About H1
San Diego Sept 18-20, 2026
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Driven by History.
Powered by Passion.
From the roar of the turbines to the rush of competition, H1 Unlimited delivers an unforgettable experience that celebrates the speed, skill and tradition of hydroplane racing.
The Unlimiteds are powered by turbine-engines that produce around 3,000 horsepower and World War 2-era Allison V-12’s that kick out around 2,500 horsepower – allowing our drivers to reach speeds of nearly 200 mph and producing a massive 60-foot tall, 300-foot long wall of water called a “roostertail” behind them. With very few restrictions, these majestic hydroplanes race in front of shorelines packed with fans on bodies of water throughout the United States.
If you haven’t experienced H1Unlimited hydroplane racing in person, choose an event, get down to the shore and see what makes this “the most spectacular sport on the water”.
H1 Unlimited Staff
The H1 Unlimited staff is a very diverse group, with specialties in their racing and personal lives that mesh well in our organization.
Board of directors
Darell Strong
Chairman
Strong Racing
Strong Racing
Charlie Grooms
Vice-Chairman
Brad Luce
Secretary
Bruce Ratchford
Board member
BWR Racing
BWR Racing
Shannon Raney
Board member
U11 Racing
U11 Racing
Operations
Taryn Baze
Director of Operations
Janick Tetreault-Moise
Marketing, media and PR Director
Jonathan Abbott
Chief Referee
Matt Yarno
Assistant Referee
Technical
Seph Parshall
Technical Referee
John Walters
Technical Inspector
Steve Compton
Technical Inspector
Brian Vincent
Technical Inspector
Rescue & Medical
Dave White
Rescue
Brannon Casler
Rescue
Dave Stering
Rescue
Joe Carrington
Rescue
Cathy Lyons-Spry
Medical
Timing & Scoring
Jim Sharkey
Timing & Scoring
Mary Compton
Timing & Scoring
Nick Kish
Stats/Data
Drones
Brian Montgomery
Drone Pilot
Bart Ferguson
Drone Pilot
Brett Bowan
Drone Pilot
Media
Brad Luce
PA Announcer
The Best Moments of H1 Unlimited
Check out this season’s official Unlimited line-up by following your favourite Unlimited teams on and off the water.