Roostertail Talk
A show dedicated for preserving the history, breaking down the racing and looking to the future of the incredible sport of Unlimited Hydroplane racing. My name is David Newton, and I will be bringing you a weekly show in which we will discuss the boats, drivers, owners, crew members, legends, fans and anything that is involved with the sport that I love; hydroplane racing.
Fans you can now sign up for a subscription service for the podcast! As you can imagine, running a podcast can be pricey (from hosting fees, website fees, travel, equipment, etc.). You can help the podcast by subscribing to our new service, Roostertail Talk+. The podcast is still free to all on our website and through all major podcast platforms (such as Apple Podcast, Spotify, Castbox, etc) but with Roostertail Talk+ there is more you can enjoy ! With this service you will get early links to new episodes, enjoy access to extra content, raffle prizes and more. This is a new service that we will be adding to as we move along. As always your support to make this show grow is very appreciated! TOMORROW, there will be an announcement for the first prize for subscribing to Roostertail Talk+.
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Episode 97: Bill Osborne, Part 2
Welcome to episode 97! In part 2 of a 3 part interview I talk with hydroplane photographer Bill Osborne. Bill has been a long time fan and photographer of hydroplane racing. In this episode we talk about some favorite and not so favorite spots to shoot hydroplanes. Bill also shares some personal accounts with some notable people around the sport of hydroplane racing. Enjoy!
Bill is also the author of the book "Fifty 5 Years, A Personal History Of Unlimited Hydroplane Racing". The new book is 360 pages, 48 more than the original. New chapters feature expanded profiles of Jimmy Shane, J. Michael Kelly, the Tate family, and Bill Cahill. The racing story brings readers up to date as of the end of the 2021 season. New two-page profiles add Ron Brown, Bob Carver, Sam Cole, Mike and Lori Jones, and Rich Ormbrek. To order, send a check or money order for $78 to: Bill Osborne, 106 River View Drive, Lyle, WA 98635. Any questions, call Bill Osborne at 253 219 5327.
Photo by Bill O Photos.
Help the podcast by subscribing to our new service, Roostertail Talk+. The podcast is still free to all on our website and through all major podcast platforms (such as Apple Podcast, Spotify, Castbox, etc) but with Roostertail Talk+ there is more you can enjoy ! With this service you will get early links to new episodes, enjoy access to extra content, raffle prizes and more. This is a new service that we will be adding to as we move along. As always your support to make this show grow is very appreciated! https://www.buzzsprout.com/434851/supporters/new