Second
Place in Fort Myers for Carrabba's Team Blythe
The team finished second in Fort Myers.
Todd Blythe drove the boat and was helped by throttle 'woman' Bonnie Blythe, Todd's
wife. This caught the eye of the media and the team was interviewed by the NBC
affiliate Channel 2 News in Fort Myers which reaches over 50,000 people in Florida.
The spot aired on the evening news as well as the late news. This was Carrabba's
Team Blythe's first time back in Fort Myers in two years and the team did not
know what to expect but all were pleasantly surprised. The venue was jam packed
with things to do and drew crowds in the thousands in the dry pits as well as
on race day. There was an air show complete with stunt planes and F16's buzzing
the beach. Most of the race boats took part in a parade down main street in Fort
Myers during race week. There were thousands of people lining the street to get
a good look at these fast machines. Be sure to catch the race on OLN or FOX Speed
Channel. Please check your local listings for times and dates. A special thanks
goes out to Errol Conant, proprietor of Carrabba's Fort Myers, Florida and his
manager, Rick and staff who were hospitable and supportive to our entire race
team. As always the food and the fans at the restaurant were out of this world.
Thanks guys and we will see you next year! | 
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Here
is the race boat located outside the Fort Myers Carrabba's Italian Grill for patrons
and all those traveling along the major thoroughfare of Route 41 to see. | 
Some
of the staff from Fort Myers Carrabba's Italian Grill enjoy a boat ride on land. |
Here
is Amanda from the local daily newspaper, Fort Myers News-Press, interviewing
the team and getting a few shots of the race boat. | 
Carrabba's
Team Blythe on display for thousands of people who will pass by during race week.
That's our new friend Amanda on the scooter taking some more photos. |
The
parade down main street in Fort Myers drew many spectators. Here is one the faster
boats on tour, the Bacardi Silver. | 
Some
more of the parade participants. | 
This
boat in the parade wins the best graphics award. | 
Here
is one of our competitors with a boat full during the parade. They were seen handing
out candies and souvenirs to the fans that lined the street. |
Corvettes
also took part in the parade. The crowds were cheering for the best looking
"Vette." | 
Another
competitor whooping it up at the boat parade. A good time was had by all! |
The
end of the parade. | 
Here
is the race team during some down time before the race. That's Bonnie, Todd with
Jaycee on his lap and Tyler. | 
Husband
and wife prepare to race! | 
Off
to the races!!! |
A
winning team..... Here is Team Blythe
and Carrabba's celebrating a second place finish at
Fort Myers Grand Prix
at the local Fort Myers Carrabba's Italian Grill. Thanks
to Errol, Rick and staff. See you next year.
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