Articles about drivers
The Saga of Ron Snyder By Fred Farley – Unlimited Hydroplane Historian One of hydroplane racing’s most respected veterans is Ron Snyder of New Bremen, Ohio. Ron has distinguished himself in everything from Limited Inboards to Unlimited hydroplanes to APBA Vintage…
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…
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…
Russ Schleeh Remembered (Source: Tewrry McCormick) The Shanty I in the pits of Reno, Nevada in 1957. By: Fred Farley – Unlimited Hydroplane Historian Russ Schleeh, one of the most distinguished men ever to pilot an Unlimited hydroplane, passed away…
The Saga of Dave Villwock (Photo: Patrick Gleason) Dave Villlwock aboard the U-16 Miss Elam Plus during the Columbia Cup in 2006. By: Fred Farley – Unlimited Hydroplane Historian Defending world driving champion Dave Villwock returns to the cockpit of…
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…
Bill Muncey Dunking of 1979 By: Don Mock It was the 1979 Jack-in-the-Box Regatta on San Diego’s Mission Bay where an interesting, yet little known event took place. But it wasn’t until 35 years later that the story became even…