Read Press Release
2020 Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers Hydrofest Announces Postponement of Race to 2021
Read Press Release
-
Detroit Hydrofest 2020
Photo by Robert Peters
Fred Alter
Fred Alter, one of the great names in Detroit hydroplane history and a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy Air as a pilot, passed away Saturday, January 9th, at the age of 94.
Event Features...
- Grand Prix Hydroplanes - the world's fastest automotive powered hydroplanes.
- HRL Grand Prix Hydroplanes powered by supercharged 468ci big-block engines with a top speed of 160MPH
- H-350 Hydro (20-22 boats) - 19 feet in length and feature a 350 cu in carburetor Chevrolet engine, top speed of 120 mph
- Jersey Speed Skiffs - 16 foot V8 powered wild riding race boats
- Hot Rod show
- Live music and entertainment
In The News
Check out the Racing!
These are some of the racing classes you will see at this year's race!
Detroit HydroFest 2019
HRL Action on the Detroit River - Check out some of the hydroplane racing action you'll see on August 24-25, 2019!
Grand Prix Hydroplanes
Spectacular Grand Prix hydro racing! And the noise! Watch Detroiter Andrew Tate take the win in Buffalo, NY.
H-350 Hydroplanes
H-350 Hydroplanes,19 feet in length, featuring a 350 Chevy engine, hitting speeds approaching 120 mph