1995 | Howard Anderson JR

Anderson has been an APBA mainstay both behind the wheel and within the organization for over 45 years. He began APBA racing in 1950 with a homebuilt B Utility Runabout. He had trouble keeping it right side up, so his first trophy came three years later.

Anderson moved into 500, 700 and 1100cc Hydro and 1100cc Runabout classes. A 3-time national champion, his equipment set several records. As owner of Anderson Marine, Inc., in Edmond, WA, he offered space to APBA members and clubs at boat shows across the country to promote boat racing.

A lifetime member of the Seattle Outboard Association (SOA), he has supported SOA and APBA with equipment, time and money.

A PRO commissioner since 1979, he served as chairman since 1987. Under Howard's leadership the PRO category maintained its strength and took the tough step of mandating reinforced capsules into three of the fastest PRO classes.