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Seafair is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most iconic summer traditions, celebrating community, culture, and competition on land, sea, and sky. Best known for its world-class hydroplane racing on Lake Washington, Seafair brings together fans, families, and teams from across the country for a week of unforgettable excitement. The Seafair Weekend Festival showcases the thrill of unlimited hydroplane racing alongside air shows, community events, and family-friendly activities. For generations, Seafair has connected people through a shared passion for speed, innovation, and teamwork—values that extend far beyond the racecourse. For organizations like Racing2Read, Seafair represents more than racing. It’s an opportunity to engage with students and families, inspire young minds, and show how reading, education, and hard work play a critical role in every successful team. From race strategies and safety procedures to engineering and communication, literacy is at the heart of the sport. Seafair continues to be a place where tradition meets inspiration, and where the excitement of hydroplane racing helps fuel learning, imagination, and future success. |
The Water Follies is one of the most celebrated hydroplane racing events in the Pacific Northwest, bringing high-speed excitement and community spirit to the Tri-Cities each summer. Hosted on the Columbia River in Kennewick, Washington, this long-standing tradition draws fans, teams, and families from across the country. Known for its competitive racing, festive atmosphere, and deep community roots, Water Follies showcases the best of unlimited hydroplane racing alongside parades, air shows, and family-friendly events. For decades, it has been a highlight of the racing season and a point of pride for the region. For Racing2Read, Water Follies represents an opportunity to connect motorsports with education and literacy outreach. The event provides a platform to engage young fans, promote reading, and demonstrate how literacy plays a vital role in racing—from understanding technical data and safety procedures to teamwork and communication. Water Follies is more than a race weekend—it’s a celebration of tradition, learning, and inspiration, where the thrill of hydroplane racing helps drive curiosity and a love of reading. |
