Hydroplane racing; A long-time dream for Jerry Bell From: Michigan Chronicle | Date: July 29, 2003| Author: Keating, Patrick | . Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

Michigan Chronicle

07-29-2003

Since the age of 9, Jerry Bell has wanted to race hydroplanes. Born and
raised in Detroit, he is among the few African Americans involved in the
sport of hydroplane racing. He started in 1995 as a crew member and got
behind the wheel for the first time in 1997.

In 2000, Bell was the championship driver for local racer Rick Falcinelli's
team, having accumulated the most points of all drivers during that season.
H...

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