2019 Seafair Commemorative Magazine

JULY 4–AUG 4, 2019 

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2019 SEATTLE CANCER CARE ALLIANCE 

2019 CAPITAL ONE 

2019 ALASKA AIRLINES 

JULY 4 / GAS WORKS PARK 

PRESENTED BY SWEDISH 

JULY 27 / DOWNTOWN SEATTLE 

JULY 27 / DOWNTOWN SEATTLE 

2019 BOEING MARITIME CELEBRATION 

JULY 29 – AUG 2 / PIERS 66 & 69 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

5–7 70 Years of Summer 

9 Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Seafair 

Summer Fourth 

11 Lucerne Seafair Milk Carton Derby 

Presented by Safeway Albertsons 

12 Capital One Torchlight Run 

Presented by Swedish 

15 Alaska Airlines Torchlight Parade 

and Fanfest 

16 Boeing Maritime Celebration 

Seattle Fleet Week 

17 Seafair Weekend Festival 

18 Seafair Weekend Festival Map 

20–21 Evolution of the Hydroplane 

23 Seafair Weekend Schedule 

25–29 HomeStreet Bank Cup 

H1 Hydroplanes & Drivers 

35 Graham Trucking Seafair 

E350 Invitational 

39 J-Hydros 

41 Vintage Boats 

43 Boeing Seafair Air Show 

44–45 Boeing Is Proud to Salute Summer 

in Seattle with Seafair 

46 US Army Golden Knights 

47 Blue Angels 

49 Aerobatic Planes 

52 Seafair Foundation 

53 Seafair Royalty 

54 Board, Staff, Families 

55 Seafair Festival Partners 

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WHAT ARE SOME OF THE “CAN’T MISS” 

ATTRACTIONS FOR OUR FAMILY? 

Host John Roderick has the answer to this and more than 

50 other burning questions you have about the Emerald City. 

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70 YEARS 

OF 

SUMMER 

Seafair, the unparalleled celebration of 

Seattle’s beautiful summer and remarkable 

history, turns 70 this year. With all the 

attendant finery and excitement that 

marks a big, round number, we also get an 

opportunity to reminisce. 

When it comes to Seafair, family traditions take two 

paths: those that hearken back to previous generations 

and those created this year, destined to move 

forward in the way that traditions do. For every 

grandparent wistfully looking back at the youthful 

days of the past, there’s a kid who is beginning the 

cycle anew. When it’s all over, when the neighborhood 

festivals so unique to this grand event end, 

when the Seafair royalty have been crowned, when 

the Torchlight Parade has been held, when the roar 

of the Blue Angels soar over us and hydroplanes 

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that cut through Lake Washington on the first 

weekend in August finally fade, that kid will ask his/ 

her parents, in the time-honored way that traditions 

begin, “Can we do this again next year?” 

Such is the allure of this city-wide party, which owes 

some of its heritage to events that happened 70 

years ago in two upper-midwestern American cities. 

When Seattle officials were looking for a way 

to celebrate the Emerald City’s centennial, they

decided to hold a festival that would celebrate the 

city and boost tourism. For leadership they looked 

to Walter Van Camp. Van Camp was in charge of 

the very successful St. Paul (MN) Winter Carnival. 

Seattle lured him away in the spring of 1950 to 

create a similar event here in time for the centennial 

celebration in 1951. 

Van Camp saw no reason to wait a year, but instead 

decided to create and stage the first Seafair in the 

summer of 1950. Held from August 11th to August 

20th, Seafair featured parades, community events, 

boat races on Green Lake, and several entertainment 

events at Green Lake’s brand-new Aqua 

Theatre, which was built in just 75 days and is still 

partially standing today. 

The first Seafair was deemed a success by everyone, 

and the event immediately began to grow due in 

part to the results of the 1950 Gold Cup hydroplane 

race in Detroit, (MI). Gold Cup rules dictated that 

the race be held on the home waters of the boat 

that won it the previous year. From 1904 to 1950, 

those winning boats had always been built east of 

the Mississippi River. 

In 1950, Seattle boat owner Stan Sayres and driver 

Ted Jones teamed up to shock the boat racing 

world with a win at the Gold Cup in the ironically 

named “Slo-Mo-Shun IV.” Disgruntled eastern 

teams chose to think that the Gold Cup was “on 

loan” to Seattle for one year only. But Sayres and 

his Seattle-based boats then won the race for the 

next five consecutive years, establishing Seattle as 

boat racing’s new capital and giving the still new 

Seafair Festival a big-time finale that drew hundreds 

of thousands of fans to Lake Washington each 

August. When the Gold Cup eventually returned 

East, a yearly Seattle stop was added to the hydroplane 

racing schedule. 

An air show was added to the festivities to give 

fans something to watch between races. In 1955, 

everyone got an unanticipated thrill when legendary 

Boeing test pilot Tex Johnston performed two 

barrel rolls over the lake in the new jet prototype 

that would become Boeing’s 707. Johnston didn’t 

tell his boss (Boeing president Bill Allen) that he 

was going to take the company’s only jet and fly it 

upside-down. “What do you think you were doing 

up there,” Allen sputtered at Johnston later. “I was 

selling the airplane,” Johnston replied. 

Since 1966, the air show portion of Seafair has 

featured the United States Navy Blue Angels, 

who zoom across Seattle skies for several days of 

practice before weekend shows above the lake that 

leave spectators young and old alike standing and 

pointing in slack-jawed amazement. 

The noise, glamour, and spectacle of boat racing 

and an air show make for a climactic weekend, 

but it is the series of 

dozens of local events that 

truly connects Seafair to 

everyone in Seattle. From 

West Seattle to Greenwood, 

from Ballard to Rainier 

Beach, residents gather 

throughout the summer 

for a series of festivals and 

parades that feature unique 

cultural aspects of each 

neighborhood. 

These community events all 

serve to build excitement 

towards the grand Torchlight 

Parade, which has been held 

in downtown Seattle every year since Walter Van 

Camp arrived in 1950. That first parade was held in 

a small loop between 2nd and 3rd Avenues. Today, 

the parade is one of the largest in America and 

begins under the Space Needle with a route that 

goes the length of downtown before wrapping up 

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the Blue Angels ride high above Seattle; dancing in the streets 

at the Torchlight Parade 

in Pioneer Square. An estimated 250,000 spectators 

line the parade route on the final weekend of July 

to watch pirates, clowns, bands, drill teams, and 

beautifully decorated floats. 

Seattle will continue to grow, and with that growth 

will come change. But even the most thriving, 

vibrant communities need historic cultural anchors 

to keep their past alive and to connect new 

residents to the history that makes a city special. 

That’s exactly what Seafair is at the grand young 

age of 70 years. A festival that celebrates Seattle’s 

connection to boats and airplanes, water and sky, 

and the gathering of friends at neighborhood and 

citywide events that are all designed to leave us 

smiling and proud of the city we call home. 

By Mike Gastineau 

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Communities hope 

Communities celebrate 

Communities heal 

together. 

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Seattle Cancer Care Alliance is honored 

to play a part in Seafair because we 

understand the power of community. 

Our ranking as one of the top ten 

cancer centers in the country is 

because of our unique collection of 

world-class care providers — doctors, 

nurses, scientists and clinicians — 

working together to demonstrate the 

power of our community. 

Learn more at SeattleCCA.org. 

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SEAFAIR 

SUMMER 

FOURTH 

JULY 4 | LAKE UNION 

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Seafair 

Summer Fourth is the place to celebrate The 

4th in Seattle. Crowds gather early at Gas 

Works Park to pick their ideal spot to make 

sure they have a front row seat for the spectacular 

display. Prior to the fireworks, guests 

can enjoy food vendors, live entertainment, 

a beer garden, and exhibition booths. There 

are also all-American games, including a pie 

eating contest, sack races, and more to keep 

all ages entertained. 

The day is filled with fun and exciting activities, 

but it is all building up towards the big 

show as the sun goes down. Named one of 

the nation’s best by USA Today and Business 

Insider, the show features over 10,000 pounds 

of fireworks to light up the sky and amaze 

viewers. The magical display is fully choreographed 

to Seafair’s custom musical score, 

which is broadcast on WARM 106.9. Guests 

that can’t make it to the park can experience 

the display live as KIRO TV simulcasts the 

event. 

Entrance to Gas Works is free, but reserved 

seating is available online, giving you the 

best seats in the house, at Seafair.com 

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We have all of your summer picnics covered! 

CELEBRATING 70 YEARS OF SEATTLE SUMMERS 

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LUCERNE 

SEAFAIR MILK CARTON 

DERBY 

PRESENTED BY 

SAFEWAY ALBERTSONS 

JULY 13 | GREEN LAKE AQUA THEATER 

This year we celebrate the 47th annual 

Lucerne Milk Carton Derby, Seattle’s original 

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and 

Mathematics) project. This quirky event requires 

a combination of creativity and knowledge and 

is a great way to integrate science into a fun 

event while providing an opportunity to learn 

and work as a team. This year there are over 

100 teams representing schools, military, businesses, 

and community groups. Many of these 

teams represent schools from the Seattle area, 

helping the kids learn and be creative in an 

energetic environment with everyone boisterously 

cheering for their favorite team. 

The Milk Carton boats come in all shapes and 

designs. Tens of thousands of milk cartons are 

used in order to create these interesting vessels 

and get them to float. Seeing these uniquely 

shaped boats paddle around the lake in search 

of prizes and bragging rights is a both comical 

and thrilling experience. 

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Come join us! Festivities begin at 10:30 a.m. 

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CAPITAL ONE 

TORCHLIGHT 

RUN © 

PRESENTED BY SWEDISH 

JULY 27 | SEATTLE CENTER 

The 42nd annual Capital One Torchlight Run 

starts and ends in Seattle Center following 

the Alaska Airlines Torchlight Parade route. 

Participants in the 5K or 8K can be their own 

pre-parade and be cheered on by tens of 

thousands of spectators along 4th Avenue 

as they gather for the upcoming parade. All 

the runners are celebrated, but awards are 

given out for timing and best costumes. 

Reserve your 

spot for the 

run today at 

Seafair.com 

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No one has to tell you to get up and go. That’s why 

we’re dedicated to keeping you in action. Because 

staying active promotes good health. 

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ALASKA AIRLINES 

TORCHLIGHT PARADE 

AND FANFEST 

JULY 27 | SEATTLE CENTER & DOWNTOWN SEATTLE 

Now in its 70th year, the Alaska Airlines 

Torchlight Parade has been part of Seafair 

Festival since the beginning. With over 

200,000 people lining 4th Avenue, and tens 

of thousands more watching live on KIRO TV, 

the Alaska Airlines Torchlight Parade brings 

the Seattle community together to celebrate 

the traditions of Greater Seattle’s diverse 

cultural landscape. 

Prior to the Torchlight Parade is FanFest at 

Seattle Center. Here, the public can get an 

up-close and personal view of the floats, 

marching bands, and the equestrian units as 

they all go through final preparations for the 

parade. You’ll also have the opportunity to 

meet the Seafair Pirates and Clowns, and enjoy 

live music and food vendors. It is a thrilling way 

to start the parade and see every detail! If you 

can’t join us for the parade, FanFest is a perfect 

way to get a sneek peek at the colorful entrants 

for the parade. 

Reserved roadside seating and VIP 

grandstand seating is available. Go to 

Seafair.com for more information or to 

reserve your seats. 

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BOEING MARITIME CELEBRATION 

SEATTLE FLEET WEEK 

JULY 29 – AUGUST 2 | PIERS 66 & 69 

Seafair has hosted Fleet Week on the Seattle 

waterfront for 70 years in celebration of the 

men and women who serve our country. This 

year, Seafair, the Seattle Navy League, and the 

Port of Seattle are proud to welcome vessels 

and personnel from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast 

Guard, and Royal Canadian Navy. The public 

is invited to Piers 66 and 69 on Seattle’s waterfront 

to enjoy free tours and learn more about 

what it takes to run these floating cities. 

Tours: Tuesday – Friday 

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Parade of Ships: July 29 

12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. 

Seattle Waterfront 

For a complete list of ships and times of 

tours, go to Seafair.com. 

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SEAFAIR WEEKEND 

FESTIVAL 

WITH BOEING AIR SHOW AND 

HOMESTREET BANK CUP 

AUGUST 2–4 | GENESEE PARK 

A Pacific Northwest tradition for 70 years, 

Seafair Weekend is the culmination of the 

Festival. Known and loved as an unofficial 

Seattle holiday, this is the most anticipated 

event of summer! 

Seafair Weekend offers the best sights, sounds, 

tastes, and action of the summer, including 

hydroplane racing on the water, US Navy 

Blue Angels and the US Army Golden Knights 

performing in the sky, world class wakeboarding 

tricks offshore, and music and entertainment on 

stage! This year, on Saturday, August 3, guests 

at Genesee Park can experience over 300 

vintage cars as they compete in the inaugural 

Classic Car Show during Seafair Weekend. The 

Seafair Weekend is a total spectacle in the air, 

land, and water! 

Guests that can’t make it to Genesee Park 

on Sunday can experience all the action on 

KONG TV. 

Reserved seating, grandstand seating, and 

other tickets are available. Go to Seafair.com 

for more information. 

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EVOLUTION OF THE 

HYDROPLANE 

When Stan Sayres drove the Slo-mo-shun IV to a 

new World Water Speed Record of 160.323 mph 

on Lake Washington on June 26, 1950, you could 

buy a brand new Ford Crestliner for $1,624.00, and 

a gallon of gas was 18 cents. There were only two 

TV stations in Seattle (KING and KOMO), and if you 

wanted to drive to Portland, you would have to take 

Highway 99. 

The Slo-mo was built almost entirely out of wood 

and weighed about 4,550 pounds. The Slo-mo was 

a round-nosed hydroplane that was powered by a 

1710 cubic inch V-12 Allison engine originally built 

for the P-38 Lightning airplanes in World War II. The 

engine used a three-to-one step-up gear box to 

turn a two-blade propeller at almost 12,000 RPM. 

The driver sat behind the engine in a wide-open 

cockpit and often wore street clothes, sometimes 

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including a tie and penny loafers. Drivers didn’t 

wear seat belts for fear of drowning, but they did 

wear kapok life jackets and helmets made from 

fiberglass and leather. 

Race boats tend to evolve quickly because racers 

are always trying to go faster, and the only way 

to go faster is to try something new. The biggest 

change that hydroplanes went through in the 

1950s was a switch away from the Allison to the 

more powerful Rolls Royce Merlin that had been 

used in Spitfire and P-51 Mustang airplanes during 

WWII. Switching to the Merlin allowed the boats to 

increase their speed by almost 10 miles per hour. 

The faster speeds that came with the Merlins led 

to a new and frightening type of accident called 

“stuffing,” where the boat takes a nosedive at high

speed and literally stuffs its nose into the water. 

To combat these accidents, boats went through 

a design change in the late 1960s, when their 

long, round noses were trimmed back behind the 

sponsons to give the boats a nose that looked like a 

“pickle fork” that was much less likely to “stuff.” 

The mid-1970s saw a lot of changes to the boats 

racing on Lake Washington. First, the timehonored 

wood construction gave way to boats 

built entirely out of aluminum and fiberglass; 

eventually the aluminum was replaced by a new 

aerospace product called “honeycomb aluminum.” 

Honeycomb aluminum is essentially something that 

looks like corrugated cardboard made out of thin 

aluminum instead of paper. The next big change 

was the addition of stabilizing wings on the back 

of the boats. Toward the end of the decade, the 

driver’s cockpits moved from behind to in front of 

the engines to give the driver a smoother ride and 

better visibility. 

The old wooden boats from the 1950s and 60s were 

prone to sinking quickly if they were damaged in an 

accident. To avoid the terrible possibility of a driver 

being trapped in a sinking boat, seatbelts were 

not allowed. With the introduction of honeycomb 

construction, sinking was no longer a concern; 

so in the mid-1980s, the rules were changed to 

allow seatbelts, enclosed cockpits, and onboard 

compressed-air breathing system. With the new 

rules, the sport became much safer. At just about 

the same time that the enclosed cockpits were 

introduced, the old WWII surplus Merlins and 

Allison became difficult to find, so the teams 

began looking toward turbine engines to replace 

the old piston power plants. On August 5, 1985, 

Chip Hanauer drove the turbine powered Miller 

American to victory on Lake Washington to usher in 

the Turbine era at Seafair. Every Seafair winner since 

then has been turbine-powered. 

Today’s boats are built out of a combination of 

honeycomb aluminum, nomex core, and carbon 

fiber. Even with these exotic composite materials, 

the boats are over a ton heavier, weighing at least 

6,750 pounds. Modern hydroplanes have “pickle-forked” 

noses and are powered by a Lycoming 

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fuel. The Lycoming engine uses a 

reduction gear box to spin a 16-inch 

diameter, three-bladed propeller 

about 11,000 RPM. Drivers recline in 

a safety capsule that is located ahead 

of the engine. They are strapped 

in by a six-point harness and use a 

compressed-air breathing system that 

allows them to keep breathing if the 

boat flips. They wear a fireproof nomex 

driving suit, complete with special 

racing shoes and gloves. Their helmets 

are lightweight but extremely strong 

and take advantage of a Head And 

Neck Support system known as HANS 

that protects their neck and spine in the 

event of a crash. 

Over the last 70 years, Unlimited 

Hydroplanes have gone through a 

tremendous evolution. It’s exciting to 

imagine what the next 70 years are 

going to bring. By David Williams 

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SEAFAIR WEEKEND SCHEDULE 

(subject to change) 

See the spacecraft 

that carried the 

astronauts for the first 

Moon landing! 

Exhibit open through September 2 

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Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission is organized by the National Air and Space 

Museum and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. The exhibition 

is made possible by the support of Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos, Joe Clark, Bruce R. 

McCaw Family Foundation, the Charles and Lisa Simonyi Fund for Arts and Sciences, 

John and Susann Norton, and Gregory D. and Jennifer Walston Johnson. 

Transportation services for Destination Moon are provided by FedEx. 

FRIDAY 8/2/19 

9:00 am H1 Unlimited Testing 

10:15 am J Hydro Race 1 

10:35 am E350 Testing Presented by Graham Trucking 

11:05 am Vintage Hydroplane Exhibition 


11:45 am H1 Unlimited Qualifying 

1:05 pm Vintage Hydroplane Exhibition 

1:25 pm Golden Knights Performance Boeing Airshow 

2:00 pm Boeing Airshow 

3:00 pm Blue Angels Practice Boeing Airshow 

SATURDAY 8/3/19 




11:00 am E350 Heat 1 Presented by Graham Trucking 



11:55 am Golden Knights Performance Boeing Airshow 



2:05 pm E350 Heat 2 Presented by Graham Trucking 

2:30 pm H1 Unlimited Heat 1A 

2:45 pm H1 Unlimited Heat 1B 

3:00 pm Blue Angels Performance Boeing Airshow 

SUNDAY 8/4/19 



10:30 am Golden Knights Perform Boeing Airshow 

10:55 am Opening Ceremony 


11:30 am E350 Heat 3 Presented by Graham Trucking 

11:55 am H1 Unlimited Heat 2A 




2:00 pm E350 Heat 4 Presented by Graham Trucking 

2:25 pm H1 Unlimited Heat 3A 


3:00 pm Blue Angels Performance Boeing Airshow 

4:05 pm Graham Trucking Cup E350 Final 

4:30 pm HomeStreet Bank Cup H1 Final 

4:45 pm Awards Ceremony 

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HOMESTREET BANK CUP H1 HYDROPLANES & DRIVERS 

U-1 Delta/Realtrac 

Built: 1992 

Driver: Andrew Tate 

Age: 29 

Residence: Walled Lake, Mich. 

Occupation: Production Manager, Sun Coatings 

Years Driving H1 Unlimited Hydroplanes: 4 

Victories (through 2018): 9 

Engine: Lycoming T-55/L-7 Turbine 

Weight: 6,900 lbs. Length: 29' 2" Width: 14' 4" 

Team: Jones Racing 

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Homeport: Kent, Wash. 

Owners: Lori and Mike Jones, Lake Tapps, Wash. 

Victories (through 2018): 11 2018 Standing: 1st 2018 Wins: 5 

Crew Chief: TBA 

Crew: None provided 

U-6 Miss HomeStreet 

Built: 2018 

Driver: Jimmy Shane 

Age: 33 

Residence: Maple Valley, Wash. 

Occupation: Integration Engineer, Blue Origin 


Victories (through 2018 season): 17 


Weight: 6,260 lbs. Length: 32' Width: 14' 4" 

Team: Miss Madison Racing 

MissMadisonHydro.com 

Owners: Citizens of Madison, Ind. 

Homeport: Madison, Ind. 

Victories (through 2018): 32 2018 Standing: 2nd 2018 Wins: 1 


Crew: Nick Bononcinii, Kirkland, Wash.; Richard Dunn, Madison, Ind.; Pat “Snake” 

Furnish, Madison, Ind.; Jimmy Gilbert, Houston, Texas; Charlie Grooms, Madison, 

Ind.; Mike Hanson, Seattle; Larry Hanson, Auburn, Wash.; Trey Holt, Madison, Ind.; 

Julie Hooton, Rochester Hills, Mich.; Mark Hooton, Rochester Hills, Mich.; Drew 

Moore, Bedford, Ky.; Rhett Rice, Houston, Tex.; James Snell, Milton, Ky.; Matt 

Sontag, Madison, Ind.; Gary Spanner, Pasco, Wash. 

U-7 Spirit of Detroit U-11 J&D’s presented by Reliable Diamond Tool 

Built: 1996 

Driver: Bert “Hot Foot” Henderson 

Age: 47 

Residence: Brockville, Ont., Canada 

Occupation: Owner/Boat Builder, Henderson Hydroplanes 





Team: Spirit of Detroit 

DetroitUnlimited.com 

Owner: David Bartush, Detroit, Mich. 

Homeport: Detroit, Mich. 

Victories (through 2018): 0 2018 Standing: 10th 2018 Wins: 0 

Crew Chief: Bill Guckian, Michigan 

Crew: Jamie Auld, Ont., Canada; Len Bartush, Mich.; Dean Boike, Col.; Bob 

Catipovic, NY; Teddy Dudley, Mich.; Tom Kelly, Mich.; Doug Peterson, Ont., 

Canada; Samuel Stechishen, Ont., Canada; Chip Van Antwerp, Mich.; Andrew 

Werling, Ind. 

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Built: 1993, rebuilt 2017 

Driver: Tom Thompson 

Age: 56 

Residence: Cambridge, Md. 

Occupation: Owner, Thompson Propane Systems 





Team: Unlimited Racing Group, LLC 

U11Racing.com 

Homeport: Edmonds, Wash. 

Owners: Shannon and Scott Raney, Edmonds, Wash. 

Victories (through 2018): 0 2018 Standing: 3rd 2018 Wins: 0 

Crew Chief: Scott Raney, Edmonds, Wash. 

Crew: David Cormier, Lake Stevens, Wash.; Brandon Crouse, Preston, Wash.; 

Brenden Hall, Levin, New Zealand; Brian Hedberg, Lynnwood, Wash.; Sam 

Houghtaling, Easton, Wash.; Travis Johnson, Madison, Ind.; Paul “PK” Kiser: 

Bronson, Mich.; Ken Knudsen, Everett, Wash.; Scott Lake, Richland, Wash.; Lee 

Langley, Lake Stevens, Wash.; Mike Parker, Olalla, Wash.; Fynn Peterson, Seattle; 

Jack Peterson Seattle; Ashley Raney, Edmonds, Wash.; Kellen Raney, Edmonds, 

Wash.; Emily Raney, Ellensburg, Wash. Randy Roe: Taylor, Mich.; Wes Ward, 

Auburn, Wash.


U-12 Graham Trucking 

Built: 2000 

Driver: J. Michael Kelly 

Age: 40 

Residence: Bonney Lake, Wash. 

Occupation: Lead Carpenter, Frontier Door 





Team: Graham Trucking Racing 

GrahamTruckingRacing.com 

Owner: Rob Graham, Mercer Island, Wash. 

Homeport: Milton, Wash. 


Crew Chief: Tom Anderson, Renton, Wash. 

Crew: Scott Baker, Enumclaw, Wash.; Pat Berryman, Orting, Wash.; Jerry Bowers, 

Fife, Wash.; Justin Ellis, Kent, Wash.; Brian Hajny, Orting, Wash.; Jeff Kelly, Auburn, 

Wash.; Quinton Miller, Mercer Island, Wash.; Craig Norton, Detroit, Mich.; Sandy 

Pearl, Lake Tapps, Wash.; Kevin Stoltz, Mukilteo, Wash.; Andy Stowell, Hooper, 

Neb.; Bryan Pyziak, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada; John Walcker, Chelan, Wash. 

U-98 Graham Trucking American Dream 

Built: 1998 

Driver: Corey Peabody 

Age: 40 

Residence: Kent, Wash. 

Occupation: Construction Superintendent, Northway Construction 





Team: Graham Trucking Racing 

GrahamTruckingRacing.com 

Owner: Rob Graham, Mercer Island, Wash. 

Homeport: Milton, Wash. 

Victories (through 2018): 0 2018 Standing: 7th* 2018 Wins: 0 

Crew Chief: Brooke Tyler IV, Windsor, Conn. 

Crew: Bob Burks, Snohomish, Wash.; Ray Burton, Tacoma, Wash.; Chris Sparks, 

Raymond, Wash.; Ken Warren, Covington, Wash. 

*Ran as U-99.9 CARSTAR powered Miss Rock (Driver Aaron Salmon) 

U-99.9 CARSTAR powered Miss Rock KISW (Seattle) 

Built: 2019 

Driver: Brian “Perky” Perkins 

Age: 34 

Occupation: Glazer, Perkins Glass 

Residence: North Bend, Wash. 




Weight: 6,500 lbs. Length: 29' Width: 14' 

Team: Go Fast, Turn Left Racing 

no website 

Owners: Brian and Greg O’Farrell 

Homeport: Maple Valley, Wash. 


Crew Chief: Randy Lemon, Seattle 

Crew: Dave Bell, Ravensdale, Wash.; Craig Bonar, East Wenatchee, Wash.; Don 

Jones, North Bend, Wash.; Dave Lemon, Seattle; Kurt Myers, Yakima, Wash.; 

Brian O’Farrell, Maple Valley, Wash.; Gunnar O’Farrell, Maple Valley, Wash.; 

Kevin Perkins, Black Diamond, Wash.; Russ Rustin, San Diego, Calif.; Rick Stafford, 

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Built: 2005* 

Driver: Dustin Echols 

Age: 39 

Residence: Monroe, Wash. 

Occupation: Diesel & Heavy Equipment Mechanic 



Engine: Lycoming T-53 Turbine 

Weight: 4,440 lbs. Length: 28' Width: 13'4" 

Team: Bucket List Racing 

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Owners: Sharon and Kelly Stocklin 

Homeport: Snohomish, Wash. 


Crew Chief: Taylor Evans, Sammamish, Wash. 

Crew: Noah Alcala, Sammamish, Wash.; Mark Kauth, Everett, Wash.; Paul Notch, 

Tri-City, Wash.; Max O’Keefe, Issaquah, Wash.; Clay Stocklin, Watertown, Wis.; 

Mike Stocklin, Watertown, Wis. 

*Modified for Turbine power in 2012 and rebuilt in 2015 

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Residence: Valleyfield, Ont., Canada 

Homeport: Detroit, Mich. 

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The Boeing Seafair Air Show has been a 

favorite of Seafair Weekend since the ’60s and 

gives all in Genesee park the best view of the 

acrobatics accompanied by informative narratives. 

The picturesque background of Lake 

Washington and Mount Rainier adds to the 

impressive maneuvers. You haven’t truly experienced 

the air show until you have experienced 

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a key part of Seafair Weekend that has helped 

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BOEING IS PROUD TO 

SALUTE SUMMER IN 

SEATTLE WITH SEAFAIR 

Puget Sound is a special place for all of us at 

Boeing. It’s where our founder, Bill Boeing, began 

the company more than a century ago. Today, it’s 

the region nearly half of our employees call home. 

Our commitment to Washington state is evident 

through our investments in education, employees, 

infrastructure, and innovation. It is also clearly 

visible in our partnerships with local sports teams, 

nonprofits, and events like Seafair, which celebrates 

its 70th anniversary this year. 

Boeing is best known for designing and building 

aircraft that allow us to connect, protect, explore, 

and inspire – across our globe and beyond. 

However, it’s our remarkable people that truly make 

this company great, whether at the final assembly 

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facilities in Everett and Renton, our Fabrication sites 

in Auburn and Frederickson, or the many Boeing 

sites in between. 

We work to ensure Boeing employees are fully 

involved in the Seafair experience. Boeing 

employees receive free entry to Seafair every 

summer, and we are very proud that members of 

our Boeing Veteran Engagement Team (BVET) skillfully 

guide the Blue Angel balloon during the annual 

Torchlight Parade. Nearly 15% of Boeing employees 

are military veterans. 

The tens of thousands of Boeing employees who 

live and work in Washington take our communities 

seriously and work hard to ensure our Puget 

Sound home remains strong and healthy. Whether

mentoring local students or pitching in at nearby 

food banks, Boeing is proud of these values and 

accomplishments, and is honored to match up to 

$10,000 in charitable dollars for each employee 

each year. 

We are also pleased to invite our partner 

Washington FIRST Robotics to highlight their 

students and skills in our Genesee Park tent during 

Seafair Weekend. Be sure to stop by and learn 

about the FIRST teams near you! 

Investing in Puget Sound partners and events like 

Seafair shapes our shared success, which is how we 

build a sound future together. 

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In 1959, 19 Airborne Soldiers from various military 

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By 1962, the team earned the nickname the 

“Golden Knights.” “Golden” signified the gold 

medals the team had won while “Knights” alluded 

to the team’s ambition to conquer the skies. 

Since then, the Golden Knights have conducted 

more than 16,000 shows in 50 states and 48 

countries, reaching an average of 60,000 people 

per show. The team has earned the U.S. Army 

2,148 Gold, 1,117 Silver, and 693 Bronze medals 

in national and international competition. Team 

members have also broken 348 world records. 

The team is composed of approximately 95 men 

and women, making up four parachute units, an 

aviation unit, and a home office. The demonstration 

team, which uses five dedicated aircraft, perform 

at more than 100 events per year. The tandem 

section is known for taking soldiers, celebrities, and 

heads of state on jumps; the competition section 

focuses on winning national and international 

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It cannot truly be summer in Seattle without the 

sound of the Blue Angels flying over head. These 

impressive planes and pilots practice over the city 

during the week leading up to Seafair Weekend, 

creating anticipation for the upcoming festivities. 

The mission of the United States Navy Flight 

Demonstration Squadron is to showcase the pride 

and professionalism of the United States Navy and 

Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence 

and service to country through demonstrations and 

community outreach. The Blue Angels are Boeing 

F/A-18 aircrafts that can fly at speeds approaching 

700 mph. The squadron’s performances will include: 

a four-group performance with intricate choreography 

and graceful movements showing their 

capabilities; two solo pilots featuring fast-paced and 

impressive movements; and their final performance 

that includes all six aircrafts showcasing the pinnacle 

of precision flying. 

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SEAFAIR FOUNDATION 

The Seafair Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit 

organization, is the charitable partner of the 

Seafair Festival whose mission is to empower 

future leaders and connect our communities 

through educational and cultural experiences. 

The Seafair Foundation has a visible, positive, 

and lasting impact in the Puget Sound region 

by sustaining cultural celebration, supporting 

individuals and organizations that serve our 

region, and creating inspiring experiences and 

opportunities for young leaders. 

Seafair Ambassador Program 

Local area high-school sophomores and juniors are 

selected from an application essay on community 

involvement and personal interviews. Selected 

students then represent Seafair throughout the year 

through a variety of unique community participation 

opportunities. 

Boeing Seafair Community Events 

Seafair believes in celebrating the traditions of our 

region, resources, and residents. We are proud to 

support 32 local parades and festivals representing 

ethnic, geographic, and other interests across the 

region. 

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This event takes place on the waters of Lake Union 

and Lake Washington as independent boaters and 

charter operators volunteer their boats, crews, and 

time to host over 1500 intellectually disabled guests 

to a holiday parade of boats. 

Scholarship Program for Women 

Under development - set to launch late 2019 

The objective of the Seafair Foundation’s Women 

in Leadership Program is to provide support, 

encouragement, and leadership opportunities for 

young women in college. The program will provide 

networking and real-world experience to help 

young women, including minorities and those who 

would not otherwise have access to such opportunities, 

achieve at a high level and prepare to be 

leaders in the workforce. More information will 

become available later 2019. 

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SEAFAIR ROYALTY 

Seafair Royalty has been integral to Seafair Festival 

since its start 70 years ago. Miss Seafair was originally 

like a celebrity with her movements and outfits 

intensely documented in the local magazines. As 

Seafair and Seattle have grown and changed, so has 

the role of the Seafair Royalty. In 2000, the Royalty 

Program was updated to crown one man as King 

Neptune and one woman as Queen Alcyone. This 

outstanding couple is chosen based on their philanthropic 

contributions to the Puget Sound region 

and ability to inspire the communities in which they 

live. In the ’50s, Miss Seafair was selected based 

on her poise and wholesomeness. Currently, she 

is selected based on her academic abilities, public 

speaking skills, and community service. 

The 2019 Miss Seafair Andrea Diaz was born in 

Puerto Rico but grew up in Olympia, WA. She is 

currently a double major in criminal justice with an 

emphasis in social justice, and cultural studies at 

Seattle Pacific University. She is a Catalyst Education 

programmer and leads SPU’s quarterly discussion 

series, where they discuss race, privilege, and 

reconciliation. 

King Neptune is an important part of Seafair as it 

recognizes the people that help to make Seattle 

great. Past kings include Sonics great Slick Watts 

and past Seahawks Quarterback Warren Moon. 

This year, Richard Gray is Seafair’s King Neptune. 

As an award-winning actor and composer, Rich is 

very involved in the theater scene in Seattle and has 

performed in many Seattle-based theaters including 

the 5th Avenue Theater, the ACT, the Seattle 

Children’s Theater, and ArtsWest. 

The Seafair Queen Alcyone has always been a 

woman of distinction that has contributed greatly to 

the Seattle community. Past queens have included 

former First Lady of WA Mona Locke and former 

WA State Governor Christine Gregoire. Our current 

Queen Alcyone, Kim Holcomb, has a degree in 

political science from University of California, 

Riverside and a Master’s degree in broadcast journalism 

from Boston University. Kim has been a 

KING TV Evening entertainment reporter for over 

10 years, covering everything from the Seahawks’ 

victory parade to Seattle’s Tomato Battle. Kim is a 

member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association, 

she has won six Regional Emmy Awards, and won 

an Edward R Murrow Award for writing. 

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BOARD 

STAFF 

Seafair Festival Board 

Pamela Anderson 

Joel Andrus 

James (Jimmy) Collins 

David Crump 

Deanne Ederer Emmons 

Dale Gluck 

Michael Kim 

Pearl Leung 

Laura Lockard 

Trong Pham 

Michelle Pinson 

Natalie Quick 

Michelle Rudd 

Phontel Shami 

DeLee Shoemaker 

Steve Sposari 

Keith Taylor 

Kedest Tesfagiorgis 

Maria Tringali 

Delmas Whittaker 

Seafair Military Liaisons 

LTG Gary Volesky 

RDML Scott Gray 

COL Mark Geraldi 

RADM Anthony Vogt 

Seafair Foundation Board 

Joel Andrus 

Sasha Gourevitch 

Amanda O’Rourke 

Karen Coulombe 

Jaymelina Esmele 

Rebecca Wells 

Steve Shaw 

Eric Corning 

Interim President & CEO 

Patrick Harrison 

Director of Marketing & 

Communications 

Jennifer Willison 

Director of Finance & 

Administration 

Jen Tolle 

Manager of Awesome 

Michael McMorrow 

Director of Creative & 

Programming 

Executive Producer Seafair 

Weekend Television Broadcast 

Jessica Sommerville 

Director of Events 

Dana Quinn 

Event Producer 

Kyle Brown 

Seafair Weekend 

Operations Manager 

Amanda Streams 

Account Executive 

Chivaun Wolter 

Executive Director 

of the Foundation 

Barb Fox 

Guest Services & 

2015 Volunteer of the Year 

Daisy Johnson 

Assistant Magazine Editor 

FAMILIES 

Seafair is proud to work with five distinct and 

independent volunteer organizations collectively 

known as the “Seafair Family Groups.” These 

organizations, who have been part of Seafair since 

its inception, support and enhance Seafair and 

Seafair Foundation events through appearances and 

thousands of volunteer hours. They represent the 

finest in servant leadership throughout the Puget 

Sound region. 

Seafair Boat Club 

The Seafair Boat Club supports Seafair’s wateroriented 

activities, such as the Lucerne Seafair Milk 

Carton Derby presented by Safeway-Albertsons and 

the HomeStreet Bank Cup. In addition, they support 

the Seafair Foundation’s 76 Holiday Cruise for the 

intellectually disabled. 

Learn more at Seafairboatclub.org 

Seattle Seafair Clowns 

The Seafair Clowns participate in community 

festivals and parades throughout the region as well 

as visiting nursing homes and hospitals and raising 

money for charity, all while spreading laughter and 

good cheer. 

Learn more at Seafairclowns.org 

Seattle Seafair Commodores 

The Seattle Seafair Commodores are the the 

goodwill ambassadors of the Seafair Festival 

to communities throughout Seattle and the 

greater Northwest, from Oregon to Canada. In 

addition, they support the Seafair Foundation with 

philanthropy and logistics, in particular the Seafair 

Women in Leadership Program. 

Learn more at Seafaircommodores.com 

Seafair Parade Marshals 

The Seafair Parade Marshals assist in the planning, 

promotion, and production of the Seafair Torchlight 

Parade as well as assisting more than 20 different 

communities and local parades. 

Learn more at Seafairparademarshals.org 

Seattle Seafair Pirates 

The shenanigans of the Seattle Seafair Pirates have 

become synonymous with Seafair revelry since the 

1950s. The Seafair Pirates schedule more than 250 

appearances each year to hospitals, nursing homes, 

and charity functions, all while promoting Seafair 

and the Seattle community. 

Learn more at Seafairpirates.org 

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