08/29/2026
🚀 Andrew Tate (Andrew Josef ) is once again the Hydoplane Racing League (Hydroplane Racing League (HRL) ) Grand Prix (Grand Prix America Hydroplanes ) Highpoint Champion 🏆
After two seasons feeling out the GP-71 “The Wild One” presented by Liberty In a Can™ and Northeast Machine, the third time’s the charm for Andrew Tate & Newport Motorsports’ Grand Prix hydroplane program, now back on top of the HRL standings. 📈
➡️ Following their first Valleyfield win since the boat changed names for 2024 and subsequent seasons, Newport Motorsports & Andrew Tate have clinched their first HRL Series Championship title in the GP-71. Donnie Dee of has been refining the engine package over the previous two seasons, creating the absolute reliable rocket that is the GP-71, dominating the 2026 HRL circuit.
Liberty In a Can™ thanks Huey Newport, Donnie Dee, Andrew Tate, Bert Henderson, and the entire GP-71 team & crew for their exemplary representation of our slogan, Live the Moments™, promoting Liberty In a Can’s products and lifestyle, celebrating the pursuit of happiness. 😎🏁
Owner: Huey Newport
Pilots: Andrew Tate, Bert Henderson
Engines: Donnie Dee of Northeast Machine
Spotter: Jimmy Geblein (James Geblein )
Crew: Big Mike, Joe Morley, Jeff Scott, Bob Jones, Mark Butler, Tommy Moss, Ryan Moss (Ryan Moss ), Stefan Belisle, Bobby Wright
Poster design by Denise Rausch 🎨
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