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Discussion in 'Other Racing' started by Gatorrari, May 8, 2024.

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  1. Gatorrari

    Gatorrari F1 World Champ
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    #1 Gatorrari, May 8, 2024
    If you haven't seen unlimited hydroplane racing, you're missing a good show, especially at Lake Guntersville in Alabama, site of the year's first race. The race has been held annually since 2018 (excluding 2020) and has produced some of the closest racing I've ever seen. (And I've been going to unlimited races since 1979.)

    This year's race is June 29-30, and the admission is quite cheap compared to other major motorsports events. And with other classes of boats racing in between the unlimited heats, you get a full day of racing. More info at:
    https://www.facebook.com/GuntersvilleLakeHydrofest/.

    (This years other races will be in Madison (IN), Kennewick (WA), Seattle and San Diego. (Detroti dropped out but is planning on returning in 2025.) More info at:
    https://www.h1unlimited.com/)
     
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  2. GuyIncognito

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    #2 GuyIncognito, May 9, 2024
    I was thinking about these boats the other day. loved watching it on ESPN. Miss Budweiser ftw :)

    honestly had no idea they were still a thing
     
  3. william

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    #3 william, May 9, 2024
    Unlimited hydroplanes and off-shore racing are good alternatives to motor racing for thrill seekers.
    Add to that air racing, like the National Air Races at Reno.
     
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  4. Gatorrari

    Gatorrari F1 World Champ
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    #4 Gatorrari, May 9, 2024
    Unfortunately, the Reno Air Races were run for the last time in 2023 due to encroaching development near Stead Airport. As of now I know of no replacement that has been found.
     
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  5. william

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    #5 william, May 9, 2024

    Yes, I heard; Great pity.
    They should find some space in other parts of Nevada which is like a desert.
     
  6. tritone

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    #6 tritone, May 23, 2024
    "encroaching development", and the plane going into the bleachers didn't help with insurance........:cool:
     
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  7. Gatorrari

    Gatorrari F1 World Champ
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    #7 Gatorrari, May 24, 2024
    Good news for air racing fans!

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  8. USMCS6

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    #8 USMCS6, May 26, 2024
    I was hoping for Pueblo CO, but Roswell should be fun.
     
  9. kylec

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    #9 kylec, May 28, 2024
    There’s just no hotels and no commercial flights. Terrible location.
     
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