I have taken down the video of the Victory I crash that claimed two lives by request.
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Former Unlimited hydroplane great George Henley died after suffering a heart attack early Monday morning in Puyallup, Wash. He was 72.Henley spent only six years as a driver in the Unlimited ranks, but his 12 career victories place him 12th all-time. His greatest success came at the wheel of the famed Pay 'n Pak, which he drove to National High Points championships in 1974 and 1975.
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The Blue Angels are returning to Western Washington to perform at Seafair in 2010 and 2011, Seafair announced Monday. The Blue Angels' will perform in conjunction with the Seafair Unlimited Hydroplane Race, Aug. 6 to Aug. 8.
KIRO-TV: Blue Angels Returning For Seafair In 2010, 2011 >>
As suspected, H1 Unlimited officially says there's no Brazil event scheduled, but there have been some discussions...
That's what they say, but I wouldn't book your tickets...
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UPDATE: H1 Unlimiteds say not on the schedule for 2010.
Caught on cell phone...
This pass backed up an earlier pass at 260MPH. This stands as the current Top Fuel Hydro 1/4 mile speed record for Firebird raceway. This video was taken at Firebird raceway in Chandler, AZ (near Phoenix) on November 23rd 2009.
"This invitation represented a huge 'thank you' to our service members," said Larry Oberto, Oberto Sausage Company sports marketing technical director, prior to the final race at the Oryx Cup Union Internationale Motonautique World Championship in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 21.
Troops Invited to Qatar's First Hydroplane Race >>
What a show! Dave Villwock was poised to win the final race and the national championship when his engine started blowing fire. J. Michael Kelly was able to catch him and so was Steve David. JMK wins the Oryx Cup, UIM Championship. David wins the National High Points team and driver title.
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J. Michael Kelly in the U-7 FormulaBoats.com wins the 2009 UIM World Championship Oryx Cup.
Steve David in the U-1 Oh Boy! Oberto wins the 2009 National High Points team and driver championship, keeping the U-1 designation for 2010.
There are now over 140 photos from Qatar in the HydroInsider on-line photo galleries:
Hydros and Qatar sites >>
Chris Denslow's Hydro Photos >>
Camel Racing >>
Bill Osborne's Heat Race Photos >>
Courtesy Chris Denslow/H1 Unlimited
PHOTOS: Chris Denslow, H1 Unlimited
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