John
Lewis – Owner / Driver of Vulture
Held
many titles, broke records and received recognition for his contribution
and commitment to the Speed Boat Sport
A BRIEF HISTORY
1970 – September 20th – First Australian Unsupercharged
Displacement Boat to exceed 100 mph at the ¼ mile trails
on Melton Weir – Vulture pulled 8.85 seconds 100
mph badge
1970 – John Lewis received the “Australia Day Medal”
for Outstanding Prowess in the field of Sport.
1975 – John Lewis won the
“Sporting Globes Power Boating Man of the Year”
1975 – Winner
of the E.C. Griffith Cup
This
site is constructed mainly from two cardboard boxes full of newspaper
clippings, photos, certificates & donations from other boat fans
Last up-date 15th Oct 2011
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