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In episode 116 I continue my conversation with Dave Valancourt. Last week left us on a cliffhanger and now we're back to delve into the nitty-gritty of Dave's latest 1/25th scale hydroplane model kits. These aren't just any model kits; they're
Dave Vaillancourt joins the podcast in episode 115. Dave is an unsung hero of H1 behind a lot of marketing, sponsor relations and merchandizing decisions in the past 20 years or so. Dave talks about his history in the sport and the beginning
As we race through the waves of nostalgia, lets visit the legacy of Doug Brow. Hear the echoes of roaring engines and feel the spray of the Seattle waters as Doug shares stories of his father's influence, the racing community that was as close
Roostertail Talk is back again for its debut episode for season 6. In episode 113 I talk about what has been going on during the offseason for myself and the H1 Unlimited racing league. I also ask to hear from you, the listener, on what you wa
Ever wonder how 'Wild Bill' Cantrell became a legend in the world of hydroplane and Indy car racing? Buckle up as we take a thrilling ride through the life and times of this remarkable athlete, from his adrenaline-filled jalopy races in the lat
Welcome to Episode 112! Gregg Mansfield, a key player and an integral part of the Bayfair Board of Directors, joins the program. Greg opens up about his journey from his early days as a writer for Powerboat Magazine to his journey as becoming B
For decades, Bill Connolly has been entranced by the sheer velocity of the boats, the pulsating energy of the crowds, and the heart-stopping drama of the races, all of which started with a single televised race in the 1950s. His account of the
Prepare to feel the spray of the water and the roar of the engines as we take you back to the 1983 Houston UIM World Championship, where 18 boats from three separate nations went head-to-head on the water. It truly was an unlimited race, with a
Ready to relive the action of the Gold Cup race in Seattle? We've got you covered! Join us as we dissect the water-churning drama that led to J. Michael Kelly claiming his second Gold Cup and his first-ever national championship. We unpack the
Get ready to journey back in time 38 years ago to the shores of Lake Washington for the historic 1985 Budweiser APBA Gold Cup Hydroplane race. This is your chance to experience the thrill of the competition, the roar of the engines, and the str
Buckle up, race fans! We're cranking up the nostalgia and taking a lightning-fast journey back to the 1973 Gold Cup boat race in Tri-Cities, Washington. Revel in the high-octane thrill as we revisit the unforgettable face-offs, from the intense
Prepare to time travel with us and revisit the thrilling 1973 Gold Cup! We're dusting off the archives to bring you the heart-pounding sounds of the roaring Merlin and Allison engines, the electrifying pre-race show, and the intense competition
Buckle up, hydroplane racing enthusiasts! We're taking you on an exhilarating trip down memory lane, back to the golden era of Thriftway Racing, the team that dominated the sport in the 1950s and 60s. With the help of a vintage 1994 audio casse
Welcome to episode 104 of Roostertail Talk! We are now halfway through our short H1 season, 2 races down, 2 to go. In today's episode we break down some of the action we have seen so far as well as look at what is to come in the final 2 races o
Welcome to episode 103 of Roostertail Talk. The creator of Deck2Deck joins the podcast to preview the 2023 H1 Unlimited racing season. I get his reactions to the H1 test session that took place earlier in June over in Kennewick, Wa and we mak
Welcome to episode 102! In the conclusion of my interview with Billy, Jane Schumacher joins the podcast. Jane reflects on what hydroplane racing meant to her while growing up in the PNW. I talk with both Jane and Billy about how they met and
Welcome to episode 101! In the part 2 of a 3 part interview we focus on the early years of Billy's racing career. We dive into his driving career post Miss Bardahl days. Billy discusses his time racing the Parco O-Ring Miss, Pay'n'Pak, tunnel
Welcome to episode 100! To celebrate 100 episodes Billy and Jane Schumacher joins the podcast. In the first part of a 3 part interview we focus on the early years of Billy's racing career. We chat about growing up in Seattle, driving outboard
Welcome to episode 99! Lets take a look and revisit the last race of the 2022 H1 Unlimited Racing Series which was held on Mission Bay in beautiful San Diego, Ca. In this episode we talk about the highlights of the race, some milestones and exa
Welcome to episode 98! In the conclusion of my 3 part interview with Bill Osborne we continue our conversation about some of the more notable personalities he has met in his 50+ years around hydroplanes. Bill also talks about his book, which i
Welcome to episode 97! In part 2 of a 3 part interview I talk with hydroplane photographer Bill Osborne. Bill has been a long time fan and photographer of hydroplane racing. In this episode we talk about some favorite and not so favorite spot
Welcome to episode 96! In part 1 of a 3 part interview I talk with hydroplane photographer Bill Osborne. Bill has been a long time fan and photographer of hydroplane racing. In this episode we talk about where his love of the sport originated
Welcome to episode 95! Join us as we once again step back into the time machine to travel back to 1984 for the Miller High Life Thunderboat Regatta. Hear from legendary hydroplane broadcasters Jim Hendrix and Don Poier as they give play by pla
Welcome to episode 94. Missing the racing on the water? We are too here at Roostertail Talk, so we fired up the time machine once again to revisit the KKMI 96.5 FM radio broadcast of the final heat of the 1984 Seafair 711 Freedom Cup. Listen
Welcome to episode 93! The H1 Unlimited tour has completed 4 of the 5 races for this season and in this episode we dive into the highlights and not so highlights of the Columbia Cup and Homestreet Bank Cup (Seafair). We break down the action,
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