Meet the Drivers
Driver: Jimmy Shane
Age: 23
Contact Jimmy Shane
Jimmy is the primary driver of the GP-7 "Long Gone" and S-14 "Beverly Ann" owned by Sid Johnson. He has also driven
for The Weber Brothers E-55 "My Way", Sid Johnson's JS-71 "Beverly Ann" and Jack Welte's A-23 "Geezerboat". In addition
to Inboards he drives Stock Outboards for Gary Pond and had the opportunity to drive the U-7 Formulaboats.com
Unlimited Hydroplane at the Tri-Cites, WA & Seattle, WA races in 2007 & 2008.
Accomplishments:


Name: Stuart Shane
Age: 56
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Titles: Crew Chief/ Part Time Driver
Stuart Shane is the founder of Team Shane, He began racing in 1968. He was highly successful in the 2.5 Litre
Stock Class in the 1970's and 1980's driving his S-14 "Hijacker". Last season Stuart drove the T-71 "That 70's Boat"
and he proved he still has it winning the Canadian Nationals. Stuart also helps with boat maintenance, driving
the rigs to and from races, and radio communications among may other things.
Previous
Accomplishments: US National High Point Champion - 2.5 Litre Stock Class:
7 Years in a row: 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982
Hall of Champions - 1978
Several Region 4 High Point Championships
Summer National Champion
Previous Kilo Record Holder 2.5 Litre Stock Class
Previous 1 1/4 Mile Record Holder - 1.5 Litre Stock Class


Name: Robin Shane
Age: 50
Contact Robin Shane
Title: Co-Driver, Crew
Robin Shane is not only a crew member but she raced the T-14 "Hijacker" from 1995-2006. She also has served
as Region 4 Chairman and Inboard Chairman for APBA, and is currently an Inboard Commissioner for APBA.
Previous Accomplishments: 2001 US High Point Champion
Broke 1 1/4 Mile Record - 2001
2001 Hampton Cup Winner
Summer National Champion - Bush River, MD
Driver: Kelly Shane
Age: 26
Contact Kelly Shane
Kelly is the primary driver for the T-17 "Tangled up in Blue". She has also driven in the 2.5 Stock and 2.5 Modified
Classes, and has been a riding mechanic in the Jersey Speed Skiff Class.
Accomplishments:
Meet The Crew
Photo by
James Crisp
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James Crisp
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Mark Pummell
2004- APBA Hall of Champions
US High Point Champion - 1.5 Litre Stock
Canadian High Point Champion - 1.5 Litre Stock
Summer National Champion
Broke Kilo Record - Lincoln City, OR
2003- North American Champion
2002- APBA Hall of Champions
US High Point Champion - 1.5 Litre Stock
Summer National Champion
Eastern Divisional Champion
Broke 1 Mile Record - Abigton, MD
North American Champion
Hampton Cup Winner ,
World Champion
Henry Lauterbach Cup Winner
Super Series Champion
2001- Region 4 Rookie of the Year
2007- Qualified as an Unlimited Driver in the U-1 Formulaboats.com.
Set New 1.5 Stock 1 Mile Record- Portsmouth, VA
3- Grand Prix Heat Wins
2006- 2.5 Stock World Champion
2005- APBA Hall of Champions
US High Point Champion - 1.5 Litre Stock
Canadian High Point Champion - 1.5 Litre Stock
Summer National Champion
Broke 1 Mile Record - Waterford, MI
Broke 1 1/4 Mile Record - Hillsboro, OH
Hampton Cup Winner
Celina Governor's Cup Winner
2005- Eastern Divisional Champion
Broke 1 1/4 Mile Record -Hillsboro, OH
3rd US High Points
2nd Canadian High Point
2004- Region 3 High Point Champion
3rd US High Points
2nd Canadian High Point
2003- MACH Champion
2007- Canadian National High Point Champion
Eastern Divisional Champion
Ohio Governor's Cup Winner
Regates de Valleyfield 1.5 Stock Champion
24 Heat Wins
2006- US National High Point Champion - 1.5 Litre Stock
Canadian High Point Champion
North American Champion
Western Divisional Champion
Broke 1 2/3 Mile Course Record from 70mph to 80mph
Maryland Cup Winner
Virginia Triple Crown Winner
Region 4 High Point Champion ~ 1.5 Stock & JSS
Name: Ed Garback
Hometown: Kent Island, MD
Title: Crew Member