The Columbia Cup Hydroplane Race is one of the most exciting events of the summer, and this year’s race was no exception. Jamie Nilsen and Corey Peabody both won their respective preliminary heats, setting the stage for an exciting final race.
Nilsen, who was driving the U-1 Miss HomeStreet Bank hydroplane, won the first heat with a time of 1:12.914. He was followed by the U-11 J&D’s Presenting J. Michael Kelly in second place and the U-99.9 Miss Rock in third. Nilsen’s victory was his second consecutive win in the Columbia Cup, and he is now a favorite to win the final race.
Peabody, who was driving the U-440 Bucket List Racing hydroplane, won the second heat with a time of 1:13.813. He was followed by the U-12 Graham Trucking in second place and the U-7 Spirit of Detroit in third. Peabody’s victory was his first in the Columbia Cup, and he is now a contender for the final race.
The final race is scheduled for Sunday, July 28th, and it promises to be an exciting event. With Nilsen and Peabody both having won their respective heats, it is sure to be a close race. The winner of the final race will be crowned the 2019 Columbia Cup champion.
No matter who wins the final race, it is clear that Nilsen and Peabody have already made their mark on this year’s Columbia Cup Hydroplane Race. Their victories in the preliminary heats have set the stage for an exciting finale, and fans are sure to be on the edge of their seats as they watch the race unfold.
