Owner/Driver: Bill Brandt

Hometown: Kennewick, WA

Yearly Boat Points Finishes

2023: 5146 point, 13th of 40 boats

2022: 4500 points, 16th of 43 boats

2021: 4100 points, 15th of 45 boats

2020: Not held due to COVID-19 pandemic

2019: 16363 points, 2nd of 59 boats

2018: 13370 points, 3rd of 58 boats

2017: 10902 points, 5th of 63 boats

2016: 10984 points, 4th of 57 boats
2015: 4228 points, 16th of 55 boats

2014: 6663 points, 6th of 55 boats

Unlimited Hydroplane Info

U-7

Hull #7207

This hull made its debut in 1972 as the U-7 Notre Dame. It was campaigned for 10 years, and ran under a variety of names, including the U-76 Miss Northwest Tank Service, U-77 Spirit of Dayton-Walther, and U-20 Captran Resorts. The hull is now owned by Paul LaMarre Jr., of Lincoln Park, MI, with hopes of restoration.

In 1972, the U-7 Notre Dame made its debut at the first race of the season in Miami. It raced in 5 of the 7 races, finishing 7th in national high points. Dean Chenoweth was the primary driver, and the team had a best finish of 2nd at the Seafair Trophy race in Seattle to cap off the end of the season. In 1973, Ron Larsen took over the driving duties. The boat competed in 6 races, finishing 11th in national high points with a best finish of 5th at the Governor's Cup in Madison.