Museum Closed July 4th
Museum Closed July 4th The Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum will be closed on Saturday July 4th to celebrate Independence Day! The museum will be open at 10:00am on Tuesday July 7th.
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Slo-mo-shun IV Wins 1953 Gold Cup
Slo-mo-shun IV Wins 1953 Gold Cup (Photo: Bugeja) Joe Taggart steers the Slo-mo-shun IV through the first turn during the 1953 APBA Gold Cup on Lake Washington in Seattle, Washington. By W. Melvin Crook – Reprinted from Yachting Magazine When…
Steve Reynolds – “My Rookie Year”
Steve Reynolds – “My Rookie Year” (Source: Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum) Steve Reynolds made his Unlimited debut during the 1978 season driving the Circus Circus. By Fred Farley – Unlimited Hydroplane Historian (EDITOR’S NOTE: There was a bright new star…
The Vanquished (1955-1963)
The Vanquished (1955-1963) (Photo: Bugeja) Bill Muncey driving the Miss Thriftway at the Silver Cup in Detroit. By Fred Farley – Unlimited Hydroplane Historian From 1955 until 1963, MISS THRIFTWAY from Seattle, Washington, set the standard for excellence in the…
Black Sunday – Unlimited Hydroplane Racing’s Darkest Day – Part 3
Black Sunday – Unlimited Hydroplane Racing’s Darkest Day – Part 3 (Source: Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum) Don Wilson By Fred Farley – Unlimited Hydroplane Historian The other drivers swerved frantically to avoid the scene of the crash. Mira Slovak dove…
Black Sunday – Unlimited Hydroplane Racing’s Darkest Day – Part 2
Black Sunday – Unlimited Hydroplane Racing’s Darkest Day – Part 2 (Source: Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum) Rex Manchester drove the U-7 Notre Dame from 1964 – 1966. By Fred Farley – Unlimited Hydroplane Historian The anxiously awaited debut of the…
1956 U-77 Miss Wahoo
HULL SPECS Homeport Seattle, WA Year Built 1956 Powerplant V-12 Allison Length 28 1/2 Feet Beam 11 1/2 Feet Weight 5300 lbs. 1951 SLO-MO-SHUN V VICTORIES: 3 1957 Mapes Mile-High Gold Cup 1959 Presidents Cup 1959 Lake Mead Cup PRESIDENTS…
Black Sunday – Unlimited Hydroplane Racing’s Darkest Day – Part 1
Black Sunday – Unlimited Hydroplane Racing’s Darkest Day – Part 1 (Photo: Carver) Ron Musson tragically passed away following an accident during the 1966 Presidents Cup in Washington DC. By Fred Farley – Unlimited Hydroplane Historian For most Americans growing…
The World According to Lee
The World According To Lee A Close-up Look at the Career of Lee Schoenith and how He Changed Boat Racing Forever (Photo: Newton Marine) Lee Schoenith poses in the cockpit of his unlimited hydroplane during the a race in Seattle,…
June Director’s Corner
A reminder that the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum’s annual Spring Testing session will take place on Lake Washington on Tuesday, May 12 at Stan Sayers Pits from 10:00-2:00.