(What's new?)
This year we are happy to announce we will be bringing back the
Valleyfield Grand Prix hydroplane race boats. These craft a capable of
speeds in excess of 170 mph. Also attending the event this year will be
several other classes of racing runabouts and hydroplanes ranging
from the mild to the wild.
This year we are happy to announce we will be bringing back the
Valleyfield Grand Prix hydroplane race boats. These craft a capable of
speeds in excess of 170 mph. Also attending the event this year will be
several other classes of racing runabouts and hydroplanes ranging
from the mild to the wild.
Hydroplane racing has continued on the Niagara River since 1939.
Our current event attracts THOUSANDS of local fans over the two-day
event, including 90-100 race teams from the East Coast, Mid West,
and Canada.
In our immediate area, we are fortunate to have many championship
teams! You may recognize such names as the Barker Family, the Butler
family, the O'Connors, the Less family, the Brodie family, the
Monette-Bush family, the Endres family, the Thompson family, John
Krebs, and Dan Kanfoush. Each family currently has 2-3 generations, if
not more, of racers on the water, winning National Championships!!
Our current event attracts THOUSANDS of local fans over the two-day
event, including 90-100 race teams from the East Coast, Mid West,
and Canada.
In our immediate area, we are fortunate to have many championship
teams! You may recognize such names as the Barker Family, the Butler
family, the O'Connors, the Less family, the Brodie family, the
Monette-Bush family, the Endres family, the Thompson family, John
Krebs, and Dan Kanfoush. Each family currently has 2-3 generations, if
not more, of racers on the water, winning National Championships!!
What to expect? Turn it up and press
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Here is a fantastic website that will help you understand the
sport of hydroplane racing.
Spectator's Guide to Hydroplane Racing
sport of hydroplane racing.
Spectator's Guide to Hydroplane Racing
