Hydros: U-1 Spirit of Qatar 96

Villwock, Qatar lead qualifying for San Diego hydroplane race

Dave Villwock cranked out the top qualifying time of the day at Bayfair in San Diego, guiding the U-1 Spirit of Qatar 96 to a time of 162.118 mph, which topped Steve David in the U-6 Oh Boy! Oberto (157.98) by nearly five seconds.

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Villwock top dog on rough river for hydros

Dave Villwock overcame a rough Columbia River and a swimming dog to be the fastest qualifier at the Lamb Weston Columbia Cup on Friday.
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More trash talking for hydro owner Ellstrom

More trash talking: Steve David, driver of the U-6 Oh Boy! Oberto, said earlier this week that the way his boat -- and the way the U-1 Spirit of Qatar -- is running, records could be set.
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Villwock claims 10th Gold Cup in Detroit

DETROIT -- Dave Villwock rocketed to his 10th APBA Gold Cup victory on a treacherous Detroit River late Sunday afternoon despite almost crashing near the Detroit Yacht Club and tearing apart the rear stabilizing wing on his U-1 Spirit of Qatar 96 unlimited hydroplane.
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Air National Guard Series points race

Here is the 2011 unlimited hydroplane racing season point standings through the Columbia Cup, which was run July 31 in Kennewick, Wash.
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Villwock sweeps through Columbia Cup

KENNEWICK -- Bernie's tree goes back to the Ellstrom family.
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VIDEO: Columbia Cup winning driver Villwock

Dave Villwock, driver of the U-96 Spirit of Qatar, talks about winning the 2011 Columbia Cup.
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VIDEO: Columbia Cup winning crew chief Ellstrom

Erick Ellstrom, crew chief of the U-96 Spirit of Qatar, talks about the winning the 2011 Columbia Cup on Sunday, July 31 on the Columbia River in Kennewick, Wash.
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Villwock wins qualifying

Dave Villwock stood in Lampson Pits on Friday, ready to get in his boat if someone beat his top qualifying speed of 160.892 mph.
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U-96 eyes winningest hull record

KENNEWICK -- Erick Ellstrom, team owner and crew chief for the U-96 Spirit of Qatar, pointed out if his team was to win Sunday's final, it would make the U-96 the winningest hull ever in the sport with 24 victories.
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Villwock still driving force in hydros

KENNEWICK -- Dave Villwock never originally intended to drive an unlimited hydroplane.