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Article: NEW TECHNOLOGY GLIMPSED HANAUER HELPS ELLSTROM FAMILY TEST LATEST HYDRO.(Sports)
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- Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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- July 11, 2008
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Byline: MICHAEL McLAUGHLINP-I reporter
A couple of old flames rekindled their relationship on Lake Washington on Thursday, much to the satisfaction of those who showed up to feel the love.
The Ellstrom family unveiled its newest addition to unlimited hydroplane racing when the sleek blue and white U-787 took its initial test run. At the wheel was Chip Hanauer, who has 61 victories as an unlimited pilot.
Hanauer was taking his first ride in a modern hull since he retired 10 years ago. He had fans swarming him when he wasn't on the water.
"Asking me to come out and drive a hull like this is like asking an old retired Seahawk if they ...