Hopp Racing–Fastest APBA Grand Prix Hydroplane on Earth!

The Hopp Racing GP-15 Grand Prix Hydroplane, affectionately known nation wide as “The Yellow Rocket” had an exciting year in 2011. Starting with a big win at Tastin’ n Racin’ in front of 60,000 fans on Lake Sammamish (15 minutes from downtown Seattle) and ending with a brand new APBA Grand Prix Kilometer speed record o…f 169.081 miles per hour. Jerry Hopp did the driving. He broke his son Greg’s record set the year before. This happened in Lincoln City Oregon, just 1/4 mile from the Pacific Ocean. Next year features a larger schedule, and more boats. The competition will be bigger and better. It was a very good year. We are proud to say the GP-15 IS the fastest APBA Grand Prix Hydroplane on planet earth!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX-Uri-Jq8E