1968 | Marion Beaver

Beaver began racing in 1940 in his PODH Eight Ball. For almost three decades he was a foremost competitor and guiding influence in western powerboat competition.

His boats Eight Ball, and 225 cu. in. hydros Uncle Gummy, Gummy's Ghost and Awful Gummy, have been in the record books. He won national and divisional titles and High Point honors, plus over 350 trophies. In 1946 he was a prime founder of powerboat racing in his hometown of Parker AZ.