| What is Hydroplane Racing?
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Hydroplane Racing, also known as hydro racing, is a popular watersport in several countries where hydroplanes compete in races conducted on lakes and rivers. Hydroplanes can compete in various types of racing categories, either limited racing (contains a wide range of classes which can achieve speeds of 100MPH), the unlimited light hydroplanes (with big block Chevy motors that can travel at speeds between 130 and 160 mph), the unlimited racing (boats without limits with engines normally at 750ci), or the stock outboard racing (with 5 class designations, engine sizes range from 9.9 horsepower to 50 horsepower, and speeds from 30 miles per hour to 90 miles per hour). Hydroplane racing has also implemented several safety measures to ensure the safety of drivers through the years to minimize the frequency of accidents which was considered routinary during its early days.
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- Apr 15, 2008 - Unlimited Light, Thunderboats, Lighter than LIGHTS hydroplanes Spring Training
- Apr 25-27, 2008 - Unlimited Light, Thunderboats, Lighter than LIGHTS hydroplanes Trafficade presents Unlimited Lights at Firebird
- May 02-04, 2008 - Unlimited Light hydroplanes Exhibition Race
- May 17-18, 2008 - Unlimited Light, Thunderboats, Lighter than LIGHTS hydroplanes Desert Thunder
- Jul 12-13, 2008 - Unlimited Light, Thunderboats hydroplanes Jersey Speed Skiffs River City Racin'
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The present crop of Unlimited Light Hydroplanes (UL) traces their roots from the old 7-Litre Class, then named Junior Gold Cup Class, which made their way into the waters in the late 1940's. The 7-Litres was recognized as an APBA inboard class in 1947 and was seldom allowed to compete in Unlimited events, eventhough there were events exclusively sanctioned for them. The Unlimiteds eventually separated themselves from the UL class in the late 1950's after it imposed a 25-foot minimum hull length in 1957 and a 5000-pound minimum weight requirement in 1958. By 1995, ULs became a support class to the Unlimited hydroplane circuit via the Unlimited Lights Racing Series, and 5 years later, ULs operated independently with the formation of the Unlimited Light Hydroplane Racing Association (ULHRA).
Source: Unlimited Light Hydroplane Racing Association website
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