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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