Team Blythe

Carrabba's Team Blythe Races New Boat at Tennessee Pickwick Grand Prix

The team traveled to Tennesse VIP Pickwick Lakes to take part in the Pickwick Grand Prix from May 5 through May 7. The event was held at the Pickwick Landing State Park on the calm and beautiful Tennesse River. This was the 2nd annual "Racin' on the River" offshore powerboat races and fesitival held in Pickwick. This year attracted over 50,000 enthusiastic powerboat race fans over the three day weekend!

The boat driven by Todd Blythe, throttle by George, Jr. took 4th place. The enclosed canopy boat sprinted to speeds as high as 93 MPH on the flat sea.

Race Village was open to the public. Once inside the teams and fans were treated to breakfast, lunch and dinner by AMF, amusement rides, arts and crafts, unique motorcycles and an up close look at the power boats. Race Village had some big name sponsors on hand to please the crowd. Budweiser Select provided the beer tent and Hooters also had a public tent set-up.

Below are photo highlights from this fun-filled weekend of powerboat racing.

Carrabba's Team Blythe racing on display in Race Village.

Another view of Carrabba's Team Blythe racing on display at Race Village. This boat is red on one side and blue on the other with the Carrabba's branding in place on both sides.

AMF handled all the food catering for all the boat racers. John Hagen and his staff were wonderul and generous with providing breakfast, lunch and dinner. Although the food was good, Carrabba's food surely would have surpassed it.

Custom built motorcycles on display at Race Village to entice the public.

A beautifully wooded setting for Race Village in the mountains of Tennessee. Folks used scooters to tour around the village.

Here is the big rig Reliable (Midwest trucking company) and it's super cat race boat pulling into Race Village.

A new boat on the scene at OOS this year. The American Dream should do well.

Here is AMF's trailer and it's food court! Thank you, thank you John!

Hooters, a big brand name, on hand with rig and super power boat. Hooters always performs well on the waters and attracts many, many fans. (Go figure).

Here is the Budweiser Select beer tent set up next to the big rig. This ultimate big name sponsor is on hand for all races and the fans look forward to stopping by to see the race boat as well as to taste the beer.

 

Carrabba's Team Blythe Next Race Venue, Fort Myers.

 







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