F1 DRIVERS - F1 POWERBOAT RACING

Jake Alkema
Boat Racer

Jake Alkema #47

Driver Name : Jake Alkema
Age : 29
Hometown : Commerce township mi
Team Name : Team Racecraft
Boat Class : F1/f200
Boat Number : 47
Crew Chief : Bj Netschke
Engine Builder : Adam Low
Crew Members : Robert Trolian, Marla Kee, PJ Kee, Sam cote
Years as a Race Driver : 17
Occupation : Mechanic
Employer : Americas most wanted 4×4
Years On The Job : 3
What Got You Started Racing : My dads friend back in 2006
Sponsors : S&J Asphalt and Paving
Racing Goals : Hall of champions

DYLAN ANDERSON
Boat Racer

Dylan Anderson #17

Driver Name : Dylan Anderson
Age : 27
Hometown : Nashville
Website : andersonmarine.com
Team Name : Anderson Marine Racing
Boat Class : F1
Boat Number : 17
Crew Chief : Patrick Hoskins
Engine Builder : Ray Anderson
Crew Members : Joy Anderson, Ray Anderson, Courtney Montgomery, Dillon Massia, Jonathon Ratzlaff, Lindsay Simmons, Kara Beth Wheeler, Patrick Hoskins

Nickname : Mike Honcho
Years as a Race Driver : 7
Occupation : Marine Dealer
Employer : Anderson marine
Years On The Job : 16
What Got You Started Racing : Watching my dad Ray Anderson race.
Sponsors : Anderson Marine, XS Power, Lokar, Covico, C2 Machine
Career Highlights : F1 Powerboat Championship win @ Showdown on the San Jacinto, F1 win Lake Havasu Az 23’, F1 win Port Neches, TX 23’ , Formula 200 Win in Guntersville, AL
Racing Goals : KEEP WINING!
Hobbies and Interests : Saltwater Fishing

Aiden Benton
Boat Racer

Aiden Benton #98

Driver Name : Aiden Benton
Age : 26
Hometown : Summerstown, Ontario, Canada
Team Name : Benton Financial Racing
Boat Class : F1
Boat Number : 98
Crew Chief : Scott Benton
Engine Builder : Aiden Benton
Boat Make: Lee Craft
Engine: Mercury 2.5 200 2 Stroke
Crew Members : Scott Benton, Matt Campeau, Gillie Murray
Years as a Race Driver : 0
Occupation : Welder/Fabricator
Employer : Olsonfab Metal Fabrication
Years On The Job : 9
What Got You Started Racing : The local speedboat scene here in Ontario is thriving, I learned about our drag race league OPBRA which I built a STV for before the Covid break ended the association. That’s when plans changed and I met the west coast boys of the Alberni Valley Regatta Association. Maskall’s hooked me up with a 91’ Lee craft in February 23’, by Feb 24’ we were racing in Bradenton.
Sponsors : Riversports Recreation, Kawartha Lake Rippers, Commercial Press & design, Benton Financial services, Primeau Marine, Scobie Marine & Performance
Career Highlights : 2022 OPBRA Speedmaster Rookie Sponsorship
Racing Goals : Go fast turn left. Bring another Canadian flag to podium
Hobbies and Interests : Skiing, Travel, Gym, 2 stroke engines and going fast.

DEAN COMER
Boat Racer

Dean Comer #92

Driver Age : 48
Hometown : Monrovia, CA
Team Name : Skelton racing
Boat Class : F1
Boat Number : 92
Crew Chief : Chuck Skelton
Engine Builder : Mercury racing
Crew Members : Chuck Skelton, Angie Jolly, RJ West, Jason and Trisha Turner, Craig Sheid, Sean Comer, Tim King
Spouse Name : Angie Jolly
Years Together With Spouse : Feels like only yesterday
Years as a race driver : 20 years
Occupation : Firefighter/Paramedic
Employer : Los Angeles Fire Dept.
Years On The Job : 23
What Got You Started Racing : I have been crewing for my uncle Chuck Skelton for 38 years.
Sponsors : Casa de Comer Smokin’ Good Salsa.
Career Highlights : To be determined
Racing Goals : To learn and improve every turn every lap every race.
Hobbies and Interests : Power boat racing, water skiing, off roading, boat life

CHRIS FAIRCHILD
Boat Racer

Chris Fairchild #62

Driver : Chris Fairchild
Age : 49
Hometown : Paw Paw, IL
Website : www.fairchildracing.com
Team Name : Fairchild Racing
Boat Class : NGK F1 PC
Boat Number : 62
Crew Chief : Jim Fairchild Sr.
Engine Builder : Chris Fairchild
Boat Make: : Hoffman
Engine: Mercury 2.5L
Crew Members : Wendy Fairchild, Jim Fairchild Jr.
Spouse Name : Kristi Fairchild
Years as a Race Driver : 25
What Got You Started Racing : My Dad
Sponsors : Mercury Racing, DeWald Props, Sunoco Race Fuel, WETSU Group, Lottery.com, Champions Park, B2B Motorsports
Career Highlights : Currently racing for Mercury Marine, his impressive racing resume includes 2-time APBA Hall of Champions Inductee, 2-time winner of the 24 Heure Motonautiques de Rouen in France, numerous World, National, Divisional, Regional and Series Championships.

Johnny Fleming
Boat Racer

Johnny Fleming #9

Driver Name : Johnny Fleming
Driver Age : 44
Hometown : The Woodlands, TX
Team Name : Fleming Racing
Boat Class : F1
Boat Number : 9
Crew Chief : James Fleming
Engine Builder : KEVIN McCOLLOUGH
Crew Members : MARGO “MOM” FLEMING, JAMES FLEMING, TRISH FLEMING, RICK HILL
Spouse Name : TRISH FLEMING
Years as a race driver : 26
Occupation : BRANCH MANAGER
Employer : Reece USA
Years On The Job : 17
What Got You Started Racing : MY DAD ” WERE A RACING FAMILY”
Sponsors : FLEMING MANUFACTURING , McCOLLOUGH RACING, HYDRO-TEC
Racing Goals : TO WIN EVERY RACE WE ENTER
Hobbies and Interests : RACING, BOATING, HUNTING

Website : FLEMINGMFG.COM

WHITNEY TERRY FLETCHER
Boat Racer

Whittney Terry Fletcher #09

Driver Name : Whitney Terry Fletcher
Driver Age : 35
Hometown : Thibodaux
Team Name : Crafsmaam Racing
Boat Class : F1
Boat Number : 09
Crew Chief : Daniel Fletcher
Engine Builder : Daniel Fletcher
Crew Members : Cameron Fletcher, Lily Fletcher, Samuel Fletcher
Nickname : WTF
Spouse Name : Daniel
Years Together With Spouse : 12
Years as a race driver : 11
Occupation : Woodworker
Employer : Craftsmaam
Years On The Job : 5
What Got You Started Racing : MY Dad & My Brother
Sponsors : Craftsmaam, Ameristar Roofing, Vinyl Adventures
Career Highlights : 2009 ABPA National Champion
Racing Goals : I want to Kick Ass F1
Hobbies and Interests : Cheer Coach, Baseball Coach, Sports with the kiddo

JUDE GASPARD
Boat Racer

Jude Gaspard #70

Driver Name : Jude Gaspard
Age : 50
Hometown : Conroe, TX
Team Name : Gaspard Brothers Racing
Boat Class : F1
Boat Number : 70
Crew Chief : John Long
Engine Builder : Roberto Soto
Crew Members : Jack Fake, Charlie Donaldson, Mark Landry, Ryan Gaspard, Chad Gaspard
Nickname : “Rude” Jude Gaspard
Years as a Race Driver : 6
What Got You Started Racing : “Racing” Tracy Hawkings
Sponsors : Chad Gaspard Designs, Sargant Marine, Outboard Performace Services
Career Highlights : 2022 Battle on the San Jacinto Podium Finish. Multiple Heat Race Wins
Racing Goals : 2023 Top 5 Championship Finish
Hobbies and Interests : Winning Races

Jimmy Kerr
Boat Racer

Jimmy Kerr #71

Driver Name : Jimmy Kerr
Driver Age : 52
Hometown : LaPeer, MI
Team Name : KRU Racing
Boat Class : F1
Boat Number : 71
Crew Chief : Ryan Kurtz
Engine Builder : Bill Gohr
Crew Members : Terry Kerr, Kirk Geise, Joe Phillips, Danette Tracy, Sharon Trolian
Nickname : The Pickle
Years as a race driver : 40
Occupation : General Contractor
Employer : A+ Construction
Years On The Job : 26
What Got You Started Racing : My Brother and Stepdad, John Brroge
Sponsors : Hanger 24, Racyees, Ray C’s Extreme, Geitech Motorsport, RoadRunner
Career Hilights : 2022 APBA F200 High Points Champion, 2022 APBA F200 North American Champion, 2022 APBA F1 National Championship Runner-up.
Racing Goals : APBA Hall of Champions & Win F1pc Series Championship
Hobbies and Interests

JARED JENSEN
Boat Racer

Jared Jensen #29

Driver Name : Jared Jensen
Age : 25
Hometown : Windsor, CO

Website : http://www.islandlakemarine.com
Team Name : Island Lake Marine Racing
Boat Class : Formula One
Boat Number : 29
Crew Chief : John & Scott Jensen
Engine Builder : Scott Jensen
Crew Members : David Richards, Ron Browns
Years as a Race Driver : 5
Occupation : Boat Rental Manager
Employer : Island Lake Marine & Sports
Years On The Job : 7
What Got You Started Racing : Dad and uncle tore it up on the CHAMP and PROP Tours!
Sponsors : Island Lake Marine, The Water Valley Company, No Regulation Media
Career Highlights : Hitting three buoys in one day of racing (two in the same race).
Racing Goals : Avoid the buoys.
Hobbies and Interests : Snowboarding, Mountain Biking

Tim Kraft
Boat Racer

Tim Kraft #15

Driver Name : Tim Kraft
Age : 46
Hometown : Kankakee IL
Team Name : Kraft Racing
Boat Class : F1
Boat Number : 15
Crew Chief : Gavin Kraft
Engine Builder : Chris Fairchild
Boat Make: DAC
Engine: Mercury 2.5L
Crew Members : Michelle Brouillet ,Josh Besley, Dave Kraft, David Johnigan
Nickname : KRAFTY
Spouse Name : Michelle Brouillet
Years Together With Spouse : 7
Years as a Race Driver : 9yrs took a 18yr break to race MX this time around going on 2yrs
Occupation : Lineman
Years On The Job : 25
What Got You Started Racing : going to the Kankakee river Regatta when i was 10 my dad knew some of the racers the Guimond brothers John,Larry,Terry
Sponsors : Fairchild Racing ,McCollough Racing
Career Highlights : Still Working on them
Racing Goals : this year to finish in the top 5
Hobbies and Interests : Ice Hockey & Drag Racing

Shawn Love
Boat Racer

Shawn Love #12

Driver Name : Shawn Love
Driver Age : 38
Hometown : Moorpark, CA
Team Name : Clover Racing
Boat Class : F1
Boat Number : 12
Crew Chief : Troy Nelson
Engine Builder : Mercury High Performance
Crew Members : Troy Nelson, Jake Nelson, Richard Warren, Rick Love
Nickname : White Mamba
Years as a race driver : 13
Occupation : Chief Financial Officer
Employer : Clover Construction
Years On The Job : 15
What Got You Started Racing : Started racing with my brother and some other family members when I was a kid, my brother got back in a few years ago and I am joining him again this year.
Sponsors : Clover Construction
Career Highlights : 2003 Western Formula Lights Champion, APBA Hall of Champions 1996 – J hydro
Racing Goals : Have a competitive Rookie season and work to get myself up into the middle of the pack by season end.
Hobbies and Interests : Founder of Ventura County Rugby Club

SPENCER LOVE
Boat Racer

Spencer Love #24

Driver Name : Spencer Love
Age : 44
Hometown : Camarillo
Website : https://clovermasonry.com/wordpress/
Team Name : CLover Racing
Boat Class : F1
Boat Number : 24
Crew Chief : Bill Rucker
Engine Builder : Power Performance
Crew Members : Troy Nelson, Jake Nelson, Richard Warren, Monica Allen, Shelby Love, Hailey Love
Nickname : Dick Love
Spouse Name : Monica
Years Together With Spouse : 5
Years as a Race Driver : 30
Occupation : Mason
Employer : Clover Construction
Years On The Job : 26
What Got You Started Racing : I like to Fast
Sponsors : Clovers Construction, My Family; emotional sponsors
Career Highlights : 2022 F1 Powerboat Season Championship
Racing Goals : WIN !
Hobbies and Interests : Racing, Going Fast

MIKE MAKUS
Boat Racer

Mike Makus #85

Driver Name : Mike Makus
Age : 39
Hometown : Oshkosh Wisconsin
Team Name : Makus Racing
Boat Class : F1
Boat Number : 85
Crew Chief : Taking Application
Engine Builder : Fairchild Racing
Boat Make: Pugh
Engine: Mercury 2.5L
Crew Members : Steph Makus Radio/Spotter
Spouse Name : Chelsie Makus
Years Together With Spouse : 11
Years as a Race Driver : 7
Occupation : Engineer
Employer : Marine Engine Manufacture
Years On The Job : 9
What Got You Started Racing : My Dad got me into Go Kart racing when I was a Kid
Sponsors : Quicksilver EZ Loader Trailers
Career Highlights : Leading laps in a heat race at the 3 Rivers Regatta
Racing Goals : Lead the Last lap of the race
Hobbies and Interests : Any kind of racing.

KYLE MASKALL
Boat Racer

Kyle Maskall #22

Age : 27
Hometown : Chilliwack, BC Canada
Team Name : Maskalls Collision, HNR Racing
Boat Class : F1
Boat Number : 22
Crew Chief : Mike Nass/Mike Maskall
Engine Builder : Ron Anderson/ Mike Nass
Crew Members : Mike Nass, Mike Maskall, Judy Vogt, Meghan Cormack, Brandon Cormack, Brandon Baines, Cody Nass, Sydney Maskall, Brook Butler, Kay Maskall
Years as a Race Driver : 7
Occupation : Automotive Glass Tech/ Manager
Employer : Maskalls Collision & Glass
Years On The Job : 10
What Got You Started Racing : My Dad. I grew up watching him race.
Sponsors : Maskalls Collision & Glass, HNR Racing, Wilroof Roofing, Chris Carson Reeds, Canadian Fuel Injection Services
Career Highlights : 2nd in Heat 3 @ Lake Havasu 22
Racing Goals : Win in F1
Hobbies and Interests : Motocross, Mountian Biking, Wake Surfing, Stand up Jet Skiing, Fast Boats

JEREMIAH MAYO
Boat Racer

Jeremiah Mayo #8

Driver : Jeremiah Mayo
Age: 23
Hometown : Richmond, TX
Team Name : Outlaw F1
Boat Class : Formula 1
Boat Number : 8
Crew Chief : Michael Schubert
Engine Builder : Michael Schubert
Crew Members : Grant Schubert, Dustin Terry, Bryston Sherman, Shelby Mayo, Michael Schubert, Travis Yates, Cole Whering
Nickname : Mayo
Years as a Race Driver : 13

Occupation : Construction Superintendent
Employer : Harvey Builders
What Got You Started Racing : Growing up around/with the Schuberts
Sponsors : Snap-On, Ameristar Roofing, Captain Marks Seafood Market, Plash light, JH Performance
Career Highlights : 2018 Formula Light Champion, 2018 Tri-Hull Runner-Up
Racing Goals : F1 Champion
Hobbies and Interests : Fishing, Hunting, Wakeboarding, Boating

Website: http://outlawf1.com

CODY NASS
Boat Racer

Cody Nass #95

Driver Name : Cody Nass
Driver Age : 28
Hometown : Vancouver BC, Canada
Team Name : Haulin Nass RaceBoats/Maskall Collision
Boat Class : F1
Boat Number : 95
Crew Chief : Mike Nass/Mike Maskall
Engine Builder : Mike Nass
Crew Members : Mike Nass, Sandra Nass, Mike Maskall, Judy Vogt, Kyle Maskall, Tyler Cousins, Mika, Daniella Miotto, Matt Keith, Delaine Ballance, Connor Davidson, lyllia Smith, Brody Coombs, Brook Butler,
Nickname : NASSTY
Spouse Name : Single
Years as a race driver : 3
Occupation : Machine Operator
Employer : Crown Packaging
Years On The Job : 11
What Got You Started Racing : My Dad, he has raced boats forever…
Sponsors : Haulin Nass RaceBoats, Maskall Collision, Chris Carson Reeds, Canadian Fuel Injection Service, Sandra Nass
Career Highlights : APBA 2022 Region 10 Formula 150 Champion with an overall finish 4th Nationally. First ever, First place finish in Lake Chelan 2022
Racing Goals : Beat my Dad (Mike Nass) and compete with the best drivers in the world
Hobbies and Interests : Hockey, Lacrosse, resin tables, Wakeboarding/wake surfing

Mike Quindazzi
Boat Racer

Mike Quindazzi #77

Driver Name : Mike Quindazzi
Age : 58
Hometown : Sarasota, Florida
Website : https://www.facebook.com/groups/53086592061255
Team Name: Buckshot Racing #77
Boat Class : F1
Boat Number : 77
Crew Chief : Dave Bolton
Engine Builder : Mike Hill
Spouse Name: Emma Quindazzi
Years Together With Spouse : 17
Years as a Race Driver : 4
Sponsors : Hill Marine Propellers, home of the Buckshot Cleaver

JEFF RENO
Boat Racer

Jeff Reno #34

Driver Name : Jeff Reno
Age : 69
Hometown : Okeechobee, Florida
Team Name : Rock and Roll Racing
Boat Class : Formula One
Boat Number : 34
Years as a Race Driver : 35
Sponsors : Kloeckner Metals, Strippens Things made of Strips, Connect It Wireless.
Career Highlights : 2016 APBA Hall of Champions Inductee, 2016 APBA National High Point Champion SST120

ASHTON RINKER
Boat Racer

Ashton Rinker #20

Driver Name : Ashton Rinker
Age : 37

Hometown : Siesta Key, Florida
Team Name : Rinker Racing
Boat Class : F1
Boat Number : 20
Crew Chief : James Chambers
Engine Builder : James Chambers
Boat Make: Outkast
Engine: Mercury 2.5L
Crew Members : Jamie Sullivan, Frank Force, Mark Sumpter, Lori Rinker
Years as a Race Driver : 14
Occupation : Manager at Pro Marine USA
What Got You Started Racing : My dad Terry Rinker got me into the sport
Sponsors : Rinkers Boat World, McClain Trailers, Rinker Products and Services, First Approval, Pro Marine USA
Career Highlights : 2019 NGK F1 Champion (Won every race for the 2019 NGK Series) 2018 NGK F1 Champion, 2xs F2 National Champion, 2xs F2 North American Champion, 2xs APR Super League, 2012 Rookie of the Year F2 Super League Series, 2009 Rookie of the Year SST-45 Tunnel
Racing Goals : Winning the F1 Championship
Hobbies and Interests : Fishing, Hockey, Boating,

Chris Rinker
Boat Racer

Chris Rinker #52

Driver Name : Chris Rinker
Age : 54
Hometown : Spring, Texas
Team Name : Rinker Racing
Boat Class : F1 F200
Boat Number : 52

Nickname : The Real Deal
Crew Chief : James Chambers
Engine Builder : James Chambers/ Neal Barclay
Crew Members : James Chambers, Neal Barclay, Matt Smith, Chris Barclay, Samantha Rinker, Will Dengering
Spouse Name : Samantha “The Texas Heat” Rinker
Years Together With Spouse : Long time!
Years as a Race Driver : 38
Occupation : Owner of Rinkers Boat World a Top 100 dealership in the Nation
Employer : RBW
Years On The Job : Since I was a young lad
What Got You Started Racing : My dad and uncle John throwing me in a boat at 16! I went on that year and won the Nationals!
Sponsors : Rinker’s Boat World, McClain Trailers, Roswell Marine Audio, Sylvan Pontoon
Career Highlights : Two National Championships, being rookie of the year in F1 and finishing 4 that season! Setting a world speed record, being inducted in to the Hall of Champions.
Racing Goals : Win the F1 Series
Hobbies and Interests : Who has time for anything else??? Lol

TERRY RINKER
Boat Racer

Terry Rinker #10

Age : 60
Hometown : Riverview, FL
Team Name : Phase 3 Performance
Boat Class : Formula 1
Boat Number : 10
Crew Chief : Brendan Power
Engine Builder : Brendan Power
Crew Members : Jamie Sullivan, Frank Force, Tyler Percy
Years as a Race Driver : 40+
Occupation : Machine Shop Owner / Machinist
Employer : Rinker Machinery
Years On The Job : 39
What Got You Started Racing : Father / Family
Career Highlights : 2007 F1 Series Sweep, 10 Formula 1 Series Championships, 18 APBA OPC National Championships
Racing Goals : Win Every Time we race!!

GRANT SCHUBERT
Boat Racer

Grant Schubert #13

Driver Name : Grant Schubert
Age : 19
Hometown : Richmond, Texas
Team Name : Outlaw F1
Boat Class : F1, Tri-Hull
Boat Number : 13
Crew Chief : Mike Higginbotham
Engine Builder : Mike Schubert
Years as a Race Driver : 10
What Got You Started Racing : Family
Sponsors : Captain Marks Seafood Market, JH performance
Career Highlights : 2x National Champion
Racing Goals : Best to ever do it
Hobbies and Interests : Rc car racing, Fishing

JESSEE SWAIN
Boat Racer

Jessee Swain #74

Age : 39
Hometown : Syracuse, IN
Team Name: Corl Crew
Boat Class : F1
Boat Number : 74
Crew Chief : Andy Anderson
Crew Members : Team Red
Years as a Race Driver : 29
Occupation : Marine Technician
Employer : Swain Brothers Marine
Years On The Job : 20
What Got You Started Racing : Family Tradition
Sponsors : Team Red
Career Highlights : Racing Goals Podium on the F1 Powerboat Championship in ’23!

ANDREW TATE
Boat Racer

Andrew Tate #14

Driver Name : Andrew Tate
Driver Age : 34
Hometown : Canton, MI
Website : www.andrewtateracing.com
Team Name : Fenom Ventures
Boat Class : F1
Boat Number : 14
Crew Chief : Dylan Runne
Crew Members : Donny, Allen, James Sobol, Max Acierno, John Wlodarksi III, James Geblein, Mike Geblein
Years as a race driver : 23
Employer : Sun Coating Company
Years On The Job : 17
What Got You Started Racing : Family
Sponsors : Dewald Propellers, Fenom Ventures, Sun Coating Company, Max’s Mobile Marine, Big Mike’s House of Sweets, Angela Allen
Career Highlights : Three-time 2nd place finisher at the Stock Outboard Nationals in C-Stock Hydro
Racing Goals : Make Racing Great Again
Hobbies and Interests : Hockey

DUSTIN TERRY
Boat Racer

Dustin Terry #03

Driver Name : Dustin Terry
Age : 38
Hometown : Houma, LA
Team Name : Outlaw F1
Boat Class : F1
Boat Number : 03

Website : http://outlawf1.com
Crew Chief : Sean Adams
Engine Builder : Mercury Racing
Crew Members : Katy, Adrienne, Austin, and Annabelle
Nickname : Dusman
Spouse Name : Katy Terry
Years Together With Spouse : 15
Years as a Race Driver : 19
Occupation : Contractor
Employer : Ameristar Roofing/Daybreaks Waterside Restaurant
Years On The Job : 12
What Got You Started Racing : My Dad
Sponsors : Ameristar Roofing, Plashlight, JH performance boats, Snap-on, Captain Marks Seafood
Career Highlights : 2024 F1 Series Champion. Lots of great wins, lots of cool crashes, and plenty of fuel still in the tank!
Racing Goals : To win a championship and watch my kids do the same.
Hobbies and Interests : Playing music with the outlaws and playing sports with my kids.

mark welch
Boat Racer

Mark Welch #95

Driver Name : Mark Welch
Age : 67
Hometown : Wayzata, MN
Team Name : Welch Racing
Boat Class : F1
Boat Number : 95
Crew Chief : Tyler Welch
Engine Builder : Welch Racing

Nickname : Doc
Years as a Race Driver : 35
Occupation : Tile Contractor
Employer : Doc’s Tile Restoration – Self
Years On The Job : 37
What Got You Started Racing : I saw a race boat at the Minneapolis Boat Show. I thought to myself “That looks fun!”, so I bought one.
Sponsors : Doc’s Tile Restoration & RothGreaves
Hobbies and Interests : Street Rods & Car Shows and Riding Motorcycles

Tyler welch
Boat Racer

Tyler Welch #33

Driver Name : Tyler Welch
Age : 33
Hometown : Wayzata, MN
Team Name : Welch Racing
Boat Class : F1
Boat Number : 59
Crew Chief : Mark Welch
Engine Builder : Welch Racing
Years as a Race Driver : 17
Occupation : Sales Director
Employer : Brite Air Parts
Years On The Job : 3
What Got You Started Racing : I grew up in the sport watching and helping my dad race
Sponsors : Brite Air Parts Inc. , Doc’s Tile, Welch Resources, Designer Teez
Career Highlights : 2023: F200- US-1 High Points & North American Champion — 2022: F150 US-1 High Points & Mod-U US-2 High Points
Racing Goals : ABPA Hall of Champions, Race on the F1H2O Series
Hobbies and Interests : Flying Airplanes & Riding Motorcycles

RJ WEST
Boat Racer

RJ West #93

Driver Name : RJ West
Age : 44
Hometown : Manteca, CA
Team Name : Chuck Skelton Racing
Boat Class : F1
Boat Number : 93
Crew Chief : Chuck Skelton
Engine Builder : Mercury
Boat Make : Composite Craft
Engine : Mercury Apex 200
Crew Members : Tim King, Dean Wilson, Jason Turner
Spouse Name : Jenifer West
Years Together With Spouse : 14
Years as a Race Driver: 36
Occupation : Composite fabricator
Employer : Composite Craft
Years On The Job : 10
What Got You Started Racing : Family sponsored race boats then started racing themselves in 1979
Sponsors : Oil twins
Career Highlights : 13 national championships, 15 national high point championships, 4 time hall of champion inductee, 6 world speed records
Racing Goals : Have fun, learn, and try to pass the person in front of me
Hobbies and Interests : Snowboarding, baseball

Dean Wilson
Boat Racer

Dean Wilson #17

Driver Name : Dean Wilson
Age : 62
Hometown : Corona, CA
Boat Class : F1
Boat Number : 17
Nickname : DW
Spouse Name : Mary Ann
Years Together With Spouse : 31
Years as a Race Driver : 46
What Got You Started Racing : Family
Career Highlights : Sst45 National Champion; US National Team 700cc PRO Hydro

Travis Yates
Boat Racer

Travis Yates #99

Driver Name : Travis Yates
Age : 38
Hometown : Richmond, TX
Team Name : Outlaw F1
Boat Class : F1
Boat Number : 99
Crew Chief : John Hart
Engine Builder : Mercury Racing
Crew Members : Patrick Hicks, Roberto Soto
Spouse Name : Amanda Yates
Years Together With Spouse : 11
Years as a Race Driver : 12
Occupation : Electrical Contractor
Employer : Yates Electrical Services
Years On The Job : 14
What Got You Started Racing : I borrowed a boat from Ruben Stafford and have been doing it ever since.
Sponsors : JH Performance Boats
Career Highlights : F1 Rookie of the year Runner Up
Racing Goals : Get the new V8 set up dialed in and hopefully get on the podium
Hobbies and Interests : Boat racing, hunting, fishing, and trying to keep up with my one year old son.

Website : https://outlawf1.com

Jake Alkema Boat Racer

Jake Alkema #47

DYLAN ANDERSON Boat Racer

Dylan Anderson #17

Aiden Benton Boat Racer

Aiden Benton #98

DEAN COMER Boat Racer

Dean Comer #92

CHRIS FAIRCHILD Boat Racer

Chris Fairchild #62

Johnny Fleming Boat Racer

Johnny Fleming #9

WHITNEY TERRY FLETCHER Boat Racer