MISS MADISON RACING
U-1 MISS GOODMAN REAL ESTATE
MISS MADISON RACING
U-1 MISS GOODMAN REAL ESTATE
Andrew Tate is the 23rd driver for Miss Madison Racing, and piloted the U-91 Miss Goodman Real Estate once again in 2024. Tate comes from a multi-generational boat racing family, where his great-grandfather to grandfather, father, mother and younger brother all have racing experience.
Andrew began driving at age 11 in APBA Stock and Modified Outboard classes collecting multiple National Championships. In 2006, he moved to the Inboard category where his success continued in both the American Powerboat Association and Hydroplane Racing League. Andrew captured the 2022 and 2023 HRL Grand Prix Season Championship earning back-to-back wins in Valleyfield, Quebec along the way. He also collected 2 HRL H350 class race wins in 2022.
Andrew’s first ride in an Unlimited hydroplane came in 2106 driving the U-9 Delta/Realtrac for Mike and Lori Jones. It didn’t take him long to pick up his first Unlimited class victory at the 2016 Seattle Seafair Cup. He was named the H1 Unlimited 2016 Rookie of the Year.
Andrew has 11 race wins in the Unlimited class including an APBA Gold Cup victory in 2018 putting his name on the oldest trophy in motorsports along with his father, Mark Tate. He claimed the 2018 and 2024 H1 Unlimited National Driver Championship and has been inducted into the APBA Hall of Champions 3 times.
Charlie Grooms has been with the Miss Madison Racing Team for 48 years. He started washing parts when his uncle, Jon Peddie, was named the team’s driver in 1977.
Over the years, he graduated through the ranks to become Crew Chief. Currently, Grooms is the President, Team Manager and Owners’ Representative. He oversees all aspects of the team including: sponsorships, logistics, budgeting, personnel and other administrative duties.
When not racing, Charlie and wife Nancy reside in Madison, Indiana and manage The Bottle Shop. Nancy along with their daughters, Codi, Cati, and Cortni manage the Miss Madison team merchandise sales.
Team Website: www.missmadisonhydro.com
LAGRANGE, KY
Kevin is an Air Force veteran, serving 8 years before receiving a medical retirement. He was a truck driver for 12 years and now runs his own Handyman Service in Louisville, KY.
Kevin and his wife, Megan have 3 children, Ava, Zayne and Parker.
MADISON, IN
Kirk has been a volunteer for Miss Madison Racing off and on since the 1970’s when his uncle, Jon Peddie, was the team’s driver.
He and his wife Jennifer reside in Madison, IN. They have 5 children and 2 grandchildren.
BONNEY LAKE, WA
Aubree Hanson has been involved in boat racing her entire life as her father, Mike Hanson, is a former hydroplane driver and current crew chief. Aubree is responsible for preparing the cockpit and safety systems on the U-91 Miss Goodman Real Estate hydroplane.
BONNEY LAKE, WA
Trevor Hanson was born into hydroplane racing, as his father, Mike Hanson, was driver for Miss Madison Racing as well as other teams. After Mike returned to Miss Madison Racing as Crew Chief in 2001, Trevor worked as a member of the crew through 2013, then again in 2019. In 2023, he once again returns to Miss Madison Racing.
Trevor works for Boeing Aircraft Corporation in Seattle. He won the APBA Gold Cup alongside his Dad as Miss Madison teammates in 2019.
ORTING, WA
Brian Hajny has been involved in boat racing since he was a child. His parents had Inboard hydroplanes while he growing up. After taking a break from racing, he got back to it in 2006 with the help of Mike and Lori Jones. Brian has multiple championships in the Inboard category.
Brian has been involved with several H1 Unlimited teams as a crew member and Crew Chief as well as working directly with H1 Unlimited as a referee and Chief Referee.
Brian is a Project Manager and lives with his wife and children in Orting, WA.
ORTING, WA
Pat Berryman started racing in the 280 class limited hydro in 1967. He got involved in the unlimited class in 1992 and over the years has had the honor of working on many unlimited teams.
Pat is proud to be working with the Miss Madison team, as he has known and raced alongside the Madison crew for years.
GRAND ISLAND, NY
Jim began following the sport in the early 1990s when his father crewed on a Grand Prix hydroplane driven by Jim’s godfather, Jimmy King. Years later, Jim was a crew member for Jimmy King’s son, Bobby, and spent many racing seasons alongside Bobby, building his own skills as a crew member and spotter.
In 2015, Jim was asked to spot for Andrew Tate in the GP-101 and a partnership began. Jim was a part of Andrew’s wins including the prestigious APBA Gold Cup in 2018, 2018 H1 Unlimited Championship, 2022 Grand Prix Valleyfield Regatta, 2022 HRL Grand Prix Championship and many others.
He looks forward to another season of boat racing, and his first season with the U-91 Miss Goodman Real Estate.
TUMWATER, WA
Paul joined Miss Madison Racing in 2019 as a member of the U-1918 crew. He is currently working on the deck of the U-1 as an Engine Technician.
He was a part of the restoration team for the 1973 Pay ‘N Pak “Winged Wonder” and is currently working on the restoration of the Tahoe Miss.
Paul has 5 children and 12 grandchildren.
MADISON, IN
Pat is “Snake” to most everyone who knows him. He has been a volunteer with the Miss Madison team since 1985. Pat helps with many tasks at the shops in Madison, Indiana and Tukwila, WA as well as at the race sites.
Snake loves riding motorcycles and golfing when he gets the chance. His Shih Tzu, Chester, is his best friend and he enjoys being a grandpa.
HOUSTON, TX
Jimmy is the team’s Technical Performance Engineer and is in charge of the team’s computer systems, electrical and radios. While at NASA, Gilbert worked on the onboard computers on Apollo & Skylab and on the Shuttle’s trajectory, energy management and system telemetry. Prior to joining the Miss Madison crew, Gilbert raced with multiple other Unlimited teams.
An avid runner, Jimmy has run over 100,000 miles. He and his wife Sue live in Houston. They have one daughter, Laura, and two grandchildren, Rhett and Madeleine.
MADISON, IN
Trey joined the Miss HomeStreet crew in 2017 working in the race shops in Madison, IN and Tukwila, WA. Traveling with the team to the test sessions and race sites, his primary responsibilities are on the deck working on gearboxes and engines.
Trey was introduced to boat racing by his father, Rob Holt, who is a founding member of 5 to the 5 Vintage Hydros, Inc. which is now the National Boat Racing Heritage Center in Madison, IN. Trey is an active part of this effort to bring a museum to Madison.
He currently owns a vintage hydroplane, the E-322 Natural High.
JONESVILLE, MI
Julie is responsible for set-up of the crew area in the pits and procuring supplies needed for supporting the crew during race weekends. Along with her husband Mark, Julie was a member of the U5-U7-U57 crew from 2006 to 2011 and joined Miss Madison Racing in 2012.
She is also the team photographer, manages the team’s social media, and is website administrator.
JONESVILLE, MI
Mark joined Jim Harvey’s U-2 crew in 1997. From 2006-2011, he was on Ted Porter’s U-5/U-7 teams and in 2012 joined Miss Madison Racing Team as Marketing Manager. In 2016, Mark added Technical Director to his team responsibilities.
Mark retired as a Program Purchasing Manager for the Corvette, Performance BEV’s and TREMEC Transmissions Program Teams with General Motors.
EVERETT, WA
Cindy is a long time Miss Madison crew member. In 2018, she served as Crew Chief, but due to increasing work obligations, she stepped back from that role. She is currently responsible for the cockpit and driver safety systems as well as communicating with the driver as he leaves and returns to the dock.
Cindy is the Director of the Office of Sponsored Research for the University of Washington, Bothell Campus.
MADISON, IN
Matt first joined the Miss Madison Racing Team in 1995 and after a stint working with U9 Jones Racing, he returned to the Miss HomeStreet crew in 2016. Matt’s primary responsibility on race weekends is propellers.
He enjoys spending time with his three sons, Nathan, Claytin, and Jackson.
NICHOLASVILLE, KY
J. Michael Noonan grew up in a family of boat racing officials. Mike’s connection with Madison and the Regatta go all the way back to 1950 when he came as an infant with his parents, and has not missed a Madison Regatta since.
Mike was on the Judges’ Stand as a timer for the 1971 Gold Cup. He was Assistant Referee for the 1979 Gold Cup in Madison and that began a 40 year tenure as an official for the sport, including almost 30 years as Chief Referee. Mike also served as Competition Director, Tech and Safety Director and Inspector.
Mike is a retired Electrical Engineer. He has a grown son and three grandchildren. Mike lost his beloved wife, Joyce (Skeeter) Noonan in July 2024.
LAKE TAPPS, WA
Sandy Pearl grew up in the Seward Park neighborhood of Seattle and has been a hydroplane fan since early childhood. Sandy started working on unlimited hydroplanes in 1991 when he joined the Thor Racing Team. He was a member of U-25 Superior Racing and has worked for various teams including the 88 Degree Men/U-37 Beacon Plumbing and the GFTL team. In 2015, he joined the U-5/U-7 Race Team and won his first Gold Cup in 2016. Sandy joined Strong Racing in 2021, working on the U-9 and won his second Gold Cup in 2022.
Sandy is a retired Boeing Engineer and lives with his wife Cory.
MADISON, IN
James joined the Madison Regatta Committee in 2018 to work on Pit Operations.
He is now the primary truck driver for the racing team. At race sites, he assists with pit set-up and in any area where he can be of help. In addition to driving the truck and trailer, on the road he is an ambassador for the team and unlimited hydroplane racing.
LAGRANGE, KY
Kevin is an Air Force veteran, serving 8 years before receiving a medical retirement. He was a truck driver for 12 years and now runs his own Handyman Service in Louisville, KY.
Kevin and his wife, Megan have 3 children, Ava, Zayne and Parker.
MADISON, IN
Kirk has been a volunteer for Miss Madison Racing off and on since the 1970’s when his uncle, Jon Peddie, was the team’s driver.
He and his wife Jennifer reside in Madison, IN. They have 5 children and 2 grandchildren.
BONNEY LAKE, WA
Aubree Hanson has been involved in boat racing her entire life as her father, Mike Hanson, is a former hydroplane driver and current crew chief. Aubree is responsible for preparing the cockpit and safety systems on the U-91 Miss Goodman Real Estate hydroplane.
BONNEY LAKE, WA
Trevor Hanson was born into hydroplane racing, as his father, Mike Hanson, was driver for Miss Madison Racing as well as other teams. After Mike returned to Miss Madison Racing as Crew Chief in 2001, Trevor worked as a member of the crew through 2013, then again in 2019. In 2023, he once again returns to Miss Madison Racing.
Trevor works for Boeing Aircraft Corporation in Seattle. He won the APBA Gold Cup alongside his Dad as Miss Madison teammates in 2019.
ORTING, WA
Brian Hajny has been involved in boat racing since he was a child. His parents had Inboard hydroplanes while he growing up. After taking a break from racing, he got back to it in 2006 with the help of Mike and Lori Jones. Brian has multiple championships in the Inboard category.
Brian has been involved with several H1 Unlimited teams as a crew member and Crew Chief as well as working directly with H1 Unlimited as a referee and Chief Referee.
Brian is a Project Manager and lives with his wife and children in Orting, WA.
ORTING, WA
Pat Berryman started racing in the 280 class limited hydro in 1967. He got involved in the unlimited class in 1992 and over the years has had the honor of working on many unlimited teams.
Pat is proud to be working with the Miss Madison team, as he has known and raced alongside the Madison crew for years.
GRAND ISLAND, NY
Jim began following the sport in the early 1990s when his father crewed on a Grand Prix hydroplane driven by Jim’s godfather, Jimmy King. Years later, Jim was a crew member for Jimmy King’s son, Bobby, and spent many racing seasons alongside Bobby, building his own skills as a crew member and spotter.
In 2015, Jim was asked to spot for Andrew Tate in the GP-101 and a partnership began. Jim was a part of Andrew’s wins including the prestigious APBA Gold Cup in 2018, 2018 H1 Unlimited Championship, 2022 Grand Prix Valleyfield Regatta, 2022 HRL Grand Prix Championship and many others.
He looks forward to another season of boat racing, and his first season with the U-91 Miss Goodman Real Estate.
TUMWATER, WA
Paul joined Miss Madison Racing in 2019 as a member of the U-1918 crew. He is currently working on the deck of the U-1 as an Engine Technician.
He was a part of the restoration team for the 1973 Pay ‘N Pak “Winged Wonder” and is currently working on the restoration of the Tahoe Miss.
Paul has 5 children and 12 grandchildren.
MADISON, IN
Pat is “Snake” to most everyone who knows him. He has been a volunteer with the Miss Madison team since 1985. Pat helps with many tasks at the shops in Madison, Indiana and Tukwila, WA as well as at the race sites.
Snake loves riding motorcycles and golfing when he gets the chance. His Shih Tzu, Chester, is his best friend and he enjoys being a grandpa.
HOUSTON, TX
Jimmy is the team’s Technical Performance Engineer and is in charge of the team’s computer systems, electrical and radios. While at NASA, Gilbert worked on the onboard computers on Apollo & Skylab and on the Shuttle’s trajectory, energy management and system telemetry. Prior to joining the Miss Madison crew, Gilbert raced with multiple other Unlimited teams.
An avid runner, Jimmy has run over 100,000 miles. He and his wife Sue live in Houston. They have one daughter, Laura, and two grandchildren, Rhett and Madeleine.
MADISON, IN
Trey joined the Miss HomeStreet crew in 2017 working in the race shops in Madison, IN and Tukwila, WA. Traveling with the team to the test sessions and race sites, his primary responsibilities are on the deck working on gearboxes and engines.
Trey was introduced to boat racing by his father, Rob Holt, who is a founding member of 5 to the 5 Vintage Hydros, Inc. which is now the National Boat Racing Heritage Center in Madison, IN. Trey is an active part of this effort to bring a museum to Madison.
He currently owns a vintage hydroplane, the E-322 Natural High.
JONESVILLE, MI
Julie is responsible for set-up of the crew area in the pits and procuring supplies needed for supporting the crew during race weekends. Along with her husband Mark, Julie was a member of the U5-U7-U57 crew from 2006 to 2011 and joined Miss Madison Racing in 2012.
She is also the team photographer, manages the team’s social media, and is website administrator.
JONESVILLE, MI
Mark joined Jim Harvey’s U-2 crew in 1997. From 2006-2011, he was on Ted Porter’s U-5/U-7 teams and in 2012 joined Miss Madison Racing Team as Marketing Manager. In 2016, Mark added Technical Director to his team responsibilities.
Mark retired as a Program Purchasing Manager for the Corvette, Performance BEV’s and TREMEC Transmissions Program Teams with General Motors.
EVERETT, WA
Cindy is a long time Miss Madison crew member. In 2018, she served as Crew Chief, but due to increasing work obligations, she stepped back from that role. She is currently responsible for the cockpit and driver safety systems as well as communicating with the driver as he leaves and returns to the dock.
Cindy is the Director of the Office of Sponsored Research for the University of Washington, Bothell Campus.
MADISON, IN
Matt first joined the Miss Madison Racing Team in 1995 and after a stint working with U9 Jones Racing, he returned to the Miss HomeStreet crew in 2016. Matt’s primary responsibility on race weekends is propellers.
He enjoys spending time with his three sons, Nathan, Claytin, and Jackson.
NICHOLASVILLE, KY
J. Michael Noonan grew up in a family of boat racing officials. Mike’s connection with Madison and the Regatta go all the way back to 1950 when he came as an infant with his parents, and has not missed a Madison Regatta since.
Mike was on the Judges’ Stand as a timer for the 1971 Gold Cup. He was Assistant Referee for the 1979 Gold Cup in Madison and that began a 40 year tenure as an official for the sport, including almost 30 years as Chief Referee. Mike also served as Competition Director, Tech and Safety Director and Inspector.
Mike is a retired Electrical Engineer. He has a grown son and three grandchildren. Mike lost his beloved wife, Joyce (Skeeter) Noonan in July 2024.
LAKE TAPPS, WA
Sandy Pearl grew up in the Seward Park neighborhood of Seattle and has been a hydroplane fan since early childhood. Sandy started working on unlimited hydroplanes in 1991 when he joined the Thor Racing Team. He was a member of U-25 Superior Racing and has worked for various teams including the 88 Degree Men/U-37 Beacon Plumbing and the GFTL team. In 2015, he joined the U-5/U-7 Race Team and won his first Gold Cup in 2016. Sandy joined Strong Racing in 2021, working on the U-9 and won his second Gold Cup in 2022.
Sandy is a retired Boeing Engineer and lives with his wife Cory.
MADISON, IN
James joined the Madison Regatta Committee in 2018 to work on Pit Operations.
He is now the primary truck driver for the racing team. At race sites, he assists with pit set-up and in any area where he can be of help. In addition to driving the truck and trailer, on the road he is an ambassador for the team and unlimited hydroplane racing.
The U-91 – Hull# 2018-01 – is the newest boat in the fleet, finished in 2018 and so far is one of the most successful hulls “out of the box”, winning in only its fourth race.
- Designer-Builder: Dale Van Weiringen, Dan Hoover, Mike Hanson, Larry Hanson, and the Madison crew
- Year Built: 2018
- Length: 30 ft.
- Width: 14′ 5″
- Weight: 6575 pounds
- Gearbox: 50% reduction
- Fuel: 60 gallons / Jet A or kerosene
- Propeller: 13-8-MO Stainless / 3 Blade – 26″ Pitch – 16″ Diameter (pitch will vary)
- Construction Material: Composite materials (Honeycomb aluminum, Fiberglass, carbon fiber)
- Engine: The Lycoming T-55 L-7 engine is a shaft turbine, rated at 2,650 horsepower at the output shaft. This engine was used in the Vietnam era by the twin engine Chinook Helicopter.
- Engine Manufacturer: Avco Lycoming
- Engine Output Shaft: 15,300 RPM
- Engine Compressor Ratio: 7:1
- Engine Weight: 600 pounds
- Engine Oil Capacity: 5 gallons