DOIDGE RACING TEAM
Leaving 'Em In Our Wakes for Three Generations
The Team
 
The Doidge Racing Team Family

Doidge Racing Team was established in 1957 by Tom Doidge. The race team began with his oldest son, Chuck, racing in Quarter-Midget Race cars. In 1961 Tom started racing speedboats in the Pacific-One Design Hydroplane class. Tom's sons (Chuck and Danny) continued the racing tradition by racing in the 225-hydroplane class. Danny's racing progressed into the 5-litre hydroplane class, the 6-litre class and currently the Crackerbox class. Keeping the family racing tradition unbroken, one of Tom's grandsons, Kenny Knudson, successfully competed in hydroplane racing and is now the Rider in Gramp's Cracker. Kenny also races his Doidge designed Endurance Tunnel boat, ET-96, The Family Affair. Filling in as Rider, when Kenny can be pulled out of the seat, are Danny’s son David (currently active duty in the Navy as a Naval Recruiter) and daughter Jennifer (currently First Officer, or co-pilot, flying for Great Lakes Airlines).

Watch for Chuck's P-94 to hit the water during the 2008 season.  Chuck's Cracker is the 2nd out of the Doidge Boat Works shop and will be powered by Ford.

Two designs available, $12/each 
Sizes available adult S - XL
Send us an email to order & arrange payment/delivery
DoidgeRacing@mindspring.com

50-Years of Racing

Back                                     Front

50 Years of Racing Back & Front

The P-21 Splash

Back                                    Front

 


The success of the Doidge Racing Team is attributable to the dedication of the Crew. Many of the Crew members have supported the Team for several years and for some, several decades! As is the case with most team motorsports, the Doidge Racing Team Crew works tirelessly behind the scene, allowing Danny & Kenny to do their jobs on the water.

Special thanks go out to all of our Crew.                                           
  • Owners - Tom & Erny Doidge                                            
  • Long Time Crew Chief - Harry Baetz
  • Race Engineer - Paul Grichar
  • Lois Doidge
  • Steve Jagodowski
  • Mandy Knudson
  • Jennifer Doidge
  • David Doidge
  • Jan Baetz
  • Steven Maska
  • Dianne Maska
  • Jeffrey Doidge
  • Suzie Gonzalez
  • Chuck Doidge
  • Donald Doidge

Special recognition to our sponsors:

  • Paul Grichar Racing Engines
  • John Avery with Engine Dynamics
  • Expect-A-Lot Visual Images
  • Balance Research
  • Best Western Burley Inn
  • TD Masonry
  • Chuck Doidge Heating & Air
  • Patterson Enterprises
  • Paul Stratton Upholstery
  • Glenwood Marine
  • Adrienne Snitily

Special thanks to Bob Patterson for his expert advice and consultations during the building of Gramp's Cracker.