Hydro Racing

Hydro action heats up Tri-Cities spring training

Crew members from the U-91 Goodman Real Estate and U-40 Bucket List Racing unlimited hydroplanes wait in line for their turn at a testing run on the Columbia River as the vintage 1973 U-25 Pay ‘N Pak leaves the docks the annual spring training day in the Tri-Cities. A record number of hydroplanes were expected to test for the 2023 season. There are five scheduled races on the 2023 H1 Unlimited circuit. The Columbia Cup is July 28-30 in Tri-Cities.
Crew members from the U-91 Goodman Real Estate and U-40 Bucket List Racing unlimited hydroplanes wait in line for their turn at a testing run on the Columbia River as the vintage 1973 U-25 Pay ‘N Pak leaves the docks the annual spring training day in the Tri-Cities. A record number of hydroplanes were expected to test for the 2023 season. There are five scheduled races on the 2023 H1 Unlimited circuit. The Columbia Cup is July 28-30 in Tri-Cities. bbrawdy@tricityherald.com

A record number of hydroplanes was expected to test Friday on the Columbia River in the Tri-Cities for the 2023 season.

Race fans watch as the U-40 Bucket List Racing unlimited hydroplanes streaks past during testing run on the Columbia River on Friday morning in the Tri-Cities.
Race fans watch as the U-40 Bucket List Racing unlimited hydroplanes streaks past during testing run on the Columbia River on Friday morning in the Tri-Cities. Bob Brawdy bbrawdy@tricityherald.com

There are five scheduled races on the 2023 H1 Unlimited circuit.

The Columbia Cup is July 28-30 in Tri-Cities, Wash.

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Bob Brawdy
Tri-City Herald
Bob Brawdy is Herald photographer and videographer dedicated to telling the stories of Tri-Citians through his images and videos. He’s worked for the Herald for more than 35 years, starting as an aspiring photographer when he was still in high school.
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