FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 6, 2009
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Hydros Set to Make Some Noise
Four Select Races Will Have an Added Feature in 2009
Details of the long-anticipated NACCS Westport Series were finalized and announced today. In conjunction with the Unlimited Light Hydroplane Racing Association the NACCS Westport Series will include the races in Chamberlain, South Dakota; Polson, Montana; Silverdale, Washington and the year end Championships at Port Angeles, Washington.
In order to qualify for the series and prize money, the hydroplanes must be at least 25 feet in length and exclusively supercharged. That equates to lots of noise on the water, which is why these boats have been dubbed the Thunderboats.
The Series invites Thunderboats from all across the United States and Canada to participate and battle it out on the water for what is reputed to be the largest prize package in ULHRA racing history and is sponsored by the Westport-Grayland Chamber of Commerce. The popular Westport-Grayland area located on the Washington State coast includes 18 miles of ocean beaches, and offers fishing adventures, surfing, kite flying, whale watching, crabbing, bird watching, beach combing, and shopping. To preview the area, visit www.westport.cam.
The winner take all dash for cash will occur at the fourth event September 26-27 when Victoria Express presents Strait Thunder in Port Angeles, Washington.
The Westport Series is the brainchild of Rick and Shawn Bridgeman, owners of Shockwave Racing and the G-17 hydroplane which will also compete in the class. The Bridgemans developed the concept together with the racing team’s own marketing manager, Larry Linn. Linn hopes to use the exposure created by the thundering race boats to generate interest and attention to a medical condition that few know about, but is near and dear to his heart. Linn’s own nephew was born with a rare birth defect called Prader-Willi syndrome. Approximately 1 in 25,000 infants may be born with this defect resulting from an abnormality on the 15th chromosome. PWS typically causes low muscle tone, short stature if not treated with growth hormone, coupled with a metabolism that utilizes drastically fewer calories than normal. PWSA (USA) is an organization of families and professionals working together to promote and fund research, provide education, and offer support to enhance the quality of life of those affected by Prader-Willi syndrome.
The first event in Chamberlain-Oacoma, South Dakota is scheduled for July 11-12 at the Pepsi Racing Power Cup Challenge presented by River City Racin. For more information on that event, visit www.rivercityracin.org. Four Thunderboats have already committed to be at the race on the Missouri River with hopes of enticing more entries. The G-10 Titeflex/Wiggins Service & Supply out of Alabama will compete against the Bridgeman entry, as well as the G-13 Tempo and G329 Schade Vineyard, both originating from Washington state. More information on the entries, their teams and drivers as well as updates on new entries and other news will be available at www.ulhra.org.
The Unlimited Light Hydroplane Racing Association is an automotive-powered class which continues to gain popularity especially with fans seeking affordable, exciting family entertainment. Although they utilize today's technology, the thundering engines produce a sound that echoes back to the classic days of hydroplane racing. For more information regarding the Unlimited Light Hydroplane Racing Association, please visit www.ulhra.org.