U-7 flips at 2009 ABRA Columbia Cup
July 26, 2009
Kennewick, WA
Images by Walt Ottenad
I was watching Heat 2A unfold Sunday morning with Steve David and the Oberto taking off into the lead when on lap two I saw Mike start to lift off and swung my lens towards him all the while yelling "Oh Sh*t!" Thankfully, Mike was out within 20 seconds or so and he was all right, but the boat was tweaked, losing the tails, rear wing and canard, and tearing up the cowling a bit. As I write this, the Formula team is working on getting the boat ready for Seafair - I'm sure Mike and the U-7 Graham Trucking boat will be there...