President's Cup Regatta
President's Cup Regatta
A triple fatality, the worst in speedboat racing's history, marks the President's Cup Regatta on the Potomac River in Washington. "Miss Bardahl", driven by national champ Ron Musson explodes, and, later drivers Rex Manchester and Don Wilson are killed when their boats explode. It's the blackest day in the history of Hydroplane racing. Various shots of speed boats whizzing by leaving behind them large rooster tails. The boats are a blur at high speeds. LS - Miss Bardahl coming around the bend hitting speeds of 70 MPH. As Miss Bardahl speeds by the camera something goes wrong and she explodes into little pieces. The driver, Ron Musson, is killed instantly. The race continues and the boats whiz by past the sinking wreck. MCU of No #7 Notre Dame driven by Rex Manchester moves into the lead in the final heap. LS - Notre Dame and Miss Budweiser driven be Don Wilson collide. The two boats disintegrate and both drivers are killed. MS of people in the crowd watching the race in shock. LS of a small speedboat racing out to try and rescue the drivers.