1993 Miss Budweiser U-1

 

  Boat Statistics

Boat Name:

 

Year:

Designation#:

 

Miss Budweiser

1993

 

U-1

Owner/Driver:

 

Year Model Built:

 

Tony Minalia

 

2010-11

Builder:

 

Construction:

 

 

Tony Minalia

 

Wood, fiberlass, carbon fiber and foam

Motor:

 

Speed Controller:

 

Scorpion 3026-1900

 

Castle Hydra 240

Prop:

 

Paint Colors:

 

 

Octura

 

Gold, red and white

Type of Graphics:

 Radio:

 

 

Hand cut vinyl

 

Futaba

The model:  Construction started before the end of the 2010 season. It has the same sponsons as his second Frosted Flakes boat, which was very fast.  Tony was plagued with preseason blowover problems and had to do extensive repairs during the off-season.  He's now dialing the boat in and is zeroing in on the right setup.  Look for this boat to come to the front.  If Tony can eliminate the big crash syndrome and down time due to repairs, this boat could have a bright future.  

The real boat:  This boat, driven by Chip Hanauer, brought owner Bernie Little his 14th National Championship in 1993.  It was the last season that Miss Budweiser sported the golden deck.  In 1994 and thereafter the boat was painted all red to follow the sponsor's marketing plan and packaging of their product.