Ken Warby receives from Dan and Debbie Joseph THE HENRY E. LAUTERBACH EXCELLENCE IN POWER BOAT RACING award last September at the Wheeling Vintage Race Boat Regatta. Ken Warby has held the World Water Speed record since 1978 when he drove his Spirit of Australia boat to 317 mph. That’s …
PRESS RELEASE – Upcoming Sports Event Announcing the second annual “Madison Vintage Thunder” – hydroplanes in Madison, Indiana. A group of Vintage Hydroplane owners formed a club called “5ToThe5” that will put on the second annual “Madison Vintage Thunder”. Come to see these refurbished hydroplanes that raced over the years …
Margaret Myers catching some serious air in Phil Kunz’s Helter Skelter Sunday afternoon at Wheeling Vintage Raceboat Regatta. Photo by Keith Koether.
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These 2 pics (above and the opening pic) are from photos of the vintage hydros and flatbottoms taken and posted by Ross McCracken on the Vintage Hydroplanes – Skiffs & Outboards – Canada’s Facebook page. The photos are from the 79th running of the Valleyfield Regatta this last weekend. Ross …
New Martinsville is running vintage hydros this weekend. The events Facebook page has updates here.
From Rich Evans: Corbeau has issued a Notice of Recall on their 5 Point Rotary Belt Systems. The 2017_Corbeau_Rotary_Recall_20170524 explains the recall and provides instructions to owners.
May and June Monthly 2017 Calendars are posted. Pics for both months from our good friend, Phil Kunz. No Vintage Regatta events are listed on these monthly calendars (no vintage schedule given to me). Check the APBA website.
Buffalo, NY is home to a group of ladies who provide a unique service at local events. The name of the group is “Pin Ups for a Cause”. The ladies dress up in period costumes and attend a variety of events like boat races, boat shows, motoramas, car shows, etc. …
