Detroit Steals Seattle’s Pride (Photo: Bugeja) Lee Schoenith drove the Gale V to a Gold Cup victory, ending the city of Seattle’s five year run of winning boat racing’s crown jewel. By Paul O’Neil – Sports Illustrated, August 15, 1955…
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…
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…
1952 Gold Cup Remembered (Source: Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum Collection) Stan Dollar drove the Slo-mo-shun IV to victory during the 1952 APBA Gold Cup in Seattle, WA. By Fred Farley – Unlimited Hydroplane Historian The twin-Allison-powered step hydroplane MISS PEPSI…