Owner/Driver: Ron Cole

Hometown: Woodburn, OR

Yearly Boat Points Finishes

2019: Did not participate

2018: 395 points, 53rd of 58 boats

2017: Did not participate

2016: 300 points, 50th of 57 boats
2015: 779 points, 45th of 55 boats

Unlimited Hydroplane Info

U-7

Hull #8407

The Lite All Star was one of the failed experiments in unlimited hydroplane history. RB "Bob" Taylor from Houston owned the relatively-new team, and acquired sponsorship from Lite Beer of Miller Brewing Co. He had a new Lucero-designed hull, with a brand-new powerplant: the GE T-64 turbine. The unique engine was installed backwards of other turbines, placing the exhaust directly behind the driver. Another issue was the lack of an onboard starter; the team would have to jump start the engine, then jump off the boat! Following the failed 1984 season, the boat sat for a few years. Bernie Little acquired the hull and converted it to a conventional design with a cockpit, using it to create the T-1 Miss Budweiser. 

Tom D'Eath piloted the boat in 1984. It attempted to race in all ten races that year, but wouldn't even qualify until its fourth in Madison. Its best finish was a fourth in the Lake of the Ozarks in the Missouri Governor's Cup.