1975 Season Summary

Statistics

1. May 18 Champion Spark Plug Regatta Miami, Florida
2. May 31-June 1 President's Cup Washington, D.C.
3 . June 15 Kentucky Governor's Cup Owensboro, Kentucky
4. June 29 Gar Wood Trophy Detroit, Michigan
5. July 6 Indiana Governor's Cup Madison, Indiana
6. July 13 Dayton Hydroglobe Dayton, Ohio
7. July 27 APBA Gold Cup Pasco, Washington
8. August 3 Seafair Trophy Seattle, Wash
9. Septa 14 Desert Thunderboat Classic Phoenix, Arizona
10. September 21 Weisfield's Trophy San Diego, California

  Winner Crew Chief Designer Builder Engine
5/18 Weisfield's Jerry Zuvich Ron Jones Ron Jones Rolls-Merlin
6/1 Miss Budweiser (7) Tom Frankhouser Lucero-Jones Ron Jones Rolls-Merlin
6/15 Weisfteild's Jerry Zuvich Ron Jones Ron Jones Rolls-Merlin
6/29 Miss U.S. (6) Jim Kerth Ron Jones Ron Jones Allison
7/6 Pay 'n Pak (4) Jim Lucero Ron Jones Ron Jones Rolls-Merlin
7/13 Pay 'n Pak (4) Jim Lucero Ron Jones Ron Jones Rolls-Merlin
7/27 Pay 'n Pak (4) Jim Lucero Ron Jones Ron Jones Rolls-Merlin
8/3 Pay 'n Pak (4) Jim Lucero Ron Jones Ron Jones Rolls-Merlin
9/14 Miss Budweiser (7) Tom Frankhouser Lucero-Jones Ron Jones Rolls-Merlin
9/21 Pay 'n Pak (4) Jim Lucero Ron Jones Ron Jones Rolls-Merlin

  Built Boat High Points Total
1. (1973) Pay 'n Pak (4) 8864
2. (1974) Weisfield's 8213
3. (1974) Lincoln Thrift (2) 8103
4. (1970) Miss Budweiser (7) 6677
5. (1972) Hamm's Bear 5203
6. (1974) Miss U. S. (6) 4795
7. (1975) Atlas Van Lines (7) 4017
8. (1968) Miss Vernors 3384
9. (1957) Sunny Jim (2) 1079
10. (1967) Miss Van's PX (1) 972
11. (1972) Bootheads 844
12. (1960) Savair's Probe 650
13. (1962) Oh Boy Oberto 469
14. (1971) Miss Shenandoah 169
15. (1963) Sunny Jim Jam 95
16. (1975) Lauterbach Special 000
17. (1964) Mister Fabricator 000
18. (1973) Shakey's Special DNQ
  Driver High Points Total
1. Billy Schumacher 8213
2. Milner Irvin 8103
3. George Henley 7550
4. Mickey Remund 6677
5. Jerry Bangs 5203
6. Tom D'Eath 4795
7. Bill Muncey 4017
8. Bob Miller 2884
9. Jim McCormick 1314
10. Fred Alter 1150
11. Tom Martin 1079
12. Ron Armstrong 747
13. Tom Sheehy 619
14. Chuck Hickling 469
15. Salt Walther 225
16. Jack Schafer Jr. 225
17. Roger D'Eath 169
18. Bill Wurster 95
19. Charlie Dunn 000
20. Tom Kaufman 000
21. Howie Benns 000

  Former Names
2. Valu Mart (4 )
4. Pay 'n Pak (3)
5. Miss Madison (3)
8. Miss Budweiser (6), Country Boy (2)
9. Breathless II, Blue Chip (1), Loaner, Miss Wickman, Shakey's Special (1)
10. Parco's 0-Ring Miss (1), Super Cinders II
11. Notre Dame (9), Miss Cott Beverages, Miss Northwest Tank Service, Miss Technicolor, Miss Valvoline
12. Miss Burien (2), Tempest (2), Miss Michelob, Roostertail, Probe
13. Notre Dame (4), Shu Shu, Miss Budweiser (5), Miss Budweiser II (1), Burien Lady, Smyth Smoother Mover, Murphy's Marine, Ms. Greenfield Galleries, Red Ball Express
14. Country Boy (1) , Red Man II, Red Man (2) , Owensboro's Own, Miss North Tool
15. Tahoe Miss (2) , Kirby Classic
17. Tahoe Miss (3) , Harrah's Club, Budweiser Malt Liquor
18. U-95

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