Miss Budweiser - Wikipedia
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 .
Bernie Little's Miss Budweiser - A 40-Year Timeline
MISS BUDWEISER (Turbine-1) was the first to use an F-16 aircraft safety canopy, which is now mandatory on all Unlimited hydroplanes. 1987. The new MISS BUDWEISER (Turbine-2) of 1987 was simply overwhelming in much the same manner as her predecessor of 1980-81 had been.
Miss Budweiser and the Golden Age of Hydroplane Racing
Aug 4, 2019 · It offered a glimpse into the world of H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Racing, with 3,000 horsepower engines and boats traveling at over 200 miles per hour. The races make for some amazing visuals, and offer a glimpse of vehicles that look unlike anything else on the planet.
Famous Miss Budweisers of the Past - Hydroplane and …
With Chenoweth driving, on August 5, 1973, MISS BUDWEISER achieved her greatest fame by defeating arch-rival PAY 'n PAK in Heat 1-C at Seattle to become the first boat to average better than 120 miles per hour in a heat of competition.
Miss Budweiser Hydroplane :: Bernie Little Companies, LLC
Despite his many victories and record performances with the Miss Budweiser, Little considers his greatest triumph to be the development of the enclosed capsule. In November of 1989, Little was honored for his commitment to safety by a grateful American Power Boat Association.
After building a dynasty and leaving unlimited hydroplane …
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.
1980 U-1 Miss Budweiser - Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum
At 14’3" wide and 29’6" long, the Miss Budweiser weighted in at over 7,000 pounds, making her the biggest, heaviest boat of her day. Her honeycomb aluminum construction made her extremely strong, and her radical design made her fast and stable.
Bernie Little: 1925-2003 - 'He was bigger than life' - The Seattle …
Apr 27, 2003 · After buying a hydroplane in 1962 and convincing friend August Busch III to have the Budweiser company sponsor him, Little became the most powerful force in the sport. His Miss Bud teams won...
Miss Budweiser retires after four decades - Soundings Online
Jun 3, 2005 · It looks like it’s the last season for the iconic Miss Budweiser, the red-and-white unlimited hydroplane that has been on the racing and boat show circuits for more than 40 years. Earlier this year, Anheuser-Busch announced it would no …
1970 Seafair Trophy Race - Hydroplane History
Miss Budweiser was staggering at the finish. And despite a bad case of hiccups as she claimed the victory, the boat that represents the king of beers reigned as queen of the unlimited hydroplane fleet in the 1970 Seafair Trophy race on Lake Washington.