Something Special A-41
owner Brian Joseph
location Wheeling, West Virginia
drivers Brian Joseph or Gregg Wolfe
hull info Original hull built in 1986 by Henry Lauterbach
2.5 Litre Modified cubic inch class hydroplane (A)
John Pepe working with Larry Lauterbach restored the boat as original
LOA / beam 17' 6" / 8' 6"
motor modified 4 cylinder 1960's Chevy II (2.5 liter)
Hilborn fuel injection running on methanol
power transfer 1:1 gearbox
propeller Ron Hill 12x22R
years raced Something Special - Hank Lauterbach 
Big Chief - Hugh Long 
Big Chief - Floyd Waterson
launch crane