Looking for David Hooten

[Syd Marsden]

Hello, I am getting ready to restore a class D Furnal Flyer and I would like to get in touch with David Hooten. I have learned that he raced this boat for Gene Arbib. I would like to learn as much history as I can about the boat. Also pictures of how it looked would be nice. The boat was stripped when I got it, but the person who worked on it said that 4F was bleached into the wood. When he first picked it up it was painted and had the number of 63 F on it. Thanks for all your help. Syd

[Howie Nichols]

Earl Seyling (sp?) had the boat after David. I drove that rig several times and loved it. Brian Burkhardt may be able to give you more details, he raced with Earl and The Bickhams while it was in their hands.