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Frontier Ford

Frontier Ford

We welcome Frontier Ford as a Grand Prix Sponsor at the 4th Annual Hydros for Heroes in Oak Harbor, Washington this Fall 2019. NW Washington’s #1 Volume Ford Dealer Since 2001 Come visit our selection of new vehicles here at the races!

Crazy 8’s Racing

Crazy 8’s Racing

Our team is made up of a group of constantly rotating drivers. Every crew member also drives the boat (Jade, Les, Julliet, Pat, Kristin, and Conrad), as well as a large number of guest drivers throughout the season. Our team has developed the first fuel […]

Raining Thunder

Raining Thunder

Raining Thunder Racing is proud to have started a veteran / active service crew participation program in 2018 . It’s give our service folks a chance to see boat racing up close and personal. Our now 20 year old hull celebrated its rebuilding in 2017 by having a pretty successful 2018 season with many 2nd and third place finishes , we hope to notch a victory in 2019 . We had a great time here at our last event despite the wild weather!

Owner Name: John Bosserman
Driver Name: Michael Jarvis
Hometown: OREGON City
Boat Name: Raining Thunder
Boat Number: E6
Class: E350
Hull: Custom wood and glass
Engine: 355
Crew Chief: John Bosserman
Crew Members: Bud Mckay, George Pearson
Sponsors: Norflow Inc,
Awards: 2nd place 2018 pro lite series, 2nd in USA Apba points E350 class in 2018.

Team Sunup – Vintage Hydro

Team Sunup – Vintage Hydro

Second season for current owner. Built in 1962 in Tacoma by Harold Mansfield. Raced extensively in the Northwest. Restored by Don Kelson shop. Owner Name: Kathy CurrieDriver Name: Mike CurrieHometown: PoulsboBoat Name: SunupBoat Number: E-12Class: 280Hull: Lauterbach/JonesEngine: Plymouth 273Crew Chief: Mike CurrieCrew Members: Kathy Currie

Blown Income – GP-20

Blown Income – GP-20

GP-20 Blown Income Racing is based out of Olympia, WA. It was initially outfitted and competed in the 2015 Season with GPW. In 2016 GP-20 finished 3rd in national high points as reported by the American Power Boat Association (APBA) competing with over 20 teams […]

Will’s Ride Racing

Will’s Ride Racing

Will Hough has been racing since 1998, he will be racing “Will;l’s Ride # 828” in the Sport C class at Hydros for Heroes 2019 Races.

Here Comes: Risky Business

Here Comes: Risky Business

Team was establish in 2007. Started out in the 2.5 stock class. Winning the National “Lighter than Lites title” 2008/2009.Moved up to the 5 liter Class winning the ULHRA “Lighter than Lites” National Championship two years running. 2009/2010. With Kevin Eacret doing the driving duties, […]

Don Kelson Hydros

Don Kelson Hydros

3rd generation racer Shaun Kelson is the grandson of the famous boat builder and Honor Squadron Member Don Kelson. After many years of racing various vintage hydroplanes restored at the Don Kelson Hydroplane shop, in 2018 Shaun decided it was time to get a hydroplane […]

Whidbey Weekly

Whidbey Weekly

Thank you to Eric Marshall and all of his team at Whidbey Weekly for the awesome Race Program that they put out every year. Visitors love that we have a published schedule and the explanation of some racing terminology for the newcomers to the sport. Plus the bios on the different race teams makes the event more personal..

Firefox Racing

Firefox Racing

We support our military service members and veterans for their service to our country. The Firefox Racing Team is comprised of a military veteran crew and honorary active duty service members. We acquired the boat from the Bertram family at the end of the 2018 […]