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On The Wire homepage for tethered cars, hydroplanes and engines |
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This site is dedicated to gathering and recording information relating to tethered cars, tethered hydroplanes, the engines that powered them, and the personalities involved. Tether car racing was at the peak of its popularity in Britain for 10 years from 1946 but rapidly declined until just one track remained, which closed in the 70's. It is still pursued as a specialist sport in Europe and elsewhere in the world. |
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The tethered running of fast model boats and hydroplanes began in 1908 and developed into a national and international sport with a large number of clubs and lakes in operation in Britain alone. Commercial and homebuilt engines have been an integral part of the development of both tethered cars and boats. |
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Enthusiasts from all walks of
life produced cars, boats and engines that stand as a tribute to their
craftsmanship. Much now lays forgotten on shelves, in attics, sheds, and
sometimes only in the memories of those that participated. |
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Events Calendar
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The site also hosts sections providing material, information, resources and reports on current tethered hydroplane and tethered car racing activities. The homepages for each can be accessed directly via the racing links left. |
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