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Hindustan Times
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Nevada: Speedboat flies into air at more than 200 mph during doomed race
A shocking video shows the moment a speedboat flew into the air at more than 200 mph during an attempt to break a speed record. The boat then flipped over several times before slamming into a Nevada lake. The drivers of the speedboat, who were going by the pseudonyms John Wayne and Clint Eastwood, were trying to break the record of 206 mph at Saturday's 2025 Desert Storm Shootout boating event. Shortly after they started, their Skater 388 took flight on Lake Havasu. Footage showed the boat flying in the air before slamming back down into the water. Horrified onlookers looked on as the speedboat flipped several times, video shared by Speedboat Magazine shows. Fortunately, both the drivers survived the crash with minor injuries. 'They came to Lake Havasu earlier in the week intending to break the record here for the desert storm shootout,' the magazine's Ray Lee said, according to the New York Post. 'That was their first pass of the day and when they went over, the radar picked them up at 200.1 mph.' The drivers are racers with Freedom One Racing based out of Kansas City, Missouri. They were using the names of Hollywood action heroes Wayne and Eastwood in an effort to protect their identities. Another video, shared by Freedom One Racing on Facebook, shows the inside of the cockpit at the moment of impact. Fellow competitor Jeff Clark described the crash as 'horrendous.' 'My heart dropped when I saw that boat get airborne. It's never something you want to look at when you're out having fun as a driver for sure,' he said. It is believed that while windy conditions may have been responsible for the crash, it also ironically saved the lives of the people onboard. 'Best-case scenario, because of the wind, when the boat cut it, it held it up there longer than had there not been such substantial wind,' Lee said. Meanwhile, Clark said the boat's design may have saved lives. 'Those guys are alive for one reason and one reason only. That boat was built not to come apart,' he said. 'I tip my hat to … the crew that built that boat because it saved that guy's life, it saved both of their lives, there's no doubt about it.' According to Motorsport Memorial, there have been as many as 11 fatal racing crashes in Lake Havasu since 1963. The deadliest crash took place in 2018, when three people lost their lives in a tragedy involving a boat called the Lickety Split.
New York Post
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Wild video shows speedboat flying in the air at 200 mph during attempt to break speed record
Astonishing video captures a speedboat flying into the air at more than 200mph during a doomed attempt to break a speed record — then flipping over multiple times before slamming into a Nevada lake. The speedboat's drivers — using the pseudonyms John Wayne and Clint Eastwood — were attempting to break the record of 206mph at Saturday's 2025 Desert Storm Shootout boating event when their Skater 388 was filmed suddenly taking flight on Lake Havasu. The boat suddenly flew straight up in the air, slamming back down into the water after flipping several times in front of horrified onlookers, now-viral video shared by Speedboat Magazine shows. 5 The shocking moment a speedboat going 200 mph flies through the air before crashing in Lake Havasu, Arizona. Chance Gibson via Storyful 5 The racers were taking part in a speed record attempt when they crashed. Chance Gibson via Storyful Miraculously, both drivers walked away from the crash with minor injuries. 'They came to Lake Havasu earlier in the week intending to break the record here for the desert storm shootout,' Lee said. 'That was their first pass of the day and when they went over, the radar picked them up at 200.1 mph.' They are racers with Freedom One Racing based out of Kansas City, Missouri, and were using the names of Hollywood action heroes Wayne and Eastwood to protect their real identities. 5 The speedboat somersaulted in the air before smashing into the water. Chance Gibson via Storyful Further dramatic video shows inside the cockpit at the moment of impact, as shared by Freedom One Racing on Facebook. Fellow competitor Jeff Clark told FOX10 that the 'horrendous' crash was spine chilling to watch. 5 Miraculously, both drivers walked away from the crash largely unharmed. Todd Taylor via Storyful 5 Experts believe windy conditions may have led to the crash. Chance Gibson via Storyful 'My heart dropped when I saw that boat get airborne. It's never something you want to look at when you're out having fun as a driver for sure,' he said. It's thought that windy conditions on the lake on Saturday may have led to the crash — but ironically may have saved the lives of those onboard. 'Best case scenario, because of the wind, when the boat cut it, it held it up there longer than had there not been such substantial wind,' Lee said. Clark also praised the design of the boat for saving the men. 'Those guys are alive for one reason and one reason only. That boat was built not to come apart,' he said. 'I tip my hat to … the crew that built that boat because it saved that guy's life, it saved both of their lives, there's no doubt about it.' Lake Havasu has seen 11 fatal racing crashes since 1963, according to Motorsport Memorial. The deadliest was in 2018 when three people were killed after a crash involving a boat called the 'Lickety Split.'
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Speedboat flips in Lake Havasu as racers attempt to break speed record
The Brief A speedboat on Lake Havasu was seen somersaulting through the air in a wild crash caught on tape. Both racers on the boat suffered minor injuries but are doing OK. The drivers were trying to break the speed record on the lake of 206 mph. LAKE HAVASU, Ariz. - Terrifying moments on Lake Havasu as the need for speed lifts a boat off the water, flipping high into the air. The frightening scene unfolded on April 26 as the speed boat was trying to break a record. Advertisement Somehow, both racers walked away from it all, lucky to be alive. What we know Their 10,000-horsepower speedboat was set up for a record-breaking run when disaster struck. We spoke to Speedboat Magazine's Ray Lee for his reaction to the crash. He said the team was hoping to make history this weekend. What they're saying "It's a 388 skater and it's estimated at about 10,000 horsepower. So they came to Lake Havasu earlier in the week intending to break the record here for the desert storm shootout. That was their first pass of the day and when they went over, the radar picked them up at 200.1 mph," said Lee. Advertisement Fellow competitors say the men owe their lives to the people who built the vessel. "The last thing you ever want to see is a crash and especially something as horrendous as that," said Jeff Clark, a shootout competitor. Clark has been around boats his whole life but just started competing in speedboat shootouts over the last five years. He says going that fast can take away a driver's ability to react. "At that speed, it doesn't take much, you know, those tunnel holes are built to pack air so the boat rides on top of the water. You know it's like on a rail and if you pack up too much and that nose gets too high it'll just - at that speed - it'll take you airborne." Watch FOX 10 Phoenix live: The other side Clark says the sight of a fellow competitor's boat flying through the air was chilling. Advertisement "My heart dropped when I saw that boat get airborne. It's never something you want to look at when you're out having fun as a driver for sure," he said. Both Clark and Lee say windy conditions may have played a factor but also may have helped those onboard. "Best case scenario, because of the wind, when the boat cut it, it held it up there longer than (if there) had there not been such substantial wind," said Lee. "You hold your breath and you hold it until you see both racers emerge from the cockpit," he said. "For the most part, uninjured." The backstory Both men are with Freedom One Racing and go by the names John Wayne and Clint Eastwood to hide their real identities. Advertisement They're from Kansas City, Missouri and are on a mission to bring back the speed record to the lake: 206 mph! Dig deeper There have been 11 fatal racing crashes on Lake Havasu since 1963, according to Motorsport Memorial, with the deadliest incident happening in 2018 when three people died when a boat called "Lickety Split" crashed. Clark says that safety improvements made to sport boats over the years make the difference in these scary situations. "Those guys are alive for one reason and one reason only. That boat was built not to come apart. So when they were sitting in that cockpit and when you look at pictures of the boats, it's totally destroyed but the cockpit is in perfect condition. I tip my hat to Skater and the crew that built that boat because it saved that guy's life, it saved both of their lives, there's no doubt about it," he said. Air systems and access hatches are other safety measures Jeff Clark mentioned as part of the design process on sport boats to keep those onboard as safe as possible.
Forbes
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Little Fino Brings 20-Inch Italian Sandwiches To Brooklyn
The 20-inch long sando at Little Fino in Williamsburg, Brooklyn Sandwich too stubby? Head to Williamsburg, where a new restaurant by Andrew Carmellini's restaurant group, NoHo Hospitality, just opened at The William Vale. Located on the ground floor of the luxury Williamsburg property, Little Fino opened on April 15, 2025. The restaurant is an addition to The William Vale's dining options, which include Leuca and popular rooftop bar Westlight. Inspired by the new wave of small bars and cafes opening in Rome today, Little Fino melds Italian charm with contemporary Brooklyn, in a cafe-meets-piazza space open all day and into the evening. Mornings at Little FIno in Williamsburg, Brooklyn In the morning, guests can enjoy La Colombe coffee with a freshly baked pastry or Early Birds breakfast menu, with the company of a book, laptop, or, perhaps, other people. Come afternoon, an Italian menu with snacky bites plus martinis is offered through the evening. Chef Anthony Ricco, who grew up blocks from the restaurant, runs the kitchen at Little Fino. "Chef Ricco and I have worked together for years, and he never stops impressing me with what he brings to the table," says Chef Carmellini. 'After running the show at The William Vale for nearly a decade, I knew Ricco was the perfect fit to bring his creativity to the table for Little Fino. A lifelong Brooklyn native, no one understands the neighborhood better than Ricco as he grew up just blocks away in Greenpoint cooking in his Nonna's kitchen. Together, we've created a menu that combines his talent with his Italian roots, serving up a menu that's ready to welcome both locals and out-of-towners alike.' House dips at Little Fino in Williamsburg, Brooklyn The menu starts with 'little somethings' like a smoked salmon cornetto with scallion cream cheese, egg and everything spice, and Sicilian flapjacks with toasted pine nut butter. The in-house pastry program features treats such as pistachio snacking cakes and cinna-cruffins, a hybrid cinnamon roll, croissant muffin creation. Later on, snacks are designed to pair with martinis, including marcona almond-stuffed filthy olives, crispy polenta tots with a squeeze of lemon, black and white tarallini, and Grana Padano with truffle wildflower honey. Shareable appetizers dubbed 'Novelties' include a green eggs and ham inspired play on deviled eggs topped with crispy pepperoni. Inside Little Fino at the William Vale in Williamsburg, Boroklyn Larger format 'Crowd Pleasers'' include Tony's Antipasto , a twist on a classic salad with crunchy chickpeas, wood-roasted veggies such as artichokes and zucchini, then finished with a salumi vinaigrette) . A selection of handhelds offers a signature 20-inch long sando, served on a housemade skinny torpedo baguette baked in a wood-fire oven and filled with freshly shaved prosciutto, grana padano, arugula, and agrodolce. For a sweet finish, guests can enjoy the Lickety Split homemade soft serve gelato made in-house with panna triple cream. New York studio Saguez & Dash deisgned Little Fino's centerpiece bar, surrounded by hand-painted wall murals of neighborhood scenes by artist Manuel Santelices. The space is accented with custom terracotta tiles with warm brass and blackened steel accents, and dense ivies and ferns float from the ceiling above. Little Fino's beverage program was created by bar director Darryl Chan (The Portrait Bar, Café Carmellini, Westlight). Inspired by Italian aperitivo and soda culture, the menu features a Teeny Tini martini tasting, plus spins on the classics, utilizing amari and aperitif in cocktails such as the Campari Creamsicle, Root Beer Negroni, Basil Boulevardier and Fig Leaf Americano. Those who want a bite of booze can also go for the Solid Dirty Martini, a bespoke jello shot served in a martini glass, made by Brooklyn brand Solid Wiggles. The Campari Creamsicle cocktail at Little Fino 'The bar program at Little Fino takes inspiration from Italian soda and aperitivo culture, with a nod to Americana,' says Chan. 'Nostalgic stateside flavors smash with Italian bitterness, such as root beer in our Negroni and Campari in a creamsicle. We take our ingredients seriously, but our approach is carefree and playful – sometimes the rules don't apply.' For wine drinkers, Master Sommelier and beverage director Josh Nadel curated a by-the-glass selection of indigenous Italian varietals featuring biodynamic and organic farming alongside hands-off winemaking. Little Fino is located on the ground floor of The William Vale (111 N. 12th St. and is open for walk-ins only, with reservations forthcoming. Current hours of operation include: Bakery Cafe (7 a.m. -3 p.m.), Early Birds (7 a.m.- 11 a.m. ), Bar and All-Day (Sunday–Thursday: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. - midnight).
