The 2018 H1 Unlimited season was the calendar of races for the H1 Unlimited class of unlimited‑hydroplane boat racing in 2018. The season comprised six sanctioned events held at various venues across the United States.
Schedule and venues
The documented races for the season included:
| Date (2018) | Venue | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| May – June | Guntersville Lake, Alabama | Guntersville Lake Hydrofest |
| June – July | Indiana (specific venue not detailed) | Indiana Governor’s Cup |
| July | Columbia River, Washington | HAPO Columbia Cup |
| July – August | Portland, Oregon (Albert Lee Cup venue) | Albert Lee Cup |
| August 24‑26 | San Diego, California | HomeStreet Bank Bayfair |
| September 14‑16 | (venue not specified in sources) | (event name not specified) |
The HomeStreet Bank Bayfair in San Diego served as the concluding event of the season.
Championship outcome
Driver Andrew Tate dominated the 2018 campaign, winning five of the six races, including the Guntersville Lake Hydrofest, Indiana Governor’s Cup, HAPO Columbia Cup, Albert Lee Cup, and the HomeStreet Bank Bayfair in San Diego. His performance secured him the overall driver championship and the highest driver point total for the year【1†L1-L4】【2†L1-L3】.
Points and standings
The H1 Unlimited organization maintains a points system that aggregates race results to determine season champions. The 2018 driver high‑points leaderboard listed Andrew Tate at the top, reflecting his five victories and consistent high finishes throughout the season【2†L1-L3】.
Media and coverage
Season highlights were compiled in a video recap titled “2018 H1 Unlimited Year in Review,” produced by Jared Meyer & Tait Meyer, which documents Tate’s five wins and provides footage of each event【1†L1-L4】. Additional race footage and driver interviews from the 2018 season are available through the H1 Onboards YouTube channel【3†L1-L3】.
References
- “2018 H1 Unlimited Year in Review” – YouTube video, Jared Meyer & Tait Meyer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QBtpJE5jW4
- H1 Unlimited Official Results – 2018 season driver and team high‑points listings. http://www.h1unlimited.com/h1-results/
- H1 Onboards – YouTube channel featuring 2018 season content. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFYq-wO7zsPC9FdoMTv2ewg
