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l959 - Hodgson changed the name MISS OKEEFE to MISS CANADIANA for the 2nd Duke of York Races at Huntsville, Ontario and later sold her to Art Asbury. Art gave her the new graphic paint job which became the style for the entire CANADIANA team. Aubert Brillant bought MISS CANADIANA from Art in l960 and Brillant had Jerry Longtin build a similar style boat which he named MISS RIMOUSKI. |
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Art and MISS RIMOUSKI won the Syd
Street Memorial Race
at the 1961 Orange Bowl Regatta, Miami, Florida. |
1961 - Waddington, New York Bob Schroeder driving Miss Rimouski and Art driving Miss Canadiana. |
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l963 - Royal Canadiana designed by
Art Asbury and built by Jerry Longtin.
(L to R) Keith Black, engine builder; Harvey Payne, mechanic; Paul Charest, crew; Ron Purtel, crew; Aubert Brilliant, owner; Art Asbury, driver; Jerry Longtin, builder. |
Royal Candiana, driven by Art Asbury, on Lake Havasu, Arizona setting North American Speed Record of 150.244 MPH. |