Edmonds hydroplane qualifies at Seafair with fifth-fastest time Friday

By Harry Gatjens Driver JW Meyers was the fifth-fastest qualifier for this weekend’s Albert Lee Cup at Seafair in Seattle. Meyers took the Edmonds-based Miss Peters and May around the two-mile Lake Washington course Friday at an average speed of over 146 mph. Shannon Raney, who co-owns the boat with her husband Scott and Meyers,…

Edmonds hydroplane ends up 7th overall at Columbia Cup

By Harry Gatjens The Edmonds-based U-11 hydroplane, Stevenson Roofing presents Miss Peters and May, ended its day as the alternate to the final heat in Sunday’s Columbia Cup unlimited hydroplane race in Kennewick. While disappointed not to be in the final, owners Scott and Shannon Raney and JW Meyers were pleased with the progress the…

Edmonds-based hydro finishes third in first heat at Columbia Cup Saturday

By Harry Gatjens Edmonds-based Miss Peters and May finished third in her first preliminary heat at the Columbia Cup race in Kennewick Saturday. JW Meyers, driver of the hydroplane, drew a high draw in his heat, including all-time career history leader the Spirit of Qatar. Meyers averaged just over 132 mph for the three-lap heat….

Edmonds hydro moves on to Detroit after mid-pack finish in debut

By Harry Gatjens The U-11 Miss Peters and May unlimited hydroplane is headed to the Gold Cup this weekend in Detroit after a sixth-place finish during its maiden run in Madison, Indiana. The 6,000-pound racing boat, headquartered in Edmonds, got off to a conservative star. Qualifying sixth on its first run ever, driver JW Meyer…