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Miss America IX speed boat with owner driver Charles Mistele. In 1931driven by owner Gar Wood, Miss America IX became the first boat to reach 100 mph, topping out at 102.256 mph. That year
the Harmsworth race, was held with England's Kaye Don as the chief opponent, his Miss England was powered by a Rolls-Royce motor. It was estimated that a million fans lined the Detroit River to watch the races.
Garfield ‘Gar’ Arthur Wood (December 4, 1880 – June 19, 1971) was an American inventor, entrepreneur, motorboat builder and racer who held the world water speed record on several occasions. He was the first man to travel over 100 miles per hour on water.
June 2013, Lake Chatgue Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous - Georgia. Hosted by the Blue Ridge Chapter located at the Ridges Resort, Lake Chatgue, Hiawassee GA.
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Miss America IX speed boat with owner driver Charles Mistele. In 1931driven by owner Gar Wood, Miss America IX became the first boat to reach 100 mph, topping out at 102.256 mph. That year
the Harmsworth race, was held with England's Kaye Don as the chief opponent, his Miss England was powered by a Rolls-Royce motor. It was estimated that a million fans lined the Detroit River to watch the races.
Garfield ‘Gar’ Arthur Wood (December 4, 1880 – June 19, 1971) was an American inventor, entrepreneur, motorboat builder and racer who held the world water speed record on several occasions. He was the first man to travel over 100 miles per hour on water.
June 2013, Lake Chatgue Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous - Georgia. Hosted by the Blue Ridge Chapter located at the Ridges Resort, Lake Chatgue, Hiawassee GA.
©Paul Todd/OUTSIDEIMAGES.COM
OUTSIDE IMAGES PHOTO AGENCY

 

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