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Hydroplanes
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Hydroplanes aren’t your ordinary speed boats. Skimming over the water, they reach speeds of almost 200 miles per hour. Find out how the jet engines and giant roostertails of these world famous boats keep racing fans coming back for more.
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Hydroplanes - Hans Hetrick
Full Throttle: Hydroplanes by Hans Carroll Hetrick
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Chapter 1: Speeding to Victory
Chapter 2: Hydroplane History
Chapter 3: The Structure of Speed
Chapter 4: Race Day
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SPEEDING TO VICTORY
Steve David and Dave Villwock battled for the win. Three laps remained in the 2009 Chevrolet Cup hydroplane race in Seattle, Washington. Trailing Villwock, David tried to close in on his opponent. But then a wave knocked David’s U-1 Oh Boy! Oberto hydroplane off balance. The front of the boat swept into the air. David came close to a blowover. Luckily, he managed to keep the U-1 under control. But while David was making the save, Villwock shot even
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