Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Roostertail Inc announces a Gold Cup sponsor for the U-25
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
The Hydropage Forum
This is for ...anyone who has an interest in Unlimited Hydroplanes, and all other forms of Hydroplane racing. It also has sections for other forms of powerboat racing as well but U Boats are the primary form. So pass the word around and come and join.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Madison Regatta Makes Money
Madison Regatta Makes Money
The 2009 Madison Regatta ( http://madisonregatta.com ) did something impressive this year. In these tough economic times, they made a profit for their
event July 4th weekend. The historic town on the Ohio River hasn't had a title sponsor in years, but the community pride in holding an Unlimited
hydroplane race for the 59 previous years is strong as ever. At one time, the regatta was close to be done. But, the folks of Madison came together
and now this is one of the most financially secure sites on the ABRA ( http://abrahydroplanes.com ) circuit. Year number 60 is off to a great start.
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Friday, August 28, 2009
Go3 Racing Shop Has a Visitor
Go3 Racing Shop Has a Visitor
Driving down the gravel road that leads to the Go3 Racing Team shop in Posey County, Indiana, you would expect to see nothing but red. This is the
home of the Big Red Turbinator. But, the colors yellow and blue distinctly stand out. What in the world is it?
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009
All 2009 Thunder Videos Now Posted
All 2009 Thunder on the Ohio videos have been posted.
http://www.go3racing.com/Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Thunder 2009 Videos Posted
Videos of heats 1A, 1B, 2A, and 2B now posted under the video section of go3racing.com.
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Monday, August 24, 2009
Go3 Racing Team Not Going to Qatar
Go3 Racing Team Not Going to Qatar
AMERICAN BOAT RACING ASSOCIATION
August 24, 2009
For Immediate Release
Contact: Bruce Madej, brucemadej@gmail.com, or Steve Montgomery, abra@montgomerymarketing.com
10 Unlimited Hydros Getting Prepared For Doha Oryx Cup
The American Boat Racing Association has completed its North American tour and now 10 boats are getting ready to make the trek to Doha, Qatar for the
Oryx Cup – November 19-21.
"We are so honored to be making this trip and crowning our series champion in a country that we want to become the international capital of our
sport," said ABRA Chairman Sam Cole. "Sheikh Hassan Al-Thani and the Qatar Marine Sports Federation have shown a great deal of confidence in our
sport by hosting this event and we are looking forward to very competitive racing in a world class location."
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Heartbreak
Heartbreak
Heartbreak. No other word can adequetely descibe Sunday's final heat at the 31st Thunder on the Ohio in Evansville. Driving the Go3 Racing Team's
sponsored Master Tire, Jimmy King had the field covered before disaster struck----yet again.
Racing Photos by Chris Denslow
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Sunday, August 23, 2009
Draws for Heat 3A and 3B
Lanes inside out.
Heat 3A (2:45pm)--5,7,37,25,48
Heat 3B (3:05pm)--3,100,1,16*,22
Elam is now running the U-17 hull, purchased hull for this race. Driver TBA.
Heat Draws 2A and 2B
Heat Draws Heat 2A and 2B
Lanes inside out
2A- U-16, U-1, U-25, U-48, U-7, U-22
2B- U-17, U-37, U-100, U-5, U-3
Scheduled for 1:05pm (CST)
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Master Tire 3rd Fastest at Thunder
Master Tire 3rd Fastest at Thunder
Jimmy King took the Go3 Racing Team sponsored Master Tire out Saturday morning and qualified for the 2009 Thunder on the Ohio field. Jimmy only need
two laps to make the race on Sunday.
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Go3 Racing Team is a Fan Favorite
Go3 Racing Team is a Fan Favorite
While there was no action on the water Friday at Thunder 2009, there was lots of action in the pits. The teams had a casual Friday to set up their
camps for the weekend. The ABRA and Thunder on the Ohio, Inc. opened the pits for a couple of hours Friday evening to let the fans see the boats up
close and meet the drivers and teams.
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Friday, August 21, 2009
Master Tire in Thunder Pits
Master Tire in Thunder Pits
Ed Cooper's Master Tire is now set in the pits at Thunder on the Ohio. The team arrived mid afternoon and took set up shop in the usual spot in the
Dress Plaza pits---on the very end of the eastside.
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Go3 Streaming From Evansville
Live Streaming from the judges tower is now up and running. Go to go3racing.com to view the live stream.
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Thursday, August 20, 2009
2009 ULHRA Standings
UL 72 Kayleigh Perkins 6230 UL 72 Foster Care - Change a Lifetime 350 6230 6580
UL 1 Greg Hopp 3350 UL 1 Graham Trucking - Happy Go Lucky - Pump Tech 100 3750 3850
UL 00 Wil Muncey 3178 UL 00 Warning Power.Com - Trafficade 350 3178 3528
UL 3 Chris Grant 3150 UL 3 T-Machine 350 3150 3500
UL 14 Paul Becker 2455 UL 14 Miss Critical Logic 250 2455 2705
UL 19 Ryan Mallow 2125 UL 11 Power Punch - Roxy Radio 94.5 350 2317 2667
UL 93 Elizabeth Wolfe 1400 UL 9 US Army - Napa Auto Parts 350 2232 2582
UL 98 Charles Xaudaro 1400 UL 19 Interstate Battery 0 2125 2125
UL 9 Joe Souza 1390 UL 93 Trafficade - Desperado 100 1400 1500
UL-11 Brian Perkins 1100 UL 98 Miss Atomic Screenprinting 100 1400 1500
UL 9 Vince Xaudaro 942 UL 8 Baker Equipment -Blockhead Machine 0 925 925
UL 11 Rod Bourke 817 UL 40 King and Bunny's 0 750 750
UL 1 Jerry Hopp 400 GNH 8 Deel Me In 100 300 400
UL 8 Kip Brown 400 UL 58 Power Punch-Montana Brand Tools.com-Advanced Auto Glass 0 240 240
UL 11 Michael Flaherty 400 UL 56 Miss Diagnosed 0 225 225
GNH 8 Cal Phipps 300 UL 13 Hendrickson Irrigation and Design 0 0 0
UL 58 Dan McCullouh 240 UL 35 McClouds Saloon-Auto Machine Supply of Pasco 0 0 0
UL 56 Bill Strain 225
UL 13 J. Craig Fletcher 0
UL 35 Eric Christensen 0
2009 National High Points Standings
2009 National High Points Standings (team)
U-1 Oh Boy! Oberto Steve David 5815
U-16 Ellstrom Elam Plus Dave Villwock 5566
U-5 FormulaBoats.com Jeff Bernard 4714
U-7 Graham Trucking J. Michael Kelly 3729
U-37 Bellos Pizza Jean Theoret 3430
U-17 Activ Water Kip Brown 3210
U-48 Miss Albert Lee Brian Perkins 2978
U-100 Miss Shoreline Propellers Greg Hopp 2964
U-3 Miss Chrysler Jeep Jimmy King 2756
U-25 Superior Racing Ken Muscatel 1481
U-22 ServPro Mike Webster 1153
U-9 Jones Racing David Williams 421
Wheeling Vintage Raceboat Regatta
We have a facebook fan page now, please come join us!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wheeling-Vintage-Raceboat-Regatta/105070736087?ref=mf(if this link doesn't work, it should be linked on my facebook wall) http://www.WheelingVintageRegatta.com See you there!
War Hero At The Gold Cup
Master Tire Thunder Preps
Master Tire Thunder Preps
The Big Red Turbinator now has several new names on board for this weekend's Thunder on the Ohio in Evansville. Long time local sponsor Master Tire
will once again be the primary sponsor and Hardy Brake and Electric will be an associate sponsor. Both names have been freshly applied to the hull.
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Saturday, August 15, 2009
Getting the Thunder ready for Thunder
Getting the Thunder ready for Thunder
With the 31st running of Thunder on the Ohio ( http://thunderontheohio.net ) just a week away, the Go3 Racing Team is once again hard at work.
Preparations have been moving at a steady pace since the team arrived home from their season high 2nd place finish at Seattle.
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Thursday, August 13, 2009
"Floating" HYDROS
U-37 Hoss Mortage Investors @ Tri-Cities
U-17 USNW Express @ Seattle
U-7 Graham Trucking @ Seattle
U-22 Matrix Systems Automotive Finishes @ Tri-Cities
Monday, August 10, 2009
Hilights of the First Four Races of 2009
Go to go3racing.com ( http://www.go3racing.com ) to view a new hilight video featuring the Go3racing team in Madison, Detroit, Tri-Cities, and
Seattle.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Evansville's Schedule Shows All Racing To Be On Sunday
All Racing To Be Held On Sunday In Evansville
Go3 Racing has learned that all racing for the 31st Thunder on the Ohio will be held on Sunday August 23. Click read more to see the schedule.
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Thursday, August 6, 2009
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Thunder To Add Some Thunder
Thunder to Add Gran Prix Boats
The 2009 Evansville Thunder on the Ohio has announced the addition of the Gran Prix hydroplanes. Driver Jerry Hopp said "the Gran Prix's will bring
the thunder back to Evansville"
Hopp talked about the possibility of having seven or more boats this year. Hopp also mentioned how the class is gaining popularity "three years ago
there were two, now we there are 14". Hopp said that there are 3-4 more being built out west and another 4 being built out east. Next year or two
Hopp said he has dreamed about having a world championship at an unlimited event featuring "25-30" Grand Prix boats.
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Monday, August 3, 2009
I do (want to drive an unlimited),” Perkins said
http://www.theolympian.com/sports/v-print/story/928777.html
She's thinking about next step after five-race winning streak
DOUG DROWLEY; For The News TribuneIt hadn't been a great weekend for Kayleigh Perkins and the UL-72 Foster Care-Vitamin Water unlimited light boat at the Chevrolet Cup.
The winner of the season's first four races qualified next to last. Then she blew the engine in Saturday's second heat, forcing her to race in the B Main just to get into Sunday's final on Lake Washington.
Then her luck changed.
Perkins beat the rest of the eight-boat field out of the first turn and never looked back as she won her fifth consecutive 2009 race.
"I never thought I would get to do this," a teary-eyed Perkins said. "Now I get to say I won Seafair. And in its 60th year. How cool is that?"
After the blown engine, the UL-72 crew went to work. Perkins won the B Main, then pulled out of a three-boat pack around the first turn of the final.
"It's such a good turning boat," Perkins said. "It's just making sure I don't mess up. The boat will win every time on its own."
Perkins, a graduate of Kentlake High, has been going to the Seafair races with her family since she was an infant. With all of her success, the 21-year-old has her sights set on taking the next step.
She just doesn't know when.
"I do (want to drive an unlimited)," Perkins said. "But it's got to be the right time, the right situation. I need to be having as much fun as I am right now."
U-25 Buffalo Federal Savings Bank - Ken Muscatel/Ron Jones Jr.
Dr. Ken Muscatel's shakedown run in the new U-25
Returning from the debut run
safely back to the finger pier
U-25 on the sling
Good Weekend for "The Turbinator"
The Big "U-3"
"The Turbinator"
All smiles in the U-3 Camp
Getting ready for the final!!
One Happy Owner, Ed Cooper
