Havasu Hydro Fest photos-1990’s???

[boatpi]

I’m sure someone will recognize himself in a few of these photos I just dug them out the other day.
Enjoy, back in the day we’re going to Havasu was fun 24/7!

 

[hallett21]

Thanks for sharing!


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[warpt71]

Thats awesome!!! Id love to see the Unlimiteds run there again

 

[Wayn-o]

loved the Unlimited Hydros - those guys are nuts! The York / EMCOR boat was owned by a sister EMCOR company of ours in Vegas so we always got free tickets and hospitality for Mission Bay.

 

[RVR SWPR]

Bernie Little

 

[rivergames]

You got Billy B in the K11

Gordon Jennings in the K69

i believe that's my buddy Phil Gould in the White and Blue Flatty

 

[RVR SWPR]

Check out this guys story:
“In 1953 Slovak was a young Czechoslovakian airline pilot with a burning ambition to leave the recent Communist rule of his homeland for a new life in the West. After careful, secret planning he made a daring escape by rerouting the airliner he was flying and took the plane to a military base in West Germany. Once granted political asylum he settled in the Northwest U.S., became Bill Boeing Jr.’s personal pilot, a hydroplane and airplane racing champion, famous stunt flyer and Continental Airlines captain.“

 

[RVR SWPR]

When i was a kid the Gold Cup boats came to the Niagara River.Mira Slovak always incredible competition.Always time to talk to us kids.Several years ago i was having Lunch at Santa Paula Airport and there he was.Same guy some 60 years later.Invited us to his Santa Paula hanger.He passed not long after that day 2014.

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

It wasnt all that long go that hydros ran at Havasu......less than 10 years ago they were part of one of our SCSC race weekends, they were not the unlimiteds though, one step below. Still stupid fast and also what seemed like not enough room, they were really close to the spectator boats in Thompson Bay.

 

[monkeyswrench]

Check out this guys story:
“In 1953 Slovak was a young Czechoslovakian airline pilot with a burning ambition to leave the recent Communist rule of his homeland for a new life in the West. After careful, secret planning he made a daring escape by rerouting the airliner he was flying and took the plane to a military base in West Germany. Once granted political asylum he settled in the Northwest U.S., became Bill Boeing Jr.’s personal pilot, a hydroplane and airplane racing champion, famous stunt flyer and Continental Airlines captain.“
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Told communism to kiss his ass, became boat racer...Pretty sure that gentleman had an American flag or two.
Great pic!

 

[OLDRAAT]

Couple of photos from a LOTO shootout. Last time they ran it.

 

[sintax]

I grew up going down to Bay Fair in SD and watching them run. It was a blast.

 

[caribbean20]

Detroit River for me, almost always the Gold Cup. Probably started watching in about 1967 with my dad and neighbor. Miss Bardahl, Eagle Electric, Budweiser, Miller, Atlas Van Lines, all the big names. I can still hear those Griffin and Allison aircraft engines reverberating off the shore line. Great memories.

 

[OLDRAAT]

Those Griffins were beasts. Bernie had about 50 ratholed in one of his buildings for awhile prior to passing.

 

[Sharp Shooter]

Your photo's are from the 2000 Mohave Hydro Fest. I was in charge of rounding up the 20 flats for the event. Here are some of my pics.

 

[Sharp Shooter]

 

[MK1MOD0]

Couple of photos from a LOTO shootout. Last time they ran it. View attachment 934941 View attachment 934947

Is this a race, or did they run it at the shoot out ?

 

[RogerThat99]

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What's that boat in front?? Too bad it's gone missing. LOL



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[OLDRAAT]

Is this a race, or did they run it at the shoot out ?

I believe it was 2004 with Dave V driving and it went 198, with it being slightly rough. They weren't pushing since they were getting to retire it. Later went 220 + at a exhibition run at Lake Oroville. Wonder if any inmates saw it?

 

[boatpi]

I would like to thank Chris Davidson from the old HB Mag for inviting me to share his beach spot. There was a decent entry fee and he had a great spot.

 

[02HoWaRd26]

I was probably 10-12 years old, we were headed to Havasu for god knows what. We see the Hydro’s on trailers etc. begged my dad to take me to the water to check it out. We watched a few make some passes then left to go home. I was pretty bummed but i didn’t know my dad had asked someone what all was going on, we went back the next day to watch the races, 100% forgot that trip with my pops, thanks for sharing these pics brought back a great memory of the old man.