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Lake Minnetonka Native Mike Swanson Sets A New World Record

Lake Minnetonka native, Mike Swanson of Wayzata set the world speed record in his class at the 2013 Lake of the Ozarks Shootout in Osage Beach, Missouri on August 25th.

Swanson founded Tonka Boyz Offshore Racing in 1997 in Wayzata, MN shortly after beginning his offshore racing career.  Having won trophies in California, New York, and Florida, Swanson’s goal to create the fastest boat in his class is now complete. 

A celebration is scheduled on Saturday September 21, 2013 for Swanson and the Tonka Boyz Offshore Racing team.  Sponsors include Seasonal Services on Lake Minnetonka, Tesars Engineering, Team Archer Marine, Flagship Holdings and The Schefers Family.

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