Thrills and Challenges: Boat Racing at Lake of the Ozarks with Christie Ungarten

Christie Ungarten is a dedicated mother of four children and a passionate advocate for sports. Based in Elkton, Maryland, she works as a lead family service coordinator for the local school system, helping families access resources and preparing young children for school. Christie also runs a program called Thrive Through Five, which aims to break the cycle of substance use within families in Cecil County. In addition to her full-time job, she manages a side business where she details boats and cleans homes. Christie's husband, Frank, builds high-performance boat engines and recently decided to pursue his side business full-time. Growing up on a boat, Christie developed a deep love for boating, particularly high-speed racing. In 2021, she participated in her first poker run in Key West, where she was inspired by the thrilling boat racing. Encouraged by the Yahoo racers team, Christie made the decision to pursue boat racing herself and received guidance from her husband to start practicing.