1947 Detroit (Ford) Memorial
Detroit River, Detroit MI, July 12, 1947
The Ford Memorial Regatta at Detroit almost went to Dukie, a step hydroplane and a former 725 Class campaigner, powered by an 8-cylinder Hispano-Suiza. Driven by Whitey Hughes, Dukie won the first two heats but couldn't start in Heat Three. Miss Peps V was the only boat to finish the 45-mile race. Her fastest heat was 53.928 miles per hour, compared to Dukie's 57.783.
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| Final Standings | ||
| 1 | G-99 | Miss Peps V |
| 2 | G-9 | Dukie |
| 3 | Ariel II | |
| 4 | Blitz II | |
| 5 | G-23 | Nut & Bolts |
| DNF | G-4 | Miss Great Lakes |
| DNC | G-8 | Miss Canada III |
| DNC | G-2 | Miss Windsor |
| DNC | S-1 | Lion Bar Special |
| DNC | G-12 | Let 'er Go Gallagher |
| DNF | G-1 | So Long Jr. |
| DNF | Miss Aquarama | |
[Race average for the winner was just 47.480 mph --LF]
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