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Seafair Hydro Races Friday through Sunday: Schedule and How to Get There

The Seafair hydro races only roll around once a year - and are a tradition in the Seattle area.

Nothing says Seattle summer like hydroplanes at Seafair. The Albert Lee Cup races kick off Friday and run through Sunday. Hydro fans can catch the action at Genesse Park on the shore of Lake Washington.

To avoid parking and traffic chaos, take the bus to the lake. Shuttle service to the Albert Lee Cup races will be provided Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from Sound Transit Link light rail’s Othello Station (Martin Luther King Jr. Way and South Othello Street) to Stan Sayres Pit near Genesee Park on Lake Washington. This is the only Metro-operated hydro shuttle this year.

The shuttles are free. There are also regular bus routes within walking distance of the race viewing area. Use the online Trip Planner, or call Metro’s Customer Information Office at 206-553-3000 for assistance.

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Those who prefer to take their chances driving can take Interstate 5 to the Columbia Way South exit. Remain in the right lane and follow Columbia Way South. The road will veer off to the right becoming South Alaska Street. Turn left on Rainier Avenue South and then turn right on South Genesee Street.

We've listed the full schedule of Albert Lee Cup hydro races below and remember that the . For more on what it takes to be a hydroplane driver, .

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2011 Hydroplane Racing Schedule

Friday

  • 8:30am: GATES OPEN
  • 8:30am: Unlimited Lights Hydroplane Testing
  • 9:50am: Unlimited Hydroplane Testing Session A
  • 12:30pm: Unlimited Light Hydroplane Driver Autograph Session
  • 1pm: Unlimited Hydroplane Driver Autograph Session
  • 2:35pm: Vintage Hydroplane Practice Session 1
  • 2:45pm: Unlimited Hydroplane Qualifying Session
  • 5:25pm: Unlimited Lights Hydroplane Qualifying 1
  • 6pm: GATES CLOSE

Saturday

  • 8:30am: GATES OPEN
  • 8:30am: Unlimited Lights Hydroplane Testing
  • 9:30am: Unlimited Hydroplane Testing
  • 11:05am: Unlimited Lights Hydroplane Racing 1A presented by Graham Trucking
  • 11:20am: Unlimited Lights Hydroplane Racing 1B presented by Graham Trucking
  • 11:30am: Vintage Hydroplanes
  • 12:30pm: Unlimited Hydroplane Driver Autograph Session
  • 1pm: Unlimited Lights Hydroplane Driver Autograph Session
  • 2:50pm: Vintage Hydroplanes
  • 3:05pm: Unlimited Hydroplanes Heat 1A Racing presented by AT&T and LG Mobile
  • 3:25pm: Unlimited Hydroplanes Heat 1B Racing presented by Western Washington Hyundai Dealers
  • 4:45pm: Unlimited Lights Hydroplane Racing 2A presented by Sicklesteel Crane
  • 5pm: Unlimited Lights Hydroplane Racing 2B presented by Graham Trucking
  • 5:15pm: Vintage Hydroplanes
  • 6pm: GATES CLOSE

Sunday

  • 7:30am: GATES OPEN
  • 8:30am: Unlimited Hydroplane Testing Session C
  • 9:20am: Unlimited Light Hydroplane Testing Session 3
  • 10am: Opening Ceremonies / National Anthem
  • 10:25am: Vintage Hydroplanes
  • 10:40am: Unlimited Hydroplanes Heat 2A Racing presented by 76
  • 11am: Unlimited Hydroplanes Heat 2B Racing presented by 76
  • Noon: Unlimited Hydroplanes Heat 3A Racing presented by Tulalip Resort Casino
  • 12:20pm: Unlimited Hydroplanes Heat 3B Racing presented by Western Washington Hyundai Dealers
  • 12:35pm: Vintage Hydroplanes
  • 3pm: Unlimited Hydroplane Provisional Heat Racing
  • 4:20pm: Unlimited Lights Hydroplane Final Racing presented by Graham Trucking
  • 4:40pm: Unlimited Hydroplane Final Racing presented by Albert Lee Appliance
  • 5:15pm: Albert Lee Cup Awards Presentation
    6pm: GATES CLOSE

Editor's note: Heidi Dietrich is editor of Edmonds Patch.


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