Roostertail Talk

Send us Fan Mail Roostertail Talk is back again for its debut episode for season 6.  In episode 113 I talk about what has been going on during the offseason for myself and the H1 Unlimited racing league. I also ask to hear from you, the listener, on what you want to hear this season.  Please reach out with your thoughts via email to roostertailtalk@gmail.com or on our Facebook or Instagram page. Y...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 112! Gregg Mansfield, a key player and an integral part of the Bayfair Board of Directors, joins the program. Greg opens up about his journey from his early days as a writer for Powerboat Magazine to his journey as becoming Board of Governor for Bayfair.  We talk about the current state and explore the future of the Bayfair Regatta. Greg offers insight on the st...

Send us Fan Mail For decades, Bill Connolly has been entranced by the sheer velocity of the boats, the pulsating energy of the crowds, and the heart-stopping drama of the races, all of which started with a single televised race in the 1950s. His account of the iconic Gold Cup in Seattle will transport you right to the water's edge, feeling the spray of the water and hearing the thunderous roa...

Send us Fan Mail Prepare to feel the spray of the water and the roar of the engines as we take you back to the 1983 Houston UIM World Championship, where 18 boats from three separate nations went head-to-head on the water. It truly was an unlimited race, with a variety of designs and engine types on display. Thanks to John Osterberg of Peoh Point Publishing, you'll be able to experience the r...

Send us Fan Mail Ready to relive the action of the Gold Cup race in Seattle? We've got you covered! Join us as we dissect the water-churning drama that led to J. Michael Kelly claiming his second Gold Cup and his first-ever national championship. We unpack the stunning upset of odds-on favorite Corey Peabody, which proved that in hydroplane racing, anything can happen! Our retrospective on th...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready to journey back in time 38 years ago to the shores of Lake Washington for the historic 1985 Budweiser APBA Gold Cup Hydroplane race. This is your chance to experience the thrill of the competition, the roar of the engines, and the strategic battle for the lead as we recount every moment of this epic race. We're talking the legendary Miller American, Miss Budweiser,...

Send us Fan Mail Buckle up, race fans! We're cranking up the nostalgia and taking a lightning-fast journey back to the 1973 Gold Cup boat race in Tri-Cities, Washington. Revel in the high-octane thrill as we revisit the unforgettable face-offs, from the intense preliminary rounds (heats 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A and 3B) to the final showdown that keeps your heart pounding. We've got a fascinating l...

Send us Fan Mail Prepare to time travel with us and revisit the thrilling 1973 Gold Cup! We're dusting off the archives to bring you the heart-pounding sounds of the roaring Merlin and Allison engines, the electrifying pre-race show, and the intense competition along the Columbia River. Hear from some of the top names to grace the race like Mickey Remond, Jim Lucero, and Fred Alter, and feel...

Send us Fan Mail Buckle up, hydroplane racing enthusiasts! We're taking you on an exhilarating trip down memory lane, back to the golden era of Thriftway Racing, the team that dominated the sport in the 1950s and 60s. With the help of a vintage 1994 audio cassette from Thunder on the Water, we'll explore the legacy of Thriftway Racing through the eyes of the legendary Don Poier. You&apos...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 104 of Roostertail Talk! We are now halfway through our short H1 season, 2 races down, 2 to go. In today's episode we break down some of the action we have seen so far as well as look at what is to come in the final 2 races of the year... Photo by Digital Roostertails Support the show Help the podcast by subscribing to our new service, Roostertail Talk+. Th...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 103 of Roostertail Talk.  The creator of Deck2Deck joins the podcast to preview the 2023 H1 Unlimited racing season.  I get his reactions to the H1 test session that took place earlier in June over in Kennewick, Wa and we make bold predictions on what will happen in the upcoming season.  Don't forget to to join the fun this summer and become a member of the...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 102! In the conclusion of my interview with Billy, Jane Schumacher joins the podcast.  Jane reflects on what hydroplane racing meant to her while growing up in the PNW.  I talk with both Jane and Billy about how they met and became owners of an unlimited hydroplane racing team.  They both reflect on their favorite and not so favorite times in the sport and what...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 101! In the part 2 of a 3 part interview we focus on the early years of Billy's racing career.  We dive into his driving career post Miss Bardahl days.  Billy discusses his time racing the Parco O-Ring Miss, Pay'n'Pak, tunnel boats and for Leslie Rosenburg.  Look for part 3 of the Schumachers interview to begin streaming on October 11th at 5AM PST...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 100! To celebrate 100 episodes Billy and Jane Schumacher joins the podcast.  In the first part of a 3 part interview we focus on the early years of Billy's racing career.  We chat about growing up in Seattle, driving outboards and early years driving for various Unlimited teams to his years racing for Ole Bardahl.  Look for part 2 of the Schumachers intervi...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 99! Lets take a look and revisit the last race of the 2022 H1 Unlimited Racing Series which was held on Mission Bay in beautiful San Diego, Ca. In this episode we talk about the highlights of the race, some milestones and examine some of the possibilities for next year.  This episode is shorter than most of our episodes, but look for us to get back to the interv...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 98! In the conclusion of my 3 part interview with Bill Osborne we continue our conversation about some of the more notable personalities he has met in his 50+ years around hydroplanes.  Bill also talks about his book, which is available to purchase. Bill is the author of the book "Fifty 5 Years, A Personal History Of Unlimited Hydroplane Racing". The n...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 97! In part 2 of a 3 part interview I talk with hydroplane photographer Bill Osborne.  Bill has been a long time fan and photographer of hydroplane racing.  In this episode we talk about some favorite and not so favorite spots to shoot hydroplanes.  Bill also shares some personal accounts with some notable people around the sport of hydroplane racing.  Enjoy! Bi...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 96! In part 1 of a 3 part interview I talk with hydroplane photographer Bill Osborne.  Bill has been a long time fan and photographer of hydroplane racing.  In this episode we talk about where his love of the sport originated from, favorite teams and photos he has taken over the years.  Bill has many interesting stories from the sport of hydroplane racing to sha...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 95! Join us as we once again step back into the time machine to travel back to 1984 for the Miller High Life Thunderboat Regatta.  Hear from legendary hydroplane broadcasters Jim Hendrix and Don Poier as they give play by play and reactions to the final heat held on Mission Bay in beautiful San Diego California.  Enjoy reliving this classic hydroplane race once...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 94.  Missing the racing on the water? We are too here at Roostertail Talk, so we fired up the time machine once again to revisit the KKMI 96.5 FM radio broadcast of the final heat of the 1984 Seafair 711 Freedom Cup.  Listen to legendary hydroplane announcer Pat O'Day and crew give play by play of the top 6 boats from Seafair in 1984.  Keep the history aliv...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 93! The H1 Unlimited tour has completed 4 of the 5 races for this season and in this episode we dive into the highlights and not so highlights of the Columbia Cup and Homestreet Bank Cup (Seafair).  We break down the action, revisit some favorite parts and even talk to racing fans to get their reactions.  I talked with H1 fans Ray and Dolan Burton, Zach Mertle a...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 92! In part 2 of my interview with Corey Peabody we recall his first victory in an unlimited hydroplane.  He explains what it means to him to be a Gold Cup Champion, to then have a devastating blow over the next week in Madison, Indiana. Enjoy! Photo by Chris Denslow of Digital Roostertails Support the show Help the podcast by subscribing to our new service, Roo...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 91! In the first of a 2 part interview I chat with Gold Cup Champion Corey Peabody.  Corey talks about his long friendship with J. Michael Kelly, early days of racing boats, getting his shot in H1 for Graham Trucking and of all things karaoke.  Look for part 2 to drop next week, August 2nd at 5AM PST. Enjoy! Photo by Chris Denslow of Digital Roostertails Support...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 90! Fifty-six years ago the inaugural unlimited hydroplane Atomic Cup was held in Tri-Cities, Wa.  With a week and a half to the 2022 Columbia Cup we look back to the first race held on the Columbia River through the voices of Jim Latimer and Mick Shutt.  Straight out of High School Jim and Mick worked as radio correspondents to the Wenatchee radio station KMEL...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 89! In our latest episode we recap the first two races of the season, update what we know to expect for the Columbia Cup and Seafair and talk about how our Deck2Deck fantasy team is doing... enjoy! Photo by Digital Roostertails Support the show Help the podcast by subscribing to our new service, Roostertail Talk+. The podcast is still free to all on our website...