up early the next morning after the night that my dad returned and seeing two huge trophies sitting on the kitchen table. He won the national championship in C-Hydro that year and 3rd with his C mono. That next school year I told all my friends that my dad is a national champion. That year I won all the "my-dad-is-better-than your-dad" battles. LOL!

Until that summer all the "Fast Guys" seem to be from a land far, far away.

Roger Jr.,

That year I travelled to Amarillio TX as a 13 or 14 year old. I rode with Joe Monahan and Cathie Galbraith. Money was tight that year and my Dad sent me with Joe & Cathie instead of him going.

They were gracious enough to take me with them. I won C-Mono that year and I remember your Dad congratulating me, he probably doesn't remember it. Anyway my dad sacrificed so I could go and it still amazes me how boaters just reached out and helped me. He later sent my brother (who rode with Cathie) and myself (I rode with Richard Fish) to the Nationals in Canada. Again he stayed home and footed the money so we could race. This year I return the favor. He is coming to Colorado for our Nationals.

This is the coolest thread. I probably have 100 stories of racing with my Dad and Brother thru the years and now I am starting to collect stories with my kids.

Robert Holland

Wow! Good thing you didn't go to my school... You sure would have beat me with that story in the "My-Dad-is-Better-than-your-Dad" category.

This is a very cool thread.... and for those of use that have been racing since we were kids... these are just the racing stories... I have tons of just "Being-a-Kid stories. Does anybody remember when Legg Lake had the train?

 

[Rokieboater]

Roger back then in the 80's when you were around 12 or so we had about 17 or more kids raceing from around the ages of 7 to 15.. I don't remember who was the oldest maybe one of the Osmans... There were a lot more fam in our Dist that raced.. I was lucky enough to be able to race with my son and daughter and wife...We ran team merathon with another couple ..4 ten lap heats...

Another memory that comes to mind was the year of the Amarillo Nats. I forget what year that was but I think I was 8 or 9. I didn't go to that nats but my dad went with a bunch of guys from our club. I always enjoyed hearing their stories when they returned. But what I remember most is waking up early the next morning after the night that my dad returned and seeing two huge trophies sitting on the kitchen table. He won the national championship in C-Hydro that year and 3rd with his C mono. That next school year I told all my friends that my dad is a national champion. That year I won all the "my-dad-is-better-than your-dad" battles. LOL!

Until that summer all the "Fast Guys" seem to be from a land far, far away.

Roger Jr.,

That year I travelled to Amarillio TX as a 13 or 14 year old. I rode with Joe Monahan and Cathie Galbraith. Money was tight that year and my Dad sent me with Joe & Cathie instead of him going.

They were gracious enough to take me with them. I won C-Mono that year and I remember your Dad congratulating me, he probably doesn't remember it. Anyway my dad sacrificed so I could go and it still amazes me how boaters just reached out and helped me. He later sent my brother (who rode with Cathie) and myself (I rode with Richard Fish) to the Nationals in Canada. Again he stayed home and footed the money so we could race. This year I return the favor. He is coming to Colorado for our Nationals.

This is the coolest thread. I probably have 100 stories of racing with my Dad and Brother thru the years and now I am starting to collect stories with my kids.

Robert Holland

Wow! Good thing you didn't go to my school... You sure would have beat me with that story in the "My-Dad-is-Better-than-your-Dad" category.

This is a very cool thread.... and for those of use that have been racing since we were kids... these are just the racing stories... I have tons of just "Being-a-Kid stories. Does anybody remember when Legg Lake had the train?

I remember the train, and I remember walking around Legg Lake thinking this is the biggest Lake ever. It took like an hour to get around it. Of course I was distracted the entire time.

Did they run a five lap course there at one time?

Robert

 

[Roger Hooks Jr.]

Roger back then in the 80's when you were around 12 or so we had about 17 or more kids raceing from around the ages of 7 to 15.. I don't remember who was the oldest maybe one of the Osmans... There were a lot more fam in our Dist that raced.. I was lucky enough to be able to race with my son and daughter and wife...We ran team merathon with another couple ..4 ten lap heats...

Another memory that comes to mind was the year of the Amarillo Nats. I forget what year that was but I think I was 8 or 9. I didn't go to that nats but my dad went with a bunch of guys from our club. I always enjoyed hearing their stories when they returned. But what I remember most is waking up early the next morning after the night that my dad returned and seeing two huge trophies sitting on the kitchen table. He won the national championship in C-Hydro that year and 3rd with his C mono. That next school year I told all my friends that my dad is a national champion. That year I won all the "my-dad-is-better-than your-dad" battles. LOL!

Until that summer all the "Fast Guys" seem to be from a land far, far away.

Roger Jr.,

That year I travelled to Amarillio TX as a 13 or 14 year old. I rode with Joe Monahan and Cathie Galbraith. Money was tight that year and my Dad sent me with Joe & Cathie instead of him going.

They were gracious enough to take me with them. I won C-Mono that year and I remember your Dad congratulating me, he probably doesn't remember it. Anyway my dad sacrificed so I could go and it still amazes me how boaters just reached out and helped me. He later sent my brother (who rode with Cathie) and myself (I rode with Richard Fish) to the Nationals in Canada. Again he stayed home and footed the money so we could race. This year I return the favor. He is coming to Colorado for our Nationals.

This is the coolest thread. I probably have 100 stories of racing with my Dad and Brother thru the years and now I am starting to collect stories with my kids.

Robert Holland

Wow! Good thing you didn't go to my school... You sure would have beat me with that story in the "My-Dad-is-Better-than-your-Dad" category.

This is a very cool thread.... and for those of use that have been racing since we were kids... these are just the racing stories... I have tons of just "Being-a-Kid stories. Does anybody remember when Legg Lake had the train?

I remember the train, and I remember walking around Legg Lake thinking this is the biggest Lake ever. It took like an hour to get around it. Of course I was distracted the entire time.

Did they run a five lap course there at one time?

Robert

Yah... I think 5 laps was the rule back then... then somewhere along the way it became six...

...And "Around the Lake!!!" You were lucky... my dad identified two trees... one at either end of the pits that we were not allowed to go past.

To this day I don't go past those trees. LOL!

 

[Rokieboater]

Roger back then in the 80's when you were around 12 or so we had about 17 or more kids raceing from around the ages of 7 to 15.. I don't remember who was the oldest maybe one of the Osmans... There were a lot more fam in our Dist that raced.. I was lucky enough to be able to race with my son and daughter and wife...We ran team merathon with another couple ..4 ten lap heats...

Another memory that comes to mind was the year of the Amarillo Nats. I forget what year that was but I think I was 8 or 9. I didn't go to that nats but my dad went with a bunch of guys from our club. I always enjoyed hearing their stories when they returned. But what I remember most is waking up early the next morning after the night that my dad returned and seeing two huge trophies sitting on the kitchen table. He won the national championship in C-Hydro that year and 3rd with his C mono. That next school year I told all my friends that my dad is a national champion. That year I won all the "my-dad-is-better-than your-dad" battles. LOL!

Until that summer all the "Fast Guys" seem to be from a land far, far away.

Roger Jr.,

That year I travelled to Amarillio TX as a 13 or 14 year old. I rode with Joe Monahan and Cathie Galbraith. Money was tight that year and my Dad sent me with Joe & Cathie instead of him going.

They were gracious enough to take me with them. I won C-Mono that year and I remember your Dad congratulating me, he probably doesn't remember it. Anyway my dad sacrificed so I could go and it still amazes me how boaters just reached out and helped me. He later sent my brother (who rode with Cathie) and myself (I rode with Richard Fish) to the Nationals in Canada. Again he stayed home and footed the money so we could race. This year I return the favor. He is coming to Colorado for our Nationals.

This is the coolest thread. I probably have 100 stories of racing with my Dad and Brother thru the years and now I am starting to collect stories with my kids.

Robert Holland

Wow! Good thing you didn't go to my school... You sure would have beat me with that story in the "My-Dad-is-Better-than-your-Dad" category.

This is a very cool thread.... and for those of use that have been racing since we were kids... these are just the racing stories... I have tons of just "Being-a-Kid stories. Does anybody remember when Legg Lake had the train?

I remember the train, and I remember walking around Legg Lake thinking this is the biggest Lake ever. It took like an hour to get around it. Of course I was distracted the entire time.

Did they run a five lap course there at one time?

Robert

Yah... I think 5 laps was the rule back then... then somewhere along the way it became six...

...And "Around the Lake!!!" You were lucky... my dad identified two trees... one at either end of the pits that we were not allowed to go past.

To this day I don't go past those trees. LOL!

Thats funny!!!!!

I remember them stopping a race for Rescue Divers to look for a missing body. They delayed the race for almost 2 hours. Wasn't the safest place to hang out. Do you remember Jack Oxley collecting aluminum cans? Or the pink Hydros of Steve Winewski? Or how about Gene Adams with the most beautiful Black Hydros with polished aluminum hardware?

We need Ralph Henry to give us a few stories about him and his dad racing.

Robert

 

[Tim Kish]

This is a fantastic post and should be pinned at the top of the General forum for all to read , this is what the hobby is really about.

I am hoping that this is the year my son will want to start racing , he knows more about boats than most of my freinds but being only eight he is rather nervous about the racing part of it.

He does love spending all day at the pond with me and if thats all he ever wants to do then that is good enough for me .

Great thread guy's.

Tim K

 

[namba276]

This is a fantastic post and should be pinned at the top of the General forum for all to read , this is what the hobby is really about.
I am hoping that this is the year my son will want to start racing , he knows more about boats than most of my freinds but being only eight he is rather nervous about the racing part of it.

He does love spending all day at the pond with me and if thats all he ever wants to do then that is good enough for me .

Great thread guy's.

Tim K

Tim my kids started racing when they were about six. I told them " it's just like a video game" they took to it quick.

Bob