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Miss US 1 Specifications

Marking Schemes dating from 1957 through 1963 and today's scheme.

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Owner:
U.S. Equipment Company, Detroit, Ml

Year Built:
1957

Built By:
Les Staudacher, Kakawlin, Ml

Designed By:
Dan Arena

Drivers:
Roy Duby (record setting driver),
Fred Alter, Donny Wilson

SPECIFICATIONS
HULL		ENGINE
Length:	30 Feet	Manufacture:	Rolls Royce
Beam:	11 Feet, 6 inches	Type:	Aircraft
Weight:	5,300 Ibs	Model:	Dash 9, V-12,
Colors:	Red, White and Blue	Size:	1,650 Cu. In.
Materials:	Marine Ply, Ash, Aluminum	Power:	2,800 HP

HISTORY

Winner of: Presidents Cup, Washington D.C., Sahara Cup, Las Vegas, Governors Cup, Madison, IN, Will Rogers Trophy, Washington D.C.. Fastest Qualifier, Gold Cup 1959,1960,1961, First Boat to average over 100 MPH for a competitive Race

World Record Holder: 200.419 MPH, through the measured mile, Set April 12,1962, Lake Guntersville, Alabama. Driven by Roy Duby.

Drawing Roger Newton