Detroit River - River Cruise 2003
The Dodge Pits: During July 11-13, nearly seventy vintage powerboats participated on the Detroit River during this special sanctioned event regatta. The Detroit River-River Cruise highlighted the past 100 years of powerboat racing on the Detroit River, while commemorating the American Power Boat Association 100th anniversary celebration. 

 
Alan Radue - Agitator E-173
Dave Johnson - Miss Close Shave II, N-73

 
 

Sav-Air's Probe


Miss Budweiser


Miss Century 21

Some of the stars of the show were the vintage unlimited hydroplanes that thundered on the historic river during the inaugural event. With roostertails flying high, spectators witnessed and heard the growl of their 3000 horsepower Rolls-Royce Griffon and Allison engines that made Detroit the powerboat capital of America during the 20th century.

 
 
Photography - Phil Kunz
Music - Wes Crone

Detroit 2003 Vintage - Page 2
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