December 11, 2004. The Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum has come a long way in a year's time. And, this year's Annual Membership Meeting was more evidence as to just how far. This year, the museum was honored to welcome by 2004 Gold Cup champion Nate Brown as our special guest. Following a thrilling video presentation, Nate spoke of his long career in boat racing, and of the 2004 "Race of the Century" in Detroit. While speaking, Nate's Gold Cup ring was passed around for all the audience to see. Nate concluded by presented his Gold Cup winning racing uniform to the Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum.