"Hi Mark, got your note. Yeah I attended RB class of '73 Been a member of HARM for years. Presently on the board. Co-Chair Tastin' n Racin' out at Lake Sammamish every June and also an organizer for the Mahogany…"
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Mark A Baldwin replied to Tim Matyn's discussion what needs to be done to increase the fan base and popularity of unlimited hydroplane racing"We have many people that really have an interest in what the future of hydroplane racing holds.
I would like to see if Dave Williams would hold a forum of all people of this interest could hold a meeting at
the museum to hold an open discussion to…"
Mark A Baldwin commented on David D. Williams's event Dixon Smith's Racing Development of the Merlin from the 1950's thru the 1990's"It would be an honor to attend this event.Not only was the Rolls Royce Merlin engine a pivital part of allied technology in WWII,It was adapted well to Unlimited hydroplane racing.There are websites you can learn more about this amazing powerplant."
Mark A Baldwin is attending David D. Williams's event
Dixon Smith's Racing Development of the Merlin from the 1950's thru the 1990's at Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum
May 19, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm
This is a comprehensive history of modifications to the Rolls Royce / Packard Merlin for boat racing and airplane racing. The topics include internal modifications such as quill shafts, crankshafts and cam shafts. Also included is a discussion of Nitrous Oxide, ADI (Water methanol) injection and Nitro Methane. There will be actual Merlin parts to examine. The presentation will be technical in nature, but also will be of interest to the average Vintage Unlimited fan. The presentation will…See More
Mark A Baldwin is attending David D. Williams's event
Couch Racing with Chip Hanauer at Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum
April 21, 2012 from 2pm to 4pm
Unlimited Hydroplane Legend Chip Hanauer will tell where "all the bodies are buried" in this exclusive, tell all lecture and webcast on Saturday April 21st. Chip will "spill the beans" on the funny, wacky and unbelievable things that happened in his 30 year career driving race boats. The show starts at 2 PM PST and is free to dues paying Museum Members and costs $5 for nonmembers. It will be broadcast live on our website for out of town members who can't get to Seattle. Don't miss it!…See More
Mark A Baldwin replied to Tim Matyn's discussion what needs to be done to increase the fan base and popularity of unlimited hydroplane racing"I agree with John,If the possibility of obtaining or manufacturing Rolls Royce Merlins is not obtainable due to the great costs involved,let's go with automotive powerplants.Back in the day there were a few successful boats with car…"
Mark A Baldwin commented on David D. Williams's event Drivers Ground School"Always wanted to be a hydroplane driver.
This will be a great event."
Mark A Baldwin is attending David D. Williams's event
Drivers Ground School at Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum
May 14, 2011 from 10am to 12pm
The Hydroplane Museum, in corporation with Tastin' n Racin', is happy to announce the 1st Annual Ground School. May 14th 10am to 12 noon at the Museum. Presenters Chip Hanauer and David Williams will talk about:1. General Racing Rules2. Boat Set Up3. Accident Avoidance4. Driving to Win.See More
Mark A Baldwin might attend David D. Williams's event
2011 Diamond Cup at Lake Coeur d'Alene Idaho
August 20, 2011 to August 21, 2011
The vintage unlimteds return to Lake Coeur d'Alene Idaho.
Mark A Baldwin might attend David D. Williams's event
2nd Annual Mahogany & Merlot at Lake Chelan, Washington
September 30, 2011 to October 2, 2011
Great food, great wine and great boats! A running exhibition of vintage unlimiteds and limited inboards along with beautify classic runabouts in the heart of the Washington's wine country at the hight of the wine crush.
Mark A Baldwin replied to Tim Matyn's discussion what needs to be done to increase the fan base and popularity of unlimited hydroplane racing"We all would like to see the the sport of unlimited hydroplane racing to be like it was in the days of yor.
But like any other sport of this nature times and equiptment have changed do to technology.
Boat design as well as powerplants have evolved…"
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- At 2:03pm on April 15, 2012,
Jon JC Courtright said… Hi Mark, got your note. Yeah I attended RB class of '73 Been a member of HARM for years. Presently on the board. Co-Chair Tastin' n Racin' out at Lake Sammamish every June and also an organizer for the Mahogany & Merlot Vintage raceboat Event in Chelan where we moved 3 years ago after I bailed out of Boeing. Presently in the baja in a town called Los Barriles on the east side 65 miles south of La Paz. Hang out here for 3 or 4 months out of the year. It's pretty cheap to live down here -gas went up to $2.90 a gal
-Jon
- At 7:56am on April 17, 2011,
Joseph Combs said… - Thanks Mark! I'm having a lot of fun learning the history! This is just as exciting to me, as NASCAR. NO more exciting then NASCAR! I haven't ever been exposed to hydroplanes even though my family was involved for so many years. And now i have the pleasure of digging up things and finding out the stuff myself. Luckily i only live in Bonney Lake! Cause ill be visiting the Museum probably pretty often with the kids. I want to share this with the family. I want to see if the Museum has some of my grandpa's personal items he donated, out for people to look at. I heard he even donated his Thriftway Too gold ring, and some of his jackets. That would be cool to see. Anyway, Thanks for the awesome Welcome!
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