Notre Dame U-7
owner / driver	Jim Grams
location	Livonia, Michigan
hull info / class	unlimited class hydro (U) - originally built in 1969 by Ed Karelson.  This replica hull was completely built using his plans.
length / beam	30' / 13' 2"
launch	crane
motor	Packard Rolls Royce Merlin V-1650-9
power transfer	Fairlane Gearbox running 3:1
years raced / history	1969 - 1971 The original hull set 1969 Gold Cup 2.5 mile lap speed record of 116.883