Suit

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Shanaman Sports Museum

Name/Title

Suit

Entry/Object ID

1303.01

Description

A hydroplane jumpsuit, worn by driver George Henley, has an STP logo patch on the shoulder. Henley of Eatonville, WA, was a top unlimited driver from 1970-75 and who won 12 of the 34 races he entered. He started his career as a crew member for the Miss B & I and Miss Coral Reef in the 1950s, then drove the Miss Burien Lady. Henley went on to win the 1973 high points championship and repeated in 1974 beating the popular Miss Budweiser both times.

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Search Terms

Hydro Racing, hydroplane racing, Clothing-Outerware

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Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Henley, George

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Eatonville

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Tacoma

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Miss Burien Lady

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Miss B & I

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Miss Coral Reef

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Miss Budweiser