U.S. A-Team in Italy

[kampkurz]

I happen to know the plan is for fast boats....because they rock...and I am pretty sure they are white. Hee Hee. Luv ya buddy.

[abbypond]

Here are some pics

I have been stalking the U.S.A-Team on facebook and found some pics I thought some of you non-facebook users would like to see...

[abbypond]

A couple more..

Looking good team!

[racnbns]

A-team

Who's the KID in the LAB photo. Is he waiting for a drug test?

Bruce

[L. Allen]

She means me.

[alanaker]

pictures?

Abby, good work locating pics.. Any more?

[L. Allen]

How about some news on the time trials?

[rbcronin]

Time trials to begin in 40 minutes. Will post results soon after.

[Allenthefamily]

Waiting for the news here on Cape. So great to have 2 entrants this year.

[abbypond]

Here are two links with the articles translated via google translate. I didn't have any luck finding any live video/updates...

http://www.ilfriuli.it/index.php/spo...-a-barcis.html

Powerboat World in Barcis

The 29th edition of the international competition takes 14 to 16 June. It will be 'a crescendo of speed in a crescendo of emotions'

Traditional appointment with the motorboating the 14, 15 and 16 June on the lake Aprilis for the 29th edition of 'Barcis Powerboating' that will challenge the waters valcellinesi the protagonists of the continental and world powerboat. The event, which each year attracts many fans, was presented during a press conference at the Hotel Celis Barcis. Will be 15 riders from Italy and abroad (USA, Germany, Poland, Estonia, the United Kingdom and Spain) will participate in the trial only valid for the OSY 400 World Championship . The fame of this year Barcis Powerboating crosses the ocean and for the first time since 1985 have registered two U.S. pilots, and staff with boats coming directly from the U.S. . It is Todd Anderson and Billy Allen (www.ateamboatracing.com). The race will take place over four rounds, one on Saturday and the other three on Sunday on a circuit of six laps for seven miles round.

Ten drivers who come from Italy, Spain, Estonia and Hungary, entered the race valid for the assignment of the F1000 European Championship Int . Among the drivers expected on the water Barcis there will also be corregionale Daniel Cargnello the Group motorboating Cjarlins , Italian champion and winner, on May 19 last year in Hungary , the first of the three tests are valid for the continental championship. After Barcis, the third tender for the award of the title will be held on September 28 and 29 in Cremona . The race will take place over four rounds, one on Saturday and three on Sunday 12 laps of a circuit for over 21 kilometers.

At present this edition of Barcis Boat, Maurizio Salvador , the regional delegate of the Federation of Italian speedboat, Emma De Simone , president of the Sports Group motonautico - Pn , the Provincial Councillor Nicholas Callegari , the mayor of Barcis Thomas Olivieri together alderman tourism Daniela Paulon and the President of Pro Barcis, Adelina Andrin .

"A global competition is not something every day - said Salvador opening the presentation of the event - and this result of considerable value is the result of an intense and continuous work of many people: organizer, representatives of institutions, the local community. The speedboat racing is a sport that has given and continues to give great satisfaction to the Friuli Venezia Giulia and Barcis fits into this context. We are confident that this 29th edition will provide a great spectacle of sport fans. "

The President of the Gs Motonautico - Pn which organizes the event thanked the public authorities - Region, Province, City and Pro Barcis - that with their support and allow the realization of the event was focused on the initiative 'A cap = A gesture solidarity ' . "This year our club - said De Simone - in collaboration with Barcis Boat, with the municipal administration and the association Source of Dreams wanted to promote a project of solidarity with a collection caps for cancer research of the Cro Aviano ".

"For twenty-nine years old - said the provincial councilor Callegari - Barcis offers a first-class event that captures the attention of the national media giving strong emotions, twists and an always exciting. The success of the event, founded in 1985 by a bold gamble of the City of Barcis, the Pro Loco and the Federation regional speedboat, can be explained by the ability and foresight of the organizers, but also with the collaboration virtuous, around this event, has been established with all the local authorities. "

"With pleasure I welcome you to the drivers that will give life to the 29th edition of Barcis Powerboating - concluded interventions Mayor Thomas Olivieri -, their carers and the public, we expect numerous as in previous editions. I wish to thank the Sports Group motonautico - Pn which has grown from year to year, the level of the event. The hope is that the 2013 edition succeeds in the best way, of course sportsmen and tourists will have a unique opportunity to appreciate the hospitality of Barcis and the beauty of Valcellina. "

The Region Vice President, Sergio Bolzonello was unable to attend the presentation, he wanted to send his greeting: "Barcis is a competition that fits in the extraordinary setting of the Dolomites, in the colors of the lake and in the warm participation of fans and athletes. It 'an opportunity to introduce our mountain territory, rich in nuances and surprises, traditions but also of services to meet all modern requirements. The hope is that this initiative is the beginning of a pleasant curiosity about the history of our region. "

During the weekend the program also provides events: there will be a chance to see, during the breaks of the races, acrobatic freestyle watercraft while Saturday night starting at 20:30 the complex The sweet notes with live music accompany all present. During the evening is planned initiative in favor of Cro, Aviano: a moment to combine sport and solidarity.

sport@ilfriuli.it


http://www.ilfriuli.it/index.php/spo...-mondiale.html

Barcis from World

Everything is ready, from today until Sunday, to welcome the 29th edition of the festival motorboating, valid for the title and European

They arrive today on the shores of Lake Aprilis of the participants in 2013 to Barcis Powerboating , while the two pilots from the United States are already in Barcis a few days. The organization is already at work on the eve of the sporting event which this year offers fans the unique test for the World Championship OSY 400 and a test of European Championship F1000 Int . The sporting event is organized by the Sports Group motonautico Pordenone in collaboration with the City of Barcis and the Pro Loco and with the support of the Province of Pordenone and the region.

Twenty-five riders participating in races on Lake Barcis and come from Italy, Slovakia, Estonia, Poland, Germany, England, Spain and, for the first time, the United States. Todd Anderson and Billy Allen , in fact, arrived in Valcellina with their staff and boats for the competition directly from the USA (www.ateamboatracing.com). Among the drivers in the race also Friulian Daniel Cargnello the Group motonautico Cjarlins , Italian champion in the category F1000 Int and winner, on May 19 last year in Hungary , the first of the three tests are valid for the continental championship. After Barcis, the third tender for the award of the title will be held on 29 and 29 September in Cremona .

The races will be developed in four rounds, one on Saturday 15 and the other three Sunday 16 . "In these last hours - says the president of the Sports Group motonautico Pordenone, Emma De Simone - all volunteers are able to work because the event in the best way. Pilots and their staff are coming and everything is ready for this to be an end week full of boating and fun. " De Simone also emphasizes novelty of this edition: "This year - he continues - we wanted to promote an initiative for cancer research of the Cro Aviano with the collection of the caps. "

This edition also sees the participation of the brand Typically Friulano , to promote the occasion of this international event, local products. Barcis Boat, in fact, is not only a sporting event, but also an important showcase to promote the area. During the weekend the program, as usual, also provides some side events: during the breaks of the races there will be acrobatic displays of free-style watercraft , while Saturday night, starting at 20:30, The sweet notes will offer music live.

sport@ilfriuli.it

[L. Allen]

Time Trial Results - Starting Positions

Billy is 8th and Todd is 13th.

[abbypond]

From facebook...

I think this was from time trials...

[L. Allen]

Heat 1

Bill got 7th or 8th (not sure which at this point) and Todd's motor died on the course.
Every day ain't Christmas.
Will run 3 heats tomorrow.
Until then.
Hugs and kisses race fans.
Lulu

[L. Allen]

Heat 2

Billy 7th
Todd 9th

[Allenthefamily]

Ok here we go! C'mon guys!