Turbine Racing in Seattle

By David D. Williams

Book Overview

Hydroplane racing captured the heart and soul of Seattle in the early 1950s and never let go. No Seahawks, Sonics, or Mariners game has come close to drawing one-quarter of the audience that watches the hydroplanes race. The unmistakable sound of the boats' huge motors was as big an attraction as the racing itself. In the mid-1980s, something began to change. The distinctive roar of the old Thunderboats gave way to the whoosh of the turbine. The old names like Muncey and Chenoweth were replaced by new names like Hanauer and Villwock.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 073854891X
• ISBN13: 9780738548913
• Release Date: July 2007
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.6" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Great book!

Another great book by David Williams on Unlimited Hydroplane racing. This one covers the recent turbine era. If your a fan of the sport you will enjoy the book.

Hydro Book

This was a birthday gift that went over real well. I received it very quickly. The book was immediately opened and scoured for information by several people.