"Racer" Bob to Preview Quake on the Lake at White Lake Library Wednesday

Long-time hydroplane racer will bring his boat, talk about the evolution of the sport and safety issues in a free seminar open to the public.

Growing up on the east side of Detroit, during the summer months, “Racer” Bob Dabrowski could hear the sounds of the Rolls Royce and Allison aircraft engines that powered some of the hydroplane fleets driven along the Detroit River.   Tomorrow, Dabrowski will tell stories of his own hydroplane racing experience at the White Lake Library in a free seminar open to the public starting at 6:30 p.m. in the library's basement conference room. There Dabrowski will go into more detail about his experiences, the art of hydroplane racing, the importance of and strides made in safety techniques and what makes Quake on the Lake such a unique event.  For Dabrowski, a West Bloomfield resident, Quake on the Lake is largely about love, passion and …

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