U-100

Leland Unlimited

Driver Profile: Greg Hopp

Racing since the age of nine, Greg Hopp has been at the helm of a variety of boats – from J Stock outboards to Unlimited hydroplanes. The Unlimited “Rookie of the Year” in 1999, Hopp became the Leland Racing Team’s primary driver after Chip Hanauer retired from the circuit after the 1999 season.

Hopp’s best 2010 finish with the Leland Team was an overall fourth-place in the APBA Gold Cup at Detroit, where he qualified third fastest and scored a victory in Heat 1-A.

In addition to driving the Leland Unlimited hydroplane, Greg doubles as a Grand Prix Class driver in a boat that he co-owns and co-drives with his father Jerry Hopp. Prior to joining the Grand Prix West Hydroplane circuit, Greg achieved great success in the Unlimited Light Racing Series and has 20 UL victories to his credit. This makes him the the winningest driver in the history of Unlimited Light racing. Moreover, the Hopp Racing Team team won five UL National High Point Championships between 2003 and 2008.

Greg Hopp victories: None

Team Profile: Leland Unlimited

With 17 victories under his belt as an Unlimited owner, Fred Leland is second only to Erick Ellstrom (who has 20 wins) among active owners on the H1 Unlimited circuit. Competing as a driver, designer, and builder throughout his career, Leland had his most successful season as an owner in 1996 when the PICO AMERICAN DREAM swept the competition, claiming six victories and the National High Point Championship with Dave Villwock as driver.

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  • Follow the Team:
  • Owner: Leland Unlimited
  • Founded: 1982
  • Home Port: Kirkland, WA
  • Driver: Greg Hopp
  • Boat Colors: Black/Maroon
  • Engine Builder: Leland Unlimited, Inc.
  • Length: 29' 9"
  • Width: 14' 10"
  • Weight: 6800 lbs.
  • Engine: Lycoming T-55/L-7 Turbine
  • 2011 Boat Points: 4037
  • 2011 Driver Points: 4037
  • 2011 Season Finish: 8th
  • Victories:

    (1) 1994 – Seattle, WA (Texaco Cup); driver-Dave Villwock (U-100)
    (2) 1994 – San Diego, CA (Bayfair ’94); driver-Dave Villwock (U-100)
    (3) 1996 – Phoenix, AZ (Gila River Casino Cup); driver-Dave Villwock (U-100)
    (4) 1996 – Detroit, MI (APBA Gold Cup); driver-Dave Villwock (U-100)
    (5) 1996 – Evansville, IN (Thunder On The Ohio); driver-Dave Villwock (U-100)
    (6) 1996 – Tri-Cities, WA (Columbia Cup); driver-Dave Villwock (U-100)
    (7) 1996 – Seattle, WA (Texaco Cup); driver-Dave Villwock (U-100)
    (8) 1996 – Kelowna, BC (Molson Thunderfest); driver-Dave Villwock (U-100)
    (9) 1997 – Tri-Cities, WA (Columbia Cup); driver-Mark Evans (U-100)
    (10) 1997 – Kelowna, BC (Moilson Thunderfest); driver-Mark Evans (U-100)
    (11) 1997 – Seattle, WA (Texaco Cup); driver-Mark Evans (U-100)
    (12) 1997 – San Diego, CA (Bill Muncey Cup); driver-Mark Evans (U-100)
    (13) 1998 – Kelowna, BC (Molson Thunderfest); driver-Mark Evans (U-100)
    (14) 1999 – Lake Havasu City, AZ (Mojave Unlimited Hydrofest); driver-Chip Hanauer (U-100)
    (15) 1999 – Madison, IN (Indiana Governor’s Cup); driver-Chip Hanauer (U-100)
    (16) 1999 – Detroit, MI (APBA Gold Cup); driver-Chip Hanauer (U-100)
    (17) 2001 – Tri-Cities, WA (Columbia Cup); driver-Terry Troxell (U-99