Flying Tiger - running after restoration (above). Flying Tiger - campaigning during it's racing days (below).  |
| OWNER | |
| Owners Name | Philip Mitchell |
| City/State | Eden Prairie, Minnesota |
| Drivers Name | Phil Mitchell / Andy Mitchell |
| BOAT | |
| Hull Type/Class | Original 5 Litre class hull - Built by John Gibbs in 1978 |
| LOA | 19' 6" |
| Beam | 9' |
| MOTOR | |
| Motor Description | 8 cylinder - modified - Chevrolet small block |
| Gearbox | none |
| Propeller Mfg. & Size | Gibbs 12x21 |
| HISTORY | |
| Years Raced | 1978 - 1995
Built in 1978 by John Gibbs & Jamie Auld for Jamie Auld. It is one of two F-Class (6 liter) boats built of this design. Both were built for Jamie Auld by John Gibbs and Jamie in John’s shop located at that time in California. 1981 National Champion 1984 National Champion 1984 National High Point Champion 1 mile competition record 86.30 mph Rod Zapf |
| Launch: | crane |
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Flying Tiger - running after restoration (above). Flying Tiger - campaigning during it's racing days (below). |