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|  Dan Bunting - Pilot Formula 3 Boat #50
Racing out of: Columbus, Ohio Racing Stats 2011: 2010: APBA Region 6 High Points Champion - Formula 3 2010: APR Series High Points - 8th place - Formula 3 2010: 5th place finish - Pittsburgh, PA - Formula 3 Video Link 2009: APR Series High Points - 10th place - Formula 3 2009: 4th fastest boat in time trial lap - Aurora, IN - Formula 3 2009: 4th place finish - Lakeland, FL - Formula 3 2008: APR Series High Points - 10th place - Formula 3 2008: APR SuperLeague's Betty May Award "Best Dressed Team" - Formula 3 2008: Rookie of the Year Runner-Up - Formula 3 2008: 1st race ever - Marietta, OH - Formula 3 World Championships Biography Dan Bunting was the pilot of the 2008, 2009 and 2010 Monster Energy Tunnel Boat and will be returning for the 2011 season. Dan has been a police officer since 1993 - Explains the boat number FIVE-0. Serving as a Deputy Sheriff in the states of Ohio and Colorado, he has held the ranks of Patrolman, Lieutenant and Chief of Police. His most memorable time as a police officer was in 2001, working as a Marine Patrol Officer in Ohio at the Buckeye Lake State Park when he had the opportunity to work the boat races. After just a few hours of "police work", Dan was hooked on boat racing! It was several years before Dan would enter into the high speed sport. 2008 was his rookie season. Dan's very first race was in Marietta, Ohio for the U.I.M. World Championships. Things did not go as planned in qualifing and Dan barrel-rolled the boat on the 8th lap. He got the boat back together before the next race and ended his rookie season in 10th place on the APR SuperLeague Circuit. Also in 2008, he and his crew team brought home the Prestigious Betty May Award for "The Best Dressed Team" in the Formula 3 series and he was runner up for "Rookie of the Year".  Boat Make | Lamb Capsule with Pittman/Nichols Design | Engine | 56.1 Cubic Inches | Horsepower | 90 Horsepower | Competition Speed | 85-95 m.p.h. | Boat Weight | 872 Lbs. (with Pilot) - Min. Weight is 825 Lbs. | Boat Materials | Carbon Kevlar, Fiberglass & Wood | Boat Length | 14 Feet + 2 Feet for the motor - A total of 16 Feet | Date of Manufacture | 2005 |
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 Britt O'Brien - Marketing and Public Relations
Birthplace: Lancaster, Ohio Current Residence: Columbus, Ohio Britt is the perfect Public Relations gal with her gift of gab, she can make friends with anyone. This comes in very handy at the race site when we need something very important taken care of. Britt handles most of the marketing, sales and sponsorship dealings. If you are interested in becoming a partner with our team, she is your man. as Office Manager, she assist with public relations, marketing and special events. Also assists with creative control, artwork, and product approvals for souvenir sales and web design. At the race events, Britt has the tough job of keeping the drivers, crew, boats and equipment organized. Britt will also assist in preping the boats before launch, assisting in launching the boats, and working on the docks as a boat handler. Her most important role at the race site is as a communication specialist with the pilot of the boat.
 Sam Haraway - Crew Chief
Birthplace: Florence, Alabama Current Residence: Brunswick, Georgia Sam (a.k.a. Popa Sam) is the Crew Chief the #50 Driven by Dan Bunting. Sam was involved with the Hooters Boat Racing Team and will now be assisting with the Tunnel Vision Racing Team. The loves in Sam’s life include his family, friends, fishing and boat racing, one could say racing is in Sam’s blood. In the racing community, Sam has pretty much been-there-done-that. Sam is the motor guru and has helped many drivers and teams win championships including his son, Neal. Sam, as a boat owner/co-owner has won 7 National Championships and 3 APR Series Championships. In additon, as an engine builder, Sam has 6 National Championships and 2 APR Series Championships.
 Shane Miller - Pit Crew & Back-up Driver
Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio Current Residence: Columbus, Ohio Shane Miller has been working in the financial arena for over 15 years now. His hobbies include golf, golf and more golf. Most of his time is spent managing his rental properties and spending time with his girlfriend and their beloved K-9. When Shane has time, he assist with the Monster Energy Boat and is slated as a back-up driver, in the event Dan Bunting is unable to drive.
 Jeff Vasko - Pit Crew
Birthplace: Logan, Ohio Current Residence: Logan, Ohio Jeff Vasko started his love for racing in MotoCross. He was a avid racer on his way, when a tragic racing accident side-lined his dreams. Jeff enjoys riding motorcycles, boating and camping on the Ohio River. Jeff first started attending Powerboat races with his wife, Jessica, and now they're hooked. It has become a family affair, with the kids now attending races. Jeff started as a spectator and quickly moved from the stands to pits. With Jeff's motorcyle racing background, he is a great asset to the Tunnel Vision Racing Team. During the season, Jeff will help assist with the #50 Monster Energy Tunnel Boat. | |
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