I grew up in the area and was always told they used to race hydros on the Hudson. The one kg -9 I have was supposedly raced on the Hudson by John White of White's Marina in New Hamburg NY. John died a few years back. I built my first kg-9 From a basket when I was 14. Dad took me to see a friend of his while I was building the motor. I was missing the mag drive gear and Dad thought his Friend might have one. (John White didnt.) His Friends name was Trip Arrico (not sure of the spelling) > All I rememebr is he didnt have the gear but he had a whole basement full of all kinds of modified mercs and that he used to race hydro's. As a 14 year old speed freek I was fascinated! That was 35 years ago now. I would love to find out what happend to all that stuff! Anybody ever hear of either John or Trip? Anybody have any old photos of the races on the Hudson? let me know! Thanks