Turbine Racing In Seattle

Author : David D. Williams
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2007-07-18
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781439634400

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Turbine Racing in Seattle by David D. Williams Pdf

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.

Author : David D. Williams
Publisher : Arcadia Library Editions
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2007-07
Category : History
ISBN : 1531630332

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Turbine Racing in Seattle by David D. Williams Pdf

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.

Author : David D. Williams
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 0738531189

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Hydroplane Racing in Seattle by David D. Williams Pdf

Hydroplane racing burst onto the Seattle scene in 1950, and local sports fans embraced it with a passion that is hard to imagine. Throughout the early 1950s, thousands of fans flocked to Lake Washington to watch classic races between Seattle's Slo-mo-shun boats and a fleet of East Coast challengers. For over 40 years, hydroplane racing was synonymous with summertime in Seattle. During its golden age, when "hydro fever" was at its height, drivers like Bill Muncey, Ron Musson, and Mira Slovak were sports heroes on par with today's Ken Griffey Jr. or Ichiro. Seattle became the "hydro" capital of the nation.

Author : Mike Gastineau
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 578 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2010-10
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781458779748

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The Great Book of Seattle Sports Lists by Mike Gastineau Pdf

With loyal fans supporting their major sports teams in the Seahawks (NFL), Mariners (MLB) - plus a rabid fan base for University of Washington jocks - Seattle is a great place for a sports debate. Local sports-radio talker Mike Gastineau teams up with longtime sportswriters Steve Rudman and Art Thiel to bring Seattle sports history to life with this provocative and enjoyable - not to mention debatable - book of lists. They also enlist list contributions by famous players, coaches, and Seattle celebrities including Mike Holmgren, Matt Hasselbeck, Ichiro Suzuki, George Karl, Pearl Jam, Kevin Calabro, Sir Mix-a-Lot, and more.

Author : David D. Williams
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 0738560863

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Hydroplane Racing in Detroit, 1946-2008 by David D. Williams Pdf

Since the start of the 20th century, Detroit has been the hub of the motorized world. It was only natural that the powerful motors built in Detroit's huge factories eventually found their way into high-speed boats and that organized racing soon followed. Starting in 1916, Detroit became the center of powerboat racing. Names like Gar Wood, Chris Smith, and Horace Dodge dominated the sports pages of the 1920s and 1930s. Following World War II, racing in Detroit entered its golden era. Led by local businessmen like Jack Schafer, Joe Schoenith, and George Simon, hydroplane racing captured the heart of the community in a way that has never been equaled.

Author : David D. Williams
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2006-06-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439614563

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Hydroplane Racing in Seattle by David D. Williams Pdf

Hydroplane racing burst onto the Seattle scene in 1950, and local sports fans embraced it with a passion that is hard to imagine. Throughout the early 1950s, thousands of fans flocked to Lake Washington to watch classic races between Seattle's Slo-mo-shun boats and a fleet of East Coast challengers. For over 40 years, hydroplane racing was synonymous with summertime in Seattle. During its golden age, when "hydro fever" was at its height, drivers like Bill Muncey, Ron Musson, and Mira Slovak were sports heroes on par with today's Ken Griffey Jr. or Ichiro. Seattle became the "hydro" capital of the nation.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 854 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Shipping
ISBN : STANFORD:36105211467654

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Marine Digest by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1096 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Automobile racing
ISBN : UOM:39015010626367

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Road & Track by Anonim Pdf

Author : David D. Williams
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 0738558273

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Hydroplane Racing in the Tri-Cities by David D. Williams Pdf

Pasco, Kennewick, and Richland sit along the banks of the Columbia River and form a large, vibrant community in Washington known as "the Tri-Cities." For over 40 years, tens of thousands of fans have come to the Columbia River to enjoy a day in the sun and watch the Columbia Cup Unlimited Hydroplane Race. Famous drivers like Bill Muncey, Dean Chenoweth, Chip Hanauer, and Dave Villwock have all come to Tri-Cities and battled deck-to-deck to win the Columbia Cup.

Author : Joanne A. Fishman
Publisher : Hearst Books
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : PSU:000021896385

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The Guide to High-performance Powerboating by Joanne A. Fishman Pdf

A definitive guide to the most visible and fastest growing segment of the powerboat market. This comprehensive source has complete coverage of the latest developments in the sport. 80 photos.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 570 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1958
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105013153049

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Boeing Magazine by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556030099113

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Snohomish River Basin, 7 Hydroelectric Projects by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 926 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Popular culture
ISBN : WISC:89069570034

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Journal of American Culture by Anonim Pdf

Author : William Boddy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1452 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Automobile racing
ISBN : STANFORD:36105128596165

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Motor Sport by William Boddy Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1178 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Boats and boating
ISBN : UOM:39015018276074

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Lakeland Boating by Anonim Pdf