Related Links:
American Boat Racing Association
Race site and owner group for facilitating Unlimited Hydroplane Racing
Current operators of Unlimited Hydroplane Racing
Aircraft Engine Historical Society
Historical aircraft engine pictures & documentation
Annual convention presentations & technical information
Wealth of historical documentation on piston, turbine, & rocket engines
American Power Boat Association
Official sanctioning body for majority of boat races in the USA
American Team working to set the World Water Speed Record
CAD images, marketing/PR and Technical Material
Dixon Smith is involved with the project
Information pertaining to the restoration of the 1982 Atlas Van Lines.
Original and restoration pictures
Boat and restoration documentation
Official site for "World Famous" Bardahl Oil Additives
Original owner and sponsor of the boat
Detroit River Regatta Association
Detroit and Gold Cup Race Site
Owners of the APBA Unlimited Hydroplane and Gold Cup Licenses
In-depth site covering the history of unlimited hydroplane racing
Multitude of historical articles and pictures
Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum
Information on restored, running raceboats
Wealth of articles chronicling the sport of unlimited hydroplane racing
Schedules and information on exhibitions for vintage unlimiteds
Miss Bardahl Unlimited Hydroplane Racing
Photo galleries covering all of the Miss Bardahls
Historical articles about the Miss Bardahl team and drivers
Replica of the 1955 Miss Thriftway
Construction photos and information
Historical information relating to the Miss Thriftway team
Derby branch of the RRHT
Preserves & archives the history of Rolls-Royce
Publisher of numerous books, including many on the Merlin
Owners of:
1976 Gold Cup winner Miss U.S.
1970's Pay 'n Pak/Miss Budweiser
1980's Griffon Miss Budwieser
Comprehensive history on the above boats
Comprehensive technical data on all aspects of the above boats
Unlimited Lights Hydroplane Racing Association
"7-Liter" style boats
Nationwide race circuit
Official site of the APBA Vintage and Historic Division
Extensive directory historical boats and historical information
Schedules and information for vintage hydroplane exhibitions
Official performance data for a multitude of WWII era aircraft
Article detailing RR development of the Merlin during WWII
Performance comparisons (US Gov't) of Allied & Axis fighters
© Ryan Smith, 2003-2007. All rights reserved.