Billy Schumacher: 1942-2023
All of those involved in the sport of H1 Unlimited hydroplane racing are saddened to hear the news of the passing of Billy Schumacher, one of boat racing’s greatest champions. He […]
H1 Unlimited Writer’s Panel Volume 12 – What Race Should Return In 2024?
If H1 Unlimited could return to any race site that once held an event, which one would you like to see added to the 2024 schedule?
Craig Fjarlie (Unlimited News Journal Writer & H1 Unlimited Volunteer)
In a lifetime of watching Unlimited […]
Super Crewman: Tommy Alfano
Tommy Alfano
The sport of H1 Unlimited Hydroplane racing relies on lots of things to run successfully: money (and lots of it), technology (same), and most importantly, people. All of the […]
H1 Unlimited Writer’s Panel Volume 10 – 2023 Season Memories
The 2023 season is now complete following J. Michael Kelly’s thrilling Gold Cup victory that earned him the National High Points Championship. What were your favorite moments of the 2023 season?
Craig Fjarlie (Unlimited News Journal Writer & H1 Unlimited Volunteer)
There […]
J. Michael Kelly Wins in Seattle and Takes National Title
SEATTLE — J. Michael Kelly of Bonney Lake, Wash., drove Beacon Electric to a come-from-behind victories in both the HomeStreet Bank Cup and the APBA Gold Cup and in the 2023 […]
Tech Talk: Skidfin Setup
By Nelson Holmberg – Skid fin technician – U-40 Flav-R-Pac
It’s just a 300-pound slab of steel that hangs off the back of the left sponson, and helps hold an arc in the […]
A Recent History: HomeStreet Bank Cup
For over seventy years, the H1 Unlimited series has raced on Seattle’s Lake Washington. Home to several drivers, crews, and teams, the Emerald City has a rich tradition in the sport. Seattle first hosted a race in 1951, following Ted […]
H1 Hydros Headed To Seattle For Biggest Event Of The Season
SEATTLE — The 2023 H1 Unlimited Racing Series will wrap up this weekend in Seattle with not only the sport’s most prestigious trophy on the line, but the national championship, as well. The world’s fastest race boats will compete in […]
Corey Peabody wins the Columbia Cup in the Tri-Cities
KENNEWICK, Wash. — It was a perfect weekend for Corey Peabody of Covington, Wash., the driver of the Beacon Plumbing on the H1 Unlimited Racing Series. Not only was he the fastest qualifier for the Columbia Cup race in the […]
Corey Peabody and Jamie Nilsen win heats in the Tri-Cities
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Corey Peabody of Covington, Wash., and Jamie Nilsen of Gig Harbor, Wash., were both winners today in the Tri-Cities, Wash., as the Columbia Cup competition got underway in this weekend’s stop of the H1 Unlimited Racing Series. […]
Corey Peabody is fastest qualifier for Columbia Cup race
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Corey Peabody of Covington, Wash., drove the Beacon Plumbing to a speed of 162.191 mph today and became the fastest qualifier for the Columbia Cup, which gets underway with competition heats tomorrow. Eight of the world’s fastest […]
H1 Board Approves 80 MPH Rule Clarification
The Board of Directors of H1 Unlimited has approved a clarification for the sport’s minimum-speed rule with the hope that it will make the rule easier for fans to understand, make enforcement of the rule fairer, and eliminate unintended consequences […]