Thursday, October 30, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
Vintage Postcards of Bagnell Dam
Before email and text messaging infiltrated our daily lives, postcards were a simple way to stay in touch with loved ones. Postcards were visual documentation of a family’s travels and also were documentation of national and local landmarks. Deltiology is the official name for postcard collecting and is one of the third largest collectable hobbies along with coin and stamp collecting.
Bagnell Dam was completed and the Lake of the Ozarks began to fill February 1931, which was during the Linen Card Era of postal cards. With The Great Osage River Project having been recognized as one of the greatest engineering and construction feats of its time it was a popular subject for the advanced technology that allowed publishers to print cards on a linen type paper stock with very bright and vivid colors. Bagnell Dam continued to be a popular subject as postal cards advanced into the Modern Photochrome Era. Many shops and tourist attractions along the Bagnell Dam Strip continue to offer postcards today, 77 years after the dams completion.
Vintage Linen Postcard of Bagnell Dam, circa 1936
Back of this card: Erected in 1929-1931 by Stone and Webster Engineering Corp., Boston, Mass. And owned by Union Electric Light & Power Co., of St. Louis, MO. Built across Osage River in Missouri. The lake formed by Bagnell Dam is 129 miles long, has a shoreline of 1300 miles and covers an area of 95 sq. miles
Vintage Linen Postcard of "The Cut" of the north entrance to Bagnell Dam, circa 1942
Back of this card: A fifty-foot cut through solid rock marks the northern approach to Bagnell Dam. Located about 40 miles south of Jefferson City, Capitol of Missouri, Bagnell Dam forms beautiful Lake of the Ozarks.
Vintage postcard of Bagnell Dam with seven spillway gates open, circa 1949
Back of this card: BAGNELL DAM AT LAKESIDE, is a hydro-electric power plant in the Union electric Light and Power Company's System which serves the St. Louis District and a large part of the Central Mississippi Valley. Present installed capacity 129,000 kilowatts. The dam is half-a-mile long and 148 feet high. The Lake of the Ozarks, created by the building of the dam, is one of the world's largest wholly artificial bodies of water. the scenic shoreline of 1,300 miles extends through six counties. This is the new Middle-West mecca for tourists and vacationists.
Vintage photochrome postcard of Bagnell Dam, circa 1968
Back of this card: BAGNELL DAM, built in 1931, across the Osage River, is 2,543 feet long, 148 feet high from bedrock, and carries U.S. Highway 54. The dam created the great Lake of the Ozarks---130 miles long and the tremendous shoreline of 1,372 miles---covering an area of 95 sq. miles. This beautiful lake is visited by thousands yearly, who spend their vacations in the many large resorts in the area.
Vintage linen postcard of south entrance to Bagnell Dam
Back of this card: Approach to Bagnell Dam, which towers 148 feet above bedrock, is 2543 feet in length. The water impounded by this dam is approximately 650,000,000 gallons.
Vintage postcard of Bagnell Dam
Back of this card: In the blue hills of the Ozarks, in a primitive setting amid woodlands and rugged cliffs, is the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks; area 95 square miles; an irregular shoreline of 1,300 miles with unparalleled scenic grandeur, picturesque coves and inlets to be explored; width one to five miles; hydro-electric capacity, 268,000 horsepower; U. S. Highway 54 crosses over the top of the dam, which towers 148 feet from bedrock. Behind it could be hidden a row of twelve-story buildings seven city blocks long. The impounded water could supply the daily needs of St. Louis for over twelve years.
Vintage photochrome postcard of Bagnell Dam
Back of this card: Bagnell Dam which impounds the waters of the Osage River at Lake Ozark, Mo., to form the 1,372 mile shore line of the Lake of the Ozarks in Central Missouri. U. S. Highway 54 crosses over the dam, which is over half a mile long and high enough to hide from view a series of twelve-story buildings. The Lake of the Ozarks region includes literally hundreds of resorts and cabin courts for the traveler.
Vintage photochrome postcard of Bagnell Dam
Back of this card: Erected across the Osage river, Bagnell Dam formed beautiful Lake of The Ozarks. This Lake is 129 miles long, has approximately 1300 miles of shore line, covers 60,000 acres and contains 97,000,000 cubic feet of water. The dam is 2,543 ft. long and 148 ft. high. This great lake offers the finest of tourist accommodations, fishing, boating, and other recreational activities. It has become one of the nation's greatest playgrounds.
Bagnell Dam was completed and the Lake of the Ozarks began to fill February 1931, which was during the Linen Card Era of postal cards. With The Great Osage River Project having been recognized as one of the greatest engineering and construction feats of its time it was a popular subject for the advanced technology that allowed publishers to print cards on a linen type paper stock with very bright and vivid colors. Bagnell Dam continued to be a popular subject as postal cards advanced into the Modern Photochrome Era. Many shops and tourist attractions along the Bagnell Dam Strip continue to offer postcards today, 77 years after the dams completion.
Back of this card: Erected in 1929-1931 by Stone and Webster Engineering Corp., Boston, Mass. And owned by Union Electric Light & Power Co., of St. Louis, MO. Built across Osage River in Missouri. The lake formed by Bagnell Dam is 129 miles long, has a shoreline of 1300 miles and covers an area of 95 sq. miles
Back of this card: A fifty-foot cut through solid rock marks the northern approach to Bagnell Dam. Located about 40 miles south of Jefferson City, Capitol of Missouri, Bagnell Dam forms beautiful Lake of the Ozarks.
Back of this card: BAGNELL DAM AT LAKESIDE, is a hydro-electric power plant in the Union electric Light and Power Company's System which serves the St. Louis District and a large part of the Central Mississippi Valley. Present installed capacity 129,000 kilowatts. The dam is half-a-mile long and 148 feet high. The Lake of the Ozarks, created by the building of the dam, is one of the world's largest wholly artificial bodies of water. the scenic shoreline of 1,300 miles extends through six counties. This is the new Middle-West mecca for tourists and vacationists.
Back of this card: BAGNELL DAM, built in 1931, across the Osage River, is 2,543 feet long, 148 feet high from bedrock, and carries U.S. Highway 54. The dam created the great Lake of the Ozarks---130 miles long and the tremendous shoreline of 1,372 miles---covering an area of 95 sq. miles. This beautiful lake is visited by thousands yearly, who spend their vacations in the many large resorts in the area.
Back of this card: Approach to Bagnell Dam, which towers 148 feet above bedrock, is 2543 feet in length. The water impounded by this dam is approximately 650,000,000 gallons.
Back of this card: In the blue hills of the Ozarks, in a primitive setting amid woodlands and rugged cliffs, is the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks; area 95 square miles; an irregular shoreline of 1,300 miles with unparalleled scenic grandeur, picturesque coves and inlets to be explored; width one to five miles; hydro-electric capacity, 268,000 horsepower; U. S. Highway 54 crosses over the top of the dam, which towers 148 feet from bedrock. Behind it could be hidden a row of twelve-story buildings seven city blocks long. The impounded water could supply the daily needs of St. Louis for over twelve years.
Back of this card: Bagnell Dam which impounds the waters of the Osage River at Lake Ozark, Mo., to form the 1,372 mile shore line of the Lake of the Ozarks in Central Missouri. U. S. Highway 54 crosses over the dam, which is over half a mile long and high enough to hide from view a series of twelve-story buildings. The Lake of the Ozarks region includes literally hundreds of resorts and cabin courts for the traveler.
Back of this card: Erected across the Osage river, Bagnell Dam formed beautiful Lake of The Ozarks. This Lake is 129 miles long, has approximately 1300 miles of shore line, covers 60,000 acres and contains 97,000,000 cubic feet of water. The dam is 2,543 ft. long and 148 ft. high. This great lake offers the finest of tourist accommodations, fishing, boating, and other recreational activities. It has become one of the nation's greatest playgrounds.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Wineries near Atlantis Island Condos, Lake of the Ozarks
Missouri vintners have been growing grapes and making wine for a century and a half. Tens of thousands of immigrants from Germany, France, Switzerland, and Austria began pioneering to the state as early as 1821. Missouri offered the promises of fertile soil and plentiful game. Abundant timber and waterways, cheap land, low taxes, and political freedom also sweetened the pot. German immigration boomed in the 1830’s after Godfried Duden returned to Germany, after establishing a farm near present day Dutzow and traveling Missouri, and published a report extolling settling in Missouri. Luckily for us, some of these “followers of Duden”, carried carefully-wrapped clippings from their old world vineyards.
Missouri has seven distinct wine producing regions. The Augusta, Hermann, Ozark Highlands, and Ozark Mountains regions are official American Viticultural Areas. The Lake of the Ozarks is most closely associated as a part of the Ozark Highlands region and also includes the Central Wine region.
Atlantis Island Condos recommends a local four stop wine tour. This trip will take you through historic Linn Creek (Seven Springs Winery), Camden County’s seat of Camdenton (Casa De Loco Winery), the quaint town of Stover (Grey Bear Vineyard’s & Winery), and the location of one of the first battles of the Civil War, Cole Camp (Eichenberg Winery).
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Seven Springs Winery website states “Come for the wine, Stay for the atmosphere, Remember the view!”. The wine tasting at Seven Springs will set you back $7, but includes a souvenir wine glass. The winery is home to nine different wines, Sangria Rojo, Concord Grape Juice, and Boulevard Beer for those who prefer grain over grapes. Menu options include selections of appetizers, lite fare, paninis, hand rolls, salads, and specialty soups and the suggested pairings make it easy to choose a wine by the glass or the bottle.
Casa De Loco Winery offers scenic views of the Big Niangua river from a property that has a colorful past. Originally a private fishing resort for wealthy St. Louisian’s the property took a spin as a health care facility for the elderly and the mentally ill during the 1970’s. Hence the name, meaning “house of the crazy”. In addition to wine tastings, Casa De Loco also plays host to Murder Mystery Dinner Theater every other Wednesday night through November.
Grey Bear Vineyards & Winery has roots in Colorado. The winery itself is architecturally intruiging. The Deltec Home design of round open space can withstand hurricane force winds. This is a popular design style along the coasts but are rare this far inland. The winery offers seventeen wines. Vintner David Fansler has won several awards in both Colorado and Missouri.
Eichenberg Winery started as a grandfather’s way to recreate a portion of his childhood for his grandchildren. Rodger Leutjen recalled playing with his cousins in the tunnels and mazes of the grape wines. The winery building itself was built in the early 1900’s as a blacksmith shop and has been nominated for the National Historic Register. Eichenberg offers ten wine varieties.
Don’t forget to purchase a bottle of your favorites to bring back to your Atlantis Island home!
Monday, October 20, 2008
Atlantis Island Condominiums, Lake Of The Ozarks, Overview
The Lake of The Ozarks, in central Missouri is easily within driving distance of Chicago, Dallas, Des Moines, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Little Rock, Louisville, Memphis, Omaha, Oklahoma City, and St Louis. The main channel of the Osage Arm stretches 92 miles from end to end and creates over 1,100 miles of shoreline. This gives the area more shoreline than California’s Pacific Coast. The region draws more than 3 million visitors annually and is the most affordable luxury playground in the country.
Lake of the Ozarks is centrally located
The area features world class boating, 17 golf courses that will meet the needs of both seasoned duffers and scratch golfers alike, fishing for professionals and for family fun, and shopping from Aeropostale to Zale’s. Hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, photography, camping, hunting, and cave exploring are other popular activities.
Boating is the most popular pastime at the Lake of the Ozarks
The signature hole at Osage National Golf Course, minutes away from Atlantis Island
The Lake of The Ozarks was formed in 1931 after the completion of the historic Bagnell Dam. Though built to provide hydroelectric power, the resulting lake quickly became a significant tourist destination and resort area. Most of the shoreline on the Lake of the Ozarks is privately owned, and the relatively stable surface elevation has created ideal conditions for private development within a few feet of the shoreline.
Bagnell Dam with eleven of twelve spillways open
The most unique real estate property at The Lake Of The Ozarks, is Atlantis Island. Located at the 3.5 mile marker, the island will have 230 units in 8 buildings that encircle the island. The centerpiece of the island is the wonderful zero entry pool which is adorned with columns and Romanesque hand painted murals. Around the perimeter of the island and above the seawall is a promenade. Measuring half a mile, it will be a great place to go for a jog or take in the vistas of one of the biggest channels on the lake. With 330 docks, including deep water docks, there will be plenty of dock space around the Island for you to dock your favorite vessel. Atlantis Island Condos are already more than “another condo complex”, it is a community of wonderful people from all walks of life, who gather around the fire pit on the Piazza to socialize and enjoy the views.
Atlantis Island from the waters of the Lake of the Ozarks
Atlantis Island is picture perfect year round and features a panoramic view of the rugged Ozark Mountains shoreline. In the summertime, from your covered terrace, you will see sailboats, water-skiers, even parasailers. Autumn at the lake includes stunning color splashes that have been rated by Shermantravel.com as a Top 10 Fall Foliage Destination. Bald Eagles nest for the winter in November and can usually be spotted near the Bagnell Dam. Spring is in the air when the Redbud, Dogwoods, and wild Plum Trees begin to bloom.
Atlantis Island in the distance of Bagnell Dam
Whether you are looking for a second home, vacation property, your retirement dream, an island getaway, a weekend retreat, or an investment property, Atlantis Island Condos is like nothing else!
The area features world class boating, 17 golf courses that will meet the needs of both seasoned duffers and scratch golfers alike, fishing for professionals and for family fun, and shopping from Aeropostale to Zale’s. Hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, photography, camping, hunting, and cave exploring are other popular activities.
The Lake of The Ozarks was formed in 1931 after the completion of the historic Bagnell Dam. Though built to provide hydroelectric power, the resulting lake quickly became a significant tourist destination and resort area. Most of the shoreline on the Lake of the Ozarks is privately owned, and the relatively stable surface elevation has created ideal conditions for private development within a few feet of the shoreline.
The most unique real estate property at The Lake Of The Ozarks, is Atlantis Island. Located at the 3.5 mile marker, the island will have 230 units in 8 buildings that encircle the island. The centerpiece of the island is the wonderful zero entry pool which is adorned with columns and Romanesque hand painted murals. Around the perimeter of the island and above the seawall is a promenade. Measuring half a mile, it will be a great place to go for a jog or take in the vistas of one of the biggest channels on the lake. With 330 docks, including deep water docks, there will be plenty of dock space around the Island for you to dock your favorite vessel. Atlantis Island Condos are already more than “another condo complex”, it is a community of wonderful people from all walks of life, who gather around the fire pit on the Piazza to socialize and enjoy the views.
Atlantis Island is picture perfect year round and features a panoramic view of the rugged Ozark Mountains shoreline. In the summertime, from your covered terrace, you will see sailboats, water-skiers, even parasailers. Autumn at the lake includes stunning color splashes that have been rated by Shermantravel.com as a Top 10 Fall Foliage Destination. Bald Eagles nest for the winter in November and can usually be spotted near the Bagnell Dam. Spring is in the air when the Redbud, Dogwoods, and wild Plum Trees begin to bloom.
Whether you are looking for a second home, vacation property, your retirement dream, an island getaway, a weekend retreat, or an investment property, Atlantis Island Condos is like nothing else!
Friday, October 17, 2008
Morning Mist at the Lake of the Ozarks
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Atlantis Island Is Proactive on Safety
Kernene Shickler, developer of the Atlantis Island Condos project, spoke to Chief Larry Paynter of the Rocky Mount Fire Protection District earlier today. They discussed the process for a 911 emergency on Atlantis Island. Chief Paynter said “the 911 call would come in and be dispatched to Miller County Fire Deptartment. They would dispatch the ambulance that is located at Station #4 on Capple Road right near the Construction Site Bar & Grill at the corner of W and W-12.” The volunteer members would proceed directly from wherever they were to the island and could arrive prior to the ambulance. The ambulance needs to travel about 4 miles. “Some of the volunteers live closer than that”, said Chief Paynter. When the 911 call comes in the Fire Chief would also call the Ferry Captain at Atlantis to coordinate access to the Island. If the Ferry was not available the Fire Boat that is docked on the landing could be used and is equipped with necessary emergency equipment. All the 1st responders are trained in CPR and other emergency skills. When the ambulance arrived it would be equipped with all the same equipment that an ambulance in St. Louis, Chicago or Kansas City would have. He approximated it would probably take 10 minutes for the ambulance to arrive on Atlantis. He said there are some areas of his district where the response time could be over 30 minutes to a location. Atlantis will continue to work with local responders to assure that you can feel safe living on Atlantis Island.
For more pictures of and around Atlantis Island at the Lake of the Ozarks, please visit our image gallery.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
November Events at The Lake of the Ozarks
The Arts and the upcoming holiday season take center stage at The Lake of the Ozarks during the month of November. The first weekend in November still nods to the Harvest Season and Halloween as Captain Ron’s presents their 2nd Annual Spookfest. This Halloween party for adults awards gifts and prizes for best costumes. The Carousel of the Arts Festival, a two month long arts festival celebrating the diversity of visual arts, musical arts, performing arts and literature at Lake of the Ozarks continues through November 20th, and this weekend’s highlight is the Gallery Walk. Gallery Walk features fourteen gallery, or exhibit locations, throughout Osage Beach, representing hundreds of artists. Camden County Museum, in Linn Creek, is the place to be Saturday evening for their Dinner Theater event. Tickets are $15 per person and doors open at 5:30 pm with dinner at 6 p.m. Curtain for John Patrick’s two act comedy, set in the New England hamlet of Beaver Haven, “A Bad Year for Tomatoes” is at 7 p.m. Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling 573-873-5101.
November 8th has a full line up of events. Camden County Museum is another highlight this weekend with their Christmas Craft Fair. Historic downtown Linn Creek is worthy of exploration before heading to the crafter’s paradise at the museum to cross names off of your Christmas shopping list. There is no admission costs associated with this event and lunch is available for a donation. For those who want to slip on their dancing shoes, the Lion’s Club in Lake Ozark is putting on a chili supper and Big Band Dance this evening. Another option this evening, the Show-Me Showboaters Barbershop Chorus perform “College Days”, a reminiscent look back at those good old college years as they sing about the big game, fraternal spirit, and college romances. The performance starts at 7 p.m. at the Royal Theater on the downtown square in Versailles.
The third weekend in November offers two opportunities to give back to the community. Captain Ron’s hosts the 1st Annual Builder’s Ball for Habitat for Humanity. Builders, suppliers, and laborers will be gathering at the popular lakeside bar and grille to donate everything necessary to build the next house for Habitat. Continuing the fundraising efforts for Habitat for Humanity, the Camden County Nationals, a group of area business leaders, take on the Harlem Ambassadors on the hardwood at Camdenton High School Sunday at 3:00 p.m.. The Ambassadors bring high-energy entertainment, dazzling ball-handling tricks, high-flying slam dunks, and hilarious comedy routines to offer the freshest show basketball presentation today.
Camden County Museum continues being in the November spotlight the fourth weekend in November. Gingerbread architecture will be judged at 4 p.m. Saturday. Main Street Music Hall, a live music show, kicks off their Christmas show season this weekend and their second performance starts Saturday night at 8 p.m..
A Thanksgiving dinner at your condominium on Atlantis Island is the perfect setting to give thanks and to spend quality time with your family and loved ones. The beauty of the rugged Ozark Mountains and the waters of the Lake of the Ozarks lend a peaceful and tranquil touch to your family gathering. Nearby Osage Beach Premium Outlets are a great place to jump start your holiday shopping on Black Friday.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Atlantis Island Condos Commercial Summer 2008
Our commercial that aired locally the Summer of 2008. For current pricing information and availability call 573-365-4747 or visit http://www.atlantisislandcondos.com/
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Neptune 101 Reduced to $179,00
Neptune is the third completed building on Atlantis Island, at the 3.5 mile marker of Lake of the Ozarks. Named after the Roman god of water and sea, Neptune brings the main channel of the Lake to your door.
Neptune 101 is an end unit on the pool level that walks out to the half mile long promenade walking path that will encircle Atlantis Island. This unit has been discounted to $179,00 and includes a 32’x12’ boat slip with a 30 day closing. Upgraded appliances, ceiling fans, and large tile make this unit a steal!
Master Suite Bedroom
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
23rd Annual Fall Harbor Hop at Lake of the Ozarks
The 23rd Annual Fall Harbor Hop is a poker run on the waters of The Lake of the Ozarks that is always held the second week in October. The First Annual Fall Harbor Hop was organized by Randy Kelly of Kelly’s Marina in 1985 as a vehicle for Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealer’s Association to draw more visitors during Autumn. Now the Lake of the Ozarks Convention and Visitor’s Bureau manages the event, and has since created the sister event, The Spring Harbor Hop, held the first weekend in May. The Spring Harbor Hop and the Fall Harbor Hop bookend the boating season, although neither mandates the beginning or ending of boating the Lake of the Ozarks.
Both the Spring and Fall Harbor Hops are looked forward to by power boaters and boating enthusiast each year. “Hoppers” draw a playing card at lakeside bars, restaurants, and marinas. The “dealers” locations are along the Main Channel, the Gravois Arm, and the Big Niangua Arm and each location is more than worthy of making it one of your stops. The objective to any poker run, whether on water by boat, or land on motorcycles, is to build a winning poker hand. Start your run at any of the 37 sponsor dealers and draw your first card. The rest of your hand is drawn as you “hop” to 6 other dealer locations and the hand is complete when you draw your seventh card. The completed hand is turned in at the dealer location where you draw your last card. You must turn in your completed hand by 7:00 p.m., Saturday October 11th, 2008 and winners are notified by mail.
Hoppers can play more than one seven card hand (each hand is an optional $15 donation) and new this year, an optional 8th Bonus card can be drawn for an additional $5. Prizes are based on entry donations and Lake of the Ozarks Convention & Visitor Bureau retains sixty percent for administering the program and promoting Lake of the Ozarks. Forty percent will be paid to the participants in the form of gift certificates with the following prize allocations:
2nd Place - 9%
3rd Place - 8%
4th Place - 7% each
5th - 10th Place - 5% each
4 Worst Hands - 4% each
Random Drawing for 10 Hands - 2% each
(all ties will share the allocated percentage for the placing)
In addition to the regular prize winners, a section winner will also be recognized. To be eligible to be a section winner, a player must draw all seven (7) cards within one of the four sections.
Atlantis Island Condos is located at the 3.5 mile marker of the Main Channel which is Section II of the Harbor Hop. Our friendly staff will be more than happy to show you around the island and explain the details of our Columbus Day Closeout pricing. Original pricing has been discounted by thirty-five percent and includes a 32’x12’ boat slip, with a thirty day closing. Now, more than ever, is the time to claim Atlantis Island as your island vacation retreat.
Atlantis Island Condos is located at the 3.5 mile marker of the Main Channel which is Section II of the Harbor Hop. Our friendly staff will be more than happy to show you around the island and explain the details of our Columbus Day Closeout pricing. Original pricing has been discounted by thirty-five percent and includes a 32’x12’ boat slip, with a thirty day closing. Now, more than ever, is the time to claim Atlantis Island as your island vacation retreat.
Checkpoints Dam, Main Channel, 10 mm -Section II
Friday, October 3, 2008
Interview with Jenni Dunbar of Under Destruction Racing (Offshore Super Series)
Atlantis Island Condos had the chance to catch up with Jenni Dunbar of Under Destruction Racing after their whirlwind rookie season in the Offshore Super Series. Under Destruction took second place overall in the super vee lite class, missing the National Championship Title to Wild Ride by just one point.
Jenni Dunbar of Under Destruction Racing gives the thumbs up. Picture by offshoresuperseries.com
Mark and Jenni are a husband/wife team out of Highlandville, MO. Mark handles the driving chores, while Jenni fulfills the teams “need for speed” with the throttle. Under Destruction’s amazing rookie turnout makes them serious contenders for the 2009 OSS season which kicks off towards the end of March in Biloxi, Mississippi at the Smokin’ The Sound event. Expect to see Mark and Jenni Dunbar at the top of the point standings when the OSS National Championship rolls into Lake of the Ozarks for the finale next season.
Mark & Jenni Dunbar at the 2008 Offshore Super Series Awards. Picture by offshoresuperseries.com
Atlantis Island Condos: Wow, what a rookie year! What prompted you and Mark to throw your hats into the ring of powerboat racing?
Jenni Dunbar: We have raced alot of things, Mark races dirt bikes, 4 wheelers and drag cars and I got into racing 4 wheelers about 3 years ago, but as for boat racing we started out as fans. We went to several of the races and got to meet some of the other racers and just decided to give it a try. So far we really enjoy it.
AIC: Under Destruction took two checkered flags in 2008. Which victory was the sweetest for you, Lake Havasu City, or Lake of the Ozarks?
JD: You know both of them were great. Havasu because it was our first win ever was awesome, but also Lake of the Ozarks because it finished out our season and proved that it wasn't just luck on the first win and it made it such a close race for the national championship title. We had no idea where we had ended up in points until the awards and we were pinched out by 1 point.
AIC: Describe the action inside the cockpit during a lap…
JD: The action changes all the time depending on where you are on the course and how many boats are around you. The corners can be quite intense, especially the first one because we are all wanting the same thing, to come out of that first corner in front. We talk alot about where the other boats are, how fast we are going, and we only yell a little! There is a lot to be in control of inside the boat and a lot of gauges and other things to pay attention to.
AIC: There was confusion in some circles (mine included) concerning the National Champion title. Wild Ride took the title in your class (Vee Lite) by just one point. Can you explain the scoring system for those of us who are new fans to the sport?
JD: Points are assesed from each race in the series depending on how you finish. 1st place gets 100 points, 2nd gets 95, 3rd gets 91, 4th gets 88, and so on. You are allowed to miss one race and get last place points, if you miss another you don't get any. The most accumulated points at the last race wins.
AIC: You are the only female "throttle man" on the circuit. Do you think that some of the other teams may have underestimated you and Mark because of this?
JD: Yes I definitely know they did because they told us. They thought Mark was crazy to have me in the boat and that we wouldn't last long. But after the first few races they realized we were here to stay and were a force to be reckoned with. We definitely proved ourselves to the other racers and to ourselves.
AIC: Powerboat racing has been referred to as "NASCAR on the water". What are some of the similarities?
JD: There are more similarities in the super vee lite class than in the others. We actually start in a 2 x 2 grid formation. Our boats all have the same Mercury 525 engines. It is a spec class. We run as hard as our boats will go. We run a points system. We have sponsor stickers all over our boats. And if we happen to crash it would be like hitting concrete.
AIC: What do you think needs to happen to thrust the Offshore Super Series into the national spotlight?
JD: I think we would need better tv coverage, and good race venues where you can see all of the action that our races have to offer, and bigger sponsors to help get offshore racing out to the public to where when you say I'm going to an offshore powerboat race they know exactly what you are talking about.
AIC: If you could have any sponsor in the whole wild world, who would you want it to be?
JD: That’s a difficult one, right now we would just like a big sponsor, but the best sponsor is one that enjoys the sport and wants to be involved in all of the aspects of it. We can give the same advertising exposure as a billboard but ours is traveling and is a fraction of the cost of most businesses advertising expenses for a couple of months and we are seen by 10,000 people or more on a race weekend.
AIC: Any changes being planned for the boat for your sophomore season?
JD: More speed of course, that’s what everyone wants. We are going to do some testing with some different props and just get more comfortable with the boat and replace things that are worn. Just normal maintenance.
Under Destruction team members Jenni and Mark Dunbar with the checkered flag from their Offshore Super Series debut at Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Picture by underdestructionracing.com
Team Under Destruction takes their second checkered flag of the 2008 season at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. Picture by offshoresuperseries.com
Atlantis Island Condos congratulates Under Destruction for a phenomenal rookie showing, all the Offshore Super Series teams for a superb season, and to the following teams for their hard fought 2008 OSS National Championship Titles:
Vee Lite-Wild Ride
Vee-Miccosukee
Cat OB-Fluid Sealing Products
Turbine Extreme-Miss Geico
Cat Lite-AMSOIL
Cat Supercharged-WHM
Extreme-CRC
To learn more about Under Destruction Racing please visit their website. You can contact Jenni and Mark Dunbar at underdestructionracing@gmail.com
For more information about Atlantis Island Condos and our Offshore Super Series National Championships views please visit our website. For more pictures of the racing action at the Lake of the Ozarks please visit our image gallery.
Mark and Jenni are a husband/wife team out of Highlandville, MO. Mark handles the driving chores, while Jenni fulfills the teams “need for speed” with the throttle. Under Destruction’s amazing rookie turnout makes them serious contenders for the 2009 OSS season which kicks off towards the end of March in Biloxi, Mississippi at the Smokin’ The Sound event. Expect to see Mark and Jenni Dunbar at the top of the point standings when the OSS National Championship rolls into Lake of the Ozarks for the finale next season.
Atlantis Island Condos: Wow, what a rookie year! What prompted you and Mark to throw your hats into the ring of powerboat racing?
Jenni Dunbar: We have raced alot of things, Mark races dirt bikes, 4 wheelers and drag cars and I got into racing 4 wheelers about 3 years ago, but as for boat racing we started out as fans. We went to several of the races and got to meet some of the other racers and just decided to give it a try. So far we really enjoy it.
AIC: Under Destruction took two checkered flags in 2008. Which victory was the sweetest for you, Lake Havasu City, or Lake of the Ozarks?
JD: You know both of them were great. Havasu because it was our first win ever was awesome, but also Lake of the Ozarks because it finished out our season and proved that it wasn't just luck on the first win and it made it such a close race for the national championship title. We had no idea where we had ended up in points until the awards and we were pinched out by 1 point.
AIC: Describe the action inside the cockpit during a lap…
JD: The action changes all the time depending on where you are on the course and how many boats are around you. The corners can be quite intense, especially the first one because we are all wanting the same thing, to come out of that first corner in front. We talk alot about where the other boats are, how fast we are going, and we only yell a little! There is a lot to be in control of inside the boat and a lot of gauges and other things to pay attention to.
AIC: There was confusion in some circles (mine included) concerning the National Champion title. Wild Ride took the title in your class (Vee Lite) by just one point. Can you explain the scoring system for those of us who are new fans to the sport?
JD: Points are assesed from each race in the series depending on how you finish. 1st place gets 100 points, 2nd gets 95, 3rd gets 91, 4th gets 88, and so on. You are allowed to miss one race and get last place points, if you miss another you don't get any. The most accumulated points at the last race wins.
AIC: You are the only female "throttle man" on the circuit. Do you think that some of the other teams may have underestimated you and Mark because of this?
JD: Yes I definitely know they did because they told us. They thought Mark was crazy to have me in the boat and that we wouldn't last long. But after the first few races they realized we were here to stay and were a force to be reckoned with. We definitely proved ourselves to the other racers and to ourselves.
AIC: Powerboat racing has been referred to as "NASCAR on the water". What are some of the similarities?
JD: There are more similarities in the super vee lite class than in the others. We actually start in a 2 x 2 grid formation. Our boats all have the same Mercury 525 engines. It is a spec class. We run as hard as our boats will go. We run a points system. We have sponsor stickers all over our boats. And if we happen to crash it would be like hitting concrete.
AIC: What do you think needs to happen to thrust the Offshore Super Series into the national spotlight?
JD: I think we would need better tv coverage, and good race venues where you can see all of the action that our races have to offer, and bigger sponsors to help get offshore racing out to the public to where when you say I'm going to an offshore powerboat race they know exactly what you are talking about.
AIC: If you could have any sponsor in the whole wild world, who would you want it to be?
JD: That’s a difficult one, right now we would just like a big sponsor, but the best sponsor is one that enjoys the sport and wants to be involved in all of the aspects of it. We can give the same advertising exposure as a billboard but ours is traveling and is a fraction of the cost of most businesses advertising expenses for a couple of months and we are seen by 10,000 people or more on a race weekend.
AIC: Any changes being planned for the boat for your sophomore season?
JD: More speed of course, that’s what everyone wants. We are going to do some testing with some different props and just get more comfortable with the boat and replace things that are worn. Just normal maintenance.
Atlantis Island Condos congratulates Under Destruction for a phenomenal rookie showing, all the Offshore Super Series teams for a superb season, and to the following teams for their hard fought 2008 OSS National Championship Titles:
To learn more about Under Destruction Racing please visit their website. You can contact Jenni and Mark Dunbar at underdestructionracing@gmail.com
For more information about Atlantis Island Condos and our Offshore Super Series National Championships views please visit our website. For more pictures of the racing action at the Lake of the Ozarks please visit our image gallery.
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