Shane Scores Win on Team’s Home Course
Jimmy Shane wins Madison Regatta. David Campbell photo
Final stopped after Phipps flips on final lap
| Courtesy of David Campbell, Madison Courier Sportswriter |
Jimmy Shane won the rainy, soggy MainSource Bank Indiana Governor’s Cup, steering the hometown U-1 Miss HomeStreet Bank/Miss Madison to a rousing victory at the Madison Regatta on Sunday.
Shane’s win, his first on the Ohio River course, came after he pulled away from top rivals J. Michael Kelly and Cal Phipps after the first lap of the final. The victory was assured when Phipps’ U-27 Dalton Industries hydroplane flipped on the final lap near the Madison-Milton Bridge, ending the race early.
“I could have started the boat back up and came in (after Phipps’ wreck) but I wanted to make sure I saw as many fans as a I could,” said Shane, who picked up his sixth win with the Miss Madison team and 12th overall. “It was the most amazing experience I’ve had in a boat, hearing all of those fans. What an amazing experience for these fans to see their boat win the hometown race.”
Shane was forced to settle for lane two in the final with Kelly in lane one and Phipps in lane three. When the trio hit the first turn Shane found himself a tick behind and between the other two boats — the worst place on the racecourse.
Shane Scores Win on Team’s Home Course
Jimmy Shane wins Madison Regatta. David Campbell photo
Final stopped after Phipps flips on final lap
| Courtesy of David Campbell, Madison Courier Sportswriter |
Jimmy Shane won the rainy, soggy MainSource Bank Indiana Governor’s Cup, steering the hometown U-1 Miss HomeStreet Bank/Miss Madison to a rousing victory at the Madison Regatta on Sunday.
Shane’s win, his first on the Ohio River course, came after he pulled away from top rivals J. Michael Kelly and Cal Phipps after the first lap of the final. The victory was assured when Phipps’ U-27 Dalton Industries hydroplane flipped on the final lap near the Madison-Milton Bridge, ending the race early.
“I could have started the boat back up and came in (after Phipps’ wreck) but I wanted to make sure I saw as many fans as a I could,” said Shane, who picked up his sixth win with the Miss Madison team and 12th overall. “It was the most amazing experience I’ve had in a boat, hearing all of those fans. What an amazing experience for these fans to see their boat win the hometown race.”
Shane was forced to settle for lane two in the final with Kelly in lane one and Phipps in lane three. When the trio hit the first turn Shane found himself a tick behind and between the other two boats — the worst place on the racecourse.