Category: Boats
Harold Ruark
Harold L. Ruark, 93, formerly of Cambridge passed away with his family by his side Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at his home in Salisbury.
Miss Bardahl
Miss Bardahl I am not sure if that is Mira Slovak or Norm Evans driving but they were the two who drove Miss Bardahl in 1958. Ted Koopman photo at the 1958 Presidents Cup. Ted was a great photographer back at that time who shared his photos with the racers. …
Detroit Autorama
Jack Hines’ Miss Peg and Paul Poledink’s White Lightning vintage hydroplanes will wow the car buffs attending Detroit Autorama this weekend.
Where Are They Now?
Dennis Baxter is looking for his father’s old hydroplane from Canada. This and other boats people are looking for — in TVH “Where are They Now? section.
Miss Nehi
Jim Retif’s Miss Nehi (1952 High Point champion) in the 135 cu. in. class. The driver is Bobby Bourcq. The news photographer Bobby is holding on to is unknown. Phil Kunz obtained the photo from Ennie Argence’s scrapbook. Ennie was the National Champion and kilo straight-a-way record holder in the …
Long Gone
A really neat story posted in the Hydro Racing story section on Les Brown and his Long Gone hydros from crew member, Ray Jackson.
Small Barn find hydro
Ray sends in these photos and he has been trying to estimate the age of this 9′ step hydroplane. If any one has any ideas on this, please contact Ray Robbins @ rjr26pt2@yahoo.com