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Syracuse Hydrofest 2009

Photos from the first day of the 2009 Syracuse Hydrofest presented by the Updowntowners of Syracuse with race organizers the Central New York Hydroplane Association (CNYHA). For more information about hydroplane racing visit the Inboard Hydroplane Racing website. Click the buy: links above the photos to order one or more than one. (Note: The copyright watermark will NOT appear on the final prints or gift items.) There's a selection of different print sizes, photo gifts and speciality prints like canvas. Leave a comment if you have any questions. Thank you for your interest and let me know how you feel about the item or items you purchased.
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Driver Kevin Smith working on his T26 Dream Weaver, a 1.5 liter stock hydroplane, at the Syracuse Hydrofest on Saturday, June 20, 2009.
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Driver Kevin Smith working on his T26 Dream Weaver, a 1.5 liter stock hydroplane, at the Syracuse Hydrofest on Saturday, June 20, 2009.

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  • Videoing the pits of the CS20 Sonic Wave 2.5 Liter Stock hydroplane at Syracuse Hyrdrofest on Saturday, June 20, 2009.
  • Mustang graphic on the CS27 Miss Karolane driven by Paul-Martin Mathieu from Quebec, Canada, in the Syracuse Hyrdrofest pits on Saturday, June 20, 2009.
  • CS27 Miss Karolane driven by Paul-Martin Mathieu from Quebec, Canada, in the Syracuse Hyrdrofest pits on Saturday, June 20, 2009.
  • Cockpit of the S88 Playin Again 2.5 Liter hydroplane driven by Sam Horner in the Syracuse Hyrdrofest pits on Saturday, June 20, 2009.
  • Squeegeeing off the CS20 Sonic Wave hydroplane in the Syracuse Hyrdrofest pits on Saturday, June 20, 2009.
  • Syracuse Hyrdrofest volunteers taking the course maker buoys out on to Onondaga Lake on Saturday, June 20, 2009.
  • Syracuse Hyrdrofest volunteers taking the course maker buoys out on to Onondaga Lake on Saturday, June 20, 2009.
  • Driver Kevin Smith working on his T26 Dream Weaver, a 1.5 liter stock hydroplane, at the Syracuse Hydrofest on Saturday, June 20, 2009.
  • Close up of the skid fin. The skid fin adds stability in the straight away with very little drag. In the turn, the skid fin digs in to maintain control. These fins have to handle as much as 5 G force on most boats. The largest can experience as much as 20 G force.
  • Tom Vielhauer of Liverpool, New York, working on his 2.5 liter hydroplane boat, Unfinished Business, at the Syracuse Hyrdrofest on Saturday, June 20, 2009.
  • Tom Vielhauer of Liverpool, New York, working on his 2.5 liter hydroplane boat, Unfinished Business, at the Syracuse Hyrdrofest on Saturday, June 20, 2009.
  • Patrick Haworth, driver of the GP777 The Crush, during the drivers meeting before the start of the Syracuse Hyrdrofest racing on June, 20, 2009.
  • Ghislain Marcoux, driver of the CE666 El Diablo, during the drivers meeting before the start of the Syracuse Hyrdrofest racing on June, 20, 2009.
  • Scott xxxxxx, driver of the E97 Team Extreme, during the drivers meeting before the start of the Syracuse Hyrdrofest racing on June, 20, 2009.
  • Kevin Smith, driver of the T26 1.5 liter hydroplane Dream Wearver, during the drivers meeting before the start of the Syracuse Hyrdrofest racing on June, 20, 2009.
  • xxxx xxxxxx, driver of the X999 Hydroplane, during the drivers meeting before the start of the Syracuse Hyrdrofest racing on June, 20, 2009.
  • Tom Vielhauer of the CNY Hydroplane Association addresses the drivers at the Syracuse Hyrdrofest on Saturday, June 20, 2009.
  • Syracuse Hyrdrofest Pit Manager, Joe Cheezum from Centerville, Maryland, goes over pit rules for loading boats into the water at the drivers meeting.
  • Tom Vielhauer of the CNY Hydroplane Association addresses the drivers at the Syracuse Hyrdrofest on Saturday, June 20, 2009.
  • Tom Vielhauer of the CNY Hydroplane Association addresses the drivers at the Syracuse Hyrdrofest on Saturday, June 20, 2009.
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