Tony Newton Memorial Regatta roars to life this weekend in Brewster

Third in Upper Columbia Cup series

2.5 Litre Stock ("S" class) race to 100-plus mph, using 145 horsepower marine-based 2000 and 2300 Ford engines. S-boats offer very exciting side-by-side racing at a reasonable cost. Mike Maltais/QCH

Sportsman Entry is a fun, affordable entry level runabout class with a maximum speed of 85 mph using only GM cast iron small block and cast-iron heads derived from passenger or truck model vehicles. Mike Maltais/QCH

1 Litre ("Y" class) hydroplanes are small, light and lightning quick, racing to speeds more than 105 mph. While supercharging is not allowed, other modifications are encouraged. Engines are automotive or marine based, 2 or 4-cycle style. Maximum limit of 2-cycle is 1160 cc and maximum limit of 4-cycle is 1315 cc. The most common engines are from 2-cycle personal watercrafts boats. Mike Maltais/QCH

1.5 Litre Stock ("T" class) hydroplanes race at 90-plus mph. These small, light and racy hydros are a great starting point for young drivers or for budget teams. They generate all the competitive excitement of the bigger classes, but their smaller size, virtually stock components, and dependable 4-cylinder Toyota engine add a degree of economy to the boat racing circuit. Mike Maltais/QCH

E 350 hydroplanes (5 Litre boats) race to speeds of 115 mph, powered by mildly modified marine-based stock 305 Chevrolet and 302 Ford V-8 engines (285 horsepower). Engine modifications are limited, putting a premium on driver skill. Courtesy apba.org

Perhaps the most well-known of the vintage racers around these parts is the County Girl. Mike Maltais/QCH

Posted Tuesday, September 6, 2022 11:26 am

Mike Maltais, Staff Writer

PATEROS/BREWSTER - The second of a four-race hydroplane series of the Upper Columbia Cup Chase the Grapes Shootout played out in Pateros on Saturday and Sunday, August 27-28, and set the stage for the third race at Brewster’s Columbia Cove Park this weekend, September 10-11.

The Terry Troxell Pateros Hydro Classic drew a strong turnout of boats in Pateros, many of whom competed in the first race of the series, the Norm Evans Apple Cup Regatta at Lake Chelan last April 30.

Boats and crews began arriving in Pateros on Friday before race day. The city rolled out the red carpet of sorts with Pateros School students selling breakfast Saturday morning to get crews and drivers fueled up. Race promoter George Pearson arranged for a street potluck and live music Saturday evening.

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The Tony Newton Memorial Regatta will be the first of its kind on the Columbia River waters at the Cove Park. Racing starts at 11 a.m. and each class will run four 1-1/4-mile lap heats.

The competition breakdown includes eight classes of boats from the Sport C through the Vintage. The accompanying photos and descriptions from apba.org can help spectators identify boat class, specs, and speed.

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Tony Newton Memorial Regatta roars to life this weekend in Brewster

Third in Upper Columbia Cup series

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