SEATTLE — Brent Hall’s dream is finally about to come true. Hall has been trying for years to land a seat in an unlimited hydroplane, which would make him the first Black driver to qualify in an ...

After a year’s absence, Unlimited Hydroplane racing will return to Mission Bay in September. And, if things go right, seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson might celebrate his 50 th birthday on ...

Darrell Strong, the owner of Strong Racing, reached out to Bruce Ratchford right after the latter saw his team win the Indiana Governors Cup on July 6. “I texted Bruce,” said Strong. “I think we’re ...

The Mid-Columbia’s recent heat wave was reportedly being blamed for putting a damper on the start of unlimited hydroplane racing in the Tri-Cities. Friday was the day the field of H1 Unlimited boats ...

Driver Corey Peabody walked away uninjured Saturday morning when the U-9 Unlimited Hydroplane blew over during the first heat of the races on east Mission Bay. Peabody was traveling around 160 mph in ...

Course redesign introduces asymmetry, impacting turn strategy and boat setup. Drivers must adapt tactics during four heats to secure lane choice for the final. Gold Cup returns to Tri-Cities for 60th ...

The supercharged Allison V-12 explodes into life, its exhausts firing smoke and flame as the unlimited hydroplane shakes like a plesiosaur on meth. A gleaming prop then shoves the wooden beast onto ...

An atmospheric river is moving through western Washington and expected to dump 1-3 inches of rain. by Jill Blocker Seven days after winning the 2008 Seafair Unlimited Lights Hydroplane racing, "Miss ...

Bruce Ratchford launches BWR Racing after acquiring assets from Miss Madison. Ratchford teams with Darrell Strong to promote unlimited hydroplane racing. Owners seek more race sites as 2026 schedule ...