Eric Whitesell - #79

Racing Class: Formula 2

Age: 27

Home Town: Terre Haute, IN

Occupation: Machinist in Aerospace Industry

Hovercrafting Since: 1993

Racing History: 3rd place F2 2006 Hoosier Hovercraft Championship, has spent many years since then serving on the pit crew for the Universal Hovercraft racing team.

Craft Data: Wedge F2 - a self designed F2 machine powered by a single 500cc fuel injected Arctic Cat snowmobile engine rated at 100 hp stock. The craft is 10'6" long x 6' wide. It is pushed by a 48" belt driven thrust propeller. A 26" lift fan that is driven by a long belt routed underneath the seat provides lift.