For the first time in more than 40 years, hydroplanes capable of speeds up to 175 miles per hour will zoom around Lake Coeur d’Alene this weekend. But they will not race, as they did in the 1950s and 1960s, drawing some of the biggest crowds ever seen at an Idaho sporting event, but also generating controversy due to unruly spectators. The vintage boats are coming to Coeur d’Alene, complete with drivers and pit crews, from the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum in Kent. They’ll be here for the Diamond Cup Regatta, a fundraiser for the Museum of North Idaho. The weekend of events will include a display of the boats outside The Coeur d’Alene Resort on Friday afternoon, a Saturday night banquet and rides on Sunday for 12 lucky people/Alison Boggs, SR. More here. (Courtesy photo from North Idaho Museum: The U-21cruises Lake Coeur d'Alene on July 20, 1962. Hydroplane races were held on the lake from 1958 to 1968)

Question: Do you intend to watch hydroplane runs on Lake Coeur d'Alene this weekend?