UNJ

The latest Issue of the UNJ is available on our website.  The May issue is packed with stories and news, starting with a shakeup within the U-1 Miss Homestreet Bank/ Madison race team, We remember H1 Historian Fred Farley, Part 2 of our exclusive visit with hydro broadcaster Steve Montgomery, the Time Capsule takes you back 100, 75, 50, and 25 years ago, News from the Coeur d’Alene Silver Cup and the UAW-GM Spirit of Detroit Hydrofest, and the latest race team news in the HydroFile report.

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For breaking news in the world of the unlimiteds, watch our Unlimited NewsJournal facebook page and our website homepage.So far this spring has been interesting with a lot of developments for the upcoming season and we don’t think the changes are done yet. Watch the H1 Unlimited website at www.h1unlimited.com and their facebook page also.

Enjoy your spring everyone, racing is right around the corner.

The staff at the UNJ

Safety Recall

SFI has issued a recall notice for Ruian Dragon racing safety harnesses. Stop using immediately. See recall letter in A.P.B.A. section.

Dayton 2016

All photos courtesy of our good friend, Phil Kunz.

© 2016 Phil Kunz
Everybody ready to roll
© 2016 Phil Kunz
Gordon Jayne brings out the Chesapeake Lady J-12
© 2016 Phil Kunz
Last minute check list on the White Lightning
© 2016 Phil Kunz
How does Kunz get an all female crew?
© 2016 Phil Kunz
Nice to see the Hire Voltage back on the water
© 2016 Phil Kunz
Looks like a beautiful day and good water conditions to prep the boats for summer fun.
© 2016 Phil Kunz
Lauterbach & Wickens’ hulls shine bright.
The Dayton pits
S-12 & N-116
© 2016 Phil Kunz
White Lightning CE-52
© 2016 Phil Kunz
Very rare Cunningham hull beautifully restored by John Jenkins.
© 2016 Phil Kunz
Fools Gold S-12 We need to see more pics like this of the next generation handling the old boats.
© 2016 Phil Kunz
Helter Skelter & Barracuda
© 2016 Phil Kunz
Sir Ron III, E-4
© 2016 Phil Kunz
Something Special J-322
© 2016 Phil Kunz
Heavy Duty & Barracuda
© 2016 Phil Kunz
Let’s Go

Bullet

We are building a “Bullet” here in England. I hope you guys can help with any information, photos, etc.
Best wishes,  Aubrey Finburgh

Miss Wayne U-50

Miss Wayne U-50Same place as pic below – the Western high rise of the original Mercer Island floating bridge. I found a little “niche” just off the walkway/bike lane, and armed once again with my trusty Argus C-3, I shot this photo or the U-50 Miss Wayne. Powered by twin Allisons mounted side by side, it placed fifth in the 1956 Seafair Trophy race. Miss Wayne was built by Dan Arena , from a Saile/Arena design and driven by Frank Saile in its first couple of years. A large boat, it was 33′ 6” in length and had a 12′ 9” beam. The fuel tanks were mounted on the rear deck next to the tail and rear cowling. It was painted bright yellow, with black & white trim.
Hawaii Kai III pilot Jack Regas drove Miss Wayne in the 1957 Mile Trials achieving a 163 mph mark.. Lee Schoenith and Roy Duby both drove Miss Wayne in 1958.
After its racing career it slowly decayed on the the roof of Lumberman’s in Detroit.
Posted on Facebook’s Hydroplane History page by
Kirk Pagel‎

Miss Skyway U-7

Miss Skyway U-7Posted on Facebook’s Hydroplane History page by Mr. Pagel is the U-7 Miss Skyway which was launched with twin side by side 265 cu.in. Corvette motors. They were hooked up to a v-belt driven gear box and it just never worked. Following the 1957 season, owner Lyle Parks swapped out the Corvette motors for an Allison. Lyle Parks is sitting on the starboard side and driver Frank Taylor on the port side. Hull was a short 25′ 9′ in length, with a 11′ 6″ beam.

 

Pappy & Hi-Q

Tavares Spring 2016Mike Martin photo at Tavares Spring 2016