Deck2Deck.us: Fantasy Unlimited Hydroplane Racing

Overachieving: In two weeks time, the U-37 Team lost its primary hull in a devastating accident at the Gold Cup, leased and prepared an aging Leland hull as a replacement, hired a rookie driver, and placed 6th in Tri-Cities with said rookie driver/ back-up boat combination. The Leland boat is a good rough water boat and the 37 camp may very well improve upon their previous sixth place finish on the lumpy waters of Lake Washington this weekend.

Underachieving: The U-5, although currently fifth in national high points, has been a disappointment this season. After just missing a National Championship by 406 points last season, the U-5 did not make the final at Madison, placed fifth at the Gold Cup, and escaped with a third place finish on the Columbia River. The boat finally showed signs of life in Tri-Cities, but can young Bernard sustain the momentum?

Frustrating: Just when the Good Doctor had his new boat dialed and hauling (Fifth best qual. time at TC), the Doctor spun out in Heat 1 and severely damaged the right side of the boat. The U-25 should be ready to race in Seattle but expect the boat to be babied for much of the weekend following the completion of significant hull repairs.

The Hopper in the U100 is going to bring TO YA. Let’s do this!