Following an eight-year hiatus from providing media coverage of his most beloved sport of Unlimited Hydroplane Racing, in 2002 Trent Ling and his communications company inked a deal securing the broadcast rights for the sport’s ESPN shows. The development set in motion a new and lively way in which the fastest race boats in the world would be portrayed and exhibited on television.
“I tend to play things in my head long before I ever utter them publicly,” Trent confesses. “It felt like I was ready for this gig for thousands of years before it ever became a reality. It was something I needed to do before I stopped breathing. Thanks to all those who made it possible.”
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Many have childhood dreams that don’t come to fruition for various reason as we know. God made this childhood dream come to life at the right time for the right reasons. Both victory and bitterness were tasted when this was all said and done. I am glad this came to life for you Trent before you stopped breathing. Amen!
This is very encouraging reminiscing! And very cool. Thank you for the stroll. I’m with Siauw – there is a wonderful consistency! Love you
This must have been a very exciting project for you. From what I saw in the video you previously posted, you and Ritch did make a good team.
While others just happy with the way things were, you fought to take it to another level where the whole world could enjoy it!
It’s still sad to see the organization become so disorganized after such a hopeful rejuvenation.