Huey Newport: A Legacy Built in Hydroplane Racing | Decades of Stories, Wins, and Innovation EP|83

This one is about legacy—plain and simple.In Episode 83 of Chasin’ Tails, Huey Newport walks through a lifetime in hydroplane racing. From getting started in the early days to becoming a major force in Grand Prix, this is his story told the way it actually happened.We’re not just talking highlights. Huey gets into the grind, the near wins, the turning points, and the decisions that shaped not only his career—but parts of the sport itself.You’ll hear about the boats, the people, and the moments that stuck with him. The races that almost went his way. The ones that changed everything. And the evolution of racing through his eyes as both a competitor and a builder.This is what a real racing legacy looks like.In this episode:Huey’s full journey through hydroplane racingKey races and moments that defined his careerThe evolution of Grand Prix and boat designLessons from decades of competitionRivalries, partnerships, and staying in the gameWhat the next generation needs to understandReal moments:“We almost won the ‘72 Nationals”“The ‘81 Nationals changed everything”If you care about where this sport came from—and where it needs to go—this is one you listen to all the way through.Follow Chasin’ Tails for more conversations that actually matter in boat racing.