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1962-65 Miss Bardahl Photo Gallery Events June 7, 2007: Re-launch David Smith's Ride
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David Smith's Ride

The Dragon roars to life for the first time in 43 years. Brothers Dixon & David Smith take the boat out for the first run. Both were original crew members and key to the restoration. David previously rode in the boat in Madison, IN 1965.

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Date: 06/07/2007
Owner: Dragon Keeper
Size: 14 items
David (left) and Dixon prepare for the first run.  (Photo courtesy of Patrick Gleason.)

David (left) and Dixon prepare for the first run. (Photo courtesy of Patrick Gleason.)

Date: 06/07/2007
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(Photo courtesy of Karin Schott.)

(Photo courtesy of Karin Schott.)

Date: 06/07/2007
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Date: 06/07/2007
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(Photo courtesy of the Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum.)

(Photo courtesy of the Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum.)

Date: 06/07/2007
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he Dragon roars again!  (Photo courtesy of Jon Osterberg.)

he Dragon roars again! (Photo courtesy of Jon Osterberg.)

Date: 12/01/2007
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Dixon (left) and brother David leave the dock on the "maiden" voyage of the restored Miss Bardahl!

Dixon (left) and brother David leave the dock on the "maiden" voyage of the restored Miss Bardahl!

Date: 06/07/2007
Views: 60
(Photo courtesy of Karin Schott)

(Photo courtesy of Karin Schott)

Date: 06/07/2007
Views: 59
(Photo courtesy of Jon Osterberg.)

(Photo courtesy of Jon Osterberg.)

Date: 12/01/2007
Views: 54
(Photo courtesy of Jim Clark)

(Photo courtesy of Jim Clark)

Date: 12/01/2007
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Dixon & David took the first two laps slowly, warming up the engine & oil and checking out all the systems.

Dixon & David took the first two laps slowly, warming up the engine & oil and checking out all the systems.

Date: 12/01/2007
Views: 53
(Photo courtesy of Jim Clark)

(Photo courtesy of Jim Clark)

Date: 12/01/2007
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150 MPH on the speedometer, according to David.  (Photo courtesy of Jim Clark.)

150 MPH on the speedometer, according to David. (Photo courtesy of Jim Clark.)

Date: 12/01/2007
Views: 58
(Photo courtesy of Jon Osterberg.)

(Photo courtesy of Jon Osterberg.)

Date: 12/01/2007
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An elated Skip holds the bow off after Dixon & David return dockside.  (Photo courtesy of Jon Osterberg.)

An elated Skip holds the bow off after Dixon & David return dockside. (Photo courtesy of Jon Osterberg.)

Date: 12/01/2007
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