Miss Madison Racing Q&A: Repairs, Strategy, and the Road to the Gold Cup

This isn’t a polished press release. It’s a real look inside what it takes to keep a top-tier hydroplane team on the water.In this episode of Chasin’ Tails, we sit down with the crew behind Miss Madison Racing to break down everything happening right now—from boat repairs and engine decisions to race strategy and the reality of funding a competitive program.We get into the details most people don’t see:• What actually goes into repairing and rebuilding these boats• How teams think through engine options and performance limits• The strategy behind testing, lane choice, and race prep• Why funding is still the biggest hurdle—especially for the West Coast swing• The push to keep vintage boats alive and why that matters to the sportThere’s also a real look at team dynamics, travel challenges, and what it takes to stay competitive heading into marquee events like the Gold Cup and the Madison Regatta.If you want to understand hydroplane racing beyond what you see on race day, this is the episode.