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BUCKET LIST RACING

U-40 BUCKET LIST RACING

DRIVER: DUSTIN ECHOLS
DRIVER: DUSTIN ECHOLS

Dustin will once again pilot the U-40 for the Bucket List Racing team in 2024, following an eventful 2023 season.  Following a record-setting qualifying performance at the 2023 Guntersville Lake Hydrofest, where Dustin laid down a 171.294 mph lap, a massive blowover in Madison put the team in a tough place for the rest of the season. Through massive effort by the crew, they did return for the Tri-Cities and Seattle events, and Dustin finished the 2023 campaign in third place with 4181 points.

Dustin qualified as an Unlimited driver in 2017 piloting Bucket List Racing’s U-440,  the smallest boat in the field with the least powerful engine, and was named Rookie of the Year.  Echols and his team appeared at every points race held during the 2017 campaign and made it to the final heat twice.  The team ended the season with a sixth-place finish in the final national standings. 

Dustin had extensive experience in limited hydroplane racing before his debut in the Unlimiteds. 

  • Began racing outboard hydroplanes at 10 years of age
  • Rookie of the Year at Seattle Drag & Ski in 2004
  • Western Inboard Divisional champion in 2004, 2005 and 2006
  • National 2.5 Mod champion in 2005 and 2006
  • World 2.5 Mod champion in 2005 and 2006
  • Set 2.5 Mod kilometer straightaway record at 137.279 which still stands today
  • National champion of N.A.C.C.S. in 2008 and 2009
  • Raced Grand Prix from 2010 through 2016, setting a record in 2010 at 116.129 mph
  • H1 Unlimited Rookie of the Year in 2017
  • Set the 5th-fastest qualifying speed in Unlimited history in 2023 on Lake Guntersville: 171.294 mph

Dustin’s hydroplane is the former Go Fast Turn Left U-21, which Bucket List Racing acquired in February 2020.

A diesel and heavy-equipment mechanic, when Echols is not driving a race boat or watching his daughter race he is operating his business, Eastside Truck Repair.  A graduate of Cedarcrest HS in Duval, WA, Echols lives in Monroe with his wife Rena and daughter Findley.  He holds a degree in Diesel Mechanics.

Dustin has always admired the H1 Unlimited hydroplane class as the pinnacle of power boat racing and made driving an H1 Unlimited hydroplane an item on his bucket list – an item that is now a dream come true, driving one of the “big boats” in competition for the first time at the 2022 San Diego Bayfair race.

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ALL H1 UNLIMITED RESULTS
YEAR EVENT NAME FINISH U# BOAT NAME OWNER
2023 APBA Gold Cup 4th U-40 Flav-R-Pac Bucket List Racing
2023 Columbia Cup 2nd U-40 Flav-R-Pac Bucket List Racing
2023 Madison Regatta 3rd U-40 Bucket List Racing Bucket List Racing
2023 Guntersville Hydrofest 6th U-40 Bucket List Racing Bucket List Racing
2023 Pre-Season Testing TEST U-40 Bucket List Racing Bucket List Racing
2022 HomeStreet Bank Bayfair 5th U-40 Miss Beacon Plumbing Bucket List Racing
2021 HAPO Columbia Cup 8th U-440 Snuskitush Enterprises Bucket List Racing
2021 Guntersville Lake Hydrofest 8th U-440 Snuskitush Enterprises Bucket List Racing
2021 Pre-Season Testing TEST U-440 Snuskitush Enterprises Bucket List Racing
2019 HAPO Columbia Cup 9th U-440 Bucket List Racing Bucket List Racing
2019 Madison Regatta APBA Gold Cup 7th U-440 Bucket List Racing Bucket List Racing
2019 Guntersville Lake Hydrofest 4th U-440 Bucket List Racing Bucket List Racing
2019 Pre-Season Testing TEST U-440 Snuskitush Enterprises Bucket List Racing
2018 HomeStreet Bank Bayfair 2nd U-440 Bucket List Racing Bucket List Racing
2018 Detroit Hydrofest APBA Gold Cup 4th U-440 Bucket List Racing Bucket List Racing
2018 Albert Lee Appliance Cup 8th U-440 Bucket List Racing Bucket List Racing
2018 HAPO Columbia Cup 6th U-440 Bucket List Racing Bucket List Racing
2018 Midwest Tube Mills Madison Regatta 4th U-440 Bucket List Racing Bucket List Racing
2018 Guntersville Lake Hydrofest W/D U-440 Bucket List Racing Bucket List Racing
2018 Pre-Season Testing TEST U-440 Snuskitush Enterprises Bucket List Racing
2017 HomeStreet Bank Bayfair 5th U-440 Snuskitush Enterprises Bucket List Racing
2017 APBA Gold Cup 6th U-440 Snuskitush Enterprises Bucket List Racing
2017 President’s Cup 5th U-440 Snuskitush Enterprises Bucket List Racing
2017 Albert Lee Appliance Seafair Cup 8th U-440 Snuskitush Enterprises Bucket List Racing
2017 HAPO Columbia Cup DNF U-440 Snuskitush Enterprises Bucket List Racing
2017 Pre-Season Testing TEST U-440 Snuskitush Enterprises Bucket List Racing
2016 HAPO Columbia Cup 10th U-18 Snuskitush Enterprises Bucket List Racing
OWNERS

Kelly Stocklin is a local legend when it comes to boat racing. Stocklin’s racing resume dates back to 1974 and includes decades of competition in the major flat bottom classes, super stock, pro stock and pro comp. He was a long-time record holder in the pro stock category, part of the team that has set multiple runabout records in all classes. Kelly has been instrumental in the evolution and implementation of driver safety capsules in these classes.

In 1980, Kelly joined Squire Shop’s U2 unlimited team as crew member for four years. Shortly thereafter, he joined Ron Brown as an outside vendor on Budweiser’s first turbine attempt (T-1) while working in the nuclear energy field.

In 1997, Dave Villwock took over the Budweiser team and asked Kelly to join in starting a long-term, in-house propeller manufacturing project which ultimately produced the world’s fastest and most durable propellers. Today, Kelly and Dave continue to make the world’s fastest propellers.

In the early 1990’s, Stocklin’s first experience in the cockpit of a hydroplane came in the 7 liter class. He was an early participant in the Unlimited Light Class and long-time driver of Thunder Valley Racing’s supercharged UL.

Kelly and Sharon Stocklin teamed together to promote a more economical alternative to current forms of unlimited racing that is more suited to entry level and start-up teams. Together with Snuskitush Enterprises, they are helping promote the idea that new owners in unlimited racing can be successful competitors. In 2012, the Stocklins acquired one of the boats built for the G Class automotive series and is approved by H1 to run the boat as an unlimited using a Lycoming T-53 turbine power plant.

At age 61, when most have retired, Kelly Stocklin started his driving career in the Unlimited class and was named the 2012 H1 Unlimited Rookie of the Year. Having accomplished that bucket list item, he was happy to hand over driving responsibilities to Dustin Echols. Kelly manufactures the team’s gear boxes and drive shafts, and continues to supply propellers for Bucket List Racing and other H1 race teams.

In 2020, the Stocklins purchased a Lycoming T-55 powered hydroplane from Go Fast Turn Left Racing have campaigned it since racing began again after the COVID-affected 2020 season. The Bucket List team garnered a previous best finish of 5th place in National Championship points in 2021. The team finished 2023 in 3rd place with the U-40 hull.

Long-term  Bucket List driver Dustin Echols takes the wheel of the U-40 again in 2024, following up on a 2023 season that saw him set the fifth-fastest qualifying lap in Unlimited history – 171.294 MPH – the fastest lap ever run in the 20+ years of the current fuel-restricted rules, and is hoping to score his first Unlimited win in what is now a very competitive hull.

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TEAM DETAILS
  • Home Port: Snohomish, Washington
  • Founded: 2012
  • Hull Built: 2007
  • Builder: Dale Van Wieringen
  • Designer: Dale Van Wieringen
  • Boat Colors: Orange/Black
  • Public Relations: Sharon Stocklin
  • Length: 30′
  • Width: 14′
  • Weight: 6,500 Pounds
  • Engine: Lycoming T55/L-7 Turbine
2023 RESULTS
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ALL H1 UNLIMITED RESULTS
YEAR EVENT NAME FINISH U# DRIVER BOAT NAME
2023 APBA Gold Cup 4th U-40 Dustin Echols Flav-R-Pac
2023 APBA Gold Cup DNQ U-440 Brent Hall Boitano Homes
2023 Columbia Cup 2nd U-40 Dustin Echols Flav-R-Pac
2023 Columbia Cup DNQ U-440 Brent Hall Boitano Homes
2023 Madison Regatta 3rd U-40 Dustin Echols Bucket List Racing
2023 Guntersville Hydrofest 6th U-40 Dustin Echols Bucket List Racing
2023 Guntersville Hydrofest DNQ U-440 Brent Hall  Boitano Homes
2022 HomeStreet Bank Bayfair 5th U-40 Dustin Echols Miss Beacon Plumbing
2022 HomeStreet Bank Cup 5th U-40 Dave Villwock Miss Beacon Plumbing
2022 HAPO Columbia Cup 5th U-40 Dave Villwock Miss Beacon Plumbing
2022 Madison Regatta 6th U-40 Dave Villwock Miss Beacon Plumbing
2022 APBA Gold Cup 5th U-40 Dave Villwock Miss Beacon Plumbing
2021 San Diego Bayfair 4th U-40 Dave Villwock Miss Beacon Plumbing
2021 San Diego Bayfair 6th U-440 Kelly Stocklin Snuskitush Enterprises
2021 HAPO Columbia Cup 5th U-40 Dave Villwock Miss Beacon Plumbing
2021 HAPO Columbia Cup 8th U-440 Dustin Echols Snuskitush Enterprises
2021 Madison Regatta APBA Gold Cup 5th U-40 Dave Villwock Miss Beacon Plumbing
2021 Guntersville Lake Hydrofest 3rd U-40 Dave Villwock Miss Beacon Plumbing
2021 Guntersville Lake Hydrofest 8th U-440 Dustin Echols Snuskitush Enterprises
2021 Pre-Season Testing TEST U-40 Dave Villwock Miss Beacon Plumbing
2021 Pre-Season Testing TEST U-440 Dustin Echols Snuskitush Enterprises
2019 HAPO Columbia Cup 9th U-440 Dustin Echols Bucket List Racing
2019 Madison Regatta APBA Gold Cup 7th U-440 Dustin Echols Bucket List Racing
2019 Guntersville Lake Hydrofest 4th U-440 Dustin Echols Bucket List Racing
2019 Pre-Season Testing TEST U-440 Dustin Echols Snuskitush Enterprises
2018 HomeStreet Bank Bayfair 2nd U-440 Dustin Echols Bucket List Racing
2018 Detroit Hydrofest APBA Gold Cup 4th U-440 Dustin Echols Bucket List Racing
2018 Albert Lee Appliance Cup 8th U-440 Dustin Echols Bucket List Racing
2018 HAPO Columbia Cup 6th U-440 Dustin Echols Bucket List Racing
2018 Midwest Tube Mills Madison Regatta 4th U-440 Dustin Echols Bucket List Racing
2018 Guntersville Lake Hydrofest W/D U-440 Dustin Echols Bucket List Racing
2018 Pre-Season Testing TEST U-440 Dustin Echols Snuskitush Enterprises
2017 HomeStreet Bank Bayfair 5th U-440 Dustin Echols Snuskitush Enterprises
2017 APBA Gold Cup 6th U-440 Dustin Echols Snuskitush Enterprises
2017 President’s Cup 5th U-440 Dustin Echols Snuskitush Enterprises
2017 Albert Lee Appliance Seafair Cup 8th U-440 Dustin Echols Snuskitush Enterprises
2017 HAPO Columbia Cup DNF U-440 Dustin Echols Snuskitush Enterprises
2017 Pre-Season Testing TEST U-440 Dustin Echols Snuskitush Enterprises
2016 HAPO Columbia Cup 10th U-18 Dustin Echols Snuskitush Enterprises
2016 Pre-Season Testing TEST U-18 Kelly Stocklin Snuskitush Enterprises
2015 San Diego Bayfair DNQ U-18 Kelly Stocklin Snuskitush Enterprises
2015 Albert Lee Appliance Cup DNQ U-18 Kelly Stocklin Snuskitush Enterprises
2015 HAPO APBA Gold Cup DNQ U-18 Kelly Stocklin Snuskitush Enterprises
2014 San Diego Bayfair 6th U-18 Kelly Stocklin Bucket List Racing
2014 Albert Lee Cup 11th U-18 Kelly Stocklin Bucket List Racing
2014 HAPO Columbia Cup 10th U-18 Kelly Stocklin Bucket List Racing
2012 San Diego Bayfair 8th U-18 Kelly Stocklin Bucket List Racing
2012 Albert Lee Cup DNQ U-18 Kelly Stocklin Bucket List Racing
2012 Lamb Weston Columbia Cup 13th U-18 Kelly Stocklin Bucket List Racing
CREW CHIEF
CREW

HAMILTON, MT

Adam has raced for years with both Unlimiteds and Offshore race boats. He specializes in turbine engines for commercial and recreational use. Adam joined the team in 2020 and his responsibility is left side deck, which includes engine installation, fuel flow adjustments, and much more.

EVERETT, WA

Bob has been a part of many teams in Unlimited racing. He joined the team in 2020, and his responsibilities are propellers and skid fin.

GRAND ISLAND, NY

Bob raced in the inboard category for years and has a long history of Unlimited Hydroplane racing. Bob joined the team in 2021 and he takes care of the right side deck, which includes fueling and engine installation/service.

TULALIP, WA

Mike has 46 years of experience as a Steamfitter, working construction projects ranging from power plants, ship building, nuclear plants and refineries.  Mike joined the Bucket List Racing team in 2019.  His abilities, knowledge and responsibilities have increased each year, and he has gained valuable experience in the areas of hull repair.  He has primary responsibility for equipment truck organization.

TOWNSHIP, MI

Rachel has raced with many different teams since 2008. Rachel joined the team in 2021 and her responsibilities are data acquisition and video.

VANCOUVER, WA

Nelson has been in the sport for many years, as crew and referee. Nelson joined the team in 2023 and his responsibilities are skid fin and rear wing.

TOWNSHIP, MI

Alex has been a part of multiple teams in the past. He joined the team in 2021 and his responsibilities are data acquisition and video.

KENNEWICK, WA

Paul has been involved in many forms of boat racing ranging from flat bottoms, Unlimited Lights and Unlimiteds. He joined the team in 2016 and his responsibilities are right side deck and crane signal person.

MONROE, WA

Before he joined the team in 2020, Beau crewed in the inboard category for several years. His responsibilities include data acquisition and cockpit for the 440.

HAMILTON, MT

Thomas was crew chief of a Grand Prix hydroplane before he joined the team in 2021. His responsibilities include rear wing adjustments and canard maintenance.

SAMMAMISH, WA

Rachel joined the team in 2017 and has had a wide range of duties. She now focuses on selling team merchandise.

CREW

HAMILTON, MT

Adam has raced for years with both Unlimiteds and Offshore race boats. He specializes in turbine engines for commercial and recreational use. Adam joined the team in 2020 and his responsibility is left side deck, which includes engine installation, fuel flow adjustments, and much more.

EVERETT, WA

Bob has been a part of many teams in Unlimited racing. He joined the team in 2020, and his responsibilities are propellers and skid fin.

GRAND ISLAND, NY

Bob raced in the inboard category for years and has a long history of Unlimited Hydroplane racing. Bob joined the team in 2021 and he takes care of the right side deck, which includes fueling and engine installation/service.

TULALIP, WA

Mike has 46 years of experience as a Steamfitter, working construction projects ranging from power plants, ship building, nuclear plants and refineries.  Mike joined the Bucket List Racing team in 2019.  His abilities, knowledge and responsibilities have increased each year, and he has gained valuable experience in the areas of hull repair.  He has primary responsibility for equipment truck organization.

TOWNSHIP, MI

Rachel has raced with many different teams since 2008. Rachel joined the team in 2021 and her responsibilities are data acquisition and video.

VANCOUVER, WA

Nelson has been in the sport for many years, as crew and referee. Nelson joined the team in 2023 and his responsibilities are skid fin and rear wing.

TOWNSHIP, MI

Alex has been a part of multiple teams in the past. He joined the team in 2021 and his responsibilities are data acquisition and video.

KENNEWICK, WA

Paul has been involved in many forms of boat racing ranging from flat bottoms, Unlimited Lights and Unlimiteds. He joined the team in 2016 and his responsibilities are right side deck and crane signal person.

MONROE, WA

Before he joined the team in 2020, Beau crewed in the inboard category for several years. His responsibilities include data acquisition and cockpit for the 440.

HAMILTON, MT

Thomas was crew chief of a Grand Prix hydroplane before he joined the team in 2021. His responsibilities include rear wing adjustments and canard maintenance.

SAMMAMISH, WA

Rachel joined the team in 2017 and has had a wide range of duties. She now focuses on selling team merchandise.

HULL DETAILS

The current U-40 began life as the 1990-31 and was rebuilt in 2007 by the Go Fast, Turn Left team and designer/builder Dale Van Weiringen. It now carries hull number 2007-21. The hull was significantly upgraded in 2021 after being acquired by the Bucket List team, with improvements to most areas of the hull, resulting in the fastest speeds it has ever produced.

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ALL H1 UNLIMITED RESULTS
YEAR EVENT NAME FINISH U# DRIVER BOAT NAME
2023 APBA Gold Cup 4th U-40 Dustin Echols Flav-R-Pac
2023 Columbia Cup 2nd U-40 Dustin Echols Flav-R-Pac
2023 Madison Regatta 3rd U-40 Dustin Echols Bucket List Racing
2023 Guntersville Hydrofest 6th U-40 Dustin Echols Bucket List Racing
2022 HomeStreet Bank Bayfair 5th U-40 Dustin Echols Miss Beacon Plumbing
2022 HomeStreet Bank Cup 5th U-40 Dave Villwock Miss Beacon Plumbing
2022 HAPO Columbia Cup 5th U-40 Dave Villwock Miss Beacon Plumbing
2022 Madison Regatta 6th U-40 Dave Villwock Miss Beacon Plumbing
2022 APBA Gold Cup 5th U-40 Dave Villwock Miss Beacon Plumbing
2022 Pre-Season Test (TC) TEST U-40 Dave Villwock Miss Beacon Plumbing
2022 Pre-Season Test (VAN) TEST U-40 Dave Villwock Miss Beacon Plumbing
2021 HomeStreet Bank Bayfair 4th U-40 Dave Villwock Miss Beacon Plumbing
2021 HAPO Columbia Cup 5th U-40 Dave Villwock Miss Beacon Plumbing
2021 Madison Regatta APBA Gold Cup 5th U-40 Dave Villwock Miss Beacon Plumbing
2021 Guntersville Lake Hydrofest 3rd U-40 Dave Villwock Miss Beacon Plumbing
2021 Pre-Season Testing TEST U-40 Dave Villwock Miss Beacon Plumbing
2018 HomeStreet Bank Bayfair 3rd U-21 Brian Perkins DarrellStrong.com/PayneWest Insurance
2018 Albert Lee Appliance Cup 3rd U-21 Brian Perkins DarrellStrong.com/PayneWest Insurance
2018 HAPO Columbia Cup 4th U-21 Brian Perkins DarrellStrong.com/PayneWest Insurance
2018 HAPO Columbia Cup TEST U-21 Kevin Eacret DarrellStrong.com/PayneWest Insurance
2018 Guntersville Lake Hydrofest 4th U-21 Brian Perkins DarrellStrong.com/PayneWest Insurance
2017 Albert Lee Appliance Seafair Cup 3rd U-21 Brian Perkins Albert Lee Appliance
2017 HAPO Columbia Cup 7th U-21 Brian Perkins Payne West Insurance (2)
2017 Pre-Season Testing TEST U-21 Brian Perkins Payne West Insurance (2)
2016 HomeStreet Bank San Diego Bayfair 6th U-21 Brian Perkins All Access Rentals (2)
2016 UAW/GM Hydrofest APBA Gold Cup 4th U-21 Brian Perkins Miss Al Deeby (2)
2016 Albert Lee Appliance Seafair Cup 3rd U-21 Brian Perkins Albert Lee Appliance
2016 HAPO Columbia Cup 5th U-21 Brian Perkins Payne West Insurance (2)
2016 MainSource Bank Madison Regatta 3rd U-21 Brian Perkins Payne West Insurance (2)
2015 San Diego Bayfair 8th U-21 Brian Perkins All Access Rentals (2)
2015 Spirit of Detroit Hydrofest 3rd U-21 Brian Perkins Al Deeby Dodge (2)
2015 Albert Lee Appliance Cup 8th U-21 Brian Perkins Albert Lee Appliance
2015 HAPO APBA Gold Cup 4th U-21 Brian Perkins Fasteners Inc.
2014 HAPO Columbia Cup 6th U-21 Jamie Nilsen Lakeridge Paving
2014 APBA Gold Cup Gala 2nd U-21 Brian Perkins Miss Al Deeby Dodge (4)
2014 Indiana Governor’s Cup 5th U-21 Jamie Nilsen Go Fast Turn Left Racing (1)
2013 Albert Lee Cup 10th U-21 Brian Perkins Albert Lee Appliance
2013 Lamb Weston Columbia Cup 6th U-21 Brian Perkins Go Fast Turn Left Racing (1)
2013 UIM World Championship Oryx Cup 8th U-21 Brian Perkins Snoqualmie Casino (1)
2012 UIM World Championship Oryx Cup 4th U-88 Brian Perkins Snoqualmie Casino (1)
2012 Albert Lee Cup 4th U-21 Brian Perkins Albert Lee Appliance
2012 Lamb Weston Columbia Cup 9th U-21 Brian Perkins Miss HAPO
2011 UIM World Championship Oryx Cup 8th U-21 Brian Perkins Tapout
2011 Air National Guard Championship 8th U-21 Brian Perkins Tapout
2011 Albert Lee Cup 7th U-21 Brian Perkins Albert Lee Appliance
2011 Lamb Weston Columbia Cup 7th U-21 Brian Perkins Albert Lee Appliance
2011 Lamb Weston Columbia Cup TESTING U-21 JW Myers Albert Lee Appliance
2011 APBA Gold Cup 9th U-21 Brian Perkins Go Fast Turn Left Racing (1)
2011 Indiana Governor’s Cup 6th U-21 Brian Perkins Go Fast Turn Left Racing (1)
2010 Oryx Cup UIM World Championship 5th U-21 Brian Perkins Go Fast Turn Left Racing (1)
2010 Air National Guard Championship 8th U-21 Brian Perkins All Access Rentals (2)
2010 Albert Lee Cup 3rd U-21 Brian Perkins Albert Lee Appliance
2010 Albert Lee Cup TESTING U-21 Ryan Mallow Albert Lee Appliance
2010 Lamb Weston Columbia Cup 7th U-21 Brian Perkins Albert Lee Appliance
2010 Jarvis Restoration APBA Gold Cup 8th U-21 Brian Perkins Miss Gill Chiropractic
2010 Lucas Oil Indiana Governor’s Cup 4th U-21 Brian Perkins Albert Lee Appliance
2007 Thunderboat Regatta W/D U-21 Brian Perkins All Access Rentals (2)
2007 Chevrolet Cup At Seafair 12th U-21 Brian Perkins The Plumbing Joint (2)
2007 Lamb Weston Columbia Cup 9th U-21 Brian Perkins Meyer’s Auto Tech (1)
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2021 U-40 Beacon Plumbing