1973 Gold Cup - Tri-Cities, Wa

From Schoenith Films and the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum's film archive, highlights (no audio) of the 1973 Gold Cup Unlimited Hydroplane Race on the Columbia River in Tri-Cities, Washington. The film shows footage of each heat of racing and includes shots of activity in the pit area. Many of the scenes were filmed in slow-motion to highlight the boats in action.
To see more of the 1973 Gold Cup, check out 1973 Shultes Films.
• 1973 Shultes Films

[@mct1st14]

I was 5 and at this race with my program ad driver signatures. My dad worked for Kenny Thompson so we were always allowed in the pit area Saturday. The winged wonder was my boat.

[@lasvegasbreakingnews1752]

Great beautiful monsters of speed.

[@MrFabrizio1962]

Great Video,thank you for the sharing

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great film footage, really enjoyed!!! 🏁🏁

[@uglycasanova4240]

With all the different Sponsors must have been more affordable back then.

[@robertadams4802]

Great footage, wish there was sound. I bet those boats were good and loud.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

I agree Robert!