Episode 76 - Tony Scarlata Drag Boat Racing Legend
In this episode of Powerboat Talk, we sit down with Tony Scarlata, Southern California boat racer and hot boat enthusiast who is famous for driving some of the most recognizable and successful Top Alc...
18 Aug 1h 9min
Episode 75 - Bob Wartinger Outboard Racing's Record Man
In this episode of Powerboat Talk, we visit with Bob Wartinger, one of the most accomplished powerboat racers of all time. With 148 world and national records to his credit, Wartinger has spent more t...
23 Jul 1h 38min
Episode 74 - Harlan Orrin The Wood Craftsman Behind Legendary Performance Boats
Harlan Orrin is a true legend in the West Coast performance boating world, with more than 60 years of hands-on experience designing and building molds, hulls, and custom wood decks. His roots in boat ...
7 Jul 1h 58min
Episode 73 - Mary Rife Drag Boat Racer and Fastest Woman on Water
In this episode of Powerboat Talk, we sit down with drag boat racing pioneer Mary Rife, the first woman ever licensed to drive a Blown Fuel Hydro and the only woman in history to surpass 200 mph in a ...
17 Jun 50min
Episode 72 - John Connor Offshore Racing Legend and Genius Innovator
In this episode of Powerboat Talk, we sit down with offshore racing legend John Connor to explore a career that helped define the sport's golden era. As throttleman and crew chief for Paul and Betty C...
27 Mai 1h 2min
Episode 71 - Cade Wilson Owner of Sterling Engines
In this episode of Powerboat Talk, we sit down with Cade Wilson, the new owner of Sterling Engines, a name deeply rooted in offshore racing history. After a successful corporate career and a leadershi...
20 Mai 1h 9min
Episode 70 - Ty Newton Flatbottom K-boat Racer
In this episode of Powerboat Talk, we sit down with veteran flatbottom K-boat driver Ty Newton of Phoenix, Arizona, a multi-time national champion and member of the American Power Boat Association Hal...
6 Mai 1h 18min
Episode 69 - Dave Villwock Unlimited Hydroplane Racing Legend
In this episode, recorded before the 2025 racing season, we sit down with Dave Villwock, the most successful driver in Unlimited Hydroplane racing history. At the time, Villwock had amassed 67 career ...
28 Apr 1h 59min
