The Miss Budweiser were 22 hydroplanes sponsored by Budweiser beer that raced in the unlimited class under the U-12 banner. They were owned (some were leased backups) by Bernie Little. Anheuser-Busch sponsorship began in 1963, [1] thanks to the friendship of Little and A-B president August Busch III.

Oct 13, 2024 · The Miss Budweiser boat, a legendary presence in the world of hydroplane racing, has left an indelible mark on the sport. For decades, it reigned supreme on the water, captivating fans with its speed and power.

MISS BUDWEISER with Tom D'Eath and MISS CIRCUS CIRCUS with Chip Hanauer battled the entire 1990 season and provided excellent racing for the fans. But this time, it was Hanauer who emerged as World Champion with 13,652 points to D'Eath's 13,152.

Dec 12, 2022 · The Miss Budweiser was one of the most successful hydroplane racing boats of all time, winning a total of eight gold medals in the Gold Cup races. However, the Miss Budweiser was retired from racing in 1987 and was replaced by a new boat called the Miss Budweiser II.

Aug 2, 2019 · The Miss Budweiser dominated unlimited hydroplane racing in the 1990s until its demise in 2004. Now, you'll find pieces of the team throughout the sport.

MISS BUDWEISER, the 1968 version, proved to be the Bernie Little team's first superstar. Designed by Ed Karelsen, it raced for five years, won eleven races (including two APBA Gold Cups), and captured three straight National High Point Championships in 1969-70-71.

Aug 4, 2019 · A new article in The Seattle Times hearkened back to the legacy of one dominant team: Miss Budweiser, sponsored by Anheuser-Busch. The team was established in the 1960s, and gradually became a dominant force on the racing circuit. From 1991 to 2004, the Miss Budweiser won all but one national title.

Lee Edward " Chip " Hanauer (born July 1, 1954, in Seattle) [1] is the third most successful Unlimited Hydroplane racer in history. He has won the APBA Gold Cup a record 11 times and was the driver of one of the most famous boats in APBA …

Although in recent years Little and Miss Budweiser have virtually ruled the Unlimited waters, it hasn't always been that way. The King of powerboat racing remembers many a long night trying to bring a balky motor to life -- work that would merely allow the team to …

All three features worked to produce a boat that could carry tremendous speed into the corner. The Bud was driven by Dean Chenoweth, arguably one of the best drivers ever to step into a race boat. From the moment that the 1980 Griffon Budweiser hit the water, she was almost unbeatable.