A new racing dynasty is emerging right here in Ballard — the Ellstrom family, who just won the Chevrolet Cup trophy at Seafair this weekend with their hyro, U-16 Ellstrom Elam Plus, piloted by Dave Villwock. The hydro’s cutting-edge design was created right here in Ballard, at Ellstrom Manufacturing.
Despite a tough few days leading up to the race, from burned-out wiring to tearing the wing off a boat, the Ellstrom team pulled it off. “It was quite a race,” Villwock said. “I think we put on a great show.” The U-16 dominated the finals, easily winning the trophy. Congrats Ellstrom family!
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