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Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Carvana Supports Jimmie Johnson's Childhood Dream at Seattle's Seafair Festival
Seven-time NASCAR Champion to Pilot Legendary "Blue Blaster" Hydroplane in Special Exhibition on Aug. 1 SEATTLE, July 23, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carvana, an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, is proud to support seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and Legacy Motor Club co-owner Jimmie Johnson as he takes on a new kind of ride: piloting the historic Atlas Van Lines "Blue Blaster" hydroplane in a special exhibition at Seattle's Seafair Festival on Aug. 1. Johnson's upcoming exhibition is more than four decades in the making. In 1979, 4-year-old Jimmie was celebrating his birthday at the hydroplane races in San Diego with his dad when his favorite boat, the Blue Blaster, broke down near the shore. The boat's driver, hydroplane racing legend Bill Muncey, welcomed fans toward the vessel, and Johnson's father carried him into the water to sit on its deck. A photo from that day, rediscovered years later, captured the moment without anyone realizing its future significance. Now, 46 years later, Johnson will return to that same boat, but this time in the driver's seat. With coaching from 11-time APBA Gold Cup champion Chip Hanauer and support from the Muncey family, Johnson will pilot the fully restored hydroplane across Lake Washington in a one-time exhibition that honors the boat's legacy and a personal memory for Johnson. At nearly 30 feet long and 5,600 pounds, the Blue Blaster remains one of the most iconic boats in hydroplane racing history. "We're excited to support this one-of-a-kind exhibition that fulfills a boyhood dream for Jimmie and shares the joy, excitement, and nostalgia of seeing the Blue Blaster hydroplane in action with the Seattle community," said Carvana Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer Ryan Keeton. "Our partnership has always been about taking on new challenges and showing up for a community of passionate fans, and this exhibition reflects the kind of spirit Carvana is excited to be part of." Carvana, which has proudly served Seattle car buyers and sellers since 2021, will be on site at Seafair to connect with fans and the broader community. Attendees who sign up for Carvana's free Value Tracker tool will receive a branded seat cushion. The Carvana Value Tracker allows customers to monitor their car's value over time, helping them make informed decisions about when to sell or trade in. For behind-the-scenes content and highlights from the day, follow Carvana Racing on Instagram and X. About Carvana Carvana's mission is to change the way people buy and sell cars. Since launching in 2013, Carvana has revolutionized automotive retail and delighted millions of customers with an offering that is fun, fast, and fair. With Carvana, customers can find a car, get financing, trade in, and complete a purchase entirely online with the convenience of delivery or local pickup as soon as the same day. Carvana's unique offering is powered by its passionate team, differentiated national infrastructure, and purpose-built technology. For more information, please visit About LEGACY MOTOR CLUB LEGACY MOTOR CLUB (LEGACY MC) is a premier auto racing organization co-owned by seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and 2024 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, Jimmie Johnson. Drawing from a rich tradition of success, LEGACY MC is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of motorsport and setting new standards of excellence. The CLUB competes under the Toyota Gazoo Racing banner in the NASCAR Cup Series with the No. 43 Toyota Camry XSE piloted by Erik Jones and the No. 42 Toyota Camry XSE driven by John Hunter Nemechek. Johnson also races on a limited basis in the No. 84 Toyota Camry XSE. With NASCAR legend and Hall of Famer Richard Petty, "The King", serving as CLUB Ambassador, LEGACY MC blends timeless racing traditions with a new forward-thinking vision. As an inclusive community for motorsport enthusiasts, LEGACY MC honors both its storied past and the promising future of its members, always striving for victory and championship glory at the pinnacle of NASCAR competition. To keep up-to-date with the latest news, information, and exclusive content, follow LEGACY MOTOR CLUB™ on Facebook, X, Instagram and at View source version on Contacts MEDIA CONTACT: Carvana Communicationspress@
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Triptych in Photos
More from Robb Report This $79 Million Home by Architect Tom Kundig Is Poised to Set a Sales Record in Washington NASCAR Legend Martin Truex Jr. Just Listed His North Carolina Estate for $7.5 Million Sting's Former Home in London's Leafy Hampstead Just Hit the Market for $16.4 Million Best of Robb Report The 10 Priciest Neighborhoods in America (And How They Got to Be That Way) In Pictures: Most Expensive Properties Click here to read the full article. Expansive glass walls on either side of a double-height central atrium roll up via architect Tom Kundig's signature wheeled apparatus. The atrium's rear wall opens to picturesque views of Lake Washington. The living room. A continuation of the living room. The formal dining room. The spacious great room holds living and dining areas across from a kitchen. The living area. The dining area. The kitchen. The sedate library. The primary bedroom. A fireside sitting room in the primary suite. The primary bath is equipped with a massive soaking tub. The primary's private patio. The 10,000-plus-bottle wine cellar comes with a pulley system for whisking vintages up to a bar located between the kitchen and dining room. The pool and spa. The lakeside pavilion has a two-way fireplace, barbecue station, and stackable wood doors that close off the space. There is 434 feet of lake frontage. The dock. An aerial view of the property, which rests on 3.4 acres in the exclusive Yarrow Point enclave.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Small plane crashes near airport in Renton, WA
The Brief All occupants are safe after a small plane skidded off the runway in Renton. The aircraft reportedly slid partially into Lake Washington. Environmental and law enforcement agencies are investigating the circumstances of the crash. RENTON, Wash. - A small plane crashed into the water after skidding off the runway at an airport in Renton on Sunday afternoon. The pilot and passenger on board were both able to escape the plane and are doing well after sliding into Lake Washington at the north end of the Renton Municipal Airport near Permiter Road, according to Renton Police Public Information Officer Meeghan Black. A Boeing fire department truck and a large tow truck with a crane arrived at around 4:15 p.m. on June 1 to pull the plane from the water. Renton Police spokesperson Meeghan Black says the plane is a Cessna. It's unclear what may have caused it to take a dive, but the investigation continues. What they're saying We talked to one neighbor who was surprised to see a plane crash into the water there. "Well, it was really strange. This is the only one I've heard of here. And I understand the two people in the plane got out," said Naaman "Shep" Shepard. Representatives with the Environmental Protection Agency were called out to the scene to investigate any leakage of toxic materials in or near Lake Washington. Also, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) were notified and will be following up with an investigation into what caused the incident, according to Renton Police. As for what happened prior to the crash, police say the pilot stated that she was on a training flight and was practicing emergency landings before the plane went into the water. This is a developing story. Check back with FOX 13 for updates as they continue to become available. The Source Information for this story came from Homicide investigation underway after 5-year-old dies in Federal Way, WA Major 5-day SR 18 closure at I-90 in Snoqualmie, WA Alaska man pinned by 700-pound boulder for 3 hours walks away unharmed Why hasn't anyone been charged in Seattle clash arrests? What we know Mandatory driver's education to expand under new Washington law To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Small plane skids off runway and into Lake Washington
The Renton Police Department says a small plane skidded off the runway and into Lake Washington Sunday afternoon. It happened at the north end of the Renton Airport. The pilot and passenger weren't hurt and were able to climb out of the plane. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have been notified of the crash and will investigate the cause.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
After delay, Lake Washington ends Puyallup's perfect season in 4A state semifinal
A night's sleep, the bright morning sunshine in Yakima and a change of uniforms from black to gold couldn't change one thing: Puyallup was still in an 8-0 hole in the fifth inning of the 4A state semifinal game against Lake Washington. After Friday night's game was postponed and moved to Saturday due to issues with the lighting at Parker Faller Field, Lake Washington's big lead proved too much to overcome. A solo home run from third baseman Gage Thompson put Puyallup on the board in the sixth inning, but Lake Washington comfortably won, 8-1, to advance to the 4A state championship game later in the day. 'It's a great feeling, man,' said Lake Washington pitcher and Oregon commit Shane Johnson, who started the game on Friday and pitched four shutout innings. 'We worked our tails off, battled adversity a lot this year. Just excited, man.' The game was billed as a potential pitcher's duel between two of the state's best in Johnson and Puyallup's Mason Pike, but Lake Washington jumped on Pike early Friday, piling up all eight of its runs in the first three innings of the game. 'I honestly felt pretty good,' Pike said on Saturday. 'They just put the barrel on the ball, so they did a good job.' Pike walked two of the first three Lake Washington batters, which was uncharacteristic. 'Just didn't get some pitches,' Puyallup coach Marc Wiese said. 'That's what happens sometimes. We ran into an extremely hot Lake Washington team. … He had walked 14 guys all year, something like that, and he's a good command guy. He just didn't get ahead. 'Again, you've just got to 100 percent tip your cap to Lake Washington and their hitters and what they did. It was explosive.' Puyallup came into the game with a perfect 28-0 record and is the No. 2 ranked team in the country by MaxPreps. Lake Washington, meanwhile, entered the game with an 18-11 record. Considered by many a title contender prior to the season, Lake Washington was up and down all year, but the Kangs are peaking at the right time, clearly. 'I think it's just the culture, man,' Johnson said. 'You never wanna play the Kangs in May.' Lake Washington will face Eastlake in the Class 4A state championship game, moved to 4 p.m. on Saturday. The third/fourth place consolation games for both 3A and 4A were cancelled by the WIAA to make room for the completion of the Puyallup-Lake Washington game and to avoid another night game on Saturday. The 3A state championship game between Kennewick and Mount Vernon will be played at 1 p.m. Puyallup has been knocking on the door in recent years, reaching the state semifinal game twice and the state championship game twice in the past four seasons, but the Vikings have fallen short each time. 'This team has won as many games as any team has in state history,' Wiese said. 'This game doesn't dictate, not winning a state championship, their legacy. I'm proud of them. 28-1 and you know, it was bad timing to lose.'
