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Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
Sprint boat crews line up in the launch pool for a little tuning prior to the start of Saturday's races at Webb's Slough.
An island hopper – similar to a course marshal -- removes a soaking wet mouse from the race site.
A helicopter gets a bird's eye view of racing action and the surrounding farmland in St. John.
Piloted by Dennis Hughes and navigated by Samantha Hughes of Spokane Valley, the Unlimited Class No. 69 Overkill, speeds past a race officials during the first qualifying round.
Guano Loco navigator Larry Steel, left, directs driver Sammy Steele through the maze of islands at Webb's Slough during a Modified Class qualifier.
The No. 12 Bank Shot, driven by Daryl Healy and navigated by Andy Ostrem, hits the course during a qualifying run in the 400 Class.
Driver Jeff Purcell and navigator James Goldberg weave their way through the Webb's Slough course during sprint boat racing Saturday.
The 'Slough Crew' help drag the Obsession, driven by Robert Cox and navigated by Ali Krupp, back into the water after the Unlimited Class boat missed a turn.
ST. JOHN – Here are the results of the final sprint boat race of the season Saturday, Aug. 27, at Webb's Slough:
Modified Class – Pour Decisions, driver Jason Perkins of Cheney and navigator Kyle Belles of Spangle, 1st; Purcell Racing, driver James Goldberg of Edmonds and navigator Jeff Purcell of Grapeview, 2nd; and Way She Goes, driver Jeremy Souza and navigator Jessy Law, both of Oak Harbor, 3rd.
400 Class – Punisher, driver Phil Miller of Castlegar, B.C. and navigator Amy Thomasson of Anacortes, 1st; Preventing Insanity, driver Leighton Lille and navigator Cody Holzer, both of Lewiston, Idaho, 2nd; and Jolly Rogers (No. 146A), driver Eric Werner of Arlington and navigator Tina Huff of Renton, 3rd.
Unlimited Class – Ballz Out, driver Dean Lautenschlager and navigator Jack Bringman, both of Lewiston, Idaho, 1st; Obession, driver Robert Cox of Hayden, Idaho, and navigator Ali Krupp of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, 2nd; and Grumpy Old Buzzard, driver Lee Rice of Caldwell, Idaho, and navigator Michelle Heindel of Boise, Idaho, 3rd.
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