WILLIAM THEODORE STONE
1904 - 1992
Mr. Stone died Sept. 14, 1992, in McMinnville, Oregon.
He was 88.
He was born Aug. 16, 1904, in Eureka, California, the son of John and Nela Reed Stone.
At age 19 he moved to Portland where he apprenticed as a tool and dye maker. In 1946 he moved to Willamina where he started Stone Fuel, Stone Trucking and a 2x4 Stud Mill.
At the time of Rocky's passing he was survived by his wife Patricia, son Mike, three daughters Wanda, Robin and Roxanna, a step-son Rusty, sister Dorothy, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Early in life he raced motorcycles and later, racing boats.
He was a member of the American Power Boat Association, winning most awards in all divisions over the years.
Rocky's boat racing career began in 1930.
A few highlights of his racing career~
In 1947, 1948, 1949 he won the Hearst Trophy. He went on to win it two more times in his career.
In 1949 Rocky broke the C racing runabout world record at 56mph.
1957 saw him break it again at 64mph. (He later went on to break numerous speed records at +100mph)
Rocky won the Pacific Coast Championships from 1945 thru 1950 in two classes C Racing Hydro and C Racing Runabout.
During the late 40's and early 50's he won the Oregon High Point Trophy for 10 years running.
In 1957 he won the the U.S. High Point (George Townsend Medal) accumulating more points that year than any other driver. This entitled him to the boat Number "1"
1957 Rocky won the National Championships in C Runabout.
1958 He again won the George Townsend Medal and also won the Col. Green Round Hill Trophy which can only be won by a driver who owns and drives his own boat.
The 100 Mile Per Hour Club is conducted by the Gulf Oil Corporation. It was established in 1949 to recognize those who have driven a power boat 100 mph or better in APBA sanctioned regattas on a course approved for records. Awards are made annually by the Gulf Oil Corporation. Awarded to Rocky Stone - 266 Hydro - Dawab
1963 National Inboard Championships
Inboard Nationals Draw Huge Crowds to San Diego
One flip, three fires and a new world competition record for the 7 Litre class highlighted the 1963 Inboard National Championships held at San Diego's famous Mission May course on Sept. 20-22.
The largest crowd ever to witness a spectator event at Mission Bay packed bleachers and lined the shores to see 125 of the top speedboat racers in the United States and Canada compete in 10 classes for $3,500 in prize money plus trophies. The final heat on Sept. 22 was taped by ABC's TV cameramen for a special nationwide telecast on Wide World of Sports on Nov. 9, 1963.
Rocky accumulated more than 1500 trophies in his racing career.
Awarded to Rocky Stone
American Power Boat Association
Honor Squadron
Boating's Highest Award
For Most Distinguished Contributions
To The Sport of Power Boat Racing
Rocky Stone was inducted into the American Power Boat Association Hall of Fame
The Rocky Stone Memorial Kilos are held each October on Devils Lake in Lincoln City, Oregon.
1904 - 1992
Mr. Stone died Sept. 14, 1992, in McMinnville, Oregon.
He was 88.
He was born Aug. 16, 1904, in Eureka, California, the son of John and Nela Reed Stone.
At age 19 he moved to Portland where he apprenticed as a tool and dye maker. In 1946 he moved to Willamina where he started Stone Fuel, Stone Trucking and a 2x4 Stud Mill.
At the time of Rocky's passing he was survived by his wife Patricia, son Mike, three daughters Wanda, Robin and Roxanna, a step-son Rusty, sister Dorothy, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Early in life he raced motorcycles and later, racing boats.
He was a member of the American Power Boat Association, winning most awards in all divisions over the years.
Rocky's boat racing career began in 1930.
A few highlights of his racing career~
In 1947, 1948, 1949 he won the Hearst Trophy. He went on to win it two more times in his career.
In 1949 Rocky broke the C racing runabout world record at 56mph.
1957 saw him break it again at 64mph. (He later went on to break numerous speed records at +100mph)
Rocky won the Pacific Coast Championships from 1945 thru 1950 in two classes C Racing Hydro and C Racing Runabout.
During the late 40's and early 50's he won the Oregon High Point Trophy for 10 years running.
In 1957 he won the the U.S. High Point (George Townsend Medal) accumulating more points that year than any other driver. This entitled him to the boat Number "1"
1957 Rocky won the National Championships in C Runabout.
1958 He again won the George Townsend Medal and also won the Col. Green Round Hill Trophy which can only be won by a driver who owns and drives his own boat.
The 100 Mile Per Hour Club is conducted by the Gulf Oil Corporation. It was established in 1949 to recognize those who have driven a power boat 100 mph or better in APBA sanctioned regattas on a course approved for records. Awards are made annually by the Gulf Oil Corporation. Awarded to Rocky Stone - 266 Hydro - Dawab
1963 National Inboard Championships
Inboard Nationals Draw Huge Crowds to San Diego
One flip, three fires and a new world competition record for the 7 Litre class highlighted the 1963 Inboard National Championships held at San Diego's famous Mission May course on Sept. 20-22.
The largest crowd ever to witness a spectator event at Mission Bay packed bleachers and lined the shores to see 125 of the top speedboat racers in the United States and Canada compete in 10 classes for $3,500 in prize money plus trophies. The final heat on Sept. 22 was taped by ABC's TV cameramen for a special nationwide telecast on Wide World of Sports on Nov. 9, 1963.
Rocky accumulated more than 1500 trophies in his racing career.
Awarded to Rocky Stone
American Power Boat Association
Honor Squadron
Boating's Highest Award
For Most Distinguished Contributions
To The Sport of Power Boat Racing
Rocky Stone was inducted into the American Power Boat Association Hall of Fame
The Rocky Stone Memorial Kilos are held each October on Devils Lake in Lincoln City, Oregon.
WILLIAM THEODORE STONE
1904 - 1992
Mr. Stone died Sept. 14, 1992, in McMinnville, Oregon.
He was 88.
He was born Aug. 16, 1904, in Eureka, California, the son of John and Nela Reed Stone.
At age 19 he moved to Portland where he apprenticed as a tool and dye maker. In 1946 he moved to Willamina where he started Stone Fuel, Stone Trucking and a 2x4 Stud Mill.
At the time of Rocky's passing he was survived by his wife Patricia, son Mike, three daughters Wanda, Robin and Roxanna, a step-son Rusty, sister Dorothy, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Early in life he raced motorcycles and later, racing boats.
He was a member of the American Power Boat Association, winning most awards in all divisions over the years.
Rocky's boat racing career began in 1930.
A few highlights of his racing career~
In 1947, 1948, 1949 he won the Hearst Trophy. He went on to win it two more times in his career.
In 1949 Rocky broke the C racing runabout world record at 56mph.
1957 saw him break it again at 64mph. (He later went on to break numerous speed records at +100mph)
Rocky won the Pacific Coast Championships from 1945 thru 1950 in two classes C Racing Hydro and C Racing Runabout.
During the late 40's and early 50's he won the Oregon High Point Trophy for 10 years running.
In 1957 he won the the U.S. High Point (George Townsend Medal) accumulating more points that year than any other driver. This entitled him to the boat Number "1"
1957 Rocky won the National Championships in C Runabout.
1958 He again won the George Townsend Medal and also won the Col. Green Round Hill Trophy which can only be won by a driver who owns and drives his own boat.
The 100 Mile Per Hour Club is conducted by the Gulf Oil Corporation. It was established in 1949 to recognize those who have driven a power boat 100 mph or better in APBA sanctioned regattas on a course approved for records. Awards are made annually by the Gulf Oil Corporation. Awarded to Rocky Stone - 266 Hydro - Dawab
1963 National Inboard Championships
Inboard Nationals Draw Huge Crowds to San Diego
One flip, three fires and a new world competition record for the 7 Litre class highlighted the 1963 Inboard National Championships held at San Diego's famous Mission May course on Sept. 20-22.
The largest crowd ever to witness a spectator event at Mission Bay packed bleachers and lined the shores to see 125 of the top speedboat racers in the United States and Canada compete in 10 classes for $3,500 in prize money plus trophies. The final heat on Sept. 22 was taped by ABC's TV cameramen for a special nationwide telecast on Wide World of Sports on Nov. 9, 1963.
Rocky accumulated more than 1500 trophies in his racing career.
Awarded to Rocky Stone
American Power Boat Association
Honor Squadron
Boating's Highest Award
For Most Distinguished Contributions
To The Sport of Power Boat Racing
Rocky Stone was inducted into the American Power Boat Association Hall of Fame
The Rocky Stone Memorial Kilos are held each October on Devils Lake in Lincoln City, Oregon.
1904 - 1992
Mr. Stone died Sept. 14, 1992, in McMinnville, Oregon.
He was 88.
He was born Aug. 16, 1904, in Eureka, California, the son of John and Nela Reed Stone.
At age 19 he moved to Portland where he apprenticed as a tool and dye maker. In 1946 he moved to Willamina where he started Stone Fuel, Stone Trucking and a 2x4 Stud Mill.
At the time of Rocky's passing he was survived by his wife Patricia, son Mike, three daughters Wanda, Robin and Roxanna, a step-son Rusty, sister Dorothy, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Early in life he raced motorcycles and later, racing boats.
He was a member of the American Power Boat Association, winning most awards in all divisions over the years.
Rocky's boat racing career began in 1930.
A few highlights of his racing career~
In 1947, 1948, 1949 he won the Hearst Trophy. He went on to win it two more times in his career.
In 1949 Rocky broke the C racing runabout world record at 56mph.
1957 saw him break it again at 64mph. (He later went on to break numerous speed records at +100mph)
Rocky won the Pacific Coast Championships from 1945 thru 1950 in two classes C Racing Hydro and C Racing Runabout.
During the late 40's and early 50's he won the Oregon High Point Trophy for 10 years running.
In 1957 he won the the U.S. High Point (George Townsend Medal) accumulating more points that year than any other driver. This entitled him to the boat Number "1"
1957 Rocky won the National Championships in C Runabout.
1958 He again won the George Townsend Medal and also won the Col. Green Round Hill Trophy which can only be won by a driver who owns and drives his own boat.
The 100 Mile Per Hour Club is conducted by the Gulf Oil Corporation. It was established in 1949 to recognize those who have driven a power boat 100 mph or better in APBA sanctioned regattas on a course approved for records. Awards are made annually by the Gulf Oil Corporation. Awarded to Rocky Stone - 266 Hydro - Dawab
1963 National Inboard Championships
Inboard Nationals Draw Huge Crowds to San Diego
One flip, three fires and a new world competition record for the 7 Litre class highlighted the 1963 Inboard National Championships held at San Diego's famous Mission May course on Sept. 20-22.
The largest crowd ever to witness a spectator event at Mission Bay packed bleachers and lined the shores to see 125 of the top speedboat racers in the United States and Canada compete in 10 classes for $3,500 in prize money plus trophies. The final heat on Sept. 22 was taped by ABC's TV cameramen for a special nationwide telecast on Wide World of Sports on Nov. 9, 1963.
Rocky accumulated more than 1500 trophies in his racing career.
Awarded to Rocky Stone
American Power Boat Association
Honor Squadron
Boating's Highest Award
For Most Distinguished Contributions
To The Sport of Power Boat Racing
Rocky Stone was inducted into the American Power Boat Association Hall of Fame
The Rocky Stone Memorial Kilos are held each October on Devils Lake in Lincoln City, Oregon.
