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		<title>Air National Guard Renews Partnership</title>
		<link>http://www.h1unlimited.com/2012/05/air-national-guard-renews-partnership/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 16:40:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Montgomery</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Air National Guard is back this summer for more 200-mph thrills on the water, announcing Thursday it will return as title partner for H1 Unlimited’s 2012 North American tour. The Air National Guard Hydroplane Series features the fastest and most exciting hydroplane race boats in the world, competing before [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/San-Diego-4-boats-copy.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-5743" title="San Diego 4 boats copy" src="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/San-Diego-4-boats-copy-300x101.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="101" /></a>The Air National Guard is back this summer for more 200-mph thrills on the water, announcing Thursday it will return as title partner for H1 Unlimited’s 2012 North American tour.</p>
<p>The Air National Guard Hydroplane Series features the fastest and most exciting hydroplane race boats in the world, competing before more than 500,000 fans at  stops across the United States.  Up to a dozen teams will battle it out on the water at the festival-style events.</p>
<p> “The hydroplane race partnership is really an exciting way for us to reach out to a very special group of people—of course I am talking about those who are ready to accept the challenge of a lifetime—joining the Air National Guard,” said Col Marie Wauters, Chief of Air Guard Recruiting and Retention.</p>
<p> “To be part of the Air National Guard takes great teamwork and skill, it’s no different than a successful Unlimited hydroplane team,” said Sam Cole, H1 Unlimited’s chairman. “Our owners, drivers and teams are proud to once again represent the men and women of the Air National Guard.”</p>
<p> ANG will serve as the title partner of the races and an exhibition event in the United States.  After the tour concludes its season in North America, the teams will travel to Doha, Qatar in November for the season-ending Oryx Cup UIM World Championships.</p>
<p> Air Guard recruiters will be onsite to share stories about the vital missions they provide to the country, local communities and the nation during national disasters, civil disturbances and assisting with homeland defense. The Air Guard only requires part-time service but offers full-time rewards.</p>
<p>The Air National Guard teamed up with H1 Unlimited in 2011 for what turned out to be a historic year. Veteran driver Dave Villwock became the sport’s all-time winningest driver, surpassing the great Bill Muncey’s career race victories.</p>
<p>  “The Air National Guard Hydroplane Series races in large markets that have a deep passion and understanding of our sport,” Cole said. “The fans have been great supporters of hydroplane racing in the past and are excited we’re growing our fan base internationally.”</p>
<p> If hydroplane race fans can’t make it to one of the races this season, they can either watch it streamed live on the internet at <a href="../">www.h1unlimited.com</a> or catch the broadcast on cable television. Cole is expected to announce a cable broadcast partner in the coming weeks.</p>
<p> To learn more about the Air National Guard and all it has to offer, visit <a href="http://www.goang.com/">www.GoANG.com</a>.  Check out the Air Guard Hydroplane Series at <a href="../">www.h1unlimited.com</a>.</p>
<p> <strong>About the Air National Guard </strong></p>
<p>The Air National Guard is a reserve component of the United States Air Force. They serve a dual role, supporting both federal and state missions and are called upon in times of natural disaster, civil disturbance, and to support homeland defense. There are more than 140 units across the U.S. states and territories, allowing Air Guard members the advantage of being able to serve part-time from a unit of their choice.</p>
<p> Being close to home, they may pursue educational and career goals, gaining valuable career experience and outstanding military benefits – all while experiencing the pride of serving their community and country. With over 200 career field opportunities, the Air National Guard is at the forefront of high-tech industries of the 21<sup>st</sup> century. Members can receive top-notch training and expand the experience in a variety of fields including communications, engineering, ministry, technology, and healthcare. For more information on the Air Guard visit <a href="http://www.goang.com/" target="_blank">GoANG.com</a></p>
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		<title>Two H1 Teams Will Test Friday</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 16:16:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Montgomery</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Two H1 Unlimited Air National Guard Series Hydroplanes will be conducting extensive test runs on the Columbia River. The 88 Degree Men®  and the U-11 Peters &#38; May boats are due to start testing sessions at 10 AM on May 18, off the shores of Columbia Park.  The public is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div id="attachment_5732" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/U-11-Peters-May-21.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5732" title="U-11 Peters &amp; May 2" src="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/U-11-Peters-May-21-300x101.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="101" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">U-11 Miss Peters &amp; May</p></div>
<p> Two H1 Unlimited Air National Guard Series Hydroplanes will be conducting extensive test runs on the Columbia River.</p>
<p>The 88 Degree Men<sup>®  </sup>and the U-11 Peters &amp; May boats are due to start testing sessions at 10 AM on May 18, off the shores of Columbia Park.  The public is encouraged to visit the Lampson Pits area for a rare opportunity to see these 6,000 lb, 3000 HP machines up close.</p>
<p>Drivers Scott Liddycoat and JW Myers will be in the Tri Cities on May 17 doing personal appearances while the boat teams prepare their equipment for the high speed shake-down laps.  The teams will be collecting valuable data and refining component combinations prior to the H1 Unlimited Air National Guard Series kick off in Madison, Indiana on July 6-8.</p>
<p> This will be the first time on the water for USA Racing Partners’ 88 Degree Men<sup>® </sup>hydro since the team’s hiatus from the sport 3 years ago, and they will be demonstrating more than just hydro hardware.  Liddycoat is looking forward to getting the best from the Degree Men<sup>®</sup> Adrenaline Series new Motion Sense<sup>®  </sup>technology while charging around the Columbia River course at speeds near 200 MPH. </p>
<p> The U-11 Peters &amp; May team, along with scrutinizing changes made to the boat this winter will be testing a new GPS program for the H1 Air National Guard Hydroplane Series. The U-11 along with Craig Kairis of GPS Flight has been developing the new program since late in the 2011 season to get the boats back to the exciting fight for lanes before the start of the race. This new technology will be used to track the boats’ speed on the race course. The idea behind the GPS program and a minimum speed is to keep the boats from driving up to the starting line at 5mph and parking until the start flag drops. H1 will track the boats in real time and bring back the popular and thrilling fight for lanes during the run-up to the race. This is exciting new technology for the H1 Air National Guard Hydroplane Series and Peters &amp; May is very eager to help test this system for the advancement of the sport.</p>
<p>The Tri-Cities Water Follies would like to remind boaters to use caution around the race course and avoid interfering with any operations associated with the testing.</p>
<p>The 2012 Tri-City Water Follies Lamb Weston Columbia Cup will be held July 27 – 29.  Log on to <a href="http://www.waterfollies.com/">www.waterfollies.com</a>   for more information about the Lamb Weston Columbia Cup.</p>
<p><strong>About Unilever North America</strong></p>
<p>Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of fast moving consumer goods with strong operations in more than 100 countries and sales in 180.  With products that are used over two billion times a day around the world, we work to create a better future every day and help people feel good, look good and get more out of life with brands and services that are good for them and good for others.  In the United States and Canada the portfolio includes brand icons such as: Axe, Becel, Ben &amp; Jerry’s, Bertolli, Breyers, Caress, Consort For Men, Country Crock, Degree, Dove personal care products, fds, Good Humor, Hellmann’s, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!, Just for Me!, Klondike, Knorr, Lever 2000, Lipton, Motions, Nexxus, Noxzema, Pond’s, Popsicle, Promise, Q-Tips, Ragu, Simple, Skippy, Slim-Fast, Soft &amp; Beautiful, St. Ives, Suave, tcb, TIGI, TRESemmé, Vaseline, and Wish-Bone. All of the preceding brand names are registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies. Dedicated to serving consumers and the communities where we live, work and play, Unilever employs more than 13,000 people across North America – generating over $9 billion in sales in 2011.  For more information, visit <a href="http://www.unileverusa.com/">www.unileverusa.com</a> or <a href="http://www.unilever.ca/">www.unilever.ca</a>.</p>
<p><strong>About Peters &amp; May USA</strong></p>
<p>Peters &amp; May USA, a leader in international boat transport, specializes in shipping boats from 16&#8242; to 150&#8242; for manufacturers, dealers, private clients and race teams. The company repeatedly demonstrates flexibility, cost-effectiveness and total reliability in all phases of shipping and logistics.  With a truly global alliance of offices, Peters &amp; May USA offers customized, turn-key shipping solutions&#8211;port to port or door to door.</p>
<p> <strong>About USA Racing</strong></p>
<p>Formed in 1998 by the late Kim Gregory and his wife Debbie, USA Racing Partners burst onto the scene after purchasing the racing assets of Competition Specialties with a win at their third race entered.  USA Racing quickly ascended to one of the premier H1 Unlimited teams, and in 2000 campaigned a two-hull team finishing second and third in National high Points.  After capturing the prestigious Gold Cup in 2004, the team upgraded its fleet by purchasing one of the winningest hulls in H1 Unlimited history, the Hydroplanes, Inc. T-3.  After the devastating loss of USA Racing’s founder Kim Gregory in 2008, USA Racing stepped away from the sport.  Tragedy struck again in 2010 with the loss of their driver 2007 Rookie of the Year David Bryant in an unrelated racing accident.  With heavy hearts, USA Racing Partners picked up the pieces, enlisting the expertise of Hydroplanes Inc.  Now operating out of the famed Tukwila location, USA Racing has assembled the necessary tools to compete for championship in today’s ultra competitive Air National Guard H1 Unlimited field, led by President /Owner Debbie Gregory, VP of Operations Adam Gregory, and Director of Competition Matt Gregory.</p>
<p><strong>About Unlimited Racing Group</strong></p>
<p>2012 will be Unlimited Racing Group’s second season in the Air National Guard Hydroplane series.  The Edmonds, Wa. based team was formed in 2011 by long time crew chief Scott Raney and his wife Shannon along with driver JW Myers.  .JW began his hydroplane career at the young age of 9 and is an 11 time world record holder in various competitive classes.  This season will be Myers 30<sup>th</sup> year racing boats and is the winner of the 2005 Madison Regatta.  Highlights of 2011 include heat wins at the Gold Cup in Detroit and Bayfair in San Diego and URG being awarded Owners of the Year by H1 Unlimited.</p>
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		<title>2012 Rule Changes Announced</title>
		<link>http://www.h1unlimited.com/2012/05/2012-rule-changes-announced/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 21:14:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Montgomery</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Revisions to the rule book for the 2012 H1 Unlimited racing season include changes to the procedure for declaring the winner of a shortened event and the addition of  GPS monitoring equipment to accurately track the position of each boat on the course. The rule covering RESTARTS AND COMPLETED EVENTS  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/ANG-H11.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-5722" title="ANG H1" src="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/ANG-H11.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="158" /></a>Revisions to the rule book for the 2012 H1 Unlimited racing season include changes to the procedure for declaring the winner of a shortened event and the addition of  GPS monitoring equipment to accurately track the position of each boat on the course.</p>
<p>The rule covering RESTARTS AND COMPLETED EVENTS  now reads -</p>
<p>(a)   In the event of a race stoppage in the Final Heat prior to completion of the third lap or one half of the scheduled laps, and a restart of the final heat is not possible, final order of finish is determined by total cumulative points, including Time Trial points. In the event of a tie, time trial speed will be the determining factor. The boat that caused the stoppage or was penalized for causing the stoppage will not be scored in the Final Heat and/or cannot be declared the winner on points.</p>
<p>The GPS units are included in section titled &#8220;Minimum Speed Limit Proposal&#8221; which reads as follows -</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Proposal:</span></p>
<ul>
<li>Set minimum speed limit of 100 MPH during 5 minute gun.</li>
<li>H1 supplies each team with a mandatory transmitter.</li>
<li>H1 has a minimum of two display screens. One on the Officials Tower, and one in the radio corral.</li>
<li> This proposal will also eliminate the requirement of the “One Minute” score up buoy.</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Penalty schedule:</span></p>
<ul>
<li>When a boat travels less than the minimum speed limit for more than 5 seconds a 15 second penalty will be assessed to their heat time.</li>
<li>Continued violation for each five second interval or additional speed violations will result in additional 15 second penalties for a maximum of four penalties for a total of a one minute addition to their heat time.</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Programming:</span></p>
<ul>
<li>All speed data from each boat in a heat will be displayed on at least two common screens. One on the Officials Tower, and one in the Corral for officials and spotters to monitor.</li>
<li>Each boat speed will be displayed at 50 MPH minimum and be no longer displayed once a speed of 150 MPH is reached.</li>
<li>Any time a boat falls below the minimum speed their data will either “Flash” or change color.</li>
</ul>
<p>The complete 2012 Rule Book is available on the <a href="http://www.h1unlimited.com/docs/H1_2012_Rule_Book_v1.1_042812.pdf">MEDIA tab on the H1 web site.</a></p>
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		<title>Porter&#8217;s U-5 Graham Trucking Returns</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 23:39:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>waltottenad</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[U-5 owner Ted Porter and Graham Trucking, Inc. owner Rob Graham are pleased to announce the continuation of Graham Trucking sponsorship at U-5 Racing, with Jimmy Shane driving.]]></description>
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<p>Precision Performance Engineering, LLC Owner Ted Porter and Graham Trucking, Inc. Owner Rob Graham are pleased to announce the continuation of Graham Trucking sponsorship at U-5 Racing.</p>
<p> Graham Trucking became the primary sponsor of the PPE, LLC U-7 Unlimited hydroplane in 2009 and celebrated the season finale as the U.I.M. World Champion.  In 2010 Graham Trucking continued on the U-7 with a very respectable season. In 2011 the Graham trucking name switched to the U-5 finishing an impressive 3<sup>rd</sup> in National High Points.</p>
<p><div id="attachment_5695" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 247px"><a href="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Jimmy-Shane-Photo.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5695" title="Jimmy Shane Photo" src="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Jimmy-Shane-Photo-237x300.jpg" alt="" width="237" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Jimmy Shane</p></div>
<p>This year, the <em>Miss Graham Trucking </em>name will once again be carried by the U-5 Unlimited hydroplane, driven by Jimmy Shane of Havre de Grace, MD. Jimmy has been a backup driver for PPE for five years and has driven several unlimited heat races during that time. His most recent race was at the 2011 Oryx Cup/UIM World Champion race in Doha, Qatar where he drove the U-57 to an impressive 4<sup>th</sup> place finish. Jimmy has also been a champion in other classes of the highly-competitive American Power Boat Association.</p>
<p>PPE, LLC is looking forward to continuing its relationship with Rob Graham and Graham Trucking.</p>
<p> Rob Graham states that, “Ted Porter and his crew have a proven track record as a first rate team in the past several years, and Graham Trucking is excited to once again be racing with the PPE Team. Graham trucking is thrilled to continue our sponsorship of this extremely talented group of people. Ted and everyone else associated with this Team have continually exceeded our expectations and are consistently at the front of the pack. I am very excited that Ted has chosen the U-5 and Jimmy Shane to represent us.</p>
<p> Jimmy is one of the best drivers on the limited circuit with a proven record of wins and accomplishments during his career, and Graham Trucking is excited to have him under our sponsorship. Jimmy will be a great representative for Graham Trucking.”</p>
<p> Some of Jimmy Shane’s hydroplane accomplishments in limited classes are: 3x Hall of Champions Inductee, 3x National High Point Champion, 3x Summer National Champion, 3x World Champion, 2x Canadian High Point Champion, 7x Closed Course UIM World Records, 1x Kilo Straightaway UIM World Record, 4x GP Race Winner, Designed and built 4 outboard hydroplane/runabout boats of which all have set UIM World Records.  Jimmy has been a Qualified Unlimited Hydroplane Driver since 2007, and Finished 4<sup>th</sup> 2011 Oryx Cup/UIM National Championship, Doha Qatar.</p>
<p> Rob added, “I&#8217;m really looking forward to watching Jimmy in the U-5 this season. We look forward to another great season with Ted, Jimmy and the people who make this team great. The off season has seen the PPE team making improvements on the boat and I appreciate everything they are doing to get us to the winners circle in the U-5. The Graham Trucking Racing family is really excited to go racing with this first rate team. ”</p>
<p> Graham Trucking began 28 years ago with a mission to become a company that customers and employees alike could be proud of. Based on industry surveys, Graham Trucking has achieved that goal. Based in South Park and serving the Pacific Northwest, Graham Trucking operates a fleet of 80+ power units and one of the largest super chassis fleets in the state of Washington.  Graham Trucking is also sponsoring F-1 PROP racing at Seafair.</p>
<p> For more U-5 Racing and Graham Trucking information: On facebook:  “<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/U-5-U-7-U-57-Unlimited-Hydroplane-Race-Team/155659594489799" target="_blank">U-5 U-7 U-57 Unlimited Hydroplane Race Team</a>” and on the web at: <a href="http://www.grahamtrucking.com/">www.grahamtrucking.com</a> </p>
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		<title>Evans Bros Racing New U-57 Owners</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 23:24:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Montgomery</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Veteran Air National Guard Hydroplane Series driver Mark Evans and his brother, Mitch, can add another title to their résumés—team owners.  The Evans brothers announced Monday they have purchased the U57 Unlimited Hydroplane from Ted Porter of Precision Performance LLC of Decatur, Ind., along with the truck, trailer, engines, gearbox [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div id="attachment_5659" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/57.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5659" title="57" src="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/57-300x101.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="101" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">U-57 Formulaboats.com Photo-Chris Denslow H1</p></div>
<p>Veteran Air National Guard Hydroplane Series driver Mark Evans and his brother, Mitch, can add another title to their résumés—team owners.</p>
<p> The Evans brothers announced Monday they have purchased the U57 Unlimited Hydroplane from Ted Porter of Precision Performance LLC of Decatur, Ind., along with the truck, trailer, engines, gearbox and propellers. They took possession of the race boat this weekend in their hometown of Lake Chelan, Wash.</p>
<p><div id="attachment_5674" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 248px"><a href="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Mark-E3.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5674" title="Mark E" src="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Mark-E3-238x300.jpg" alt="" width="238" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">N. Mark Evans</p></div>
<p>I just love the sport and I love driving this boat,” said Mark Evans, who has 10 career race victories. “I was shocked when my brother (Mitch) wanted to be part of this. That sealed the deal for me.”</p>
<p> The purchase price was not disclosed but Mark said the team will race under the Formula Boats banner for the foreseeable future. The team plans to run the entire United States circuit with the goal of qualifying for the season-ending Oryx Cup UIM World Championships in Doha, Qatar. The U57 hull is the same boat Mark campaigned for Ted Porter in 2011.</p>
<p> Mark is the primary driver with his brother, Mitch, serving as the crew chief. John Walcker of Chelan is acting as team manager. Crew members will include Tony Scharf of Wenatchee, Wash., Paul LaMarre and Bill Guckian of Detroit, Josh Culver from the Tri-Cities, Wash., and Dave Lemon and Bianca Bononcini from the Seattle area.</p>
<p> Mark Evans has driven numerous Unlimiteds in his long career and likes the hull, which is why he decided to acquire it. Porter announced in January he was putting his team’s three boats up for sale.</p>
<p> “It’s a good fit for me,” Evans said of the hull. “I like the way it handles and I am confident we can get another 5 to 10 percent out of the performance and be a little more competitive.”</p>
<p> “I didn’t want to get too excited until the boat actually got here,” he added. “But when I saw it coming up the driveway it was a real rush. Mitch and John and I are very excited about making the circuit with the 57 and the great team we have put together.”</p>
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		<title>New Team Will Try New Powerplant</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:51:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Montgomery</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Veteran Inboard racer Kelly Stocklin has acquired one of the boats built for the G Class automotive series and has been approved by H1 to run the boat as an unlimited using a Lycoming T-53 turbine powerplant. Writing on his Facebook page, Stocklin says,  “The boat was built a few [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/G13-Rotate.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-5604" title="G13 Rotate" src="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/G13-Rotate-300x101.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="101" /></a>Veteran Inboard racer Kelly Stocklin has acquired one of the boats built for the G Class automotive series and has been approved by H1 to run the boat as an unlimited using a Lycoming T-53 turbine powerplant.</p>
<p>Writing on his Facebook page, Stocklin says,  “The boat was built a few years ago to start a big piston powered class that could run at the same venues as the Unlimiteds. That didn&#8217;t pan out and this boat has basically been sitting&#8230; idle.  A few years ago the T53 turbine engine was briefly allowed in Unlimiteds with a much lighter boat weight limit because it makes about half the power that a T55 turbine makes.  This year H1 Unlimited has agreed for me to run the T53 to see if it is viable.”<a href="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Kelly-Stocklin-G-13-Tempo4.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-5606" title="Kelly Stocklin G-13 Tempo" src="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Kelly-Stocklin-G-13-Tempo4-300x242.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="242" /></a></p>
<p>The T-53 produces about 1400 horsepower, compared to 2800 for the T-55 L7C currently used by the rest of the turbine fleet.  Stocklin expects the 28 foot boat to weigh just over 4000 pounds, compared to the 6,575 pound minimum for T-55 powered boats.</p>
<p>Stocklin says he is working with Casale on development of a gearbox, and hopes to  secure the number 18.</p>
<p>Stocklin hopes to have the boat on the H1 circuit in 2012 and says the answer to the question he gets the most is, “Yes – there will be some changes to the color scheme.”</p>
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		<title>USA Racing Partners With Degree Men</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:22:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Montgomery</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Degree Men® announced today that it will be the new title sponsor of the USA Racing Partners No. 88 hydroplane in the Air National Guard H1 Unlimited Series. Now in the third consecutive year as sponsor of a top-flight H1 team, Degree Men continues its presence in the world’s premier [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/88-USA-release-image.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5551" title="88 Degree Men" src="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/88-USA-release-image.jpg" alt="88 Degree Men" width="593" height="160" /></a>Degree Men<sup>® </sup>announced today that it will be the new title sponsor of the USA Racing Partners No. 88 hydroplane in the Air National Guard H1 Unlimited Series. Now in the third consecutive year as sponsor of a top-flight H1 team, Degree Men continues its presence in the world’s premier on-water racing series, which brings intense speeds and adrenaline-fueled moments to fans across the globe.</p>
<p>“Featuring 3,000 horsepower and speeds in excess of 200 MPH, the H1 series is unmatched on the water for delivering adrenaline-pumping speed and thrills with every turn,” said Ernie Hoover, Unilever US Customer Marketing Director – Personal Care. “This makes H1 a perfect fit with the Degree Men ultra-premium Adrenaline Series anti-perspirant/deodorant line. We’re excited to have USA Racing Partners as our new team and 2011 UIM World Champion Scott Liddycoat onboard as our driver.”</p>
<p><div id="attachment_5533" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 210px"><a href="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/liddy050.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5533" title="liddy050" src="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/liddy050-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Scott Liddycoat was the 2011 H1 Unlimited Rookie of the Year</p></div>
<p> After a three-year break from the sport, USA Racing Partners returns with Matt Gregory leading the charge as the team’s crew chief. “USA Racing Partners is honored to be returning to the Air Guard H1 Unlimited Series with the outstanding support of Degree Men”, said Gregory, “and excited to announce the addition of the 2011 H1 Unlimited Rookie of the Year Scott Liddycoat as the pilot of the Degree Men No. 88.” As a 19-year veteran of inboard racing, Liddycoat is thrilled to take the wheel of the Degree Men No. 88.</p>
<p> “I was extremely excited when the USA Racing Partners asked me to become part of their family,” remarked Liddycoat. “I am honored to represent USA Racing, along with our sponsor Degree Men for the 2012 H1 Unlimited Series.” Liddycoat went on to thank associate sponsor Featherlite® Coaches for their support that will have him traveling the circuit in true VIP style.</p>
<p> New for 2012, the Degree Men Adrenaline Series features exclusive <strong>MOTION</strong>SENSE™ technology. This breakthrough technology contains motion activated micro-capsules that sit on the surface of the skin – the technology activates upon movement, causing the capsules to break and release bursts of freshness to stay ahead of sweat and odor.</p>
<p> The Air National Guard H1 Unlimited Series features the world’s fastest boats competing in races across the US July through September, leading up to the November UIM World Championship Oryx Cup in Doha, Qatar.</p>
<p> <strong>About Unilever North America</strong></p>
<p>Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of fast moving consumer goods with strong operations in more than 100 countries and sales in 180.  With products that are used over two billion times a day around the world, we work to create a better future every day and help people feel good, look good and get more out of life with brands and services that are good for them and good for others.  In the United States and Canada the portfolio includes brand icons such as: Axe, Becel, Ben &amp; Jerry’s, Bertolli, Breyers, Caress, Consort For Men, Country Crock, Degree, Dove personal care products, fds, Good Humor, Hellmann’s, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!, Just for Me!, Klondike, Knorr, Lever 2000, Lipton, Motions, Nexxus, Noxzema, Pond’s, Popsicle, Promise, Q-Tips, Ragu, Simple, Skippy, Slim-Fast, Soft &amp; Beautiful, St. Ives, Suave, tcb, TIGI, TRESemmé, Vaseline, and Wish-Bone. All of the preceding brand names are registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies. Dedicated to serving consumers and the communities where we live, work and play, Unilever employs more than 13,000 people across North America – generating over $9 billion in sales in 2011.  For more information, visit <a href="http://www.unileverusa.com/">www.unileverusa.com</a> or <a href="http://www.unilever.ca/">www.unilever.ca</a>.</p>
<p> <strong>About USA Racing</strong></p>
<p>Formed in 1998 by the late Kim Gregory and his wife Debbie, USA Racing Partners burst onto the scene after purchasing the racing assets of Competition Specialties with a win at their third race entered.  USA Racing quickly ascended to one of the premier H1 Unlimited teams, and in 2000 campaigned a two-hull team finishing second and third in National high Points.  After capturing the prestigious Gold Cup in 2004, the team upgraded its fleet by purchasing one of the winningest hulls in H1 Unlimited history, the Hydroplanes, Inc. T-3.  After the devastating loss of USA Racing’s founder Kim Gregory in 2008, USA Racing stepped away from the sport.  Tragedy struck again in 2010 with the loss of their driver 2007 Rookie of the Year David Bryant in an unrelated racing accident.  With heavy hearts, USA Racing Partners picked up the pieces, enlisting the expertise of Hydroplanes Inc.  Now operating out of the famed Tukwila location, USA Racing has assembled the necessary tools to compete for championship in today’s ultra competitive Air National Guard H1 Unlimited field, led by President /Owner Debbie Gregory, VP of Operations Adam Gregory, and Director of Competition Matt Gregory.</p>
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		<title>Albert Lee Appliance Back On Board 21</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:51:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Montgomery</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Greg and Brian O&#8217;Farrell have announced that Albert Lee Appliance of Seattle will return as title sponsor of their GoFastTurnLeft Racing&#8217;s U-21 at the 2012 Albert Lee Cup At Seafair August 3-5.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div id="attachment_5513" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/121100.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5513" title="1,21,100" src="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/121100-300x101.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="101" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo - Chris Denslow H1</p></div>
<p>Greg and Brian O&#8217;Farrell have announced that Albert Lee Appliance of Seattle will return as title sponsor of their GoFastTurnLeft Racing&#8217;s U-21 at the 2012 Albert Lee Cup At Seafair August 3-5.</p>
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		<title>2011 Season Photo Contest Winners</title>
		<link>http://www.h1unlimited.com/2012/02/2011-season-photo-contest-winners/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:21:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Montgomery</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Attendees at the Annual Awards Banquet on Saturday February 25 at Seattle&#8217;s Westin Hotel selected the winning photos from 2011 in three categories from several dozen entries. Veteran hydro photog Bill Osborne swept the pro categories with his spectacular shot of the Oh Boy! Oberto and Spirit of Qatar winning [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Photo-Winners.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-5473" title="Photo Winners" src="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Photo-Winners-300x101.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="101" /></a>Attendees at the Annual Awards Banquet on Saturday February 25 at Seattle&#8217;s Westin Hotel selected the winning photos from 2011 in three categories from several dozen entries.</p>
<p>Veteran hydro photog Bill Osborne swept the pro categories with his spectacular shot of the Oh Boy! Oberto and Spirit of Qatar winning the &#8220;Action&#8221; category and a photo of Mark Evans and the crew of the 57 Formulaboats.com winning the the pro &#8220;People&#8221; category.</p>
<p>Katie Brown was the winner in the &#8220;Fan&#8217;s Photos&#8221; category with one of her shots of the accident in Madison involving Steve David and Dave Villwock.  Katie took the picture from the Kentucky side of the Ohio River at the exit of turn one.</p>
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		<title>Annual Gala Honors 2011 Champions</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2012 20:53:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>waltottenad</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Seattle, Wash., February 25, 2012— H1 Unlimited’s Air National Guard Hydroplane Series honored its teams and drivers Saturday night at The Westin Seattle with Spirit of Qatar team collecting four awards for its record-breaking 2011 season. Driver Dave Villwock accepted the Bill Muncey award for his 2011 National Championship [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/awards.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-5431" title="2011 H1 Unlimited Awards Banquet" src="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/awards.jpg" alt="2011 H1 Unlimited Awards Banquet" width="577" height="277" /></a></p>
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<p>Seattle, Wash., February 25, 2012— H1 Unlimited’s Air National Guard Hydroplane Series honored its teams and drivers Saturday night at The Westin Seattle with Spirit of Qatar team collecting four awards for its record-breaking 2011 season.</p>
<p>Driver Dave Villwock accepted the Bill Muncey award for his 2011 National Championship and he joined his Spirit of Qatar team to receive the Martini Rossi trophy for the team’s fourth national championship. Villwock became the sport’s all-time winningest driver last season, passing the late Bill Muncey’s career race wins.</p>
<p>The Seattle-based team was also the Kings Fast Lap Winner for running the fastest lap during the season and won Crew of the Year as voted on by the teams, race sites and H1 Unlimited officials.</p>
<p>“Tonight was a great way to wrap up the 2011 season,” said Erick Ellstrom, whose family owns the Spirit of Qatar team. “The team did a great job all season long. They fought through a lot of adversity to bring home the national championship.”</p>
<p>The Oh Boy! Oberto team, which had won the last three national high points championships, collected its second-place trophy. While accepting the award, driver Steve David bet $5,000 (representative owner Bob Hughes added another $5,000) that the Oh Boy! Oberto team will finish higher than Spirit of Qatar in the 2012 points standings. Erick Ellstrom took the bet and said if they win, the money would most likely go to charity.</p>
<p>“We’re not going to let them beat us again next year,” David said. “We knew after the crash in Madison that it was going to be an uphill fight.”</p>
<p>Valken.com driver Scott Liddycoat was voted the Peters &amp; May Rookie of the Year and capped a phenomenal season with a win at the Oryx Cup UIM Championships in Doha, Qatar. He finished third in the points standings and accepted the award. His 2011 teammate, Jeff Bernard, driving the Graham Trucking boat took home the second-place trophy.</p>
<p>Other awards as voted on by the teams and H1 Unlimited went to Scott and Shannon Raney and JW Myers for Owners of the Year and Miss Red Dot’s Nate Brown was tabbed as the Mechanix Wear Crew Chief of the Year. The APBA Gold Cup in Detroit was picked as the Race Site of the Year and its sponsor the Detroit Yacht Club was named Site Sponsor of the Year.</p>
<p>More than 240 people attended the banquet with about two dozen awards presented to sponsors, media and various individuals for their special contribution to the sport.</p>
<p>“I want to again thank the Air National Guard for their partnership with the series,” said Sam Cole, chairman of H1 Unlimited. “It’s their support and all of the sponsor’s support that helped make 2011 such a great season. And the incredible dedication of the volunteers from the teams to the race sites shouldn’t go unnoticed.”</p>
<p><strong><span class="wp-caption" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://video214.com/play/wfVW3mTOyBxImsc1eoopCA/s/dark">CLICK HERE</a> to view slide show of banquet photos by Chris Denslow or click on any image below to view larger image.</span></strong></p>
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<h2><strong>Series Sponsor Recognition</strong></h2>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<td valign="top" width="300" height="40"><a href="http://www.goang.com/Experience" target="_blank">Air National Guard</a></td>
<td> <a href="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2011_U1_Banquet_0061.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-5447" title="2011_U1_Banquet_0061" src="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2011_U1_Banquet_0061-150x100.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="100" /></a></td>
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<td valign="top" width="300" height="40"><a href="http://www.petersandmay.com/" target="_blank">Peters &amp; May</a></td>
<td> <a href="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2011_U1_Banquet_0065.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-5448" title="2011_U1_Banquet_0065" src="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2011_U1_Banquet_0065-150x100.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="100" /></a></td>
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<td valign="top" width="300" height="40"><a href="http://www.mechanix.com/" target="_blank">Mechanix Wear</a></td>
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<td valign="top" width="300" height="40"><a href="http://www.nba.com/kings/" target="_blank">Sacramento Kings</a></td>
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<td valign="top" width="300" height="40"><a href="http://www.plunkettcooney.com/" target="_blank">Plunkett &amp; Cooney</a></td>
<td> </td>
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<td valign="top" width="300" height="40"><a href="http://www.gopro.com/" target="_blank">GoPro</a></td>
<td> </td>
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<td valign="top" width="300" height="40"><a href="http://www.tampadigital.com/" target="_blank">Tampa Digital</a></td>
<td> </td>
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<td colspan="2" width="300" height="40">
<h2>Banquet Sponsor Recognition</h2>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<td valign="top" width="300" height="40"><a href="http://fiveaxisind.com/" target="_blank">Ellstrom Mfg</a>-<a href="http://www.qmsf.org/" target="_blank">QMSF</a></td>
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<td valign="top" width="300" height="40"><a href="http://www.seafair.com/" target="_blank">Seafair</a></td>
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<td valign="top" width="300" height="40"><a href="http://thunderboats.ning.com/" target="_blank">Hydroplane &amp; Raceboat Museum</a></td>
<td> </td>
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<td valign="top" width="300" height="40"><a href="http://www.plunkettcooney.com/" target="_blank">Plunkett &amp; Cooney</a></td>
<td> </td>
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<td valign="top" width="300" height="40"><a href="http://www.cliftyengineering.com/" target="_blank">Bob Hughes</a></td>
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<h2>H1 Unlimited Award Winners</h2>
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<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">Special Contribution</td>
<td valign="top" width="280">Peter Thomson</td>
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<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">Special Contribution</td>
<td valign="top" width="280"><a href="http://www.oberto.com/" target="_blank">Oh Boy! Oberto</a></td>
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<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">Special Contribution</td>
<td valign="top" width="280">Greg O&#8217;Farrell</td>
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<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">Special Contribution</td>
<td valign="top" width="280">Mike Noonan</td>
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<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">Special Contribution</td>
<td valign="top" width="280">Patton Family</td>
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<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">Special Contribution</td>
<td valign="top" width="280">Doug Bernstein</td>
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<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">Nelawake Award</td>
<td valign="top" width="280">Bob Senior</td>
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<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">
<p>Fan Favorite Award</p>
<p>Mark Evans</p>
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<td valign="top" width="280">
<p><a href="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2011_U1_Banquet_0101.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-5450" title="2011_U1_Banquet_0101" src="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2011_U1_Banquet_0101-150x100.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="100" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">Official of the Year</td>
<td valign="top" width="280">Walt Ottenad</td>
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<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">Marketing Award</td>
<td valign="top" width="280"><a href="http://www.goang.com/Experience" target="_blank">Air National Guard</a></td>
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<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">Marketing Award</td>
<td valign="top" width="280"><a href="http://www.degreemen.com/Men/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Degree Men</a></td>
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<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">
<p>Marketing Award</p>
<p>Peters &amp; May</p>
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<td valign="top" width="280"><a href="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2011_U1_Banquet_0121.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-5453" title="2011_U1_Banquet_0121" src="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2011_U1_Banquet_0121-150x100.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="100" /></a></td>
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<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">Marketing Award</td>
<td valign="top" width="280"><a href="http://www.albertleeappliance.com/" target="_blank">Albert Lee</a></td>
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<p>Boat Sponsor of the Year</p>
<p>Degree men</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="280"><a href="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2011_U1_Banquet_0117.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-5452" title="2011_U1_Banquet_0117" src="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2011_U1_Banquet_0117-150x100.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="100" /></a></td>
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<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">Site Sponsor of the Year</td>
<td valign="top" width="280"><a href="http://www.dyc.com/" target="_blank">Detroit Yacht Club</a></td>
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<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">Race Site of the Year</td>
<td valign="top" width="280"><a href="http://www.gold-cup.com/" target="_blank">Detroit Gold Cup</a></td>
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<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">Website of the Year</td>
<td valign="top" width="280"><a href="http://www.h1unlimited.com">H1 Unlimited</a></td>
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<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">Best Print Race Coverage</td>
<td valign="top" width="280"><a href="http://www.freep.com/section/SPORTS" target="_blank">Mike Brudenell-Detroit Free Press</a></td>
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<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">Best National Print Coverage</td>
<td valign="top" width="280"><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/larrylage" target="_blank">Larry Lage &#8211; AP</a></td>
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<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">Best Print Race Coverage</td>
<td valign="top" width="280"><a href="http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/" target="_blank">Peninsula &#8211; Doha</a></td>
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<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">Best Print Seasonal Coverage</td>
<td valign="top" width="280"><a href="http://madisoncourier.com/index.asp" target="_blank">Madison Courier</a></td>
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<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">Best New Media Feature</td>
<td valign="top" width="280"><a href="http://translogic.aolautos.com/2011/08/01/translogic-65-apba-gold-cup-hydroplane-races/" target="_blank">TransLogic</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">Best Radio Coverage</td>
<td valign="top" width="280"><a href="http://www.610kona.com/" target="_blank">KONA Tri-Cities</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">Best Television Coverage</td>
<td valign="top" width="280"><a href="http://www.fox5sandiego.com/" target="_blank">KSWB TV San Diego</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">Best Live Television Coverage</td>
<td valign="top" width="280"><a href="http://www.kirotv.com/" target="_blank">KIRO TV &#8211; Seattle</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">Best Television Coverage</td>
<td valign="top" width="280"><a href="http://www.planetpowerboat.com/" target="_blank">Peter Butler</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">Best Television Coverage</td>
<td valign="top" width="280"><a href="http://www.tampadigital.com/" target="_blank">Tampa Digital &#8211; Doha</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">
<p>Owner of the Year</p>
<p>Scott &amp; Shannon Raney &#8211; JW Myers</p>
<p>11 Peters &amp; May</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="280"><a href="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2011_U1_Banquet_0168.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-5454" title="2011_U1_Banquet_0168" src="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2011_U1_Banquet_0168-150x100.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="100" /></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">Crew of the Year</td>
<td valign="top" width="280"><a href="http://www.ellstromracing.com" target="_blank">Spirit of Qatar</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">Mechanix Wear Crew Chief of the Year</td>
<td valign="top" width="280"><a href="http://www.ourgangracing.com/">Nate Brown</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">Kings Fast Lap Winner</td>
<td valign="top" width="280"><a href="http://www.ellstromracing.com/" target="_blank">Spirit of Qatar</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">
<p>Chairman&#8217;s Award</p>
<p>David Holley</p>
<p>Peters &amp; May</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="280"><a href="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2011_U1_Banquet_0199.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-5455" title="2011_U1_Banquet_0199" src="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2011_U1_Banquet_0199-150x100.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="100" /></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">Award of Excellence</td>
<td valign="top" width="280"><a href="http://www.waterfollies.com" target="_blank">Tri-Cities Race Committee</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">Award of Excellence</td>
<td valign="top" width="280"><a href="http://www.u5racing.com/" target="_blank">Ted Porter</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">
<p>Peters &amp; May Rookie of the Year</p>
<p>Scott Liddycoat</p>
<p>7 Valken.com</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="280"><a href="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2011_U1_Banquet_02401.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-5456" title="2011_U1_Banquet_0240" src="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2011_U1_Banquet_02401-150x100.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="100" /></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">Professional Action Photo</td>
<td valign="top" width="280"><a href="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-5406" title="Professional Action Photo Winner - Bill Osborne" src="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/1-300x225.jpg" alt="Professional Action Photo Winner - Bill Osborne" width="300" height="225" /></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">Professional People Photo</td>
<td valign="top" width="280"><a href="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-5407" title="Professional People Photo Winner - Bill Osborne" src="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2-300x225.jpg" alt="Professional People Photo Winner - Bill Osborne" width="300" height="225" /></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">Fan Photo</td>
<td valign="top" width="280"><a href="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/3.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-5408" title="Fan Photo - Katie Brown" src="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/3-300x225.jpg" alt="Fan Photo - Katie Brown" width="300" height="225" /></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">Third Place National High Points &#8211; Driver</td>
<td valign="top" width="280">
<p><a href="http://www.u5racing.com/" target="_blank">Scott Liddycoat</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2011_U1_Banquet_0240.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-5445" title="2011_U1_Banquet_0240" src="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2011_U1_Banquet_0240-150x100.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="100" /></a></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">Third Place National High Points &#8211; Team</td>
<td valign="top" width="280"><a href="http://www.u5racing.com/" target="_blank">Graham Trucking</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">
<p>Second Place National High Points &#8211; Driver</p>
<p>Jeff Bernard</p>
<p>5 Graham Trucking</p>
</td>
<td valign="top" width="280"><a href="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2011_U1_Banquet_0251.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-5457" title="2011_U1_Banquet_0251" src="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2011_U1_Banquet_0251-150x100.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="100" /></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">Second Place National High Points &#8211; Team</td>
<td valign="top" width="280"><a href="http://www.missmadisonhydro.com/" target="_blank">Oh Boy! Oberto</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">
<p>National Champion Driver</p>
<p>Dave Villwock</p>
<p>96 Spirit of Qatar</p>
</td>
<td><a href="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2011_U1_Banquet_0281.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-5458" title="2011_U1_Banquet_0281" src="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2011_U1_Banquet_0281-150x100.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="100" /></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top" width="300" height="40">
<p>Martini Rossi National Champion</p>
<p>96 Spirit of Qatar</p>
</td>
<td><a href="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Ellstrom-Team.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-5459" title="Ellstrom Team" src="http://www.h1unlimited.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Ellstrom-Team-150x66.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="66" /></a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Banquet Video:</h2>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><object id="utv567823" width="600" height="450" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="flashvars" value="loc=%2F&amp;autoplay=false&amp;vid=20702662&amp;locale=en_US&amp;hasticket=false" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://www.ustream.tv/flash/viewer.swf" /><embed id="utv567823" width="600" height="450" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.ustream.tv/flash/viewer.swf" flashvars="loc=%2F&amp;autoplay=false&amp;vid=20702662&amp;locale=en_US&amp;hasticket=false" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" /></object></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Banquet Presentation:</h2>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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