I've been doing a deep dive into Unlimited Hydroplane history watching all the Thunderboats Video uploads. I'm really enjoying learning about Bill Muncey's career.
Fran Muncey...I had merely thought of her, as being just a "Trophy Wife"...His first wife Kit, seemed so supportive of his racing, in those earlier days, and I was kinda shocked when I heard they had divorced. It is clear to me now, that Fran was even more supportive, particularly of his later career..Of course, she had the advantage of being NOT a mother, so she could devote her time to her famous, successful, and increasingly wealthy husband! Time, as well as circumstances, can change relationships...for better, or worse. The more I learn about my boyhood hero, Bill Muncey, the more I admire him, as a man, and as a great spokesman for the sport. He clearly was still on a "roll" of ascending success, when his Fate took him away from us. He looked, and sounded even better at 50+ years, than he did in the earlier days of his first successes.
I too have been doing a deeper dive into the Muncey legacy. I recently retired and I have wondering what to do with my 99 point 1/8 scale fast electric replica of the famous U71. After see a lot of Bill’s races and then knowing of the legacy that Mrs. Muncey carried on after His passing, I feel that I should just keep this four foot beauty. Even if I don’t race it any more. 20:59
William Muncey! How cool is this! Big Big fan of your dad! Owensboro, Ky 1976, my first race, I remember it like it just happened, Bill was the greatest, the best, he was the man! I know you're proud of him👍✌️
So wild seeing the interviews during that first season and how apprehensive he still was about the cabover!
I've been doing a deep dive into Unlimited Hydroplane history watching all the Thunderboats Video uploads. I'm really enjoying learning about Bill Muncey's career.
Good morning Nothing better then a coffee and The Bill muncey story! keep them coming Thank you 😊
The Blue Blaster came out when I was about to turn 5 years old. The first cabover of any kind I have the fondest memory of seeing in person.
Fran Muncey...I had merely thought of her, as being just a "Trophy Wife"...His first wife Kit, seemed so supportive of his racing, in those earlier days, and I was kinda shocked when I heard they had divorced. It is clear to me now, that Fran was even more supportive, particularly of his later career..Of course, she had the advantage of being NOT a mother, so she could devote her time to her famous, successful, and increasingly wealthy husband! Time, as well as circumstances, can change relationships...for better, or worse. The more I learn about my boyhood hero, Bill Muncey, the more I admire him, as a man, and as a great spokesman for the sport. He clearly was still on a "roll" of ascending success, when his Fate took him away from us. He looked, and sounded even better at 50+ years, than he did in the earlier days of his first successes.
I too have been doing a deeper dive into the Muncey legacy. I recently retired and I have wondering what to do with my 99 point 1/8 scale fast electric replica of the famous U71. After see a lot of Bill’s races and then knowing of the legacy that Mrs. Muncey carried on after His passing, I feel that I should just keep this four foot beauty. Even if I don’t race it any more.
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Great story! The best
Never drove a turbine but was excited about its potential .
Where did you start? I raced pro division alky burners, was all konigs when i raced. I ran a looper in a restricted B class, was fun!..
William Muncey! How cool is this! Big Big fan of your dad! Owensboro, Ky 1976, my first race, I remember it like it just happened, Bill was the greatest, the best, he was the man! I know you're proud of him👍✌️
Did he win with a turbine?
he never raced with a turbine
@@scrn1733 that is what I thought