1973 Seattle Seafair Unlimited Hydroplane Race

[@fredfoster5433]

I remember watching this on a fishing trip with my family. Was miserable and didn't do much fishing. Glad we took a black and white TV to the cabin.

[@TheCream14]

Ah, those were the days. The Bud/Pak races was when the sport was at an all time high. As a Pak fan, I always respected and liked the Bud. I remember this day very well. My girlfriend and I were going to watch, but we stayed at home and watched on TV since it was raining. Typical Seattle in the summer.

[@timholmes4396]

I remember this race very well. It was one of the best competitive races of all times and happened on a misty Seattle course!

[@McKoosa]

Rest in Peace Ray McMackin - He died in 2017 - a Class act was he....

[@johnkamm8886]

I also remember this race, raining hard, cold, and just great racing.........stuff you tell your kids about......😉

[@precbsfender]

Piston powered unlimited hydroplane racing was the era by far..the competition was STOUT..

[@Golfnut_2099]

Not normally... 1973 and the new Pay 'n Pak was a rarity

[@mounttahoma100]

Another of those classic Bud-Pak boat races!!

[@mounttahoma100]

I was 8 yrs old at the time but was already hooked on the hydros!

[@williamblumenstein6415]

The Carver you seen on the south turn was my dad's boat. I was there.

[@steveutter7137]

I was working on those boats back in the day on the 44

[@tico4940]

I flew down to watch with my dad from kodiak alaska,we would stay with my uncle and cousins.1 was 11 lol

[@rorywynhoff1549]

Thank you!

[@frankmcmahon113]

Best Seafair Race ever!!!

[@craigmclean8260]

@Jack Calvo Indeed; same two boats w/ different drivers in '74!

[@loutcb]

YES!!!!

[@andrewlarson7895]

Why make film look so old i watched these races on tv and was much more clear then this.