Hydroplane Racing in Tri-Cities By: Fred Farley – Unlimited Hydroplane Historian For 47 years, the Tri-Cities of Eastern Washington have played host to “Water Racing’s Greatest Show,” the Unlimited hydroplanes–the Thunderboats of the racing world. Since 1966, the mighty Unlimiteds…
Hydro History at Folsom Lake By: Fred Farley – Unlimited Hydroplane Historian Unlimited hydroplane racing returned to Folsom Lake this May 31 – June 2 2013 as part of “Big Wake Weekend” at Granite Bay in Sacramento, California. The world’s…
Marion Cooper Inducted Into Kentucky Hall of Fame By: Fred Farley – Unlimited Hydroplane Historian The late Marion Cooper of Louisville, Kentucky, was inducted into the Kentucky Motorsports Hall of Fame, on October 24, 2015, in ceremonies at Owensboro, Kentucky…
The Saga of Ron Jones By: Fred Farley – Unlimited Hydroplane Historian Unlimited hydroplane racing owes a lot to Ron Jones, the Seattle area boat builder, who has revolutionized the sport so dramatically over the years. If anyone has any…
A Tribute to the Griffon Bud By: Fred Farley – Unlimited Hydroplane Historian The Rolls-Royce Griffon-powered MISS BUDWEISER of 1980 is one of the sport’s legendary champions. Nicknamed the “Juggernaut,” the Griffon BUD won 22 races and defined the state…
Joe and Lee Schoenith raced Unlimited hydroplanes from 1950 to 1975. Most of their boats were named GALE, sponsored by W.D. Gale, Inc., a Detroit-based electrical contracting firm, which the Schoeniths owned.