Category: Boats

Story of Marion Cooper and Jim Davis and some of the hydros that they both campaigned under their ownership as HORNET.

In the 1950s, Mitch ‘Doc J’ and Mitch Jabczenski, Sr. were Chiropractors in the Detroit area and were very active in hydroplane racing. The father and son team purchased two hydros: a 266 class Lauterbach (photo above) and the other hydro was a Les Stadaucher built 266 hull, using Ted …

Both of these drivers had unfortunate racing accidents, however they kept on racing. From Jay Marshall: It is my understanding that the 48 cu. In. hydro Ranger’s Pup was built by Kenny along the same plans as his 225 Ranger.  An interesting side note is that the Ranger’s Pup was …

First four months of calendars posted. Thanks to Phil Kunz for supplying photos.

A historic page put together for  MIAMI BELLE II A-37 and added to our boats page. The hydro was campaigned by Jack McMahon who was sadly killed doing what he loved…racing hydroplanes. You will also see pics of Jack’s best friend Paul Flohn, driving his ROWDY A-36. Check out the …