Episode 183: David Williams and Brad Haskin, Part 1

About this episode

David Williams and Brad Haskins discuss the transition of leadership at the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum and the importance of preserving hydroplane racing history.

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with retiring museum leader David Williams and incoming director Brad Haskins to talk about what it really takes to preserve unlimited hydroplane racing history. We dig into the long-planned torch pass, the pressure behind the scenes, and why a hands-on museum experience can hit harder than any display case. Don't forget that the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum is bringing back Hydro Fever! The event will be held Saturday, June 20th from 10am to 2pm at ...

People in this episode

Host: David Newton

Guests: David Williams, Brad Haskins

Topics covered

• hydroplane racing
• museum leadership
• history preservation
• event promotion
• sports culture

Keywords

• hydroplane racing
• museum
• David Williams
• Brad Haskins
• history preservation
• Hydro Fever
• event

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum

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