Category Archives: Japan

Wow, one looks like an old Pugh, cant exactly make out what the others are. So who has insight on how these would have landed the basement of the Yamato Factory in Japan, Would these have been boats taken over by American teams to race in Asia and Europe during the 80s and simply leftContinue reading “A very rare find inside the Yamato Factory, racks of US made hydroplanes”

With the popularity of stadium boat racing growing rapidly in Japan its now being billed as a romantic date night. Just for fun what would you consider American style Stock Outboard day racing as? The comments on this should be pretty fun.

English Translation: Itsuko Hidaka is the winner of GIII All Ladies which was held in Ashiya from July 27th through August 1st. This was her 75th victory in her 35yrs of career and the first victory for this year. Hidaka’s nickname is “Great Mother” and she is one of the best female racers with 35Continue reading “Power Mom Itsuko Hidaka wins her 75th race at GIII All Ladies over the weekend”

ROPPONGI, TOKYO, July 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DYNAMITE BOATRACE Japan, the most popular high-octane on-water motorsport in Japan for more than 70 years, continued its summer competition schedule with the 30th BOATRACE Miyajima Grand Champion Series held over six days from June 23 through 28, 2020. The Miyajima BOATRACE course is set amongst oneContinue reading “Dynamite Boatrace Japan launches US Social Media campaign in an effort to promote the series to a broader worldwide audience”

View this post on Instagram So, here’s a cut away plan view of the hydroplane boat that is raced at all Boat Races in Japan. This (and the engine) is the core of the excitement. It is all wood with a fiberglass cowling. We’ll add to the understanding of the making of the boat inContinue reading “A rare behind the scenes look at where the stadium racing hulls are built”

  View this post on Instagram Another one from the makers. Assembling fresh pistons at the Yamato factory. Bore x Stroke: 66.0 x 58.0 mm. These guys get busy. A visit to the factory soon and we hope to get some more photos for you. . . . #hydroplane #boatrace #raceboat #dynamiteboatrace #stockoutboard #cylinderhead AContinue reading “Assembling fresh pistons at the Yamato factory”

View this post on Instagram 30th Grand Championship Miyajima (SG Race) will start from June 23rd – 28th. It’s one of the prestigious races for SG race series, and 52 top racers will compete in Miyajima. . . . #grandchampionship #miyajima #boatrace #boatracer #racingboat #womanracers #hydroplane #championracer #boatinglife #boatlovers #dynamiteboatrace A post shared by dynamite_boatrace_japanContinue reading “Video Postcard: The 30th Grand Championship Miyajima (SG Race) will start from June 23rd – 28th”