Owner/Driver: Paxton Reunanen or Rich Matkin

Hometown: Auburn, WA

Yearly Boat Points Finishes

2023: 1500 points, 25th of 40 boats

2022: 6364 points, 10th of 43 boats

2021: 3600 points, 19th of 55 boats

2020: Not held due to COVID-19 pandemic

2019: 700 points, 47th of 59 boats

Unlimited Hydroplane Info

U-55

Hull #7455

This boat was designed almost identically to the Miss U.S. by Ron Jones, and both boats debuted in 1974. Powered by a turbocharged engine, the Lincoln Thrift competed for two years under that sponsorship, before transferring ownership to the Squire Shop team. The boat was transformed into a modern hull and last raced in 1993 as the Miss Tubs.

In 1974, E. Milner Irvin piloted the craft. The boat attempted to compete in 8 of the 11 races, and had a best finish of 3rd in San Diego. The team finished 12th in national high points.