ESPN2 will broadcast Unlimited Hydroplane and Formula One races on Saturday and Sunday afternoons and evenings throughout the summer. (Photo courtesy HYDRO-PROP)

ESPN2 will broadcast Unlimited Hydroplane and Formula One races on Saturday and Sunday afternoons and evenings throughout the summer. (Photo courtesy HYDRO-PROP)



LAKE HAMILTON, Fla. — HYDRO-PROP, Inc. has reached
an agreement with ESPN2 to broadcast the Budweiser Unlimited Hydroplane
Series Presented by Laughlin and the Laughlin Formula One P.R.O.P. Tour
Presented by Bud Light. ESPN2 will broadcast Unlimited Hydroplane and
Formula One races on Saturday and Sunday afternoons and evenings throughout the summer.

"We are delighted to extend our relationship with ESPN2 for another exciting
boat racing season," said Bart Garbrecht, CEO of HYDRO-PROP. "ESPN2 has
been an important force in motorsports over the years and this year they
have taken the initiative to ensure that all Unlimited Hydroplane and
Formula One powerboat races are seen on prime weekend viewing times."

Atlanta Tele Productions returns for the third year to produce the Formula
One races. In addition to the company's commitment to Formula One, it also will produce the Unlimited Hydroplane races this season.

Steve Montgomery will host the Unlimited Hydroplane races this season on ESPN2. Montgomery, a veteran Unlimited announcer with more than 25 years of experience in radio, television and public address, has anchored ESPN2's coverage for all Unlimited races during the past 10 years. This season, veteran Unlimited Hydroplane driver Mark Evans will join him in the booth.

Formula One powerboat races on ESPN2 will be hosted by long-time
professional sports announcer Art Eckman. Eckman has been involved in
motorsports throughout his career including announcing Formula One for the
past four years.

Hydros/Formula One 2001 Television Schedule
LocationEvent DateSeriesAir Dates and Times (EDT)
Laughlin Nev.June 2-3Formula OneJuly 1, 7:30 p.m./July 9, 12 p.m.
Bay City Mich.June 23-24Formula OneJuly 14, 4:30 p.m./ July 18, 5:30 a.m.
Evansville Ind.June 30-July 1Unlimited HydrosJuly 14, 4 p.m./July 16, 5 a.m.
Madison Ind.July 7-8Unlimited HydrosJuly 21, 4 p.m./July 23, 5 a.m.