| David drives Miss Madison to hometown win |
Steve David brought the hometown fans to their feet, driving the U-1 Oh Boy! Oberto/Miss Madison to a dominating win at the Lucas Oil Indiana Governor's Cup in Madison on Sunday.
Monday, July 05, 2010
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| Victory caps big weekend for Miss Madison, Oberto family |
There was plenty of second-guessing after Steve David chose lane two for the final heat of the Lucas Oil Indiana Governor's Cup on Sunday.
One would think people would have learned not to doubt the wily old veteran by now.
Monday, July 05, 2010
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| Phipps-Zimmerman |
Although just rookies, Cal Phipps and Jon Zimmerman both turned quite a few heads in their first Unlimited action Friday on the "Wild" Bill Cantrell race course in Madison.
Saturday, July 03, 2010
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| 13-boat field to chase Oberto/Miss Madison's 154.575 mph |
Steve David posted the fastest lap of day and made it hold up, driving the hometown U-1 Oh Boy! Oberto/Miss Madison to the fastest qualifying position for this weekend's Lucas Oil Indiana Governor's Cup in Madison.
David, taking his first spins the Sausage Rocket since clinching the team's second-straight national title last November, continually hit over 150 mph on the day. His lap of 154.575 during his final time on the water proved to be the table setter.
Saturday, July 03, 2010
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| Regatta Notebook - July 3, 2010 |
When Lucas Oil came on board as sponsor of the 2010 Indiana Governor's Cup, the Madison Regatta had inked its first title sponsor since 2005, but if early feedback is any indication, Lucas and Madison Regatta Inc., could be forging a long-term relationship.
Saturday, July 03, 2010
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| Largest field in 20 years to run for Cup |
The largest field in 20 years just got bigger with the announcement of a 13th boat for this weekend's Lucas Oil Indiana Governor's Cup Madison Regatta.
The U-57 Formulaboats.com, the third boat in the Formula group, is in the pits and is expected to hit the water this weekend. Jimmy Shane will be the driver.
Friday, July 02, 2010
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| Just one hiccup could end H1 title hopes |
With just 22 heats of racing scheduled for the entire season, every single lap will be of vital importance and, as odd as it might sound, the national championship hopes of a lot of teams could be decided over a span of three hours on Sunday at Madison.
Friday, July 02, 2010
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| Regatta's new PA announcer just a lump off the old Cole |
There are not many people who can claim the hydroplane lineage of Dan Cole. His father, the late Phil Cole, was a major mover and shaker in the sport during its Golden Era in the 1950s, 60s and 70s and big brother Sam is currently the chairman of H1 Unlimited.
Now Dan is ready to carve out his own niche in a way that everybody will be able to hear. The Madisonian is the new voice of the Madison Regatta and will be booming his distinctive voice across the PA system all weekend.
Thursday, July 01, 2010
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| Talented drivers in Limiteds could have future in H1 |
Cal Phipps and Jon Zimmerman are just the latest in a series of drivers to make their Unlimited driving debuts in recent years. Since the 2003 season, J.W. Myers, J. Michael Kelly, Jeff Bernard, Brian Perkins, Kip Brown and Mike Webster, all highly-decorated drivers in Limited ranks, have graduated to the top level with varying degrees of success.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
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| Rookies: Phipps, Zimmerman both experienced racers |
Nearly every year, at least one driver makes his debut in the Unlimited level. This year at Madison, there will be two.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
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| Time has been Kind |
At an age when most men are contemplating retirement, Dave Villwock and Steve David are still doing what they love, even if that means piloting a 6,000-pound Unlimited hydroplane at 200 mph.
The two 56-year-old drivers are the elder statesmen of the H1 Unlimited series and neither show signs of slowing down. Villwock enters the 2010 season just three victories shy of the all-time record and David has won four of the past five driver's championships and the last two National High Points crowns.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
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| Inch-by-inch: Miss Madison Racing has U-1 back in top form |
It was probably the biggest story of the 2009 Unlimited hydroplane season. Just hours after a spectacular 360-degree flip, the U-1 Oh Boy! Oberto/Miss Madison returned to the water and pulled out a second-place finish at Doha, Qatar, to secure its second-straight national championship
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
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| Madison Courier 10K making 32nd run |
The 32nd Annual Madison Courier 10K Walk and Run has become ingrained in the Madison Regatta experience with runners young and old flocking to the tiny Ohio River town to compete in the Regatta Weekend event.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
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| Regatta Past Presidents |
Several of the past presidents of the Madison Regatta Inc., gather for their annual photo on Saturday of race weekend in 2009. Those on hand included (from left): kneeling - Mark Fisher, Herb Parker, Mike Adams and John Knoebel; back row - Dan Carter, Dave Taylor, Denny Jackson, Wilbur Heitz, Jack Lemm, Lou Knoble and Tony Steinhardt. (Courier file photo by Mark Campbell)
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
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| 2010 Madison Regatta Race Schedule |
Please click on the above headline for the 2010 Madison Regatta Race Schedule. (Please note that times/events are subject to change without notice)
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
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| 2010 Madison Regatta Race Card - Download Now |
Download this handy race card to carry with you throughout the weekend so you can easily keep track of boats, drivers, heats and points. Print off several and share with your friends. For real time updates throughout Regatta weekend follow us on Twitter at @unlimiteds
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
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| Madison Regatta Briefs |
Ohio River water levels fluctuated in effort to flush debris for Regatta race weekend
Anyone who ventured down to the Madison Riverfront Monday afternoon and looked at the Ohio River was probably in for a shock. The river was up - way up - and it was no optical illusion.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
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| Hydro drivers to give speedy waiter service to benefit Boys & Girls Club |
MADISON, Ind. (June 28, 2010)-Several unlimited hydroplane drivers have agreed to trade in their driver's suits and race helmets for a BoneYard Grill waiter's uniform and service tray Thursday, July 1 to help raise money for the Lide White Memorial Boys & Girls Club in Madison, Ind.
Monday, June 28, 2010
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| Madison Regatta Parade Grand Marshals |
Here is a list of the Madison Regatta Parade's Grand Marshals:
2010 - Art and Dorothy Oberto, owners of Oberto Sausage Company
2009 - Steve Horton, Madison Fire Chief
2008 - Steve David, pilot of the Oh Boy! Oberto/Miss Madison
2007 - Pat Day, Kentucky Derby and Hall of Fame winning thoroughbred jockey
Saturday, June 26, 2010
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| 2010 Madison Regatta Festival Schedule |
Saturday, June 26, 2010
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