Seafair
Date(s): Friday, August 5 – Sunday, August 7, 2011
Location: Genesee Park/Lake Washington
Time: 8am-6pm
Seafair President Beth Knox 2010 Interview:
Tickets go on sale on Tuesday, May 10. Stay tuned for more information!
The World’s Fastest Race Boats – Unlimited Hydroplanes- have been gathering on Lake Washington in early August since 1951, making the Albert Lee Cup at Seafair one of the longest standing events of its kind anywhere in the world.
In 2011, the H1 Unlimited Series continues to grow and expand its horizons withnew race teams, new young drivers and new domestic and international events.
Since the inaugural overseas race in Doha, Qatar in November of 2009, interest in the “Biggest Show on Water” has grown around the world. In 2011, the series will make its third appearance in the Middle East, with additional events on other continents in the planning stages.
Veteran front-runners Steve David in the U-1 Oh Boy! Oberto –defending Series High Point Champion-and Dave Villwock in the U-96 Spirit of Qatar are now closely pursued by a group of younger drivers who are making their mark on the sport.
The H1 Unlimited fleet for the 2011 running of the Albert Lee Cup at Seafair will be the biggest and fastest in the history of Seattle’s annual hosting of one of boat racing’s biggest events.
H1 Unlimited
Access all the latest news from around the hydroplane circuit through the H1 Unlimited website. It’s your source for the latest hydroplane racing news! www.h1unlimited.com.
KIRO TV & 950 KJR AM: SEAFAIR’S OFFICIAL BROADCAST STATIONS
KIRO TV, your official Seafair station, will air more than six hours of live HD television coverage on Sunday, August 7. Now in its 26th year, KIRO will bring the thrills and spills of race day into your living room. Steve Raible, Chip Hanauer and Pat O’Day lead the broadcast team that also features Angela Russell, Mike Fitzsimmons and Rebecca Stevenson.
Sports Radio 950 KJR AM will be the exclusive radio broadcast station for all of Seafair Sunday’s coverage. Mike “Gasman” Gastineau will anchor the 950 KJR broadcast from the Start/Finish tower with Ian Furness in the pits. The broadcast will begin at 10:15 am, Sunday August 7 and go through the conclusion of the races at approximately 5 pm.
Simulcast
The following will be simulcast on Sunday, August 7 on Sports Radio 950 KJR AM and KIRO TV: Unlimited Hydroplane Racing Heats 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, the Provisional Heat and the Albert Lee Cup Final, Graham Trucking Unlimited Lights Racing Final and US Navy Blue Angels Performance at 1:30 pm.
About Our Partner Albert Lee Appliance
In 1939, Albert Lee opened Albert Lee Furniture, a quality custom furniture store. After the war and a 2nd story refrigerator delivery fiasco for a friend, Albert Lee Furniture became Albert Lee Furniture and Appliances. 71 years later, Albert Lee Appliance, a three-generation, family-owned business continues to grow and serve the Pacific Northwest communities with top quality sales, service and installation for all your appliance needs. Specializing in complete kitchen packages, Albert Lee Appliance offers a full line of over 40 premier brands.
Albert Lee Cup Sponsors
Albert Lee Appliance, The Boeing Company, 76, Alaska Airlines, KIRO 7 Eyewitness News, Sports Radio 950 KJR, Tulalip Resort Casino, Budweiser, Western Washington Hyundai Dealers Association, Procter & Gamble.
Seafair
Date(s): Friday, August 5 – Sunday, August 7, 2011
Location: Genesee Park/Lake Washington
Time: 8am-6pm
Seafair President Beth Knox 2010 Interview:
Tickets go on sale on Tuesday, May 10. Stay tuned for more information!
The World’s Fastest Race Boats – Unlimited Hydroplanes- have been gathering on Lake Washington in early August since 1951, making the Albert Lee Cup at Seafair one of the longest standing events of its kind anywhere in the world.
In 2011, the H1 Unlimited Series continues to grow and expand its horizons withnew race teams, new young drivers and new domestic and international events.
Since the inaugural overseas race in Doha, Qatar in November of 2009, interest in the “Biggest Show on Water” has grown around the world. In 2011, the series will make its third appearance in the Middle East, with additional events on other continents in the planning stages.
Veteran front-runners Steve David in the U-1 Oh Boy! Oberto –defending Series High Point Champion-and Dave Villwock in the U-96 Spirit of Qatar are now closely pursued by a group of younger drivers who are making their mark on the sport.
The H1 Unlimited fleet for the 2011 running of the Albert Lee Cup at Seafair will be the biggest and fastest in the history of Seattle’s annual hosting of one of boat racing’s biggest events.
H1 Unlimited
Access all the latest news from around the hydroplane circuit through the H1 Unlimited website. It’s your source for the latest hydroplane racing news! www.h1unlimited.com.
KIRO TV & 950 KJR AM: SEAFAIR’S OFFICIAL BROADCAST STATIONS
KIRO TV, your official Seafair station, will air more than six hours of live HD television coverage on Sunday, August 7. Now in its 26th year, KIRO will bring the thrills and spills of race day into your living room. Steve Raible, Chip Hanauer and Pat O’Day lead the broadcast team that also features Angela Russell, Mike Fitzsimmons and Rebecca Stevenson.
Sports Radio 950 KJR AM will be the exclusive radio broadcast station for all of Seafair Sunday’s coverage. Mike “Gasman” Gastineau will anchor the 950 KJR broadcast from the Start/Finish tower with Ian Furness in the pits. The broadcast will begin at 10:15 am, Sunday August 7 and go through the conclusion of the races at approximately 5 pm.
Simulcast
The following will be simulcast on Sunday, August 7 on Sports Radio 950 KJR AM and KIRO TV: Unlimited Hydroplane Racing Heats 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, the Provisional Heat and the Albert Lee Cup Final, Graham Trucking Unlimited Lights Racing Final and US Navy Blue Angels Performance at 1:30 pm.
About Our Partner Albert Lee Appliance
In 1939, Albert Lee opened Albert Lee Furniture, a quality custom furniture store. After the war and a 2nd story refrigerator delivery fiasco for a friend, Albert Lee Furniture became Albert Lee Furniture and Appliances. 71 years later, Albert Lee Appliance, a three-generation, family-owned business continues to grow and serve the Pacific Northwest communities with top quality sales, service and installation for all your appliance needs. Specializing in complete kitchen packages, Albert Lee Appliance offers a full line of over 40 premier brands.
Albert Lee Cup Sponsors
Albert Lee Appliance, The Boeing Company, 76, Alaska Airlines, KIRO 7 Eyewitness News, Sports Radio 950 KJR, Tulalip Resort Casino, Budweiser, Western Washington Hyundai Dealers Association, Procter & Gamble.