All Systems Go For 2014 Hydro Races

In this Aug. 30, 2013, file photo, Geri Rogers of Coeur d’Alene is shown photographing the time trials for the Diamond Cup hydroplane races. She said, “I love the energy.” (SR photo: Kathy Plonka)

Hydroplane racing will return to Lake Coeur d’Alene this summer, even as the sponsor works to pay off bills from last year’s resurrection of the Diamond Cup. “We’re really no different than any other business that didn’t make money its first year,” Diamond Cup President Doug Miller said Monday. He declined to disclose the organization’s debts but said all creditors will be paid by September. “We’re a private corporation,” Miller said. “We lost money. We’re going to pay people back.” H1 Unlimited, which sanctions hydroplane racing, added the Labor Day weekend races to this year’s schedule after meeting with Miller last week/Scott Maben, SR. More here.

Question: Did you see the races last year? Do you plan to see them this year?