This brings back some good memories of the Gold Cup on the Detroit
River. Back in 1968, I was given free tickets to the Gold Cup Race. We
were at the starting line in Waterworks Park and had a great view of the
race. I still remember Bill Schumaker (Miss Bardahl) and Bill Sterrit
(Miss Budweiser) going bow to bow for 3 laps in the final heat. Bud
finally took some water on the engine and faltered, allowing Miss
Bardahl to win. The low note was that retired Col. Gardner was killed
when the Eagle Electric boat pitch-poled in the final heat. I hadn't
heard Bill Schumakers name mentioned in a long time. Bardahl got out of
racing after the 1968 season, but I think Schumaker drove for another
sponsor for a few more years. ....not sure about that, tho.

MPH v. Knots.... perhaps because the races are ran on inland waters
and the inland charts are in statute miles rather that nautical.