Dave Villwock has always been a master of getting his timing marks down when it comes to starting an unlimited hydroplane race. He has had charts on the Columbia River for decades, knowing exactly ...

Dave Villwock, who broke nearly every record in unlimited hydroplane racing, including being the oldest driver, is retiring from the sport.

A West Richland couple sat in the shade Sunday watching the boats and jets speed past on the Columbia River. Glenn and Terri Grant have been coming to the Tri-City hydroplane races for more than 35 ...

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 ...

After nearly six decades of hosting hydroplane races, San Diego abruptly canceled its annual Mission Bay event due to a lack of funds and support. It’s a loss for the H-1 circuit, but racing ...

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 ...

Got to hand it to the folks at the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America for coming up with unique auctions to help support the Hall of Fame and its mission of honoring racing greats. The latest such ...

The final race of the 2024 H1 Unlimited hydroplane series is this coming weekend, and it’s a big one. The American Power Boat Association’s Gold Cup — unlimited hydroplane racing’s Super Bowl — kicks ...

Jimmy Shane’s short retirement came to an end Tuesday. The seven-time national champion is returning to unlimited hydroplane racing, the H1 Unlimited Racing Series announced. Shane retired a month ...

KENNEWICK, Wash. – The Tri-City Water Follies is revving up for its annual Spring Testing event on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the Columbia River. The free event kicks off the hydroplane racing season ...

MADISON, Ind. (WAVE) - The future of Miss Madison Inc. (MMI) hydroplane racing is now in jeopardy after an unauthorized sale of the organization’s two hydroplane boats by members of the MMI board, ...