I feel their tremendous pride in their accomplishments, and their shock and anger when their achievements are doubted. Life is rarely as black and white as the sports section box scores make it appear. In both the Slo mo shun controversy and the canopy controversy there are strong points to each side's argument. As an organization we make it a point to never take an official stance on an issue in dispute. Our goal is simply to present both sides of the conflict and allow the informed reader to decide for him or herself.
People seem to enjoy reading and talking about the controversies.
The fact is we cannot and will not choose a side, quite simply we are on the side of history. The Hydroplane and Race Boat Museum is the nation's only public museum dedicated exclusively to boat racing. We have Unlimited and Gold Cup Hydroplanes from six decades. The boats in our collection have won a total of 17 Gold Cups. Displays change frequently but there will always be at least six boats on display at any time.