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Jon Osterberg
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1977 Atlas Van Lines
47 members
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1958 Miss Bardahl
35 members
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1962-65 Miss Bardahl
21 members
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Jon Osterberg commented on David D. Williams's event 2011 Diamond Cup"Apparently, diamonds ARE forever!"
Jon Osterberg is attending David D. Williams's event
2011 Diamond Cup at Lake Coeur d'Alene Idaho
August 20, 2011 to August 21, 2011
The vintage unlimteds return to Lake Coeur d'Alene Idaho.
Jon Osterberg commented on Gary Todd's photo
BUD66-2
"Good photo. And it evokes strong feelings, sort of like looking at images of an uninjured JFK in the motorcade at Dallas."
Jon Osterberg replied to Tim Matyn's discussion what needs to be done to increase the fan base and popularity of unlimited hydroplane racing"Philip, that's some aggressive thinking ... and great thought leadership. What it would require is a governing body, and (obviously) corporate sponsorship. But you're right -- rather than think nationally, it should be a regional affair…"
Jon Osterberg replied to Tim Matyn's discussion what needs to be done to increase the fan base and popularity of unlimited hydroplane racing"Tony, you're preaching to the choir, dude! I'd love to see the vintage boats tied in with more H1 sites, especially Detroit, Madison, and San Diego. As for what went "sideways" as you say, all I can speak to is what happened…"
Jon Osterberg replied to Tim Matyn's discussion what needs to be done to increase the fan base and popularity of unlimited hydroplane racing"Tony, nice to see your name and thoughts.
Yours is a refreshing perspective re: embracing the air shows. I'm one of the whiners who yearns for the hydros to again be promoted as the top attraction in Seattle. But maybe there are economies of…"
Jon Osterberg joined Steve Compton's group
1977 Atlas Van Lines
Construction updates as the famous "Blue Blaster" is restored to her original racing condition. Updates by Don Mock and Phil Lampman - Photos by Phil LampmanSee More
Jon Osterberg commented on Glenn D. Raymond's group 1958 Miss Bardahl"This Bardahl (1958 hull) made me a hydro fan. My dad lived two blocks east of the Bardahl plant on N.W. 52nd, and this is the hull that first excited me as a 4-year-old."
Jon Osterberg joined Glenn D. Raymond's group
1958 Miss Bardahl
This group is dedicated to all the former drivers and anybody who likes the first successful Miss Bardahl. Photo of Billy Schumacher driving at Seafair 200 by Jon Osterberg.
Jon Osterberg joined Ryan Smith's group
1962-65 Miss Bardahl
1963-64-65 Gold Cup & National Champion1965 World Champion57 Consecutive heats completed (record still stand for a piston powered unlimited)Lap, heat & race records which stood for over a decadeFirst use (along with Miss Exide) of Nitrous OSee More
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Comment Wall (1 comment)
- At 3:15pm on December 27, 2010,
jim mckeon said… - I agree with you Jon Opening the Mount Baker pits would make for an awsome venue for the vintage boats as well as how we older folks have access to the younger base that Seafair is trying to target. We can bring the younger folks down to the lake to see and hear the boats. Since the "air show" really is a fly by since Seafair doesn't provide access for close-up viewing it is not an air show.
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