Dave Villwock has always been a master of getting his timing marks down when it comes to starting an unlimited hydroplane race. He has had charts on the Columbia River for decades, knowing exactly ...

Hydroplanes will soon race on the waters of the Columbia River for the 60th time in pursuit of the APBA Gold Cup. The 2025 Tri-Cities Water Follies, which kicks off Friday, features seven of the ...

KENNEWICK, Wash. – The Tri-City Water Follies is revving up for its annual Spring Testing event on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the Columbia River. The free event kicks off the hydroplane racing season ...

Course redesign introduces asymmetry, impacting turn strategy and boat setup. Drivers must adapt tactics during four heats to secure lane choice for the final. Gold Cup returns to Tri-Cities for 60th ...

Here is the weekend schedule for the 56 th running — since the race didn’t happen in 2020 — of the HAPO Columbia Cup. As always, the schedule is subject to change.

Earlier this week, Andrew Tate said what it takes to win a Gold Cup race. Basically, it’s compile as many points as you can to get into the final, so you have a chance to win. “You can’t win the Gold ...

A West Richland couple sat in the shade Sunday watching the boats and jets speed past on the Columbia River. Glenn and Terri Grant have been coming to the Tri-City hydroplane races for more than 35 ...

KENNEWICK, Wash. (AP) - Dave Villwock drove Spirit of Qatar to the fastest qualifying speed Friday for the Lamb Weston Columbia Cup unlimited hydroplane race at Kennewick. Villwock averaged 160.892 ...

KENNEWICK, Wash. — Dave Villwock, Jimmy King, and Steve David won preliminary heats Saturday in the Lamb Weston Columbia Cup race for unlimited hydroplanes on the Columbia River.