Sports
Catch the Hydro Action
The annual Seafair hydroplane races kick off today and run through Sunday. Here's the full schedule and how to get to the big event.
Nothing says Seattle summer like hydroplanes at Seafair. The Albert Lee Cup races kick off today and run through Sunday. Hydro fans can catch the action at Genesse Park on the shore of Lake Washington.
To avoid parking and traffic chaos, take the bus to the lake. Shuttle service to the Albert Lee Cup races will be provided Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from Sound Transit Link light rail’s Othello Station (Martin Luther King Jr. Way and South Othello Street) to Stan Sayres Pit near Genesee Park on Lake Washington. This is the only Metro-operated hydro shuttle this year.
The shuttles are free. There are also regular bus routes within walking distance of the race viewing area. Use the online Trip Planner, or call Metro’s Customer Information Office at (206) 553-3000 for assistance.
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Those who prefer to take their chances driving can take I-5 to the Columbia Way S exit. Remain in the right lane and follow Columbia Way S. The road will veer off to the right becoming S. Alaska St. Turn left on Rainier Avenue S. and then turn right on S. Genesee St.
We've listed the full line up of Albert Lee Cup hydro races below. For more on what it takes to be a hydroplane driver, check out on Patch.
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2011 Hydroplane Racing Schedule
Saturday, Aug. 6
8:30am GATES OPEN
8:30am Unlimited Lights Hydroplane Testing
9:30am Unlimited Hydroplane Testing
11:05am Unlimited Lights Hydroplane Racing 1A presented by Graham Trucking
11:20am Unlimited Lights Hydroplane Racing 1B presented by Graham Trucking
11:30am Vintage Hydroplanes
12:30pm Unlimited Hydroplane Driver Autograph Session
1pm Unlimited Lights Hydroplane Driver Autograph Session
2:50pm VintageHydroplanes
3:05pm Unlimited Hydroplanes Heat 1A Racing presented by AT&T and LG Mobile
3:25pm Unlimited Hydroplanes Heat 1B Racing presented by Western Washington Hyundai Dealers
4:45pm Unlimited Lights Hydroplane Racing 2A presented by Sicklesteel Crane
5pm Unlimited Lights Hydroplane Racing 2B presented by Graham Trucking
5:15pm Vintage Hydroplanes
6pm GATES CLOSE
Sunday, Aug. 7
7:30am GATES OPEN
8:30am Unlimited Hydroplane Testing Session C
9:20am Unlimited Light Hydroplane Testing Session 3
10am Opening Ceremonies / National Anthem
10:25am Vintage Hydroplanes
10:40am Unlimited Hydroplanes Heat 2A Racing presented by 76
11am Unlimited Hydroplanes Heat 2B Racing presented by 76
Noon Unlimited Hydroplanes Heat 3A Racing presented by Tulalip Resort Casino
12:20pm Unlimited Hydroplanes Heat 3B Racing presented by Western Washington Hyundai Dealers
12:35pm Vintage Hydroplanes
3pm Unlimited Hydroplane Provisional Heat Racing
4:20pm Unlimited Lights Hydroplane Final Racing presented by Graham Trucking
4:40pm Unlimited Hydroplane Final Racing presented by Albert Lee Appliance
5:15pm Albert Lee Cup Awards Presentation
6pm GATES CLOSE
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