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  2. H1 Unlimited - Wikipedia

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    H1 Unlimited is an American unlimited hydroplane racing league that is sanctioned by the American Power Boat Association (APBA). Until 2009, the series was known as ABRA Unlimited Hydroplane, in turn renamed from APBA Unlimited Hydroplane in 2004. The H1 Unlimited season typically runs from July through September, consisting of five races.

  3. Hydroplane racing - Wikipedia

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    Although a bit of a misnomer as the boats aren't without limits, unlimited hydroplanes have much fewer restrictions than with limited hydroplane racing. These 30 foot, 6,800 lbs boats most often powered by a Lycoming T55 -L7 turbine engine (used from the Vietnam era to the present day in the CH-47 Chinook military helicopter ), which is capable ...

  4. Bill Muncey - Wikipedia

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    The International Motorsports Hall of Fame and hydroplane historian Dan Cowie described Muncey as "without question, the greatest hydroplane racer in history." [1] Muncey was nicknamed "Mr. Unlimited" and won 62 races, which was the most races in the history of the sport until Dave Villwock broke his record in 2011. [1] [2] [3]

  5. Full field of unlimited hydroplanes are set to invade Tri ...

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    With just five races again on the 2023 H1 Unlimited circuit, points will be very important for the national championship — especially from the get-go.

  6. Miss Thriftway - Wikipedia

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    Miss Thriftway was an unlimited hydroplane in the 1950s and 1960s. Ted Bowhay was the Seattle owner of the Miss Thriftway in the early 1960s. He was also known for having owned & raced the limited Hydroplane "Redskin." With Bill Muncey driving, the boat won the 1956 and 1957 American Power Boat Association Gold Cup. [1] [2]

  7. Weekend schedule. The unlimiteds will have testing from 8-10 a.m. on Friday morning before holding qualifying at 1 p.m. later that day. Meanwhile the smaller classes — the Grand Prix boats and ...

  8. Rolls-Royce Merlin alternative uses - Wikipedia

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    In unlimited hydroplane racing, both were eventually supplanted by gas turbine engines, which exhibit even more favourable power-to-size and power-to-weight ratios. [17] Some of the most significant Merlin-powered hydroplanes include: [citation needed] Slo-mo-shun V (from 1954 on, 1954 Gold Cup winner, first for Merlin power)

  9. Vintage hydros from WA museum make a splash at Tri-Cities ...

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    This photo, published on July 30, 1983, shows Atlas Van Lines unlimited hydroplane driver Chip Hanauer posed on the boat before competing in a 2-mile world qualifying record with a speed of 131.387.