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HAPO COLUMBIA CUP 2016

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he 2016 Hapo Columbia Cup will mark the 51st time Unlimited Hydroplanes have raced on the Columbia River. This year’s event, like the inaugural in 1966, will most likely have 12 Unlimited’s in attendance, but the modern Unlimited Hydroplane has very little in common

With those first boats that churned the waters of the Columbia River. The hydroplanes of 2016 are almost more plane than hydro. They are 30ft long with 7000lb wings that glide over the water with only the bare minimum of the boat making contact with the river. Powered by Turbine engines capable of nearly 3,000hp, the boats can reach straightaway speeds close to 200 miles per hour. Qualifying lap averages in the mid 160mph range are common with the faster boats in the fleet. To put it in simpler terms, at that speed, an Unlimited Hydroplane will travel more than the length of a football filed in the space of a second.

The other unique quality of the hydro plane is the wall of water it throws in its wake.

Called a roostertail, it trails hundreds of feet behind the boat and represents a unique obstacle to the racers on the course. Getting to close to another boats roostertail can result in a boat’s engine clogged with water and stalling. That represents the best case scenario. Taking a full blast of another hydroplanes wake can result in thousands of dollars of boat damage.

One thing the 2.5 mile Columbia Cup Course has always been renowned for is speed.

Boats Tend to post their fastest qualifying times of the year at the Columbia Cup. This course has been the fastest on the circuit for the last three years. If you want to see the fastest race of the year, attend the Columbia Cup. With the increased speed speed comes increased danger. A nudge of water from a roostertail, an inopportune roller, or gust of wind and suddenly a Hydroplane might be making an unscheduled apprearance in the yearly air show. Fortunately, the safety advances in the sport have shielded the drivers form serious injury during these circumstances.

Action starts with “Fast Lap Friday”. A new addition to the circuit in 2012, will be a two hour window Friday afternoon where teams can register a time trial speed. Teams will score points based on the speed they post during this period. Points garnered during qualifying will be scored as race points in 2016. So, at the end of the day of racing, a team’s qualifying points could just make the difference between a team making the final heat on the front row, or running as a trailer boat. Racing starts Saturday, with one set of heats and concludes on Sunday with two more heat sets AND A FINAL HEAT. The winner not only takes home the Columbia Cup hardware, but they win the coveted parking spot under Bernie Little’s famous tree for the following year’s race. For all this year’s activities at the Hapo Columbia Cup go to the website www.watefollies.com.

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2016 Benton, Franklin County Fair

Admission

Aug. 23-27,AM201PM6 Tuesday-Friday 9 -11 AM Saturday 9 - Midnight

In Advance

$11 $13 At Gate

Seniors $5 Kids (6-12) $5 Under 6 Free

Kids Day: Wednesday, August 24 | $2 (ages 6-12) Grand Parade: August 20th Time: 10am to 12pm Cost: Free to watch, Free to participate. If you would like to be in the parade go to the website www.

BentonFranklinFair.com to contests and events click on parade to download application or come by the fair office and receive a paper registration form.

Demolition Derby: August 22nd Time: 4pm to 10pm Cost: $15.00 All seating is reserved (6:30 time trials.) (7:30pm Racing) Location: Ram Arena Wrangler Champions Challenge: August 23rd Time: 7pm Covered reserved seating $15.00 General reserved seating is $10.00 (Fair admission required to attend rodeo) Location: Ram Arena

For more info www.BentonFranklinfair.com click on events.

Mutton Bustin’ 2016 Entries: Open August 1st Entry fee: $20 Phone Number: 509-222-3749x5 Age: 6 and under Weight: 50lbs. and under.

Horse Heaven Round-Up: August 24th thru August 27th Time: 7pm to 10pm Location: Ram Arena. The Horse Heaven Round-Up is one of the premiere rodeos in the Northwest and proud to be part of the Big-4 Rodeo Association.

Carnival: With more than five acres of rides and games at the Benton Franklin Fair, the carnival combines the rides and attractions of Davis Shows Northwest and Davis Amusement Cascadia. We are proud to bring the largest carnival to the Tri-Cities. Want to see the rides you can enjoy at the fair. www. davisamusement.com/rides Carnival wristbands available at Kennewick Ranch & Home. Carnival dates: August 23rd thru August 27th.

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