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What happened to Chip Hanauer?

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John Peck

Updated on July 26, 2026

What happened to Chip Hanauer?

After the 1999 season Hanauer retired. His career totals included 61 victories, one fewer than the record set by Muncey. Hanauer was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1995. After his retirement, Hanauer worked as commentator and as a motivational speaker.

Is Chip Hanauer married?

She not only lost her father; last year she had aplastic anemia (a 90% terminal illness) and she beat it.” Although Hanauer is not married, children have had a special place in his life.

Who Won Water Follies?

Graham Trucking
Past Winners

YEAR RACE WINNER
2017 HAPO Columbia Cup Graham Trucking
2016 HAPO Columbia Cup Miss Homestreet Bank
2015 HAPO Gold Cup Oberto
2014 HAPO Columbia Cup Oberto

Where is the Tri Cities hydroplane races?

HAPO Columbia Cup

Event information
Type H1 Unlimited hydroplane boat race
Race area Columbia River, Tri-Cities, Washington
Dates July 24-26
Sponsor HAPO Community Credit Union

Who owned Miss Budweiser?

Bernie Little
Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. The Miss Budweiser were 22 hydroplanes sponsored by Budweiser beer that raced in the unlimited class under the U-12 banner. They were owned (some were leased backups) by Bernie Little.

Do they still have unlimited hydroplane racing?

The hydroplanes are powered by turbine engines and have a history that spans 100 years. The Unlimited Series races in Detroit, Seattle, San Diego and other large cities annually.

Who won Waterfollies 2021?

Dorothy Levitt
That race was won by Dorothy Levitt, driving an 11-meter (35 ft) boat, powered by a 56-kilowatt (75 hp) Napier engine, at an average speed of 31.4 km/h (19.5 mph). The boats were initially restricted to engines of a maximum of 10.24 liters (625 cu in), later increased to 12.00 liters (732 cu in).

Are the Tri City Water Follies Cancelled?

— Testing and qualifying rounds of the 2021 Tri-City Water Follies, which include the Columbia Cup, were canceled for Friday, July 23 due to an abundance of vegetation in the water that hydroplane experts deemed unsafe for high-speed boating.

Does the Miss Budweiser still race?

It looks like it’s the last season for the iconic Miss Budweiser, the red-and-white unlimited hydroplane that has been on the racing and boat show circuits for more than 40 years.

How fast is Miss Budweiser?

Miss Budweiser (1963) – Top speed of 78 mph.