Eddie Murray and Michelle O’Conner-Teklinski,
Grand Marshalls
Tom D’Eath, Honorary Race Chairperson
2019 Detroit Riverfront Events Inc. Board of Directors
Doug Bernstein, Director
Bruce Madej, Director
Mark Weber, Director
Sandy Cody, Administration
Tom Ratusznik, Administration Assistant
OFFICIAL RACE PROGRAM
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Editor: Bruce Madej
Advertising Sales: Kristyl Girschner
Graphic Design: Tom Putters
Contributors: Steve Garey
Craig Fjarlie
Welcome .......................................................... 3
Battle Royale! .................................................. 5
Schedule of Events ........................................ 6
Thank You Sponsors ..................................... 8
Something for Everyone ..............................11
Thrilling! ...........................................................15
Grand Prix Hydroplanes ....................... 16-29
Current Standings, GP and 350 ................16
Scoring Sheet ................................................ 17
Volunteers ................................................22-23
350 Class Hydroplanes ..............................30
Jersey Skiffs ...................................................33
Vintage Hydroplanes ...................................34
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