Second Place Goes to Carrabba's Team Blythe in Point Pleasant Grand Prix
 Carrabba's Team Blythe traveled to the Jersey shore to race in the Point Pleasant Grand Prix which took place on August 14-16, 2002 in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey. The event started out with a great parade of boats through the middle of downtown Point Pleasant drawing thousands of spectators of all ages. The crowd lined the streets as the Carrabba's girls rode in the race boat and entertained the crowd by tossing out party favors and free give-a-ways. Special thanks to Lauren, Jackie, Katie and Matt from Carrabba's. Their wonderful personalities and bathing attire made our boat the talk of the town. They out-did the Coor's light girls and even the Bud girls by showing what a "natural" girl looks like. They have now been deemed "Blythe Girls." The local newspaper covered the event and we are proud to report that the article included coverage of our boat.
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Owner, Chris Blythe and his manager in front of the local Carrabba's in Brick, NJ.
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The weather was very overcast with poor visibility and the water was rough and choppy just the way Carrabba's Team Blythe likes it. Unfortunately we found out later that we were down on power due to a spark plug wire vibrating off the plug. The race results would have been different had we known about this problem. We did however come across the finish line in second place and were happy with the results given the fact our engine was not running as it's fullest power.
For the second time this year, the Brick Carrabba's in New Jersey opened it's doors and menu to Carrabba's Team Blythe Offshore Racing. Joining us at the dinner were the Blythe Girls which took the party up a notch and the entire group had enough food and drink to last a week. Thanks again to owner, Chris Blythe for being such a gracious host. Carrabba's Team Blythe is already making plans for next years Grand Prix.
Joint venture partner, Steve Hallett and restaurant owner, Chris Blythe pose for a photo opt in front of the race boat located at the Carrabba's in Brick, New Jersey. |
The parade is about to begin and Carrabba's Team Blythe race boat is ready to roll. |
Carrabba's Team Blythe Girls waiting for the parade to begin with Matt overseeing the festivities. |
Carrabba's Team Blythe Girls with Matt, Todd Blythe, owner of the race boat and OJ, a member of the Carrabba's staff and a big fan of offshore racing. |
And here they are again. |
Jackie and Lauren on the deck of the boat. |
Race fans flock the beaches of Point Pleasant, NJ... |
...by the thousands. |
All hoping to get a look at Carrabba's Team Blythe race boat from the shoreline. |
The race course was strategically placed in front of the local pavilion. |
Members of Carrabba's Team Blythe enjoying the day at the beach and the RACES! |
Some excitement for the race fans, it looks like we have a competitor having a bad day.
Can you say fire? |
Here is owner/driver Todd Blythe and throttle man Bob Geoghegan. |
Here is a look at the wet pits staging area just prior to the race. |
Members of Carrabba's Team Blythe and Carrabba's Girls enjoy a post race celebration. |
The second place celebration continues into the wee hours. Even when the team does not win there is reason for celebration. |
Shown left to right: Katie, Lauren and Jackie. A special thanks to these ladies of Carrabba's Italian Grille in Point Pleasent, NJ who made the parade extra special with their fabulous personalities and great looks. |
The teams next stop... New York, NY.
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