Crew Chief
Scott Raney (“Pyro”)
Scott has worked on Mr.
Pringles, Ultra Bold & Dash, Tide, International News, Budweiser,
E-Lam Plus, and two different stints with LLumar Window Film, as well as
with Schumacher Racing on the U-37 Beacon Plumbing. An accomplished 1.5
Liter hydro driver in his own right, Scott’s first job as crew chief
was with the U-8 in 1997. He was instrumental in constructing the new
boat for Ellstrom Manufacturing in 2001. In 2002, Scott was contracted
by then-owner Bill Wurster to modify the former Budweiser T-4
‘experimental’ hull into the ‘new’ U-8 LLumar Window Film. Utilizing the
data and experience from previous boats, Pyro skillfully crafted a
‘new’ boat that was successful right out of the box. He also formed his
own company, Performance Composites, to build and fabricate parts for
the boat racing community.
With a total of seven victories under his belt as Crew Chief,
including the 2006 Gold Cup, and U.I.M. World Championship, he is now
setting his sights on the ultimate goal in the sport: a National
Championship. And with the U-11 team, he feels that he has the tools to
make those goals a reality. Scott cites former Mr. Pringles head man Dan
Heye as a major influence on how he conducts business as a crew chief.
“Danny was the most thorough person I have ever worked with and taught
me that preparation is the key to success.” Scott was voted by his peers
as crew chief of the year in 2005 and 2006.
