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Villwock Wins 2011 Lamb Weston Columbia Cup
Dave Villwock, driver of the U-96 Spirit of Qatar pumps his fist celebrating winning the 2011 Lamb Weston Columbia Cup on Sunday. Villwock has 64 unlimited hydroplane victories to his name. See photo galleries and stories below and at hydroracing.com. (Paul T. Erickson/Herald)
  • Published Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011

    Driver Scott Liddycoat completed a magical rookie season Saturday by capturing his first unlimited hydroplane victory during a controversial finish at the Oryx Cup UIM World Championship.

  • Published Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011

    Steve David and the U-1 Oh Boy! Oberto may not have defended their national high points championship, but at least they finished the season on a winning note.

  • Published Friday, Nov. 18, 2011

    Veteran drivers Dave Villwock and Steve David each won their second heat races Friday at the Oryx Cup World Championships for unlimited hydroplanes.

  • Published Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011

    What's it like trying to race an unlimited hydroplane in the Middle East?

  • Published Wednesday, Nov. 02, 2011

    Chip Hanauer always has loved the sport of unlimited hydroplane racing.

  • Published Monday, Sep. 19, 2011

    SAN DIEGO -- Dave Villwock won his second consecutive Air National Guard Championship at San Diego Bayfair on Sunday, sweeping through all of his heats and closing in on his first national championship in four years.

  • Published Sunday, Sep. 18, 2011

    SAN DIEGO -- Steve David and Dave Villwock look to be heading for another Sunday showdown as the duo won their respective heats Saturday at the Air National Guard Championship at San Diego Bayfair.

  • Published Saturday, Sep. 17, 2011

    SAN DIEGO -- Dave Villwock took advantage of a second opportunity and was the fastest qualifier in the U-96 Spirit of Qatar on Friday at the Air National Guard San Diego Bayfair.

  • Published Friday, Sep. 16, 2011

    SAN DIEGO -- Ten unlimited hydroplanes are expected to compete at the Air National Guard's San Diego Bayfair race, which begins today and runs through Sunday.

  • Published Tuesday, Aug. 09, 2011

    As I’ve mentioned before, I try to carve out time everyday to give a listen to Ian Furness on KJR 950 AM in Seattle.

  • Published Monday, Aug. 08, 2011

    SEATTLE -- Steve David figured he had one shot -- or should that be a pass -- to beat Dave Villwock and the Spirit of Qatar in the winner-take-all final heat of the Albert Lee Cup at Seafair on Sunday afternoon.

  • Published Monday, Aug. 08, 2011

    SEATTLE -- Kayleigh Perkins-Mallory says she's ready to be done with Lake Washington for this year.


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