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	Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum
		Hydroplane racing captured the heart and soul of Seattle in the early 1950s and never let go.
		The Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum in Kent attempts to honor, celebrate, and preserve the legacy of Unlimited Racing.
		Turbine Racing in Seattle is his fifth book on the subject of hydroplane racing.
	www.thunderboats.org (309 words)

	Hydroplane racing - WOI Encyclopedia Italia (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Hydroplane racing (also known as hydro racing) is a sport involving racing hydroplanes on lakes and rivers.
		Limited hydroplane racing uses several size classes to ensure fair competition, similar to boxing weight classes.
		In the early days of hydroplane racing, accidents, and even the deaths of drivers, were considered somewhat routine.
	www.wheelsofitaly.com /wiki/index.php?title=Hydroplane_racing&redirect=no (146 words)

	Hydroplanes
		Hydroplanes are designed to fly over water and are engineered with the latest in aerodynamics.
		Races are stopped immediately if it is felt that there is any danger to a driver's safety.
		The race course is an oval from 3/4 to 1 mile in length.
	rockawaybeachchamber.com /hydroplanes.htm (736 words)

	SEAFAIR 2007 \| The 1970s (Site not responding. Last check: )
		For hydroplane racing fanatics, Green Lake was an ideal venue for an annual three-day regatta that included several different classes of inboards, outboards, and runabouts.
		The hydroplane racing at Green Lake was specifically set up to be spectator friendly.
		Hydroplane racing on Green Lake was a part of the Seafair festival through 1976.
	www.seafair.com /x570.asp (854 words)

	Kennewick Water Follies \| Lamb Weston Columbia Cup \| Hydroplane Racing
		Hydroplane racing (also known as hydro racing) is a sport involving racing hydroplanes on lakes and rivers.
		In the early days of hydroplane racing, accidents, and even the deaths of drivers, were considered somewhat routine.
		Limited hydroplane racing uses several size classes to ensure fair competition, similar to boxing weight classes.
	www.squidoo.com /Kennewick-Water-Follies (1545 words)

	HistoryLink Essay: Hydroplane racing on Green Lake commences on July 20, 1929.
		This compromise to accommodate racing while protecting the privacy and peace of residents around the lake kept the two sides satisfied until 1984 when a death at the Woodland Park zoo galvanized public opinion and led to the end of power boat racing on the Lake.
		Members agreed that hydroplane racing was no longer compatible with the usual activities at Green Lake.
		The impact of the snow leopard death on city residents was the death knell for hydroplane racing at Green Lake.
	www.historylink.org /essays/output.cfm?file_id=2678 (1013 words)

	Hydroplane and Speed Boat Plans on CD
		Doodle Bug: The Doodle Bug Hydroplane is a trim, single cockpit, outboard hydroplane with a new type of convex bottom and no tripping chines which combine to produce a remarkably fast boat with excellent maneuverability.
		This three point hydroplane holds major water speed records, and though her points may be smaller she is a miniature thoroughbred.
		Scat Cat: This hydroplane is an outboard powered, 3-pointer that will fulfill all requirements for an A and B class racing hydroplane according to the rules of the National Outboard Assoc or American Power Boat Assoc.
	www.hackerscatalog.com /Products/CD-ROMS/HydroPlaneContents.html (2788 words)

	Rules of Racing
		Hydroplane, Runabout, tunnel and the Deep-V and Catamaran used in the offshore racing.
		Before the boat can race the owner must present the inspection sheet signed by race officials indicating that his boat and safety equipment, including cockpit capsules, is in compliance with the safety rules established by the A.P.B.A..
		Approximately five minutes before the start of the race, a gun or horn is fired and the green flag is raised to indicate the countdown to the start of the race.
	www.tacomainboardracing.com /rulesmiddle.html (1894 words)

	Vintage Hydroplane Racing
		But for many, it was the older boats, the vintage hydroplanes and, well frankly, their vintage drivers, that made the weekend.
		The unlimited hydroplanes are not made to withstand the impact of landing upside down while traveling at those speeds, but the small, cramped enclosed cockpits save lives when these things happen.
		In this case, the vintage hydroplane was driven by a vintage hydroplane racer.
	www.thezephyr.com /backtrack/madisonregatta2003.htm (1273 words)

	Stock Outboard Racing
		Race events are organized by local clubs (e.g., the Michigan Hydroplane Racing Association [MHRA]), and are conducted all over the United States and Canada.
		The race event schedule is similar from year to year and can be found on this web site and the APBA web site (www.apba.org).
		A 3-point hydroplane relies on getting lift by channeling air through a tunnel or air trap that runs down the middle and full length of the bottom of the boat.
	www.michiganhydroplane.com /stock_outboard_racing.htm (912 words)

	Wireless Radio Modem Technology Transmits Hydroplane Racing Data
		In fact, most Hydroplanes are no longer equipped with instruments in the cockpit—not only because the driver doesn’t have time to look at them, but also due to their expense and tendency to fail in action.
		For several years now, most racing teams have been using on-board computers to collect data and feed their crews information on the boat’s performance, in the hopes that they could fine-tune the boat to gain an edge on the next guy.
		As the sport of Hydroplane racing gets more competitive, we will continue to take the technology to the next level—and have some more fun along the way.
	www.data-linc.com /articles/racemode.htm (669 words)

	Hydroplane Racing in Seattle: Arcadia Publishing
		Hydroplane racing burst onto the Seattle scene in 1950, and local sports fans embraced it with a passion that is hard to imagine.
		Author Bio: The Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum in Kent, Washington, is the only national museum dedicated exclusively to unlimited hydroplane racing.
		Racing in Seattle, has been driving unlimited hydroplanes for over a dozen years and was the primary stunt driver for the movie Madison.
	www.arcadiapublishing.com /Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=arcadia&Product_Code=0738531189&Product_Count=&Category_Code= (227 words)

	Wilson Hydroplane Racing
		There was lots of excitement before the race as local TV and newspaper reporters interviewed DJ about the combination of military service in Iraq and love of boat racing back home.
		He started racing go-karts at the age of 5; moved on to hydroplanes in high school; then, raced stock cars, taking the Langley Pure Stock Championship in 1990.
		In fact, the race team involves the whole family: Diane (DJ's mom and team photographer), Valerie (DJ's sister and a former driver), his uncle Glenn, wife Lisa (team webmaster and media contact), son Ryan (also a former driver), and Ryan's girlfriend Holli.
	members.cox.net /wilson_racing (1281 words)

	Michigan Hydroplane Racing Association
		The Michigan Hydroplane Racing Association (MHRA) formed in 1984 from three longstanding Michigan stock outboard racing clubs—the Bay City Outboard Club (BCOC), Belle Isle Outboard Club (BIOC), and West Michigan Boat Racing Association (WMBRA).
		The MHRA has built on this experience and continues to put on exciting "kneel-down" hydroplane and runabout races in Constantine, Grass Lake, and Big Rapids, Michigan.
		The MHRA is a non-profit organization that conducts Stock, J-Class, and Pro outboard races throughout the state of Michigan under the governing body of the American Power Boat Association (APBA).
	www.michiganhydroplane.com (203 words)

	Racerchicks.com: Motorsport Commentary - Unlimited Hydroplane Racing 101
		All Unlimited hydroplane racing in the United States is sanctioned and administered by HYDRO-PROP, Inc., a private company, which is affiliated with the American Power Boat Association (APBA).
		Unlimited hydroplanes utilize what is called a "flying start." A warning gun is fired at five minutes before the start and another at one minute before the start.
		The race will be stopped immediately if there is an accident or if an occurrence or situation on the race course makes competition hazardous to the participants beyond the usual hazards of competition.
	www.racerchicks.com /motor/boatrace.html (660 words)

	The Seattle Times: Sports: Last call: Miss Bud out in '05 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Anheuser-Busch company announced that it will discontinue its sponsorship of anything related to hydroplane racing after the 2004 season, a decision that could change the entire face of the sport.
		The hydroplane race at Seafair, however, seems secure for the time being despite the loss of Budweiser's dollars.
		That race is one of four that has Budweiser as its title sponsor this year, and all will have to look elsewhere in the future.
	seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/sports/2001869029_hydros02.html (840 words)

	Black Sunday - Unlimited Hydroplane Racing's Darkest Day - Part 1
		For post-war Unlimited hydroplane devotees, a third such date is likewise remembered for all of its gut-wrenching intensity.
		Unlimited or Thunderboat racing had grown out of the ashes of the pre-war Gold Cup and 725 Cubic Inch Classes when the huge supply of World War II fighter plane power sources became available for sale to the general public.
		At the last race of the year on San Diego's Mission Bay, Musson and the "Green Dragon" MISS BARDAHL became the first to turn a lap in competition at 117 miles per hour on a 3-mile course.
	www.thunderboats.org /history/history0225.html (2059 words)

	Hydroplane models from Model Ship Master
		Miss Supertest III became the fastest hydroplane powerboat in the world, setting a water speed record of 296.975 km/h (184.54 mph) on November 1, 1957, and again at 300.338 km/h (186.630 mph) in 1960, both at Picton, Ontario.
		She was indeed the fastest, classiest and costliest lady in big league hydroplane racing.
		She was the finest competitive machine in the history of Unlimited hydroplane racing at that time, setting records of speed and endurance that stood for many years.
	www.modelshipmaster.com /products/Hydroplanes/index.htm (1449 words)

	Namron Racing Team ~ Racing For A Cure
		We can only be the premier 5-Litre hydroplane race team in the nation with dedicated sponsors.
		at the races themselves, like the impressive "Tastin' n' Racin'" on Lake Sammamish that draws 40,000 fans to the shores; and four "Lighter-Than-Lights" series races as part of the popular Unlimited Light Hydroplane Racing Association that is featured on cable television networks like SPEED and the OUTDOOR Network.
		Not to mention the "street value" of trailing the hull to at least 10 races across thousands of miles of highways and through city streets.
	www.namronracing.com /Sponsor.htm (717 words)

	JJW Hydroplane Racing Gallery Page
		Regular 2.5 Mod Driver trying his hand in the E20 5 litre at Spanaway WA JJW Hydroplane Racing Team owner Justin Weymouth paddles the A20 to the dock at Black Lake Washington.
		JJW Hydroplane Racing Team owner Justin Weymouth reaches for the pole to secure the A20 to the dock at Black Lake Washington.
		All pictures in these Galleries are either the Property of the JJW Hydroplane Racing Team or have been Loaned to the JJW Hydroplane Racing Team for use in the Gallery and for Promotions.
	www.jjwhydroplaneracing.com /gallery.htm (438 words)

	Mike Allen
		Allen and his racing family have battled their way to national and international championships in K Racing Runabout, Super Stock and more recently, the 5 Litre Hydroplane racing classes.
		Mike was in the pits to race his 5 Litre Hydro and hooked up with his old friend and fellow 5 Litre competitor, Mike Weber who gave him a chance to drive his U5 “Formula Racing” Unlimited.
		Mike’s parents, fiancée Pam and her son Hunter have been a continuous support to him during his racing career and will be joining his for the 2006 Unlimited Hydro racing season.
	www.u5racing.com /MikeAllen.htm (1298 words)

	Bill Wurster's Llumar window film U-8 Hydroplane
		Each and every one of these children has participated with the Race Enforcement Administration to be eligible to attend special events later in the racing season.
		Bill Wurster, owner of the LLumar Window Film Hydroplane stated that he selected Jean Theoret to drive the 2005 season because of his outstanding record for being the winningest Grand Prix Class Hydroplane driver in the history of the sport.
		Jean was born into a family with a long history of hydroplane racing.
	www.u-8hydro.com /u8news.htm (1789 words)

	American Boat Racing Association - Home
		For the race fan on your holiday shopping list, consider this 11x17 inch high-quality poster signed by every driver on the 2007 ABRA Hydroplane circuit.
		Looking to garner more race sites for the 2008 season, Rick Bowles has formed a group attempting to bring Nashville back for the 2008 circuit.
		In 2007, the community-owned MISS MADISON racing team had one of the most successful seasons in its 47-year history.
	www.abrahydroplanes.com (202 words)

	Bill Wurster’s Llumar window film U-8 Hydroplane
		As the story goes, Bill Wurster was sitting in his pleasure boat tied to the logboom at Lake Washington in 1967, watching the Seattle Seafair hydroplane race.
		Indeed, Wurster often had to double as his own truck driver as he transported his boat from race to race across the country in those days.
		A fashionable nightspot, which featured a hydroplane motif, the establishment was also known by its nickname as "Bill Rooster's Woostertail." Bill has accumulated six victories as an Unlimited owner.
	www.u-8hydro.com /history.htm (774 words)

	Eastern Outboard Racing Club of Long Island
		Designed to celebrate unlimited hydroplane racing, with particular emphasis on the "Golden Age" of the '50's and '60's.
		This site is intended for the promotion of West Coast Power Boat Racing and is maintained by it's members for it's members and the general public.
		A group of people in 1941, who enjoyed boat racing, put together our non-profit club to open up to the public the joys of racing.
	www.longislandboatracing.org /links.htm (217 words)

	Hydroplane model (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In this project we present a qualitative analysis of the motion of a hydroplane racing boat like the one shown in the image above.
		In the exercises that follow you will examine the consequences of this drag assumption on the motion of the hydroplane.
		Now that the hydroplane is up to speed the driver must bring the boat to a stop after passing the finish line.
	www.sci.wsu.edu /idea/Hydro (414 words)

	Hydroplane - AOL Music
		A hydroplane (or hydro, or thunderboat) is a very specific type of motorboat...
		Hydroplane racing (also known as hydro racing) is a sport involving racing...
		Limited hydroplane racing uses several size classes to ensure fair...
	music.aol.com /artist/hydroplane/310721/main (121 words)

	Conventional Wisdom Racing
		We race in the 1 Litre Modified Hydroplane Class.
		Racing takes us throughout the midwest as the team is based out of Detroit, Michigan.
		We are currently preparing the hull for racing
	www.angelfire.com /mi/Wisdom33 (40 words)

	Northwest Hydro Racing
		Hydro.commentator: Jody Moore's continuous coverage of hydroplane racing
		Hydro teams view Tri-Cities as merely a speed bump
		July 30th 2007: Follies finale: Fans flock to Columbia shores for hydro races (w/slideshows)
	www.hydroracing.com (98 words)

	Hydroplane History
		We are here to celebrate unlimited hydroplane racing, with particular emphasis on the "Golden Age" of the '50's and '60's.
		We'll be updating the site frequently so we hope you'll visit often.
		Please address any concerns to me at leslie@lesliefield.com.
	www.lesliefield.com (209 words)

	Hydro Links (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Leslie Field's Hydroplane History Page As the site states..."We are here to celebrate unlimited hydroplane racing, with particular emphasis on the "Golden Age" of the '50's and '60's" -- Thank you, Leslie!
		Denny Jackson's Hydroplane Racing An old friend to U.D. has a web site that gives a "personal history of hydroplane racing from 1976 to the present." Thanks, Denny!
		Unlimited Excitement, LLC Organization that is restoring three piston-powered Unlimited Hydroplanes -- the 1970-1972 Pride of Pay 'n Pak (a/k/a 1973-1975 Miss Budweiser), the 1974-1976 Miss U.S., and the 1980-1985 Griffon-powered Miss Budweiser.
	www.unlimitedsdetroit.com /links.cfm (587 words)

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