The Jim Lucero Story
The Jim Lucero Story (Source: HARM Collection) Jim Lucero works on the underside of the Pay ‘N Pak during 1982. By: Fred Farley – Unlimited Hydroplane Historian Of all the Crew Chiefs in the Unlimited Class since World War II,…
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The Saga of Jim Harvey
The Saga of Jim Harvey By Fred Farley – Unlimited Hydroplane Historian For four decades, Jim Harvey of Seattle, Washington, has been a major player in “Water Racing’s Greatest Show.” Starting as a crew member for one of the “budget” teams…
The Mike Hanson Story
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 Ron Brown Story
The Ron Brown Story (Photo: Steve Cernich) The 1986 Miss Budweiser in Seattle, Washington. Ron Brown was the Miss Budweiser Crew Chief from 1986 through 1997. By: Fred Farley – Unlimited Hydroplane Historian Ron Brown has the most wins for…
Al Thoreson Remembered
Jim Sedam Remembered (Photo: Steve Cernich) Jim Sedam’s U-22 Cellular One in competition at the 1985 Gold Cup in Seattle, Washington. By: Fred Farley – Unlimited Hydroplane Historian Former Unlimited hydroplane sponsor and owner Jim Sedam passed away August 1,…