BWR Racing made a loud entrance into unlimited hydroplane racing this season, collecting some of the top boats, drivers and crew. It's paid off with two early wins. st.news/3H5Tt5y

The Atlas Van Lines Blue Blaster going in the water for Jimmie Johnson to drive.

BWR Racing is the new team in the pits. They made a loud entrance into the sport this year. seattletimes.com/sports/other-s…

NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson drove the 1977 Atlas Van Lines hydroplane at Seafair. Here's why it wasn't just another exhibition, especially for him. (via Nathan Joyce) st.news/4lWXuIB

Here’s why seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson was driving a vintage hydroplane at Seafair. seattletimes.com/sports/other-s…

Here’s the damage to the Beacon Electric after getting washed down in Heat 1A at Seafair. Andrew Tate in the Goodman Real Estate gets the win.

After seeing an offseason's worth of work upended when the boat threw a propeller at the Gold Cup, Graham Trucking had much more fun at Seafair with two wins. (via Nathan Joyce) st.news/4oxvKfw

Here’s Saturday’s happenings at Seafair: seattletimes.com/sports/other-s…

You a fan of the vintage hydros at Seafair? The guy who brings them to the pits is retiring (don't worry, they'll still be at Seafair). seattletimes.com/sports/other-s…

Love that call: Five to the five for the Seafair final.

It was a perfect weekend for Andrew Tate in the U-91 Miss Goodman Real Estate as he claimed the Apollo Mechanical Cup at Seafair. seattletimes.com/sports/other-s…

Me at Seafair every year.

While most of you were watching football, the unlimited hydroplane season came to an end in San Diego with Andrew Tate repeating as champ. seattletimes.com/sports/other-s…

After all those injuries in secondary, Seahawks have 99 problems, but that drive ain't one.

Not your usual ferry commute home.

This guy probably died waiting for a ferry on Saturday night. 10:40 out of Seattle doesn’t show. 11:15 still hasn’t left Bainbridge.

Seven-time unlimited hydroplane racing champion Jimmy Shane announced his short retirement is at an end and he will join BWR Racing. seattletimes.com/sports/other-s…

Dave Villwock, who holds every meaningful unlimited hydroplane racing record, announced his retirement. seattletimes.com/sports/other-s…

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That's cool. Not like a major event going on Seattle tonight ...