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Bud Light wins 2008 Lake Shootout crown
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By LakeExpo.com Staff
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. -- Bud may be going Belgian, but they still know boat racing. Team Bud Light tore up new waters near the Hurricane Deck Bridge posting 178 mph and capturing the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Top Gun trophy.
The Bud Light boat driven by David Scott with John Tomlinson on throttle posted 167 mph on all three runs Saturday and waited for Sunday to break out the big speed.
The crew had every intention of going after the course record of 209 mph posted by Dave Callan and John Cosker in Miss Longlite in 2008. However, the Bug Light boat had trouble earlier in the week with their twin 2,000-horsepower, methanol-fueled engines forcing them to switch back to gas power.
Spectators for the Shootout were well behaved between the 32.5-34.5 mile markers on Saturday and Sunday, according to the Water Patrol. No serious injuries were reported as of 8 p.m. Sunday, although dispatch did receive a steady barrage of complaints from west side homeowners.
Overall the event was a success, drawing thousands of spectators and proving that volunteers and business leaders on the west side of the lake have what it takes to throw the largest boating event of the year.
The Lake Rescue Benefit Shootout is the largest unsanctioned boat race in the United States.
Proceeds from this year's event will be donated to local fire districts, the Red Cross, Habitat For Humanity and other non-profit organizations.
Subscribe To Lake AlertsThe Bud Light boat driven by David Scott with John Tomlinson on throttle posted 167 mph on all three runs Saturday and waited for Sunday to break out the big speed.
The crew had every intention of going after the course record of 209 mph posted by Dave Callan and John Cosker in Miss Longlite in 2008. However, the Bug Light boat had trouble earlier in the week with their twin 2,000-horsepower, methanol-fueled engines forcing them to switch back to gas power.
Spectators for the Shootout were well behaved between the 32.5-34.5 mile markers on Saturday and Sunday, according to the Water Patrol. No serious injuries were reported as of 8 p.m. Sunday, although dispatch did receive a steady barrage of complaints from west side homeowners.
Overall the event was a success, drawing thousands of spectators and proving that volunteers and business leaders on the west side of the lake have what it takes to throw the largest boating event of the year.
The Lake Rescue Benefit Shootout is the largest unsanctioned boat race in the United States.
Proceeds from this year's event will be donated to local fire districts, the Red Cross, Habitat For Humanity and other non-profit organizations.
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Steve C wrote on Aug 26, 2008 8:57 PM:
" I have been to every Shootout since 1990 and I have to say I loved it! Is there room for improvement? Without a doubt the answer is yes, but for a place that was running out of a big shack last year to putting on an event like this I am truly amazed. The money spent and effort made by Captain Ron and his crew was off the hook. I saw the event grow slowly at Shooters from a fairly small deal with 1 boat that ran over 100 mph to the the biggest event at the lake (or anywhere else). They were lucky that it could get a bit better each year.
These guys had the daunting task of starting from little more than scratch and in 8 months putting on the biggest event of the year. My hat is off guys and I will be in touch and providing my ideas for a better show next year.
Steve "
These guys had the daunting task of starting from little more than scratch and in 8 months putting on the biggest event of the year. My hat is off guys and I will be in touch and providing my ideas for a better show next year.
Steve "
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