| Hanauer slows down
Life, these days, is peaceful for Chip Hanauer. Slower, too. Removed from the fast-paced world of unlimited hydroplane racing in which he had enormous success, including a record 11 Gold Cup victories, six of which came on the Detroit River, Hanauer today spends his time learning to play classical guitar, tackling a bit of two-man sailing and driving around Seattle with his dog, Bella, in an unglamorous 1991 Buick station wagon with faux wood paneling, some of it peeling. Hanauer, 52, was always considered during his career a cerebral guy who happened to be one of the most dominant boat racers in history. Now, he is a cerebral ex-racer with hard-earned perspective that he shares during corporate motivational speaking engagements. He retired from racing in 2000, but Hanauer is making a rare return to the Detroit River this weekend as part of the Gold Cup festivities.
2006 Summer NAMM Photo Gallery: Day Two
The NAMM Summer Session fully hit its stride on Saturday as attendees filled the Austin Convention Center to see instrument manufacturers latest and greatest. Bleary eyes were evidence that many attendees were taking full advantage of Austins many attractions outside the Convention Center. Dining, partying and checking out Austins legendary urban bat colony the largest in the nation completed a full days activities for many. Seen throughout the show were many musical stars, aspiring stars, and former stars. Peter Tork, of Monkee fame, who now represents Harrower Guitars, was on hand, as was Leslie West, former Mountain guitar hero now affiliated with Dean guitars who signed autographs and met fans to promote his Dean, Leslie West Soltero Signature model. The NAMM Summer Session continues through Sunday, July 16, 2006.
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