The Checkered Flag Goes to Carrabba's Team Blythe in New York
On September 6 - 8, 2002 Carrabba's Team Blythe was in the Big Apple for the New York Super Boat National Championship Race. The thousands of fans lined the Hudson River and got a chance to see the biggest and fastest boats in the world. This was the 11th year for this Super Boat International event held in New York, New York. The race drew over 45 race boats from around the globe for a weekend of fun, sun, fast racing and good times.We are happy to report that Carrabba's Team Blythe fought the rough waters to cross the finish line in first place and grab the checkered flag for the fifth time this race season. The boat averaged speeds close to 70 miles per hour, fast enough to secure another win. While in the New York area the team was welcomed by the Ramada Inn Limited of Jersey City, New Jersey. The race crew enjoyed fabulous accommodations conveniently located just outside the Big Apple. |
Ms. Liberty (in the background) welcomes Carrabba's Team Blythe to New York City.
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The Discovery Channel interviews Carrabba's Team Blythe for a TV special in the spring called "Fast Ships." |
The Outdoor Life Network (OLN) channel also interviews Carrabba's Team Blythe after their first place win in NY, NY. |
Mike Haile, the gracious host of Ramada Inn and sponsor alongside owner/driver Todd Blythe during the teams stay in the New York area. |
The sun sets over the New York City skyline and Carrabba's Team Blythe offshore racing boat. What a breath taking view! |
Here is the boat in the dry pits available for race fans of all ages to come and get a close up look at some of the fastest boats in the world. |
Brian, crew chief for Carrabba's Team Blythe Offshore Racing, prepares the boat with the spectacular skyline in the background. What a view! |
Some of the festivities surrounding the venue included a kite festival that had to be seen to be believed. | 
Crew members Kim and Jaycee enjoying the race with thousands of other spectators along the Hudson River. |
Another view of the kites as they soar in front of the city skyline...simply awesome. |
Todd, owner/driver and Dave, throttles, prepare the boat for race time. |
The team idles the boat to the race course. |
The team takes a moment of silence to remember all the fallen heros that were lost on 9-11 as they passed by the new city skyline. |
Kites, kites, kites. | 
Kites flying high with Ellis Island in the background. |
Todd and David celebrate the 5th checkered flag won by Carrabba's Team Blythe this year. |
Brian, crew chief, celebrates the win with some of Carrabba's fans. |
An up close picture of the winning team. |
The winning boat gets hoisted out of the water after a spectacular day in New York. |
Carrabba's Team Blythe race boat in the wet pits after the win. |
Brian and David hold the checkered flag as the Outdoor Life Network (OLN) interviews them after the race. |
Mike, Brian, Todd and David
Todd and David accept the award for Carrabba's Team Blythe.
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The teams next stop... Race Against Drug at Oaklane Raceway.
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