Club ACO – A very special day for 24 Hours drivers and club members in San Diego
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Club ACO – A very special day for 24 Hours drivers and club members in San Diego

During this special event called "Blown Away in San Diego" on 5 August, five American drivers who have previously participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans joined 40 Club ACO members in San Diego, California for a day on legendary yacht, the America!

An extraordinary outing was organised in San Diego on 5 August by U.S. Club ACO administrator David Lowe. The day united five members of the 24 Hours of Le Mans Drivers Club – Harley Cluxton (Drivers Club representative in the U.S.), Jim Busby, Steve Earle, Rick Knoop and Margie Smith-Haas – as well as around 40 Club ACO members.

The programme included Happy Hour on an extremely special yacht, the America, a replica of the very first boat to win the Americas Cup, in 1851. Owner Troy Sears gave all those in attendance a one-of-a-kind evening with a spectacular view of San Diego Bay before heading to a dinner at the San Diego Yacht Club!. 

  • ACO administrator David Lowe, with Troy Sears on Troy's boat.
  • The event was attended by some 40 ACO members.
  • Guests were delighted with the views of the San Diego bay.
  • Cocktails were served on deck.
  • Everyone met at the Yacht Club in the evening.
  • Five 24 Hours of Le Mans drivers were present: Harley Cluxton, Steve Earle, Margie Smith-Hass, Jim Busby and Rick Knoop.
  • ACO administrator David Lowe, with Troy Sears on Troy's boat.
  • The event was attended by some 40 ACO members.
  • Guests were delighted with the views of the San Diego bay.
  • Cocktails were served on deck.
  • Everyone met at the Yacht Club in the evening.
  • Five 24 Hours of Le Mans drivers were present: Harley Cluxton, Steve Earle, Margie Smith-Hass, Jim Busby and Rick Knoop.
  • ACO administrator David Lowe, with Troy Sears on Troy's boat.
  • The event was attended by some 40 ACO members.
  • Guests were delighted with the views of the San Diego bay.
  • Cocktails were served on deck.
  • Everyone met at the Yacht Club in the evening.
  • Five 24 Hours of Le Mans drivers were present: Harley Cluxton, Steve Earle, Margie Smith-Hass, Jim Busby and Rick Knoop.
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ACO administrator David Lowe, with Troy Sears on Troy's boat.