Chip Hanauer，Hydroplane racing legend, Lee Edward "Chip" Hanauer Was born on July 1, 1954 in Seattle, Washington. Chip started racing powerboats at the age of nine, when he purchased his first race boat for $250.00. At age 10, he placed 5th in the Junior Stock Hydroplane Class for 9-12 year olds, but soon enough championships would come his way.