The Unlimited Lights class, formed in 1995, grew out of a select group of Grand National Hydros that thrilled crowds in a series of exhibition races run with the Unlimited Hydroplanes in 1994.  The thunder of the automotive engines caught the ear of fans and the attention of the Unlimited Hydroplane Racing Association which was looking to create a support class.  They found a group of energetic teams with a desire to expand their racing options and their class.  It wasn't long before the Unlimited Lights Racing Series was born.

Over the course of the next five years the series matured and offered some of the finest racing on the water.  Close competition and a sound that echoes back to the classic days of Unlimited racing enhances the spectacle of any racing event.

At the end of October 2000, the Unlimited Lights began operating under the aegis of their own corporate identity -- the Unlimited Light Hydroplane Racing Association (ULHRA).  The ULHRA has spent the last few years improving upon the proud tradition of the series.  More teams have expressed interest in and are joining the circuit than ever before.  New sponsors and race sites are taking advantage of the fan exposure associated with the series.  The series website, www.ulhra.org, which debuted in September of 1999 is aimed at promoting the series and its sponsors.  The site itself has developed a broad fan following and offers a wonderful stage to highlight the action on and off the water.

We end this very brief introduction with a renewed invitation to join us for the 2004 season. The series is redefining itself in some very exciting ways with the fans in mind.  It's a great time to be out on the water!