Madison Weekend Recap: Tate Takes Indiana Governor’s Cup
Andrew Tate receives Indiana Governor’s Cup from Governor Eric Holcomb
Sunday Recap:
The Madison Regatta Indiana Governor’s Cup final heat saw a repeat from last week in Guntersville as Andrew Tate piloting the U-91 Miss Goodman Real Estate for hometown team, Miss Madison Racing took home his second consecutive main event victory. Tate had claimed two heat wins earlier in the afternoon to continue adding to his points total but was also able to showcase the strength of his H1 Unlimited hydroplane.
Tate lined up in the third lane for the final with the two Strong Racing boats lined up in lanes one and two. When the hydroplanes took the green flag, the U-1 of J. Michael Kelly and Tate in the U-91 battled side-by-side into the corners and fellow Strong Racing boat, the U-9 got out of the lane and lost position. Tate quickly showed the strength of his hydroplane and amassed a significant lead over Kelly to take the win in front of a large and excited hometown crowd.
Madison Regatta Indiana Governor’s Cup:
Driver: Boat: Avg. Speed:
1. Andrew Tate U-91 Miss Goodman Real Estate 145.049 mph
2. J. Michael Kelly U-1 Beacon Electric 141.846 mph
3. Corey Peabody U-9 Beacon Plumbing 135.204 mph
4. Jamie Nilsen U-11 Miss Mercurys Coffee 133.911 mph
5. Dustin Echols U-40 Bucket List Racing DNF
Andrew Tate, U-91 Miss Goodman Real Estate, Miss Madison Racing:
How did you make the decision of when to push and when to be conservative on that final start against the Strong Racing boats to your inside?
“They tricked us and did something completely different during the climb, but props to them, they were exactly where they wanted to be. J. Michael Kelly drove a heck of a heat in that Strong Racing boat. I’m pretty pumped right now. Thank you to the town of Madison (Indiana) and everyone on the team. The list is endless and the equipment is awesome. This is a super-fast boat and I’m having a great time trying to put it out front. Goodman Real Estate, the town of Madison and this entire team, all the volunteers – there were tons of people here this weekend and I think it came off really well. I’m really looking forward to next year.”
While the win in Guntersville was sweet, how much sweeter is it to win in Madison?
“I’ve been coming here since I was a little kid and the parade and the fireworks, a lot of core childhood memories from here. The hometown people were just lining the beach and that was really, really cool. You don’t get to experience things like that anywhere else. I’m more happy for everyone here that hung out all day, listened to the bands and enjoyed the event. Thanks for everything.”
What does it mean overall to win at Madison with this being the hometown for this race team?
“I wouldn’t say that a win in Madison is ever easy, but it makes it easier when you have a great team, a great city and a great sponsor behind you. We started the Final heat in Madison where we wanted to in lane three, and got through the first turn clean. After that, it was get down the back straight and dictate the race course. I’d like to think that we saved the best race of the weekend for the Final – we’re happy!
How does this victory feel differently from last weekend at Guntersville?
“Winning in Madison is a completely different feeling…I’ve always enjoyed coming here for Regatta and the 4th of July Festival is super special for me and my family. To be the “good guy” in Madison is really cool and it doesn’t matter where you come from, I think everyone in Madison roots for the Miss Madison / Goodman Real Estate team here”.
Heat 5 Results:
Driver: Boat: Avg. Speed:
1. Andrew Tate U-91 Miss Goodman Real Estate 144.181 mph
2. J. Michael Kelly U-1 Beacon Electric 137.809 mph
3. Jamie Nilsen U-11 Miss Mercurys Coffee 128.700 mph
4. Corey Peabody U-9 Beacon Plumbing DSQ
Heat 4 Results:
Driver: Boat: Avg. Speed:
1. Corey Peabody U-9 Beacon Plumbing 146.749 mph
2. Andrew Tate U-91 Miss Goodman Real Estate 143.977 mph
3. Dustin Echols U-40 Bucket List Racing 136.140 mph
4. Jamie Nilsen U-11 Miss Mercurys Coffee 126.610 mph
Corey Peabody, U-9 Beacon Plumbing, Strong Racing:
How were you able to secure the victory in heat four?
“It didn’t work out in out favor coming off the dock, but that’s okay, we were able to settle in and settle down and figure out what we were going to do. We got good lane position and were able to squeeze our way in there and get out lane position and off we went into the first turn clean. Had some fast boats all around me, but just kept my foot in it and it worked out for the best.”
How will you carry the confidence, momentum and speed into the final heat and main event?
“Just stay mentally focused and stay out of the sun. I’ll get in the AC and prepare for the next heat. I know we’ll have some tough boats to run against, but its good to get these 400 points for Beacon Plumbing and we’ll look to do the same thing. Thanks to Beacon Plumbing and Beacon Electric and of course the fans.”
Heat 3 Results:
Driver: Boat: Avg. Speed:
1. Andrew Tate U-91 Miss Goodman Real Estate 146.886 mph
2. J. Michael Kelly U-1 Beacon Electric 142.907 mph
3. Dustin Echols U-40 Bucket List Racing 141.262 mph
4. Jamie Nilsen U-11 Miss Mercurys Coffee 121.764 mph
Andrew Tate, U-91 Miss Goodman Real Estate, Miss Madison Racing:
How did the boat feel in heat three as you were able to overtake J. Michael Kelly for the win?
“Lane one is tough here and we knew that all along. We saw Mike (J. Michael Kelly) in testing there hugging the buoys. So, I needed to figure it out and give myself some padding there. This boat goes through the turns awesome and comes off the turns awesome and that’s where we won the race. Couldn’t be happier with Miss Madison Goodman Real Estate team. Rough day yesterday with some ups and downs, but today we’re starting out on the right track.”
Saturday Recap:
The second day on the water in Madison, Indiana for the Madison Regatta would begin with open testing for the H1 Unlimited hydroplanes. The U-91 for hometown team, Miss Madison Racing piloted by Andrew Tate, turned the fastest testing speed on their second lap at 151.701mph.
Once testing was complete, the H1 Unlimited teams made final adjustments before the first four boats prepared for the first heat. The Strong Racing teammates of the U-1 with J. Michael Kelly and the U-9 of Corey Peabody worked their way to the first two lanes at the start with the U-91 not far behind in the third lane. Peabody powered his way past Kelly and never looked back for the three-lap heat and went on to capture the victory in heat one.
In heat two, it was another Strong Racing boat that jumped to the lead, but this time it was the U-1 of Kelly. The U-1 was able to pull away from his teammate, the U-9 of Peabody who would finish in the second position. Jamie Nilsen in the U-11 captured third and Dustin Echols finished in the fourth position. Following heat two, the H1 Unlimited data box was shown to have not recorded data, which is necessary for the events and therefore Kelly’s finish was disallowed giving the win in heat two to second-place, Peabody.
Heat 2 Results:
Driver: Boat: Avg. Speed:
1. Corey Peabody U-9 Beacon Plumbing 140.040 mph
2. Jamie Nilsen U-11 Miss Mercurys Coffee 129.645 mph
3. Dustin Echols U-40 Bucket List Racing 123.908 mph
4. J. Michael Kelly U-1 Beacon Electric DSQ
Heat 1 Results:
Driver: Boat: Avg. Speed:
1. Corey Peabody U-9 Beacon Plumbing 142.844 mph
2. J. Michael Kelly U-1 Beacon Electric 141.958 mph
3. Andrew Tate U-91 Miss Goodman Real Estate 141.033 mph
4. Dustin Echols U-40 Bucket List Racing 129.995 mph
Madison Weekend Recap: Tate Takes Indiana Governor’s Cup
Andrew Tate receives Indiana Governor’s Cup from Governor Eric Holcomb
Sunday Recap:
The Madison Regatta Indiana Governor’s Cup final heat saw a repeat from last week in Guntersville as Andrew Tate piloting the U-91 Miss Goodman Real Estate for hometown team, Miss Madison Racing took home his second consecutive main event victory. Tate had claimed two heat wins earlier in the afternoon to continue adding to his points total but was also able to showcase the strength of his H1 Unlimited hydroplane.
Tate lined up in the third lane for the final with the two Strong Racing boats lined up in lanes one and two. When the hydroplanes took the green flag, the U-1 of J. Michael Kelly and Tate in the U-91 battled side-by-side into the corners and fellow Strong Racing boat, the U-9 got out of the lane and lost position. Tate quickly showed the strength of his hydroplane and amassed a significant lead over Kelly to take the win in front of a large and excited hometown crowd.
Madison Regatta Indiana Governor’s Cup:
Driver: Boat: Avg. Speed:
1. Andrew Tate U-91 Miss Goodman Real Estate 145.049 mph
2. J. Michael Kelly U-1 Beacon Electric 141.846 mph
3. Corey Peabody U-9 Beacon Plumbing 135.204 mph
4. Jamie Nilsen U-11 Miss Mercurys Coffee 133.911 mph
5. Dustin Echols U-40 Bucket List Racing DNF
Andrew Tate, U-91 Miss Goodman Real Estate, Miss Madison Racing:
How did you make the decision of when to push and when to be conservative on that final start against the Strong Racing boats to your inside?
“They tricked us and did something completely different during the climb, but props to them, they were exactly where they wanted to be. J. Michael Kelly drove a heck of a heat in that Strong Racing boat. I’m pretty pumped right now. Thank you to the town of Madison (Indiana) and everyone on the team. The list is endless and the equipment is awesome. This is a super-fast boat and I’m having a great time trying to put it out front. Goodman Real Estate, the town of Madison and this entire team, all the volunteers – there were tons of people here this weekend and I think it came off really well. I’m really looking forward to next year.”
While the win in Guntersville was sweet, how much sweeter is it to win in Madison?
“I’ve been coming here since I was a little kid and the parade and the fireworks, a lot of core childhood memories from here. The hometown people were just lining the beach and that was really, really cool. You don’t get to experience things like that anywhere else. I’m more happy for everyone here that hung out all day, listened to the bands and enjoyed the event. Thanks for everything.”
What does it mean overall to win at Madison with this being the hometown for this race team?
“I wouldn’t say that a win in Madison is ever easy, but it makes it easier when you have a great team, a great city and a great sponsor behind you. We started the Final heat in Madison where we wanted to in lane three, and got through the first turn clean. After that, it was get down the back straight and dictate the race course. I’d like to think that we saved the best race of the weekend for the Final – we’re happy!
How does this victory feel differently from last weekend at Guntersville?
“Winning in Madison is a completely different feeling…I’ve always enjoyed coming here for Regatta and the 4th of July Festival is super special for me and my family. To be the “good guy” in Madison is really cool and it doesn’t matter where you come from, I think everyone in Madison roots for the Miss Madison / Goodman Real Estate team here”.
Heat 5 Results:
Driver: Boat: Avg. Speed:
1. Andrew Tate U-91 Miss Goodman Real Estate 144.181 mph
2. J. Michael Kelly U-1 Beacon Electric 137.809 mph
3. Jamie Nilsen U-11 Miss Mercurys Coffee 128.700 mph
4. Corey Peabody U-9 Beacon Plumbing DSQ
Heat 4 Results:
Driver: Boat: Avg. Speed:
1. Corey Peabody U-9 Beacon Plumbing 146.749 mph
2. Andrew Tate U-91 Miss Goodman Real Estate 143.977 mph
3. Dustin Echols U-40 Bucket List Racing 136.140 mph
4. Jamie Nilsen U-11 Miss Mercurys Coffee 126.610 mph
Corey Peabody, U-9 Beacon Plumbing, Strong Racing:
How were you able to secure the victory in heat four?
“It didn’t work out in out favor coming off the dock, but that’s okay, we were able to settle in and settle down and figure out what we were going to do. We got good lane position and were able to squeeze our way in there and get out lane position and off we went into the first turn clean. Had some fast boats all around me, but just kept my foot in it and it worked out for the best.”
How will you carry the confidence, momentum and speed into the final heat and main event?
“Just stay mentally focused and stay out of the sun. I’ll get in the AC and prepare for the next heat. I know we’ll have some tough boats to run against, but its good to get these 400 points for Beacon Plumbing and we’ll look to do the same thing. Thanks to Beacon Plumbing and Beacon Electric and of course the fans.”
Heat 3 Results:
Driver: Boat: Avg. Speed:
1. Andrew Tate U-91 Miss Goodman Real Estate 146.886 mph
2. J. Michael Kelly U-1 Beacon Electric 142.907 mph
3. Dustin Echols U-40 Bucket List Racing 141.262 mph
4. Jamie Nilsen U-11 Miss Mercurys Coffee 121.764 mph
Andrew Tate, U-91 Miss Goodman Real Estate, Miss Madison Racing:
How did the boat feel in heat three as you were able to overtake J. Michael Kelly for the win?
“Lane one is tough here and we knew that all along. We saw Mike (J. Michael Kelly) in testing there hugging the buoys. So, I needed to figure it out and give myself some padding there. This boat goes through the turns awesome and comes off the turns awesome and that’s where we won the race. Couldn’t be happier with Miss Madison Goodman Real Estate team. Rough day yesterday with some ups and downs, but today we’re starting out on the right track.”
Saturday Recap:
The second day on the water in Madison, Indiana for the Madison Regatta would begin with open testing for the H1 Unlimited hydroplanes. The U-91 for hometown team, Miss Madison Racing piloted by Andrew Tate, turned the fastest testing speed on their second lap at 151.701mph.
Once testing was complete, the H1 Unlimited teams made final adjustments before the first four boats prepared for the first heat. The Strong Racing teammates of the U-1 with J. Michael Kelly and the U-9 of Corey Peabody worked their way to the first two lanes at the start with the U-91 not far behind in the third lane. Peabody powered his way past Kelly and never looked back for the three-lap heat and went on to capture the victory in heat one.
In heat two, it was another Strong Racing boat that jumped to the lead, but this time it was the U-1 of Kelly. The U-1 was able to pull away from his teammate, the U-9 of Peabody who would finish in the second position. Jamie Nilsen in the U-11 captured third and Dustin Echols finished in the fourth position. Following heat two, the H1 Unlimited data box was shown to have not recorded data, which is necessary for the events and therefore Kelly’s finish was disallowed giving the win in heat two to second-place, Peabody.
Heat 2 Results:
Driver: Boat: Avg. Speed:
1. Corey Peabody U-9 Beacon Plumbing 140.040 mph
2. Jamie Nilsen U-11 Miss Mercurys Coffee 129.645 mph
3. Dustin Echols U-40 Bucket List Racing 123.908 mph
4. J. Michael Kelly U-1 Beacon Electric DSQ
Heat 1 Results:
Driver: Boat: Avg. Speed:
1. Corey Peabody U-9 Beacon Plumbing 142.844 mph
2. J. Michael Kelly U-1 Beacon Electric 141.958 mph
3. Andrew Tate U-91 Miss Goodman Real Estate 141.033 mph
4. Dustin Echols U-40 Bucket List Racing 129.995 mph