Roostertail Talk

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the fortieth episode of Roostertail Talk. In this episode I continue my conversation with Russ about his attempts to qualify as an Unlimited Hydroplane driver, the American Challenge WSR and other record attempts and challenges. This is part 2 of a 2 part episode. Enjoy! Support the show Help the podcast by subscribing to our new service, Roostertail Talk+. The podcast...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the thirty ninth episode of Roostertail Talk. Twenty years ago Russ Wick, along with many others, broke the speed record for propeller driven craft with the Miss Free-i hydroplane.  Russ joins the podcast and recalls the events that led up to the record attempt, and the people who helped make his dream a reality. Enjoy! Support the show Help the podcast by subscribing t...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the thirty eighth episode of Roostertail Talk. In this episode I talk with Katy Norton.  Katy is the President of Marshall County Convention and Visitors Bureau as well as the Race Director for the H1 Lake Guntersville Hydrofest.  Katy shared what it took to bring back hydroplanes to Lake Guntersville, the challenges of hosting a race and what the future holds for hydro...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the thirty seventh episode of Roostertail Talk. In this episode I talked with Dave Villwock over the phone about hydroplane hull designs, the Budweiser years, his favorite moments in the sport and a few other surprises.  This is part 2 of a 2 part interview. Enjoy! *Photo by Bill Osborne - BillOPhotos! Support the show Help the podcast by subscribing to our new service,...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the thirty sixth episode of Roostertail Talk. In this episode I talked with Dave Villwock over the phone.  We talked about hydroplanes, his years before reaching the unlimited ranks, the Circus Circus years, career highlights and even model radio controlled airplanes.  This is part 1 of a 2 part interview. Enjoy! *Photo by Bill Osborne - BillOPhotos! Support the show He...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the thirty fifth episode of Roostertail Talk. I talk with long time crew member and fixture of the Miss Madison team, Charlie Grooms.  Charlie has been with the Miss Madison racing team for over 40 years. In part 3 of his interview, we talked about the turbine years of the Miss Madison team, the involvement of the Hanson Brothers and even his time as the Commissioner of...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the thirty fourth episode of Roostertail Talk. I talk with long time crew member and fixture of the Miss Madison team, Charlie Grooms.  Charlie has been with the Miss Madison racing team for over 40 years. In part 2 of his interview, we talked about the purchase of the Miss Budweiser shop by Homestreet and Miss Madison, the future of the sport, his favorite Bernie Littl...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the thirty third episode of Roostertail Talk. I talk with long time crew member and fixture of the Miss Madison team, Charlie Grooms.  Charlie has been with the Miss Madison racing team for over 40 years. In part 1 of his interview, we talked about his career, different drivers the team has had over time and about some of the great sponsors Miss Madison has represented....

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the thirty second episode of Roostertail Talk. In this episode, Patrick Haworth talks about his career in hydroplane racing, the HRL, Valleyfield and his plans for joining the Unlimited ranks in H1 this season (hopefully, depending on restrictions with Covid-19). Enjoy! Support the show Help the podcast by subscribing to our new service, Roostertail Talk+. The podcast i...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the thirty first episode of Roostertail Talk. Part 2 starts up with Jeff Bernard and myself talking with Mark Weber through his Unlimited career. Mark even shares a few stories about racing with his family and his nephew Jeff. Enjoy! Support the show Help the podcast by subscribing to our new service, Roostertail Talk+. The podcast is still free to all on our website an...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the thirtieth episode of Roostertail Talk.  It is hard to believe we have already produced thirty episodes! In this episode I join forces with co-host Jeff Bernard as we chat with Mark Weber about his hydroplane racing career, racing in Detroit, family traditions, HRL, and even the future of the sport.  This is a 2 part episode, so look back next week for part 2.  Enjoy...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the twenty ninth episode of "Roostertail Talk".  I checked in with H1 drivers Jeff Bernard and Andrew Tate.  They talked about their off-season preparation, summer driving plans as well as what they are doing to stay busy during this time of staying at home due to covid-19.  Enjoy! Support the show Help the podcast by subscribing to our new service, Roostertai...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the twenty eighth episode of "Roostertail Talk".  For this episode, I felt like going back in time.  Digging around the Roostertail Talk archives I pulled an audio recording of the 1995 Gold Cup. This was a great race for many reasons so why not relive the 1995 Gold Cup once again as if you were listening on the radio! Support the show Help the podcast by subs...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the twenty seventh episode of "Roostertail Talk".  Back in late February I met Bob Senior down at the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum and talked with him a bit about his passion for hydroplane racing as a fan, volunteer and a collector.  Sit back, relax and welcome to Roostertail Talk! Support the show Help the podcast by subscribing to our new service, Rooster...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the twenty sixth episode of "Roostertail Talk".  For this episode, I sat down and had a fireside chat with Chip Hanauer.  In our finale with Chip, we talk about his favorite ride, more on the future of H1, talk about the "Boat Guy Series" and have a few suprises for you.  Sit back, relax and welcome to Roostertail Talk! Support the show Help the podc...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the twenty fifth episode of "Roostertail Talk".  For this episode, I sat down and had a fireside chat with Chip Hanauer.  We talked for almost 2 hours.  I have split this up into a multi-part episode, so please look for the next installments in the upcoming week. In part 2 we talk more about his fiercest competitor (spoilers, can't say in the description)...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the twenty forth episode of "Roostertail Talk".  For this episode, I sat down and had a fireside chat with Chip Hanauer.  We talked for almost 2 hours.  I have split this up into a multi-part episode, so please look for the next installments in the upcoming weeks. I talked with Chip about his involvement with the sport, retirement, his career, hydroplane legen...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the twenty third episode of "Roostertail Talk".  I went down to Bucket List Racing's shop in Snohomish, Washington and talked with co-owner Kelly Stocklin.  In the conclusion of our trilogy of interviews he sat down with me and talked about H1, his role on the board, the rules and even a bit about the future of the sport. Enjoy! Support the show Help the...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the twenty second episode of "Roostertail Talk".  I went down to Bucket List Racing's shop in Snohomish, Washington and talked with co-owner Kelly Stocklin.  He sat down with me and talked about his racing career, the 440 hydro, driving and even about the rules and future of H1.  This is Part 2 of 3 with Kelly, so sit back, relax and enjoy! Support the sh...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the twenty first episode of "Roostertail Talk".  I went down to Bucket List Racing's shop in Snohomish, Washington and talked with co-owner Kelly Stocklin.  He sat down with me and talked about his racing career, the 440 hydro, driving and even about the rules and future of H1.  This is Part 1 of 3 with Kelly, so sit back, relax and enjoy! Support the sho...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the twentieth episode of "Roostertail Talk".  It is the slow time of the off-season for hydroplanes. Digging around the archives I ran across an audio recording of the 1968 Gold Cup. The recording is hard to hear in some areas and is missing the re-run of the final heat, but has some really exciting moments. Relive the 1968 Gold Cup once again as if you were l...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the nineteenth episode of "Roostertail Talk".  Last December the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum rented out the Cinerama in Seattle to host a private showing of the Madison Movie.  2019 marked 20 years since production ended on the movie. A lot of people came together from around the country to get the boats on the water for the months of filming; needless to s...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the eighteenth episode of "Roostertail Talk". This episode will be a bit different than previous episodes. Last December the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum rented out the Cinerama in Seattle to host a private showing of the Madison Movie.  2019 marked 20 years since production ended on the movie. A lot of people came together from around the country to get the...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the seventeenth episode of "Roostertail Talk". I know I have taken some time off from producing my podcast, but we are back! The hydroplane teams are busy this off-season, inside this episode I will discuss news around the sport, the teams and maybe a bit more. Enjoy! Support the show Help the podcast by subscribing to our new service, Roostertail Talk+. The p...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the sixteenth episode of "Roostertail Talk". I talk all about my experience at the 10th annual Mahogany and Merlot event held in Chelan, Wa.  I also talk about my experience in going for a ride in the 1958 Miss Bardahl hydroplane.  Enjoy! Support the show Help the podcast by subscribing to our new service, Roostertail Talk+. The podcast is still free to all on...