Year: 1960

Owner: Johanna VandenAkker

Driver: Bob VandenAkker

Model Builder: Campbell Boat Works

Construction: Carbon Fiber

Year Built: 2007

Motor: Astro 25, 5 turn

Radio: Spektrum

Electronic Speed Control: Victory 90

Propeller: Octura x447

Paint Colors: Light Blue, Yellow, Mahogany

Graphics: Hand Pained & Decals

Notes about the model: The model: Craig Mullen built this beauty. It's owned by Bob's mom, Johanna. The boat was painted and detailed by Mitch Dillard. Bob put on the finishing touches and had it clear coated.

Notes about the real boat: The real boat: The Nitrogen Too was owned by Sam DuPont and was driven by Ron Musson. The boat was teamed with her sister ship, Nitrogen and Gale V as the U.S. Harmsworth team in 1960. Their Harmsworth bid was unsuccessful, but the Nitrogen Too later won the 1960 Silver Cup over Bill Muncey and the favored Miss Thriftway.

Notes about 2007: Bob ran the "Too" in just two races this season, scoring 1,100 points at the Rose Festival RC Regatta in Tualatin. The boat finished 34th in the Red Dot Championship Series with 2,019 points.