By KRIS HILL
Covington Reporter
Brian Perkins grew up on a lake with parents who had always been involved with hydroplane racing, so it’s no surprise the 2003 Kentlake High graduate drives an unlimited boat now.
“You can watch it on TV, you can see pictures,” Perkins said. “But it really doesn’t do it any justice unless you can see it in person. Just the spectacle of them running … there’s nothing else like it in the world.”
He’ll be on the water this weekend during the Chevrolet Cup at Seafair on Lake Washington. This is the summer festival’s 60th year and the race is the culmination of the celebration.
SEAFAIR: AT A GLANCE
• WHAT: Seattle’s Seafair Celebration, featuring the Chevrolet Cup unlimited hydroplane race. The race, sanctioned by the American Boat Racing Cup, will feature the unlimited hydroplanes, as well as the unlimited lights.
• WHEN: Today, 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• WHERE: Stan Sayres Pits on South Lake Washington.
• NOTABLE: Last year’s Chevrolet Cup winner – Auburn’s Dave Villwock – will look to pilot the U-16 Miss Elam Plus to a repeat win and catch the U-1 and Kent-sponsored Oh Boy! Oberto Miss Madison driver Steve David, who has the lead in season points. David leads Villwock by 599 points with two races left in the season.
• TICKETS: Available at www.ticketmaster.com.
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