Owners: Rick & Shawn Bridgeman
Team Manager: Shawn Bridgeman

Rick began racing hydroplanes in 1990 in 5 Liter stock competition, but quickly moved up to Grand National Hydroplane. When Unlimited Lights were launched in 1995, his team joined the ULHRA and was a consistently solid competitor while racing only the west coast events. In 2003, they acquired former GP101 hull sporting a dazzling black, yellow and red paint scheme, the Bridgeman's decided to race the entire UL circuit. Rick drove the boat until July of 2005 when he was involved in an accident and retired from driving.  Dustin came on board in 2006 and the boat was rebuilt however at Tri-Cities that year, Dustin was in an accident so they retired that hull. In 2007 they debuted their all white brand new Ron Jones Jr. hull in the Unlimited Light Series and after spending the year dialing it in, in 2008 moved up to the NACCS Class. After taking the 2008 & 2009 NACCS Championship titles they moved into the more competitive American Power Boat Association's Grand Prix Class. In July 2010 they set the 5 mile / 4 lap World Speed Record of 116.129 mph. They are excited to be a part of the fastest automotive class of Inboard Hydroplanes in the world and are looking forward to the 2011 Grand Prix season.

General Technician/Hull Specialist: Ed Preston

Ed has been in the boat building and repair business for years and has also been involved in Rally Car racing for 20 years and knows what it takes to be involved with a race team. He helps with boat and engine preparations. Ed works for Ron Jones Jr and was one of the key builders of the new 17 hull.

Marketing: Larry Linn

Larry is our marketing go-to guy. He’s not only responsible for recruiting national corporations and local businesses to come onboard as our sponsors but to reach out to the community for positive interaction and helping to increase the fan base for hydroplane racing. During race day he can also be found doing many activities but is primary for ground support to the crew specialists.

Fuel System: Earl Smith

Earl has been involved in drag boat racing for years and is very knowledgeable with all the latest fuel and injection technology.

Truck Driver: Bob Wakefield

Bob Wakefield is the truck driver for the Shockwave Racing Team.

He lives in Aberdeen, WA with his wife Donna and girls, Nicole and Hali. He also has 2 grown sons, Jason and Jeremy and 5 granddaughters. He has worked in the trucking industry for many years he is currently employed by Ted's Red Apple Market in Westport, WA. Bob is looking forward to transporting the 71' thundering billboard for speed around the country