All the latest news from Detroit!

7/12/01 ... 
Morning update - The U-6 team has yet to make it to the course.  They are expected and we will let you know when they arrive.  The team has been working hard repairing a hole punched in the ram wing during last weekend's final.

5:47 PM update - The U-6 Oh Boy! Oberto left Madison at roughly 11:30 AM and is expected here in the Detroit pits at anytime.  Damage to the U-6 was more severe than originally indicated.  The team put in a late night (1:00 AM) followed by an even later night (4:00 AM) to get the hull ready for this weekend. 

7:32 PM update - The team arrived safely in the pits and set up for the weekend.  Repairs are complete and the hull looks great.  Driver Steve David has been with us in the pits throughout the day.  Here are a few photos from the arrival...

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7/13/01 ... 
The U-6 Oh Boy! Oberto finished the day's time trials down the ladder in a conservative position, but with a solid speed of 145.220 MPH.  After a period of testing tomorrow, we'll focus on the first real race action of the weekend.

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7/14/01 ...

The U-6 Oh Boy! Oberto competed in Heat 1B and 2B today.  It was a good day for the team as they took second and third respectively.  The U-6 will have lane one in Heat 3A tomorrow!  Average speeds for the team...  135.339 in 1B and 132.941 in 2B.  Oh Boy! Oberto beef jerky can be seen throughout the pits the weekend and the team is handing out samples and stickers promoting their sponsor.  The Jerky powered U-6 will go for the Gold Cup tomorrow!

7/15/01 ...

The U-6 Oh Boy Oberto finishes third in the Gold Cup!  Additional details soon...

7/17/01 ...

The U-6 Oh Boy! Oberto finished third in the Gold Cup with an average speed of 133.765!  It was a good weekend for the U-6 as the team worked hard to earn the solid finish in this, the most prestigious of all powerboat events.  Driver Steve David appears comfortable behind the wheel and is solidly representing the people of Madison, Indiana as the Hydro-Prop season continues.  The U-6 Oh Boy! Oberto team currently stands third in the national point standings trailing the number two spot by just 47 points.  The team will now return home and enjoy a much deserved break before heading west for the Tri-Cities and Seattle races.

More photos from the Gold Cup weekend...

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Our coverage will focus on the U-6 Oh Boy! Oberto/Miss Madison team.  For all the details live from the event, be sure to visit the series website, www.hydroprop.com/hydros/.  

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