1974 Season Summary

Statistics

1. June 2 Champion Spark Plug Regatta Miami, Florida
2. June 8-9 President's Cup Washington, D.C.
3. June 16-17 Kentucky Governor's Cup Owensboro, Kentucky
4. June 30 Gar Wood Trophy Detroit, Michigan
5. July 21 U.I.M. World Championship Pasco, Washington
6. August 4 A.P.B.A. Gold Cup Seattle, Washington
7. September 1 Hydroglobe Dayton, Ohio
8. September 15 Desert Thunderboat Classic Phoenix, Arizona
9. September 22 San Diego Cup San Diego, California
10. October 13 Indiana Governor's Cup Madison, Indiana
11. October 20 Admiral's Cup Jacksonville, Florida

  Winner Crew Chief Designer Builder Engine
6/2 Miss Budweiser (7) Tom Frankhouser Lucero-Jones Ron Jones Rolls Merlin
6/9 Pay 'n Pak (4) Jim Lucero Ron Jones Ron Jones Rolls Merlin
6/17 Pay 'n Pak (4) Jim Lucero Ron Jones Ron Jones Rolls Merlin
6/30 Miss Budweiser (7) Tom Frankhouser Lucero-Jones Ron Jones Rolls Merlin
7/21 Pay 'n Pak (4) Jim Lucero Ron Jones Ron Jones Rolls Merlin
8/4 Pay 'n Pak (4) Jim Lucero Ron Jones Ron Jones Rolls Merlin
9/1 Pay 'n Pak (4) Jim Lucero Ron Jones Ron Jones Rolls Merlin
9/15 Miss Budweiser (7) Tom Frankhouser Lucero-Jones Run Jones Rolls Merlin
9/22 Pay 'n Pak (4) Jim Lucero Ron Jones Ron Jones Rolls Merlin
10/13 Pay 'n Pak (4) Jim Lucero Ron Jones Ron Jones Rolls Merlin
10/20 Miss Budweiser (7) Tom Frankhouser Lucero-Jones Ron Jones Rolls Merlin
 

  Built Boat High Points Total Team Points
1. (1973) Pay 'n Pak (4) 12527 (1)
2. (1970) Miss Budweiser (7) 10863 (2)
3. (1972) Miss Madison (3) 4715 (4)
4. (1971) Atlas Van Lines (5) 4488 (3-6463)
5. (1968) Gale's Roostertail (3) 3663 (13-1688
6. (1973) U-95 3550 (5)
7. (1972) Miss Technicolor 3482 (6)
8. (1957) Sunny Jim (2) 3307 (7)
9. (1974) Valu Mart (4) 2482 (8)
10. (1971) Red Man (2) 2432 (9)
11. (1963) Kirby Classic 1968 (10)
12 . (1974) Lincoln Thrift (2) 1819 (11)
13. (1974) Miss U.S. (6) 1694 (12)
14. (1964) Mister Fabricator 1639 (14)
15. (1960) Probe 1263 (15)
16. (1971) Just-A-Pest III 1075 (16)
17. (1968) Country Boy (2) 925 (17)
18. (1974) CU-22 821 (18)
19. (1962) Red Ball Express 222 (19)
20. (1967) Super Cinders II 000  
21. (1973) Solo 000  
22. (1970) Lincoln Thrift II DNS  
  Driver High Points Total
1. George Henley 12527
2. Howie Benns 7838
3. Bill Muncey 6463
4. Milner Irvin 4715
5. Leif Borgersen 3550
6. Dean Chenoweth 3025
7. Tom Martin 2782
8. Bill Wurster 1968
9. Mickey Remund 1819
10. Billy Schumacher 1750
11. Tom D' Eath 1694
12. Fred Alter 1688
13 . Tom Kaufman 1639
14. Ron Larsen 1569
15. Roger D'Eath 1518
16. Jim McCormick 1413
17. Bob Miller 1263
18. Jerry Bangs 1016
19. Dave Walther 925
20. Danny Walls 850
21. Bob Schroeder 821
22. Ron Armstrong 732
23. Tom Sheehy 620
24. Pete LaRock 525
25. Ron Snyder 225
26. Charlie Dunn 000
27. Bob Saniga 000

  Former Names
2. Pay 'n Pak (3)
5. Smirnoff (3), Myr's Special, Myr Sheet Metal, Atlas Van Lines II (2), Go Gale, Pizza Pete (2), Miss Cauffiel, Atlas Van Lines (6)
7. Notre Dame (9), Miss Cott Beverages, U-76, Miss Northwest Tank Service
8. Breathless II, Blue Chip (1), Loaner, Miss Wickman, Shakey's Special
10. Country Boy, Red Man Too
11. Tahoe Miss (2)
14. Tahoe Miss (3), Harrah's Club, Budweiser Malt Liquor
15. Miss Burien (2),Tempest (2), Miss Michelob, Roostertail, Savair's Probe
16. Miss Timex (1), Miss Miami
17. Miss Budweiser (6 )
19. Notre Dame (4), Shu Shu, Miss Budweiser (5), Miss Budweiser II (1), Burien Lady, Smyth Smoother Mover, Murphy's, Ms. Greenfield Galleries
20. Parco's O-Ring Miss (1), Miss Van's PX (1)
21. Atlas Van Lines (4), Lincoln Thrift (1)

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