Hydro races for community service

Published 12:44 pm Thursday, October 2, 2008

SNOQUALMIE – Mark and Elaine Evans have demonstrated that the fastest thing on the water may also be the most helpful.

As driver of the American Maid U-4 hydroplane racing boat, Mark has won numerous state and national racing titles. Born into a family of boat racers and racing since the age of 12, Mark has become one of the best and most loved drivers in the sport. His American Maid boat is one of the first boats to have room for four people, so the driver can bring along people interested in seeing what it is really like to travel on the water at speeds reserved for the daring.

“He loves his fans,” said wife Elaine Evans. “He’ll stick around as long as it takes for pictures and autographs.”

The namesake for Mark’s boat comes from its primary sponsor and biggest fan, Elaine, who is also owner of American Maid cleaning service. Elaine transported her housecleaning service from Florida to Washington and the business has grown to 65 employees.

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