Memorial for hydroplane drivers who lost their lives in hydroplane accidents
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In memory of Warner E. Gardner, Lt. Col. U.S.A.F. (Ret.) and Fellow Drivers who devoted so much to Hydroplane racing.” Gardner was a local to the area, but died in a Detroit race in 1968. The memorial is a stark reminder of the beauty, power and danger of the sport.
This file appears in: The 4th of July Regatta on Lake Coeur d’Alene
The 4th of July Regatta on Lake Coeur d’Alene
Long before the first Diamond Cup Regatta in 1958, the waters of early 20th century Coeur d’Alene came to life with competitive challenge racing.
The novel idea of using Lake Coeur d’Alene for sport instead of just for logging and transport came…