A-30 Avenger
OWNER
Owners Name TOF Racing
City/State Minneapolis, Minnesota
Drivers Names Fred Shearer or Phil Mitchell
BOAT
Hull Type/Class Original -  150 cu. in. class hydroplane (A)
Built in 1970 by Ron Jones, Sr.
LOA 16' 6"
Beam 94"
MOTOR
Motor Description 4 cylinder- Modified - 1966 Chevy II (Nova) 153 CID - 250 HP.
Custom J&E Pistons. Aftermarket connecting rods. Hilborn constant flow fuel injection running methanol. Motor built by Bob Leckner & Phil Mitchell.
Gearbox/Direct Drive Halibrand Z-Drive - 8% overdrive
Propeller Mfg. & Size 11 x 18
HISTORY
Years Raced 1970 - 1986
Ken Furniss - Ogden, UT - original owner. 
1971 1974 1975 - National High Point Champion.
1971 1974 - Western Divisional Champion.
Region 18 High Point Champion for many years.
Launch: crane

 

Avenger A-30 - Fred Shearer driver - after restoration


Avenger A-30 - campaigning during it's racing days