OSY Worlds-Nora, Sweden

[Steve Warnock]

Thanks Rachel for the Storm Update!

Truely some exciting news. Had my white TEAM-USA t-shirt on the whole weekend. Very proud of the Team. A little USA old school kneeler paving the way to the TOP. Way too cool.

Can't wait for the real details and pics.

Hurry Home!!

DAD!

[Moon child]

Nice Job Billy and the rest of the team. Billy it doesnt look like the US A-Team is giving anything away anymore!

[Jon55SBrew]

Congratulations to Billy & Team USA !!!

Billy is and has been always a class act & a great driver!
I know that he surrounds himself with the best people possible
to try and win the gold!!
Congratulations to Billy Allen and the USA - Team that will be
bringing home the bronze medal !!!!!!!!!!
Take care & safe travels,
Jon Brewster

[DiGia54D]

Congratulations Billy thats great!!!!!!

[Jack Stotts]

Great job Billy, Racer, Rachel. I think that may warrant a BIG box of Cheez Its. Jack

[hydroid]

Estonia - who?...what?

First, congratulations to Billy Allen, the US A-Team, and all that supported the team to get to the race. Arguably, one of the best drivers, and the required support the US outboard racing community has to offer was put forth on this competitive world stage. From the thread, and the notable 'Posters', I definitely get the team's accomplishment is held in the highest regard, acheiving Bronze in a field of drivers/teams/competitors that are respected and admired. From a NA perspective, it would be great to hear from Billy/Team about the lessons learned (eg: best practices) to win gold.

Without any intent to diminish the above accomplishment, I want to note that out of the top 10 finishers, 3 were Estonian(2nd, 4th, 8th). The Silver medal went to Rasmus Haugasmagi; surname was not provided in previous post.

The remarkable accomplishement here is that Estonia only has a population of 1.34 million people(0.4&#37; of US at 310MM), and only gained it's independence from under USSR occupation in 1991, <20 years ago. Being honest, it is a gnat compared to other global economic titans/nations, and has a miniscule talent and financial pool from which to draw and put forward world-class competitors. Their accomplishment here is also a testament to dedicated hard work, focus, community support, and a world class competitive spirit.

Being a first generation CDN of Estonian nationality, having a competitive spirit, and having joined the North American o/b racing community, I felt compelled to take a minute to bring forward the Estonian accomplishment as well. And shamelessly, I point this out with pride to know that Estonia has put out racers, that act as bookends to Billy and the best of what the US racing community brought out in 2010. Something tells me the fire is already lit for 2011.

Again, congrats to US, let's all do it again in 2011, and may the best driver/team win!

Cheers,

Erik Luksep #61
20SSH/CSH/OSY
TORC Member, and Membership Director
Canada

[L. Allen]

Very nicely put, Erik.
Thank you!

[VanVliet]

Congratulations Billy! You are the best.


Sally

[oldpitguy]

Wow!! This has been a nail biter, hasn't it? When you miss a day on hydroracer.net, you miss A LOT!! Congratulations to the A-TEAM and all their supporters; we couldn't have asked for a more professional, dedicated, talented group of people to represent the USA than you guys. Safe trip home and LET'S SEE SOME PICTURES!!!

Warmest regards to you all
otto

[Tom10W]

Great Job!

Laurie, please tell your brother and father congratulations from me. I got to talk to them both at Depue and it was great.
Rachel, congratulations to you as well. You have worked very hard and have been committed to Team USA.
Congrats to all. Job well done!

Tom Kargus

[Allenthefamily]

YAY BILLY, YAY ALLEN, YAY YAAAY BILLY ALLEN. A proud auntie is just a-shaking the pom poms here on the Cape. So wishing that we could've been there.

Thanks for the complete updates.

Goosepimples reading them all!

[RLR]

congrats

Billy, Racer, Craig, Great job of bringing home the medal. Fantastic to see you do so well. Do the same at Lake Alfred in your other classes!!!!

Look forward to seeing you in your "home" area in a few weeks.

Ray

[BROCCOLI]

Laurie,
Give Billy a pat on the head for me. He's a good boy.

[14-H]

Congrats to Billy, Racer and the entire US-A Team. Very well-done. Ed Hearn.

[Sheila Schaub]

Billy Allen is my idol!

Congratulations to my "other brother" Billy, and my favorite man Racer!! Way to show em guys!! Laurie, you may want to give your brother Dizz a call, I just had to tell him over Facebook how Billy did!! I'd say he's a lil outa the loop! Lol! Love to all the Allen's. SheShe