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1988 | Rick Sandstrom
Sandstrom started boat racing at the age of 16. His driving career includes 20 years in B Stock Runabout, B, C and D Hydro, Super-C Outboard Hydro, B Outboard Hydro and several OPC classes.
Sandstrom set a world record in Super-C Hydro, and was one of a team of three U.S. drivers to win the rugged 24-hour Rouen, France race in 1977.
In 1969 he was elected Commodore of the Seattle Outboard Association. He served as Region 10 Chairman and APBA Treasurer (1973), Senior Vice President (1975-76) and President (1977-78). Rick also served as APBA representative to UIM, Council Member-at-Large, and Special Events Chairman (1979-82).
Under his leadership, a record at Lawrence Lake became a coveted achievement. In 1982 he served as race director for the Stock Nationals in Oroville CA.