The Madison Regatta – 50 Years of Thunder By Fred Farley – Unlimited Hydroplane Historian 1950s For 50 years, the city of Madison, Indiana, has played host to “Water Racing’s Greatest Show,” the Unlimited hydroplanes-the Thunderboats of the racing world.…
24 DAYS OF THUNDER … a surprise awaits you behind every door! This year’s Advent Calendar is packed with fun new goodies, including authentic boat pieces, custom Lego figures, collectible Pins and Buttons, exclusive Christmas Ornaments, R/C Hydroplanes with remote…
The Mark Evans Story By Fred Farley – Unlimited Hydroplane Historian Norman Mark Evans first took the wheel of an Unlimited hydroplane when he attempted to qualify EVERGREEN ROOFING for the 1979 Tri-Cities (Washington) Columbia Cup. The boat, a former…
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SAVE THE DATE! DAVID WILLIAMS’ RETIREMENT PARTY SATURDAY, JANUARY 17TH!
The Mike Hanson Story By Fred Farley – Unlimited Hydroplane Historian Nicknamed the “Boat Doctor,” Michael D. Hanson is one of hydroplane racing’s most versatile participants. He builds them and has driven them. In 1984, he piloted Dick Neeson’s MADAME…
The Saga of “Wild Bill” Cantrell By Fred Farley – Unlimited Hydroplane Historian Time: Saturday night, August 9, 1980. Place: Jack McGovern’s Music Hall in downtown Seattle. Occasion: the gala Unlimited Hydroplane Hall of Fame Banquet, honoring the great names…
Bill Wurster – Then and Now (Photo: Mike Johnson) George Wood JR returning to the pits during the 1992 San Diego race. By Fred Farley – Unlimited Hydroplane Historian As the story goes, Bill Wurster was sitting in his pleasure boat…
A Detroit Debacle (Source: Mark Douty) A Seattle Hydro Roared Home First In The Gold Cup But Then Officials Stepped In, And The Affair Became A Detroit Debacle. By Jim Atwater – (Reprinted from Sports Illustrated, September 10, 1956) Covered…
The Muncey Era Comes to a Sad End By Joanne A. Fishman (Reprinted from The New York Times, October 25, 1981) ”Dangerous? This is defined as one of the cruel sports. We figure anything less than death is a minor…