Hydroplane Boat Flips During Race, Driver Escapes Injury
DETROIT (WWJ) - A hydroplane boat racer says that he is fortunate to have escaped serious injury after flipping his boat on the Detroit River.
The Detroit News reports that Mike Webster was heading into the first turn during a four-lap race when his U-22 boat went airborne. Webster's boat was heavily damaged, but he was able to climb out of the boat with help from rescue workers and was examined at the infield medical center.
The race was part of the American Power Boat Association Gold Cup, being held on the Detroit River this weekend. Drivers Greg Hopp and Mark Evans were racing alongside Webster when the accident happened, but were able to evade the crash.