LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Another Shootout is in the books — the 35th annual event — and for the 9th year running, American Ethanol is the fastest boat
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — American Ethanol, the reigning Top Gun (fastest boat) at the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, set a new race record on Saturday, with a
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They are one of the most beloved racing teams at the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout … and they come to win. American Ethanol spends all year preparing for the race with one goal in mind to go faster.
Owend by Don Onken, American Ethanol has racked up six consecutive Top Gun trophies (2015-2020). The fastest speed clocked was 217 miles per hour. He’s outnumbered by world-champion racer Dave Scott who holds the record for number of Top Gun wins at eight, five of them consecutive. Scott has since retired from racing making it possible for Don to eventually outpace him with the number of Top Guns.