Overview

• The custom Skater 388 catamaran from Freedom One Racing reached 200.1 mph before catching wind and flipping during the Desert Storm Shootout on April 26, 2025.
• Both drivers, using the pseudonyms John Wayne and Clint Eastwood, survived the crash with minor injuries, thanks to advanced cockpit safety designs.
• Windy conditions at Lake Havasu were a likely factor in the crash, as tunnel-hull boats are prone to lifting when airflow under the hull becomes unstable.
• The Desert Storm Shootout, an annual event known for high-speed record attempts, has seen 11 fatal crashes on Lake Havasu since 1963, including the deadly 2018 Lickety Split accident.
• The racers plan to compete again at the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout in August, continuing their pursuit of breaking the 206 mph speed record.