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| Event information | |
|---|---|
| Type | H1 Unlimited hydroplane boat race |
| Race area | Lake Washington, Seattle, Washington |
| Dates | July 31-August 2 |
| Sponsor | HomeStreet Bank |
| Distance | 2.5 mi (4 km) |
| Media coverage | KIRO-TV/KKNW (AM) |
| First race | 1951 |
| Former names | Seafair Cup |
| Website | www |
The Seafair Cup (branded as the HomeStreet Bank Cup for sponsorship reasons, and formerly the Albert Lee Appliance Cup), is an H1 Unlimited hydroplane boat race held annually in late July and early August on Lake Washington in Seattle, Washington. The race is the main attraction of the annual Seafair festival. Seattle has hosted the Seafair Cup consecutively since 1951. The event was part of the APBA Gold Cup for the following years: 1951 to 1955, 1957 to 1959, 1962, 1965, 1967, 1974, 1981, and 1985.