A show dedicated for preserving the history, breaking down the racing and looking to the future of the incredible sport of Unlimited Hydroplane racing. My name is David Newton, and I will be bringing you a weekly show in which we will discuss the boats, drivers, owners, crew members, legends, fans and anything that is involved with the sport that I love; hydroplane racing. Fans you can now sign up for a subscription service for the podcast! As you can imagine, running a podcast can be pricey…
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Send us Fan Mail We pick up our conversation with Kevin Eacret as he explains how a blown gas GP program became a legit threat and how one violent crash changed what could have been a title year. We also dig into Richards Racing’s two-boat approach, the rules that shape engine budgets and why Valleyfield demands a completely different kind of driving. This is part 2 to my interview with Kevin…
Send us Fan Mail We sit down at Richards Racing headquarters with Kevin Eacret and trace how a Seafair volunteer kid turns into a driver across multiple hydroplane classes, including Unlimited. Kevin shares the behind-the-scenes reality of travel, sponsorship, team building and a Detroit blowover that taught him to stay alert even when he is not flat footed. This is part 1 of my interview with…
Send us Fan Mail We look back at a short, intense hydroplane racing season where speed is close across the field but the winners are separating themselves fast. I recap H1 Unlimited and Grand Prix America results, dig into the points math and lane trends, then make a Bayfair prediction while unpacking the donut celebration controversy and the reversal that followed. Support the show Help the…
Send us Fan Mail We roll tape on a vintage radio broadcast of the 1987 Seafair Budweiser Emerald Cup and relive the day Miss Budweiser turned a tight two mile course into a showcase. With the radio broadcast of the race, it includes interviews with the late Jim Kropfeld, Bernie Little and Mel Larson. A big thank you to Laurie Marlow for sharing the audio of the race broadcast with the podcast!…
Send us Fan Mail We catch up with Brandon Kennedy as he races both the GP35 in the Grand Prix American Series and the U-6 Royer Presents Miss Madison in H1 Unlimited. He shares what changed over the offseason, what went right and wrong at Madison and Valleyfield, and how he defines success heading into Tri-Cities and Seattle. Support the show Help the podcast by subscribing to our new service,…
Send us Fan Mail We wrap up our conversation with Bryce Todd as he steps into the GP class with the brand-new Armadillo Breeders Association team and races the clock toward Columbia Cup. We dig into how the deal comes together, what it takes to rebuild a weathered boat the right way, and why GP racing can be the loud, fast fix many fans have been missing. Support the show Help the podcast by…
Send us Fan Mail We sit down with the GP-14 Armadillo Breeder's Association's new driver Bryce Todd and trace the path from Lake Chelan spectator to E350 racer who wins rookie national high points through consistency and grit. We also dig into what it really costs to keep Region 10 hydroplane racing alive and why Bryce now chases speed, setups, and records more than points. Remember, this is part…
Send us Fan Mail We catch up with 2026 APBA Gold Cup champion Jimmy Shane right after his Madison win to hear how he returned to H1 Unlimited and why this victory feels uniquely special. Jimmy walks us through the mental pressure, the technical unknowns of a new hull and crew, and the moments in the final heat that nearly got away from him. Support the show Help the podcast by subscribing to our…
Send us Fan Mail We jump into our annual pre-season check-in with Hydro Dan and use spring testing to size up the H1 Unlimited field heading into Madison. We also dig into the new assigned-lane starting procedure, talk Grand Prix America’s momentum, and lay out how to play Deck2Deck like a strategist. www.deck2deck.us Roostertail Talk Deck2Deck Group (Join our group!) Mini Goldendoodles for sale…
Send us Fan Mail Lets travel back in time and revisit the radio broadcast of the 1987 Budweiser Indiana Governor’s Cup in Madison. Follow the weekend broadcast as it swings from qualifying optimism to delays, crashes, and a storm-driven finish. A BIG thank you to Laurie Marlow for preserving and digitalizing the race broadcast so we can enjoy it today. Mini Goldendoodles for sale Designer Mini…
Send us Fan Mail You can feel it when someone’s all-in on a racing class, and Ed Thompson is exactly that right now. We sit down coast to coast with the owner of Kool Kat Motorsports and the newly announced president of Grand Prix America Hydroplanes to get clear on what GP hydroplane racing is, how it evolved from the Unlimited Lights era, and what it’s going to take to grow the series into…