H1 Unlimited Writer’s Panel Volume 15 – Most Important Non-Winning Driver?
Which driver with no career victories has had the greatest impact within the sport?
Craig Fjarlie (Unlimited News Journal Writer & H1 Unlimited Volunteer)
Over the years there have been a number of drivers who made contributions to Unlimited racing, yet never […]
H1 Unlimited Writer’s Panel Volume 14 – Showdown Format
In 2022, H1 Unlimited introduced the Showdown as a Saturday race format. How did you like the concept and should H1 Unlimited bring it back for the 2024 season?
Craig Fjarlie (Unlimited News Journal Writer & H1 Unlimited Volunteer)
I think the […]
H1 Unlimited Writer’s Panel Volume 13 – H1’s Greatest Ever Driver?
In the spring, ChatGPT was asked to rank the Top 10 H1 Unlimited drivers throughout the sport’s history. Do you agree or disagree with ChatGPT assessment? In your opinion, who is the greatest driver ever to race in the Unlimited […]
Billy Schumacher: 1942-2023
All of those involved in the sport of H1 Unlimited hydroplane racing are saddened to hear the news of the passing of Billy Schumacher, one of boat racing’s greatest champions. He […]
H1 Unlimited Writer’s Panel Volume 12 – What Race Should Return In 2024?
If H1 Unlimited could return to any race site that once held an event, which one would you like to see added to the 2024 schedule?
Craig Fjarlie (Unlimited News Journal Writer & H1 Unlimited Volunteer)
In a lifetime of watching Unlimited […]
Super Crewman: Tommy Alfano
Tommy Alfano
The sport of H1 Unlimited Hydroplane racing relies on lots of things to run successfully: money (and lots of it), technology (same), and most importantly, people. All of the […]
H1 Unlimited Writer’s Panel Volume 10 – 2023 Season Memories
The 2023 season is now complete following J. Michael Kelly’s thrilling Gold Cup victory that earned him the National High Points Championship. What were your favorite moments of the 2023 season?
Craig Fjarlie (Unlimited News Journal Writer & H1 Unlimited Volunteer)
There […]
J. Michael Kelly Wins in Seattle and Takes National Title
SEATTLE — J. Michael Kelly of Bonney Lake, Wash., drove Beacon Electric to a come-from-behind victories in both the HomeStreet Bank Cup and the APBA Gold Cup and in the 2023 […]
Tech Talk: Skidfin Setup
By Nelson Holmberg – Skid fin technician – U-40 Flav-R-Pac
It’s just a 300-pound slab of steel that hangs off the back of the left sponson, and helps hold an arc in the […]
A Recent History: HomeStreet Bank Cup
For over seventy years, the H1 Unlimited series has raced on Seattle’s Lake Washington. Home to several drivers, crews, and teams, the Emerald City has a rich tradition in the sport. Seattle first hosted a race in 1951, following Ted […]
H1 Hydros Headed To Seattle For Biggest Event Of The Season
SEATTLE — The 2023 H1 Unlimited Racing Series will wrap up this weekend in Seattle with not only the sport’s most prestigious trophy on the line, but the national championship, as well. The world’s fastest race boats will compete in […]
Corey Peabody wins the Columbia Cup in the Tri-Cities
KENNEWICK, Wash. — It was a perfect weekend for Corey Peabody of Covington, Wash., the driver of the Beacon Plumbing on the H1 Unlimited Racing Series. Not only was he the fastest qualifier for the Columbia Cup race in the […]