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New 2003 Unlimited Hydroplane
for Llumar Window Film U-8 Racing Team / Bill Wurster announced
today the acquisition of the T-4 Two Wing Budweiser Hydroplane built
in 1994/95. The boat was first tested on Lake Washington with Chip
Hanauer driving. Chip made additional test runs at the Kansas City
and Detroit events. The boat entered its first race in 1995 at the
Madison, Indiana event. With Mark Evans as the driver, the T-4 made
an impressive debut having the top qualifying speed (160.795) and
with three preliminary heat wins. Mark had great chances for a final
heat win, but failed to finish the heat due to a rules infraction
after hooking the boat while coming out of the first turn. The T-4
has never entered another race. The brand new futuristic concept T-4
hydroplane was put on the shelf for future development, but that
program was never completed.
Now this magnificent boat is at the U-8
Racing Team’s shop to be further developed and for entry in the 2003
racing events. Look for a bright yellow LLumar Window Film paint
scheme.
The previous U-8 LLumar Window Film Hydroplane is being
serviced and will be race ready as the back up boat. Look for
additional information as this project unfolds. Updates and testing
dates will be announced.
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On the trailer
Going in the shop
That's better...
Over she goes...
Now for a new bottom
Where's the cockpit?
Oh! a new one!
Now for a little paint
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