H1 Unlimited Statement On Detroit Event
H1 Unlimited is disappointed to confirm that this year’s event at Detroit will not take place. Unfortunately, a title sponsor for the event was not able to be secured, but not for the countless hours of effort put forth by […]
Legendary Designer/Builder/Owner Ron Jones Jr. Passes
The sport of hydroplane racing has lost an icon.
Ron Jones Jr. passed away at the age of 67 on Sunday evening, April 21st. Family members were at his bedside.
Ron, better known to friends as JR, was the […]
Apollo Commits to Title Sponsorship of Tri- City Water Follies
Apollo of Kennewick has agreed to be the Title Sponsor of the Tri City Water Follies Hydroplane races, now named the Apollo Columbia Cup. The commitment has been made for the next three years.
After suffering financial losses since 2020, the […]
2024 H1 Unlimited Schedule Released
In the first month of the new year, the Hydrotown Group has been busy finalizing the 2024 H1 Unlimited Hydroplane schedule along with organizing details of the race events and marketing the sport all in an effort to continue to […]
2023 H1 Unlimited Banquet Winners
Arlington, Washington (January 6, 2024) – The H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Series celebrated its 2023 season champions and highlights at Saturday night’s banquet, which took place at Angel of the Winds Casino Resort in Arlington, Washington.
The 2023 H1 Unlimited Bill Muncey […]
Speed Sport 1 H1 Unlimited Marathon Runs January 6-11
SPEED SPORT 1, the new motorsports television network dedicated free, live racing from the United States and around the globe, will present an H1 Unlimited Hydroplane racing “marathon” this weekend starting Saturday at 7pm ET. […]
Doug Brow 1956-2023
The entire H1 Unlimited and APBA family is mourning the passing of one the “good guys” – Doug Brow, who left us on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 after a battle with cancer.
Doug was a long-time boat racer, following in […]
H1 Unlimited Announces Exciting Reorganization
Hydrotown Group to Lead Promotions to Enhance Popularity of Hydroplane Racing
Kennewick, Washington (December 6, 2023) – The H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Series will take a fresh step into the 2024 racing season with an exciting reorganization that will look to propel […]
H1 Unlimited Writer’s Panel Volume 16 – Design Innovations
Innovation has played an integral part throughout the sport’s history. In your opinion, which creative designs have made the largest impact in H1 Unlimited racing today?
Craig Fjarlie (Unlimited News Journal Writer & H1 Unlimited Volunteer)
In the years since World War […]
H1 Unlimited Writer’s Panel Volume 15 – Most Important Non-Winning Driver?
Which driver with no career victories has had the greatest impact within the sport?
Craig Fjarlie (Unlimited News Journal Writer & H1 Unlimited Volunteer)
Over the years there have been a number of drivers who made contributions to Unlimited racing, yet never […]
H1 Unlimited Writer’s Panel Volume 14 – Showdown Format
In 2022, H1 Unlimited introduced the Showdown as a Saturday race format. How did you like the concept and should H1 Unlimited bring it back for the 2024 season?
Craig Fjarlie (Unlimited News Journal Writer & H1 Unlimited Volunteer)
I think the […]
H1 Unlimited Writer’s Panel Volume 13 – H1’s Greatest Ever Driver?
In the spring, ChatGPT was asked to rank the Top 10 H1 Unlimited drivers throughout the sport’s history. Do you agree or disagree with ChatGPT assessment? In your opinion, who is the greatest driver ever to race in the Unlimited […]