Seattle Seafair Hydros - Past, Present and Future - 4K

[@TL64329]

Good video- the design and performance of today's Hydros are very impressive, but I still miss the rumble of the old engines. I also like to watch the small Hydros and runabouts as they grow up and become talented drivers. 👍

[@johnmcgarvie4061]

I miss the old boats especially the Miss Budweiser. One kick ass boat. Miss the noise the the Rolls Merlin and Griffen motors would make. Also the skid pin on the left sponson digging in on the corners. Epic!

[@bobperkins5871]

His thoughts on how to grow the sport should be listened to!!!!!

[@Rubik3x]

If you are referring to Chip Hanauer's interview, I agree. Thanks for watching.

[@LoudPedal66]

Thanks for the video, Rubik!What are your ideas to keep these boats, relevant, viable and entertaining?

[@Rubik3x]

What works for us with Formula 1 auto racing is identifying with the teams and drivers. Having the boats change names at every race to advertise local sponsors makes it more difficult for the casual observer to relate from race to race. Back in the hayday of hydroplane racing (50's, 60's and 70's), there were boats with nationally recognized names like Budweiser, Atlas Van Lines, etc. I think the sport needs some big name sponsors. That will attract more TV coverage nationwide. At least, we still have some KZbin coverage of out-of-town races. Chip Hanauer suggested having standardized boat hulls and engines to level the playing field similar to IndyCar. This could reduce the cost of entry into the sport and put emphasis on driver skill and team setup rather than the technology employed by each team. I'm kind of a technology geek, so I would be disappointed to lose that aspect of the sport. Thanks for watching!