A Historic Victory for Formula 1 Tunnel Boats at the Parker Enduro
Once dominated by factory-backed tunnel boats, the legendary Parker Enduro hadn't seen an overall winner in a tunnel hull since the late François Salabert claimed victory in 1990, 36 years ago. The 2026 Parker Enduro also marked the first time a tunnel boat captured the overall win since the introduction of the race's 110 mph speed limit.
Jared Jensen came close to ending that drought in 2024 and 2025, leading the early stages of both races aboard his Island Lake Marine-sponsored Seebold tunnel boat before mechanical problems dashed his hopes. Jensen might have finally broken the streak in 2026 had it not been for the arrival of an all-star trio of accomplished powerboat racers making their Parker Enduro debut.
Mercury Racing APX-Powered DAC Tunnel Boat Dominates the 2026 Parker Enduro
Dylan Runne, Andrew Tate, and Rusty Wyatt joined forces aboard Runne's Fenom Ventures DAC Formula 1 tunnel boat, powered by a Mercury Racing APX four-stroke outboard. The combination proved unbeatable, leading the endurance race from start to finish on the Colorado River. Jensen finished three laps behind them to secure second place, completing an impressive 1-2 overall sweep for the tunnel boats.
Three Champion Powerboat Racers Join Forces
The winning trio brought an impressive collection of racing credentials to Parker. Dylan Runne is a multi-time national champion with more than 20 years of experience in Stock Outboard, Formula 1 tunnel boat racing, and Unlimited Hydroplanes. Andrew Tate, a fourth-generation powerboat racer, captured his fourth Unlimited National Championship in 2026, his third consecutive title, adding to a career that includes a prestigious Gold Cup victory.
Canadian racer Rusty Wyatt competes for Sharjah Team in the UIM F1H2O World Championship, where he made history by winning his debut race in 2024. He also pilots LeBron James' Team AlUla entry in the UIM E1 electric powerboat racing series.
Inside the Parker Enduro Victory on Powerboat Talk
In this episode of Powerboat Talk, we catch up with the three 2026 Parker Enduro champions to discuss how they joined forces, what went into preparing their unique Mercury Racing-powered DAC tunnel boat, and how they dominated one of the West Coast's most storied endurance powerboat races.
The three drivers share their experiences competing against seasoned West Coast river racers, the advantages and challenges of racing a Formula 1 tunnel boat in an endurance event, and the strategy that led to their historic victory.
Find Dylan Runne online at www.h1unlimited.com/driver/dylan-runne/
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Find Andrew Tate online at https://www.andrewtateracing.com/
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Listen to Andrew on Episode 35 of Powerboat Talk
Find Rusty Wyatt online at www.f1h2o.com/drivers/2026/rusty-wyatt
Follow Rusty on Instagram @rustywyattracing and on Facebook @Rusty Wyatt Racing
Listen to Rusty on Episode 39 of Powerboat Talk
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